‘Usurai,’ ‘Lazy Mist,’ and ‘Green Culm’ tapped at BAMBOO 4, 8 taps updated
BAMBOO 4 Craft Beer & Mexican in Yokohama’s Hanasakicho has published its tap list for March 30. The new pours are ‘Usurai,’ ‘Lazy Mist,’ and ‘Green Culm.’ With an IPL, a NEIPA, and a West Coast IPA on offer, it’s a lineup that pairs well with tacos.
Hop BroAt BAMBOO 4 in Yokohama’s Hanasakicho, they’ve tapped three new beers. Usurai, Lazy Mist, and Green Culm are on, so today’s lineup is leaning pretty hard into IPA territory.
MugiWhat, all three at once!? An 8-tap update and the place suddenly feels like a festival.
Hop BroFirst is Heterohaze Brewing’s ‘Usurai,’ an IPL at 6.0%. It still gives you solid hop character, but lager yeast keeps it crisp, which makes it perfect for early spring.
MugiWhat even is an IPL! It sounds like a cousin of IPA, but when I hear lager yeast, it suddenly feels like there’s a rice vibe to it!?
Hop BroIn simple terms, it’s a style that carries the aroma of an ale but is fermented more like a lager. So it’s clean-drinking, while still letting those citrus aromas come through clearly.
MugiI see! And ‘Lazy Mist’ sounds fluffy from the name alone, but 9.0% ABV? It’s suddenly getting serious!?
Hop BroIt’s a North East IPA from HAZY LABO, brewed with single-hop Simcoe. The grapefruit aroma is layered with pine and resin notes, and because the bitterness is restrained, it’s rich but smooth to drink.
MugiWait, warm conditioning makes the aroma come forward!? I thought beer was supposed to be chilled, but aromas opening up sounds almost wine-like and way too stylish~!
Hop BroAnd last is ‘Green Culm’ from THE BLISS BREWERY, a West Coast IPA. With peach and pineapple aromas plus firm bitterness and a crisp finish, it’s a fitting closer for the first-anniversary collaboration.
MugiThere are tacos too, and that Taiwan pineapple salsa sounds tempting, so I’m done for! With the beer and Mexican food combo, we’re absolutely in toast mode today!
BAMBOO 4 adds three new beers on March 30
Yokohama’s Hanasakicho-based BAMBOO 4 Craft Beer & Mexican has released its business information and tap list for Monday, March 30. Business hours are 16:00 to 23:30. This time, three new beers have been tapped, with a lineup centered on distinctive IPA styles.
Three new taps
- Usurai / Heterohaze Brewing
- Style: IPL
- ABV: 6.0%
- A beer from the “Tohoku Soul Beer Project,” in which breweries across northeastern Japan brew the same recipe. It features a crisp lager-yeast finish while still making full use of hops. Its refreshing citrus aroma makes it an easy choice for an early-spring pint.
- Lazy Mist / HAZY LABO
- Style: North East IPA
- ABV: 9.0%
- Single-hop Simcoe. The design layers grapefruit and citrus with pine and resin notes, while keeping bitterness restrained. The brewery notes that warm conditioning has brought the aroma forward, resulting in a finish that balances brightness with a smooth mouthfeel.
- Green Culm / THE BLISS BREWERY
- Style: West Coast IPA
- ABV: 6.8%
- The last keg of BAMBOO 4’s first-anniversary collaboration beer. Aromas suggest peach, pineapple, and grapefruit, while firm bitterness and a clean finish add structure. After a bit of aging, it is said to have become sharper and clearer in impression.
Other taps
The tap list for the day also includes MAYFLOWER / VATTEN BREWING, Sirenphobia / Totopia Brewery, WILY FOX / Gangi Brewing, Weizen / Nasu Garden brewery, and Rustic Saison / Mugi Zakkoku Kobo. With options ranging from IPA to weizen and saison, it’s an easy lineup to match whatever mood you’re in.
Food focused on pairing with tacos
On the food side, a limited Taiwan pineapple salsa is available, along with the house favorites carnitas and guacamole. The salsa, which combines jalapeño heat with pineapple sweetness, is an easy match for hop-forward beers.
BAMBOO 4 is a beer pub where craft beer and Mexican food can be enjoyed together, making it easy to drop in for just one drink. This day’s lineup, including three new taps, stands out for clearly defined flavor directions, ranging from a light lager-like IPL to a rich NEIPA and a bitterness-driven West Coast IPA.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt BAMBOO 4 in Yokohama’s Hanasakicho, they’ve tapped three new beers. Usurai, Lazy Mist, and Green Culm are on, so today’s lineup is leaning pretty hard into IPA territory.
MugiWhat, all three at once!? An 8-tap update and the place suddenly feels like a festival.
Hop BroFirst is Heterohaze Brewing’s ‘Usurai,’ an IPL at 6.0%. It still gives you solid hop character, but lager yeast keeps it crisp, which makes it perfect for early spring.
MugiWhat even is an IPL! It sounds like a cousin of IPA, but when I hear lager yeast, it suddenly feels like there’s a rice vibe to it!?
Hop BroIn simple terms, it’s a style that carries the aroma of an ale but is fermented more like a lager. So it’s clean-drinking, while still letting those citrus aromas come through clearly.
MugiI see! And ‘Lazy Mist’ sounds fluffy from the name alone, but 9.0% ABV? It’s suddenly getting serious!?
Hop BroIt’s a North East IPA from HAZY LABO, brewed with single-hop Simcoe. The grapefruit aroma is layered with pine and resin notes, and because the bitterness is restrained, it’s rich but smooth to drink.
MugiWait, warm conditioning makes the aroma come forward!? I thought beer was supposed to be chilled, but aromas opening up sounds almost wine-like and way too stylish~!
Hop BroAnd last is ‘Green Culm’ from THE BLISS BREWERY, a West Coast IPA. With peach and pineapple aromas plus firm bitterness and a crisp finish, it’s a fitting closer for the first-anniversary collaboration.
MugiThere are tacos too, and that Taiwan pineapple salsa sounds tempting, so I’m done for! With the beer and Mexican food combo, we’re absolutely in toast mode today!
