Tokyo Aleworks releases second Hatos Bar collaboration, "Megacity Haze"
On February 27, 2026, Tokyo Aleworks announced the release of its new beer, "Megacity Haze," on Instagram. It is the second collaboration brewed with Hatos Bar in Nakameguro, and the style is Hazy IPA. It is designed at 6.5% ABV, 30 IBU, with four hop varieties.
Hop BroNews on a new release today! Tokyo Aleworks announced "Megacity Haze" on Instagram on February 27, 2026, and it's the second collaboration with Hatos Bar in Nakameguro.
MugiWait, the second collaboration!? That already sounds like pure city vibes! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt's a Hazy IPA at 6.5% ABV and 30 IBU. The hop bill uses four varieties: Idaho 7, Vista, Southern Cross, and Columbus. You can tell they really planned this one carefully.
MugiWhat! I know ABV and IBU, but a four-hop design sounds like exam prep!
Hop BroABV is alcohol by volume, and IBU is a measure of bitterness. The four-hop setup is all about dividing roles: one for fruity aroma, one for citrus, and one to give it a crisp finish.
MugiOhhh! Teamwork hops! So is the flavor just all-in on juiciness?
Hop BroThat's the smart part. It centers on stone fruit, with lemon and sweet grapefruit, plus a "dank" backbone. It's a modern hazy that keeps a core of aroma and bitterness, not just juiciness.
MugiHold on, what's "dank"!? That came out of nowhere like a spell!
Hop BroSimply put, it's a green, herbal character or a resinous depth. It's the backbone that keeps it from ending as just a soft sweet aroma. It's also great that you can experience it at the Itabashi flagship or Yurakucho taproom!
MugiIt's decided! I want to drink Megacity Haze right now! Hop bro, let's meet at the taproom!
Tokyo Aleworks (Tokyo) unveiled its new beer Megacity Haze in an Instagram post titled "New Release!!...". According to the post, this is the second collaboration brewed together with Hatos Bar in Nakameguro. The style is Hazy IPA, and the specs are as follows.
- Style: Hazy IPA
- ABV: 6.5%
- IBU: 30
- Hops: Idaho 7 / Vista / Southern Cross / Columbus
In terms of tasting direction, the beer is designed to emphasize stone fruit at the core, with notes of lemon and sweet grapefruit, plus a "dank" backbone. Rather than leaning only into juiciness, it reads as a modern hazy that retains a firm center of aroma and bitterness.
According to the brewery's official information, Tokyo Aleworks opened its brewery in Itabashi in 2018 and has developed under the slogan "Be The Craft Revolution." Its stance of pursuing new forms while respecting tradition has also led to collaborations like this one with a Tokyo bar. In addition, the company operates two taprooms, its Itabashi flagship and Yurakucho location, making it easy to experience new releases in actual service.
Rather than being just a one-off limited release, Megacity Haze is likely to become one of this season's notable beers as a release that connects Tokyo's dining scene with a local brewery.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroNews on a new release today! Tokyo Aleworks announced "Megacity Haze" on Instagram on February 27, 2026, and it's the second collaboration with Hatos Bar in Nakameguro.
MugiWait, the second collaboration!? That already sounds like pure city vibes! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt's a Hazy IPA at 6.5% ABV and 30 IBU. The hop bill uses four varieties: Idaho 7, Vista, Southern Cross, and Columbus. You can tell they really planned this one carefully.
MugiWhat! I know ABV and IBU, but a four-hop design sounds like exam prep!
Hop BroABV is alcohol by volume, and IBU is a measure of bitterness. The four-hop setup is all about dividing roles: one for fruity aroma, one for citrus, and one to give it a crisp finish.
MugiOhhh! Teamwork hops! So is the flavor just all-in on juiciness?
Hop BroThat's the smart part. It centers on stone fruit, with lemon and sweet grapefruit, plus a "dank" backbone. It's a modern hazy that keeps a core of aroma and bitterness, not just juiciness.
MugiHold on, what's "dank"!? That came out of nowhere like a spell!
Hop BroSimply put, it's a green, herbal character or a resinous depth. It's the backbone that keeps it from ending as just a soft sweet aroma. It's also great that you can experience it at the Itabashi flagship or Yurakucho taproom!
MugiIt's decided! I want to drink Megacity Haze right now! Hop bro, let's meet at the taproom!
