Yellow Monkey Brewing to release two new beers on September 5
Yellow Monkey Brewing, based in Yokohama, shared its September taproom schedule on Instagram. The lineup includes two new beers on September 5, a Nittoh Tea 100th-anniversary collaboration on September 19, and a reissue vote campaign.
Hop BroMugi, Yellow Monkey Brewing in Yokohama is making moves this September. Two new beers and a tea collab are rolling out one after another, and that is hard to ignore.
MugiWhat! That is packed! September 5 and 19 already sound busy, so tell me what is coming.
Hop BroFirst, on September 5, they are dropping two beers at once. One is SHIBIRE, a Japanese Spice Ale made with budo sansho from Wakayama.
MugiWait, grape? Sansho? My brain cannot sort that out! What is budo sansho supposed to be, fruit and spice fighting in one ring?
Hop BroThat is the fun part. Budo sansho is the name of the variety, and it has a really fresh aroma. SHIBIRE is built around tingling spice and gentle sweetness together.
MugiNo way! A beer that tingles and still sounds smooth? I am a little scared, but I want it. A name that delivers is always dangerous.
Hop BroThe other one, UTSUROI, is serious too. It is a Sake Umami Strong Ale reborn with sake yeast and elements of Japanese fermentation culture.
MugiWhoa, hold on, that suddenly sounds like science class. What does sake yeast do in beer?
Hop BroIn simple terms, it is yeast used in sake brewing, so it can shape aroma and fermentation differently. UTSUROI is the next batch after getting strong reactions at BEERVANA 2026 in August, with fermentation character front and center.
MugiSeptember 5 is already stacked! And on September 19 they also release CHA-GASUMI with Nittoh Tea's 100th anniversary, right? Tea and beer together sounds too interesting to skip.
Hop BroExactly, and from September 19 to 23 they are also running the 'YMB we want again' vote. Four past beers go in, one winner gets rebrewed for early December, and that is a fan-driven revival project done right.
MugiThat is the best part, you do not just drink, you get to help choose too. We are going to that Yokohama taproom this month. I need a full tasting run now!
Yellow Monkey Brewing, based in Tsuzuki Ward, Yokohama, posted its September taproom schedule on Instagram. The brewery builds its lineup around "Japanese Style Beer" and a mission to connect people through beer and sports.
Main dates
- Saturday, September 5 | Two new beers
- SHIBIRE: a Japanese Spice Ale brewed with budo sansho pepper from Wakayama Prefecture. YMB describes it as bright and aromatic, with a tingling spice and a touch of sweetness.
- UTSUROI: reborn as a Sake Umami Strong Ale, using sake yeast and Japanese fermentation culture. It was announced as the next batch after a beer that sold out following its reception at BEERVANA 2026 in Wellington.
- Saturday, September 19 | CHA-GASUMI collaboration beer
- A collaboration release marking the 100th anniversary of Nittoh Tea.
- September 19-23 | "I want to drink YMB again" reissue vote
- Drinkers will choose from four candidate beers drawn from YMB's seasonal and regular lineup. The winning beer will be brewed again and re-released in early December.
The September lineup combines new releases with a participation campaign. For a local Yokohama brewery, it is a clear example of how YMB mixes ingredients, fermentation, and community engagement.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroMugi, Yellow Monkey Brewing in Yokohama is making moves this September. Two new beers and a tea collab are rolling out one after another, and that is hard to ignore.
MugiWhat! That is packed! September 5 and 19 already sound busy, so tell me what is coming.
Hop BroFirst, on September 5, they are dropping two beers at once. One is SHIBIRE, a Japanese Spice Ale made with budo sansho from Wakayama.
MugiWait, grape? Sansho? My brain cannot sort that out! What is budo sansho supposed to be, fruit and spice fighting in one ring?
Hop BroThat is the fun part. Budo sansho is the name of the variety, and it has a really fresh aroma. SHIBIRE is built around tingling spice and gentle sweetness together.
MugiNo way! A beer that tingles and still sounds smooth? I am a little scared, but I want it. A name that delivers is always dangerous.
Hop BroThe other one, UTSUROI, is serious too. It is a Sake Umami Strong Ale reborn with sake yeast and elements of Japanese fermentation culture.
MugiWhoa, hold on, that suddenly sounds like science class. What does sake yeast do in beer?
Hop BroIn simple terms, it is yeast used in sake brewing, so it can shape aroma and fermentation differently. UTSUROI is the next batch after getting strong reactions at BEERVANA 2026 in August, with fermentation character front and center.
MugiSeptember 5 is already stacked! And on September 19 they also release CHA-GASUMI with Nittoh Tea's 100th anniversary, right? Tea and beer together sounds too interesting to skip.
Hop BroExactly, and from September 19 to 23 they are also running the 'YMB we want again' vote. Four past beers go in, one winner gets rebrewed for early December, and that is a fan-driven revival project done right.
MugiThat is the best part, you do not just drink, you get to help choose too. We are going to that Yokohama taproom this month. I need a full tasting run now!
