MAHOWBREW to Release Collaboration Beer “Yfel Yatagarasu” on April 2 to Celebrate Y.Y.G. brewery’s 10th Anniversary
MAHOWBREW in Naha, Okinawa, has announced a collaboration beer, “Yfel Yatagarasu,” commemorating the 10th anniversary of Y.Y.G. brewery in Shinjuku, Tokyo. The style is a Biere de Garde made with sake yeast, and sales will begin at 3:00 p.m. on April 2.
Hop BroIt’s here: MAHOWBREW in Okinawa’s Naha has a new collaboration to celebrate Y.Y.G. brewery’s 10th anniversary, and “Yfel Yatagarasu” is dropping at 3:00 p.m. on April 2.
MugiWhoa! Even the name sounds powerful! Yfel Yatagarasu feels like a spell or something, so cool!
Hop BroIt’s a commemorative brew with Y.Y.G. brewery in Shinjuku, Tokyo, and the style is Biere de Garde w/ Sake Yeast.
MugiBie... de... garde? The name is way too hard. So what kind of beer is it, actually?
Hop BroBasically, it’s a beer that layers the malty, calm character of a French-style ale with the lively aroma of sake yeast.
MugiSake yeast is the kind used for Japanese sake, right? Wait, does that make it smell apple-like when used in beer?
Hop BroExactly. BMK3 can metabolize maltose and tends to produce ethyl caproate, so it gently adds ginjo-like aromatic notes.
MugiWhat? That sounds complicated, but delicious! And the grain bill sounds rich too, with Pale Ale and Red X making it look deep in color and aroma!
Hop BroThe recipe uses Pale Ale, Munich, Red X, Melanoidin, and Flaked Rice, with Hallertau Tradition hops, and it’s ABV 6.5% for a satisfying drink.
MugiAnd if they’re even tapping it at the brewery, I want to see the moment it’s poured into a glass on site!
Hop BroMAHOWBREW has been cultivating its craft spirit in Tsuboya, and this is clearly a beer made to celebrate the 10th anniversary.
MugiJust reading this makes me want to drink it! I’m going to go all out for April 2 at 3:00 p.m. after work!
Hop BroAll right, that’s enough to get anyone thirsty. In the end, this was the kind of article that makes you want a pint right away.
Limited Collaboration for the 10th Anniversary
The craft beer brewery MAHOWBREW in Tsuboya, Naha, Okinawa, has unveiled a new release, "Yfel Yatagarasu" (Yuveru Yatagarasu), created together with Y.Y.G. brewery in Shinjuku, Tokyo. This collaboration beer celebrates Y.Y.G. brewery’s 10th anniversary, and the release post announces that sales will begin at 3:00 p.m. on April 2.
The style is Biere de Garde w/ Sake Yeast. The recipe combines Pale Ale, Munich, Red X, Melanoidin, and Flaked Rice, with Hallertau Tradition hops and BMK3 and WLP500 yeast. The specs are listed as ABV 6.5% / IBU 22 / FG 1.018 / SRM 11.
The key point of this beer is that it uses the sake yeast "BMK3," developed for beer brewing. The post explains that BMK3 differs from ordinary sake yeast in that it can metabolize maltose and is more likely to produce ethyl caproate, a component of ginjo-like aromas reminiscent of apples. The design layers the malty, estery profile of Biere de Garde with the lively aromatics derived from sake yeast.
MAHOWBREW is a brewery in Tsuboya, Naha City, that obtained its alcohol production license in June 2024. In a place known as a center of yachimun pottery, it continues to make distinctive beers while carrying on a craft spirit. This release also clearly reflects that direction.
Sales will be announced through an online store for business customers and another for general customers, and it will also be available on tap at the brewery’s directly operated shop and for takeout at retail. The combination of collaboration background and style is likely to draw attention.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroIt’s here: MAHOWBREW in Okinawa’s Naha has a new collaboration to celebrate Y.Y.G. brewery’s 10th anniversary, and “Yfel Yatagarasu” is dropping at 3:00 p.m. on April 2.
MugiWhoa! Even the name sounds powerful! Yfel Yatagarasu feels like a spell or something, so cool!
Hop BroIt’s a commemorative brew with Y.Y.G. brewery in Shinjuku, Tokyo, and the style is Biere de Garde w/ Sake Yeast.
MugiBie... de... garde? The name is way too hard. So what kind of beer is it, actually?
Hop BroBasically, it’s a beer that layers the malty, calm character of a French-style ale with the lively aroma of sake yeast.
MugiSake yeast is the kind used for Japanese sake, right? Wait, does that make it smell apple-like when used in beer?
Hop BroExactly. BMK3 can metabolize maltose and tends to produce ethyl caproate, so it gently adds ginjo-like aromatic notes.
MugiWhat? That sounds complicated, but delicious! And the grain bill sounds rich too, with Pale Ale and Red X making it look deep in color and aroma!
Hop BroThe recipe uses Pale Ale, Munich, Red X, Melanoidin, and Flaked Rice, with Hallertau Tradition hops, and it’s ABV 6.5% for a satisfying drink.
MugiAnd if they’re even tapping it at the brewery, I want to see the moment it’s poured into a glass on site!
Hop BroMAHOWBREW has been cultivating its craft spirit in Tsuboya, and this is clearly a beer made to celebrate the 10th anniversary.
MugiJust reading this makes me want to drink it! I’m going to go all out for April 2 at 3:00 p.m. after work!
Hop BroAll right, that’s enough to get anyone thirsty. In the end, this was the kind of article that makes you want a pint right away.
