B.M.B BREWERY and Derailleur Announce New "HIGASHIE" Beer, with TTOs in Yokohama and Osaka
On March 6, 2026, Miyazaki-based B.M.B BREWERY announced a cross-collaboration with Derailleur Brew Works and a new beer, "HIGASHIE." It also announced tap takeovers in Yokohama and Osaka, making this one of March's most notable collaboration projects.
Hop BroMiyazaki's B.M.B BREWERY has done it again, announcing a cross-collaboration with Derailleur Brew Works and releasing the new "HIGASHIE" at the same time.
MugiWhoa! That's a lot of info! And the name is so stylish! What kind of beer is HIGASHIE?
Hop BroIt's a Smoothie Sour, 4.0% ABV. It's built around tropical fruit, with banana, apple, mango, peach, sour cherry, lime, and even custard cream.
MugiWhat is that? A smoothie? A sour? Custard cream? At this point, isn't this basically a dessert shop?!
Hop BroIn short, it's a "drinkable fruit bowl." A thick mouthfeel, then sourness from the sour base to sharpen the finish. The key is that it's not just sweet.
MugiWow! At 4.0%, it sounds easy for craft beginners like me to try!
Hop BroAnd the event is hot. On March 6 and 7, there's the "15×15 DOUBLE TAP TAKE OVER" at IBREW YOKOHAMA in Yokohama, and on March 14 and 15, the "5×5 DOUBLE TAP TAKE OVER" at iiie in Osaka's Amerikamura.
MugiTTO means taking over the taps, right!? The name alone sounds like an incident!
Hop BroPretty much. A tap takeover is a festival-style event where taps for a specific brewery are lined up all at once. There will apparently also be limited food, rock-paper-scissors contests, and extra pours after the kegs kick.
MugiI definitely want to go! Let's drink HIGASHIE, compare pours, and then shout, "One more!" together!
Collaboration Announcement Overview
In an Instagram post by B.M.B BREWERY (March 6, 2026, 21:18), the brewery unveiled a cross-collaboration project with Derailleur Brew Works and a new release. The post also introduced it as a “quattro collaboration” involving beer influencers Yukky and Naomin.
New Release Is the Smoothie Sour "HIGASHIE"
The highlight this time is "HIGASHIE." The style is Smoothie Sour, and the ABV is 4.0%. The adjuncts used are banana, apple, mango, peach, sour cherry, lime, and custard cream, aiming for a balance of rich tropical fruit character and acidity. In the post text, it is described as a collaboration beer brewed by B.M.B with Derailleur Brew Works.
March Brings Consecutive TTOs in Yokohama and Osaka
The events will be held in two cities. First, on Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7, "15×15 DOUBLE TAP TAKE OVER Yokohama Edition" will take place at IBREW YOKOHAMA in Yokohama. Then, on Saturday, March 14 and Sunday, March 15, "5×5 DOUBLE TAP TAKE OVER Osaka Edition" is scheduled at iiie in Amerikamura, Osaka. According to the post, venue-only features such as limited food, rock-paper-scissors contests, and extra pours after the kegs are kicked will be on offer.
Context as a Brewery from Miyazaki
B.M.B BREWERY is a brewery based in Miyazaki. In addition to its taproom operations, its official site shows it continuously releasing multiple styles, including Pale Ale, IPA, and Smoothie Sour. "HIGASHIE" is one of those beers, putting fruit expression front and center, and can be described as a release designed to enhance the experience through live events. For craft beer fans looking to compare pours on a trip, this is a project worth following through mid-March.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroMiyazaki's B.M.B BREWERY has done it again, announcing a cross-collaboration with Derailleur Brew Works and releasing the new "HIGASHIE" at the same time.
MugiWhoa! That's a lot of info! And the name is so stylish! What kind of beer is HIGASHIE?
Hop BroIt's a Smoothie Sour, 4.0% ABV. It's built around tropical fruit, with banana, apple, mango, peach, sour cherry, lime, and even custard cream.
MugiWhat is that? A smoothie? A sour? Custard cream? At this point, isn't this basically a dessert shop?!
Hop BroIn short, it's a "drinkable fruit bowl." A thick mouthfeel, then sourness from the sour base to sharpen the finish. The key is that it's not just sweet.
MugiWow! At 4.0%, it sounds easy for craft beginners like me to try!
Hop BroAnd the event is hot. On March 6 and 7, there's the "15×15 DOUBLE TAP TAKE OVER" at IBREW YOKOHAMA in Yokohama, and on March 14 and 15, the "5×5 DOUBLE TAP TAKE OVER" at iiie in Osaka's Amerikamura.
MugiTTO means taking over the taps, right!? The name alone sounds like an incident!
Hop BroPretty much. A tap takeover is a festival-style event where taps for a specific brewery are lined up all at once. There will apparently also be limited food, rock-paper-scissors contests, and extra pours after the kegs kick.
MugiI definitely want to go! Let's drink HIGASHIE, compare pours, and then shout, "One more!" together!
