Three new house beers tapped at Yokohama Bay Brewing's Yokohama Front location, with addictive cucumbers and garlic shrimp on the daily menu
On May 27 at Yokohama Bay Brewing's Yokohama Front location, three new house beers were tapped: "Bay Pilsner HaraTau Edition," "Sprint IPA," and "Sara." The daily menu also features addictive cucumbers and garlic shrimp.
Hop BroToday’s three new releases at the Yokohama Front location are the interesting ones. Bay Pilsner HaraTau Edition, Sprint IPA, and Sara all tapped at once, making for a lineup that’s a lot of fun to compare.
MugiWait, three beers tapped at once!? And they sound strong just from the names alone. Which one should I drink first?
Hop BroStart with the HaraTau hop version of Bay Pilsner. The standard recipe has been shifted to German Hallertau hops, so compared with the usual Pilsner, the aroma comes across differently.
MugiCan changing the hop really make that much of a difference? Does Hallertau have that much personality?
Hop BroIt does. Hallertau doesn’t come on loud, but it adds an elegant aroma. That makes it great as a first beer, or as a comparison pour to spot the differences.
MugiI see. So what kind of beer is Sprint IPA? Does it have that quick, snappy feel like it’s running?
Hop BroPretty close. It’s a West Coast IPA, with citrus and stone-fruit-like aromas, and while it drinks light, it still has real IPA presence. It’s the kind that makes IPA fans go, ‘one more.’
MugiThat’s unfair! And Sara is a Hazy IPA, right? It sounds like it’ll be sweet and fruity!
Hop BroExactly. It’s the type with tropical aromas like mango and passion fruit layered with fresh citrus. It’s hazy, but not heavy, so it’s easy to keep drinking to the end.
MugiAnd if they’ve got Addictive Cucumbers and garlic shrimp too, I could just keep following the taps and drink forever! With 24 draft beers, one night in Yokohama won’t be enough!
Hop BroExactly. With 24 draft beers, both the regulars and guest beers are lined up, so the best part is being able to enjoy a lot all at once in the Yokohama Station area. Today I’d start with Bay Pilsner and finish with the shrimp.
MugiIt’s settled! Tonight at Yokohama Front, let’s compare beers and make both of us very happy.
Lineup for 5/27 (Wed.)
At Yokohama Bay Brewing's Yokohama Front location, three new house beers were tapped in succession on May 27. The highlights this time are "Bay Pilsner HaraTau Edition," "Sprint IPA," and "Sara." True to a directly operated taproom, the lineup makes it easy to compare different styles with distinct aromas and finishes, all built around the brewery's signature beers.
"Bay Pilsner HaraTau Edition" is a version of the standard Bay Pilsner that swaps the hop recipe for German Hallertau hops. It has a different character from the usual Bay Pilsner, making it a good choice for a first beer of the day or for comparison tasting.
Next up, "Sprint IPA" is a West Coast IPA with aromas reminiscent of citrus and stone fruit. It is described as having a light, brisk drinkability while still offering the satisfying presence expected of an IPA. "Sara" is a Hazy IPA that layers tropical notes like mango and passion fruit with a refreshing citrus brightness, resulting in a beer that stays enjoyable all the way through.
On the food side, the daily menu adds "Addictive Cucumbers" and "Garlic Shrimp." Both pair easily with beer, making them a good fit for snacking lightly while working through the tap list.
The shop is a beer pub on the second floor of THE YOKOHAMA FRONT in the Yokohama Station area, directly operated by Yokohama Bay Brewing. Its defining feature is a lineup of 24 draft beers centered on house-brewed fresh beer. On tap are house labels such as "Bay Pilsner," "Bay Dark," "Bay Weiss," "Yuzu Weiss," and "Weekend Journey," alongside guest beers including "Pilsner Urquell," "Peroni," "Trial Brew / GRANDLINE BREWING," "Charm / Nara Brewing," "Welcome to Paradise / Craft Rock Brewing," "Onmenbroi / Baeren Bier," and "Super Sonic Speed Sour / Yokohama Beer." It is an easy place to enjoy classics, new releases, and guest beers all at once in central Yokohama.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s three new releases at the Yokohama Front location are the interesting ones. Bay Pilsner HaraTau Edition, Sprint IPA, and Sara all tapped at once, making for a lineup that’s a lot of fun to compare.
MugiWait, three beers tapped at once!? And they sound strong just from the names alone. Which one should I drink first?
Hop BroStart with the HaraTau hop version of Bay Pilsner. The standard recipe has been shifted to German Hallertau hops, so compared with the usual Pilsner, the aroma comes across differently.
MugiCan changing the hop really make that much of a difference? Does Hallertau have that much personality?
Hop BroIt does. Hallertau doesn’t come on loud, but it adds an elegant aroma. That makes it great as a first beer, or as a comparison pour to spot the differences.
MugiI see. So what kind of beer is Sprint IPA? Does it have that quick, snappy feel like it’s running?
Hop BroPretty close. It’s a West Coast IPA, with citrus and stone-fruit-like aromas, and while it drinks light, it still has real IPA presence. It’s the kind that makes IPA fans go, ‘one more.’
MugiThat’s unfair! And Sara is a Hazy IPA, right? It sounds like it’ll be sweet and fruity!
Hop BroExactly. It’s the type with tropical aromas like mango and passion fruit layered with fresh citrus. It’s hazy, but not heavy, so it’s easy to keep drinking to the end.
MugiAnd if they’ve got Addictive Cucumbers and garlic shrimp too, I could just keep following the taps and drink forever! With 24 draft beers, one night in Yokohama won’t be enough!
Hop BroExactly. With 24 draft beers, both the regulars and guest beers are lined up, so the best part is being able to enjoy a lot all at once in the Yokohama Station area. Today I’d start with Bay Pilsner and finish with the shrimp.
MugiIt’s settled! Tonight at Yokohama Front, let’s compare beers and make both of us very happy.
