craft beer BLUE Taps New Beers from NOVORU and Yamorido
craft beer BLUE, a beer pub in Sagamihara, Kanagawa, announced two new taps on September 8, 2026. NOVORU’s citrus-forward hard seltzer and Yamorido’s fruity New Zealand Wheat IPA join an eight-beer lineup.
Hop Brocraft beer BLUE in Sagamidai has tapped two fresh releases. This pairing brings a crisp refresher and an aromatic IPA!
MugiWait, not two beers? I need to know what the refresher is!
Hop BroNOVORU’s “SOUR TIME! Hyuganatsu ver.” is a hard seltzer made with Hyuganatsu citrus from Miyazaki.
MugiWhat’s that?! Is hard seltzer not really beer?
Hop BroIt is fermented with beer yeast, then loaded with Hyuganatsu juice. Its gentle citrus aroma and tartness make it a less-sweet, crisp drink.
MugiOoh, that sounds perfect after work. Just hearing Hyuganatsu makes me feel instantly refreshed!
Hop BroThe other newcomer is Yamamorido’s “Makomako,” a New Zealand Wheat IPA with melon, orange, and pineapple-like aromas.
MugiThat sounds like a fruit basket! But aren’t IPAs known for serious bitterness?
Hop BroThey are, but wheat malt gives this one a soft mouthfeel that cushions the hops. It has a beautifully balanced finish. “Makomako” is also the Māori name for New Zealand’s bellbird.
MugiEven the bird name is cute! And the eight taps include Session IPA, gose, Cold IPA, and stout? I want a full tasting mission!
Hop BroThe blood orange gose from open air is reportedly running low, so we should hurry. At craft beer BLUE from 5 p.m., Hyuganatsu then Makomako sounds like the plan!
MugiHyuganatsu first, Makomako next—done! I want to head to Sagamidai right now!
Two new taps
craft beer BLUE in Sagamihara has added NOVORU’s “SOUR TIME! Hyuganatsu ver.” and Yamorido’s “Makomako” to its tap list.
“SOUR TIME! Hyuganatsu ver.” is a Hard seltzer fermented with beer yeast and finished with plenty of Hyuganatsu juice from Miyazaki. It offers a subtle citrus aroma, refreshing acidity, restrained sweetness, and a crisp finish. Its light character sits somewhere between beer and a sour-style drink.
Yamorido’s “Makomako” is a New Zealand Wheat IPA with fruity aromas reminiscent of melon, orange, and pineapple. IPA-like bitterness is softened by the gentle texture of wheat malt, creating an approachable balance. The name refers to the Māori name for the bellbird, a bird native to New Zealand.
The eight-beer lineup
The remaining taps include KaruizawaQ’s “Tochu,” a Session IPA; open air’s “blood orange gose,” a Fruited Gose marked as low in stock; NAMACHAん’s “Hie Hie COLD IPA”; AFURI BREWING’s “DDH HAZY IPA 4.0”; BREW CLASSIC’s “Let’s La Fuel”; and BrewBeast Brewery’s “ESPRESSO STOUT.”
The selection covers refreshing sour-leaning beers, aromatic IPAs, hazy styles, and a roasted stout. Located on the second floor of Garden Building II in Sagamidai, craft beer BLUE opens from 5 p.m., making it a convenient stop for after-work beer exploration in Sagamihara.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop Brocraft beer BLUE in Sagamidai has tapped two fresh releases. This pairing brings a crisp refresher and an aromatic IPA!
MugiWait, not two beers? I need to know what the refresher is!
Hop BroNOVORU’s “SOUR TIME! Hyuganatsu ver.” is a hard seltzer made with Hyuganatsu citrus from Miyazaki.
MugiWhat’s that?! Is hard seltzer not really beer?
Hop BroIt is fermented with beer yeast, then loaded with Hyuganatsu juice. Its gentle citrus aroma and tartness make it a less-sweet, crisp drink.
MugiOoh, that sounds perfect after work. Just hearing Hyuganatsu makes me feel instantly refreshed!
Hop BroThe other newcomer is Yamamorido’s “Makomako,” a New Zealand Wheat IPA with melon, orange, and pineapple-like aromas.
MugiThat sounds like a fruit basket! But aren’t IPAs known for serious bitterness?
Hop BroThey are, but wheat malt gives this one a soft mouthfeel that cushions the hops. It has a beautifully balanced finish. “Makomako” is also the Māori name for New Zealand’s bellbird.
MugiEven the bird name is cute! And the eight taps include Session IPA, gose, Cold IPA, and stout? I want a full tasting mission!
Hop BroThe blood orange gose from open air is reportedly running low, so we should hurry. At craft beer BLUE from 5 p.m., Hyuganatsu then Makomako sounds like the plan!
MugiHyuganatsu first, Makomako next—done! I want to head to Sagamidai right now!
