Two Guest Beers from Shiokaze Blue Lab and Be Easy Brewing Have Arrived at 444 BEYOND
The beer pub 444 BEYOND in Mizue, Tokyo, announced two new tap additions for its Saturday, April 25 service. Shiokaze Blue Lab Brewery’s "ISLAND DELIGHT" and Be Easy Brewing’s "Tohoku 6 Hop" were introduced, giving the lineup clearly distinct flavor profiles.
Hop BroTwo new arrivals at 444 BEYOND in Mizue, Tokyo? That’s definitely one not to miss. Shiokaze Blue Lab Brewery’s "ISLAND DELIGHT" and Be Easy Brewing’s "Tohoku 6 Hop" both came in at the same time.
MugiWhoa, two guest beers at once!? And just from the names, they already sound delicious, but are they totally different styles?
Hop BroExactly. First, "ISLAND DELIGHT" is an Okinawa shikuwasa gose. With 5.0% ABV and 17 IBU, it’s a beer where lactic tartness, shikuwasa, and snow salt come together for the perfect drink from spring into early summer.
MugiA gose? What even is that! A beer with lactic tartness and saltiness sounds kind of sour-salty, right? I can’t quite picture it.
Hop BroThink of it less as just being salty and more as salt that smooths out the acidity. The bright aroma of shikuwasa is layered with the soft character of snow salt, making the drinking experience feel really crisp and refreshing.
MugiI get it! So it’s probably good before a meal too, and the kind of beer you’d want to drink freely on a hot day. It really does sound like instant Okinawa vibes!
Hop BroThe other one, "Tohoku 6 Hop," is a fruity Hazy IPA. It uses plenty of New Zealand hops from Freestyle Hops, and the oats and wheat are what give it that soft mouthfeel.
MugiWait, with oats and wheat!? Why does that make it so soft? You’re talking about beer like it’s bread!
Hop BroThat’s part of what makes Hazy IPA interesting. Oats and wheat create a lush, silky mouthfeel. Then the tropical character of the New Zealand hops adds juiciness, so it ends up both flavorful and substantial.
MugiSo that means there’s a refreshing one and a rich one. A side-by-side tasting would definitely get me excited over the difference in flavor!
Hop BroExactly. And 444 BEYOND has that great feel of being a casual beer pub you can just drop into. Since it’s open from 14:00 to 21:00, with last order at 20:30, it’s easy to swing by even if you’re not coming straight from work.
MugiThat’s it, I want to try both side by side! Today I can’t decide whether to go for bright and sour or juicy and rich - now I want both!
Two Guest Beers at 444 BEYOND
At the beer pub "444 BEYOND" in Mizue, Tokyo, two new tap arrivals were introduced for the Saturday, April 25 service. In a post, "ISLAND DELIGHT" from Chiba’s Shiokaze Blue Lab Brewery and "Tohoku 6 Hop" from Aomori’s Be Easy Brewing were announced.
"ISLAND DELIGHT" is an Okinawa shikuwasa gose. With an ABV of 5.0% and IBU of 17, it is introduced as a beer that makes use of the lactic tartness from fermentation, the acidity of shikuwasa, and the gentle saltiness of snow salt. Its light acidity, balanced with a hint of bitterness and salt, makes it the kind of beer you want to drink from spring into early summer.
Meanwhile, "Tohoku 6 Hop" is a Hazy IPA. At 6.0% ABV, it is said to be made with plenty of New Zealand hops from Freestyle Hops, resulting in a fruity and juicy flavor. The addition of oats and wheat gives it a soft mouthfeel and a moderate body.
444 BEYOND is a beer pub that operates as a craft beer stand in Mizue. The post also included a call for new staff to work inside its pistachio-colored interior, giving off a sense of being an easy place to stop by in everyday life. It is the kind of spot to keep in mind when you want guest beers that are unpretentious but still full of character.
Business hours that day were 14:00-21:00, with last order at 20:30. If you’re interested, it’s worth stopping by to compare the two beers.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroTwo new arrivals at 444 BEYOND in Mizue, Tokyo? That’s definitely one not to miss. Shiokaze Blue Lab Brewery’s "ISLAND DELIGHT" and Be Easy Brewing’s "Tohoku 6 Hop" both came in at the same time.
MugiWhoa, two guest beers at once!? And just from the names, they already sound delicious, but are they totally different styles?
Hop BroExactly. First, "ISLAND DELIGHT" is an Okinawa shikuwasa gose. With 5.0% ABV and 17 IBU, it’s a beer where lactic tartness, shikuwasa, and snow salt come together for the perfect drink from spring into early summer.
MugiA gose? What even is that! A beer with lactic tartness and saltiness sounds kind of sour-salty, right? I can’t quite picture it.
Hop BroThink of it less as just being salty and more as salt that smooths out the acidity. The bright aroma of shikuwasa is layered with the soft character of snow salt, making the drinking experience feel really crisp and refreshing.
MugiI get it! So it’s probably good before a meal too, and the kind of beer you’d want to drink freely on a hot day. It really does sound like instant Okinawa vibes!
Hop BroThe other one, "Tohoku 6 Hop," is a fruity Hazy IPA. It uses plenty of New Zealand hops from Freestyle Hops, and the oats and wheat are what give it that soft mouthfeel.
MugiWait, with oats and wheat!? Why does that make it so soft? You’re talking about beer like it’s bread!
Hop BroThat’s part of what makes Hazy IPA interesting. Oats and wheat create a lush, silky mouthfeel. Then the tropical character of the New Zealand hops adds juiciness, so it ends up both flavorful and substantial.
MugiSo that means there’s a refreshing one and a rich one. A side-by-side tasting would definitely get me excited over the difference in flavor!
Hop BroExactly. And 444 BEYOND has that great feel of being a casual beer pub you can just drop into. Since it’s open from 14:00 to 21:00, with last order at 20:30, it’s easy to swing by even if you’re not coming straight from work.
MugiThat’s it, I want to try both side by side! Today I can’t decide whether to go for bright and sour or juicy and rich - now I want both!
