Y.Y.G. to begin handoff of 10th-anniversary imperial stout on Aug. 28, with guest brewer visit
Y.Y.G. will begin handing over its 10th-anniversary imperial stout on Friday, Aug. 28. To mark the release, the former second head brewer is scheduled to visit around 7 p.m., alongside guest taps from the brewery's lineage.
Hop BroI've been itching to talk about Y.Y.G. today, because pickup for the 10th anniversary stout starts on August 28, and there's even a guest brewer visit that night.
MugiWhat! That's a total celebration beer moment! "Pickup" means people who reserved it can finally grab theirs, right?
Hop BroExactly. It's the anniversary beer from Y.Y.G. BREWING COMPANY, also known as Y.Y.G. Factory, and the style is an imperial stout, rich, roasty, and built for slow sipping.
MugiWait, imperial stout sounds like a final boss name. How is it different from a regular dark beer?
Hop BroIn simple terms, it's a bold, full-bodied stout. Higher strength, deeper richness, and more of those roasted malt, chocolatey notes tend to come through.
MugiOooh! That sounds like the ultimate reward pint. I'd finish work, take one sip, and start applauding myself.
Hop BroAnd around 7 p.m. on the 28th, the former second head brewer @brewdad_ye, now with AUGUST BEER, is scheduled to visit, and the current head brewer @yuy_uen will also be around to chat.
MugiNo way, that's basically a beer premiere event! If I met the brewer, I'd probably blurt out, "I love the roastiness!"
Hop BroIt gets better: beers from DD4D, AUGUST BEER JAPAN, and CHARLES BREWING are each planned to be pouring on tap that day.
MugiThere it is, the hard left into jargon! What does "on tap" actually mean? Am I supposed to tap-dance while drinking?
Hop BroThat would be hazardous. "On tap" means served straight from kegs, so you can compare beers tied to Y.Y.G.'s brewer lineage in one sitting, which is a pretty luxurious lineup. Now I want a pint.
MugiSame here! If that's what's waiting at Y.Y.G. FACTORY in Chiba, I want to go tomorrow. I'd start with the anniversary stout and chase it with the alumni pours.
Y.Y.G. BREWING COMPANY announced on Aug. 27 that handoff of its 10th-anniversary imperial stout will begin on Friday, Aug. 28. To mark the release, former second head brewer @brewdad_ye, now active at August Beer, is scheduled to visit around 7 p.m.
The post also says current head brewer @yuy_uen will be working in Yoyogi, and invites visitors to ask anything about the beer. The anniversary design was created by @soyaosaki.
In addition, one beer each from former brewers will be on tap, with selections from @dd4d_official, @augustbeer_japan, and @charles_brewing. For beer fans, the draw is not only the stout itself but also the chance to taste the brewery's history in one place.
Y.Y.G. also operates Y.Y.G. FACTORY in Chiba City's Chuo Ward, a beer-canning factory and brewpub where beer is brewed on site. The anniversary event highlights how the brand connects its different locations and brewers.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI've been itching to talk about Y.Y.G. today, because pickup for the 10th anniversary stout starts on August 28, and there's even a guest brewer visit that night.
MugiWhat! That's a total celebration beer moment! "Pickup" means people who reserved it can finally grab theirs, right?
Hop BroExactly. It's the anniversary beer from Y.Y.G. BREWING COMPANY, also known as Y.Y.G. Factory, and the style is an imperial stout, rich, roasty, and built for slow sipping.
MugiWait, imperial stout sounds like a final boss name. How is it different from a regular dark beer?
Hop BroIn simple terms, it's a bold, full-bodied stout. Higher strength, deeper richness, and more of those roasted malt, chocolatey notes tend to come through.
MugiOooh! That sounds like the ultimate reward pint. I'd finish work, take one sip, and start applauding myself.
Hop BroAnd around 7 p.m. on the 28th, the former second head brewer @brewdad_ye, now with AUGUST BEER, is scheduled to visit, and the current head brewer @yuy_uen will also be around to chat.
MugiNo way, that's basically a beer premiere event! If I met the brewer, I'd probably blurt out, "I love the roastiness!"
Hop BroIt gets better: beers from DD4D, AUGUST BEER JAPAN, and CHARLES BREWING are each planned to be pouring on tap that day.
MugiThere it is, the hard left into jargon! What does "on tap" actually mean? Am I supposed to tap-dance while drinking?
Hop BroThat would be hazardous. "On tap" means served straight from kegs, so you can compare beers tied to Y.Y.G.'s brewer lineage in one sitting, which is a pretty luxurious lineup. Now I want a pint.
MugiSame here! If that's what's waiting at Y.Y.G. FACTORY in Chiba, I want to go tomorrow. I'd start with the anniversary stout and chase it with the alumni pours.
