Far Yeast Brewing Releases Second Collaboration with Tobu Railway's SPACIA X
Far Yeast Brewing will roll out a collaboration beer with Tobu Railway's flagship limited express, SPACIA X: "SPACIA X Blond, Car No. 1 Edition 2nd." This golden ale, brewed at the Genryu Brewery in Kosuge Village, will be served onboard starting May 2, and canned versions will begin shipping sequentially from May 11.
Hop BroFar Yeast Brewing is back with the second collaboration for Tobu Railway's SPACIA X. This time it's called "SPACIA X Blond, Car No. 1 Edition 2nd," and it's clearly a beer made to be enjoyed alongside a train journey.
MugiWhoa, Car No. 1 Edition sounds so train-like! It feels like a seat number even though it's beer, and now I'm excited before I even board!
Hop BroWhat's more, the beer that's been loved at GOEN CAFE SPACIA X and Far Yeast Tokyo is now being expanded into a limited-edition canned product. It's not just something you can drink on the train, you can hunt it down in stores too.
MugiWhat? But Cross Beer Project sounds kind of complicated... is it like a joint research project in the beer world?
Hop BroThat's a pretty close way to think about it. Tobu Railway plans craft beers served on SPACIA X together with breweries across Japan, and this time Far Yeast Brewing is joining in. It's a co-creation project that connects local places and travel.
MugiOh wow! And the ingredients are barley malt from Tochigi and hops from Yamanashi - that's like getting the best of the rail line and the brewery all at once!
Hop BroExactly. The base is a golden ale with ABV 5.0% and IBU 12. With Chinook and Cascade hops, it's balanced so the bitterness doesn't overpower and the aroma slips through cleanly - the kind of beer you want on a trip.
MugiWhat is IBU 12? It sounds like a spell, and all I can tell is that it's some kind of bitterness unit!
Hop BroIn simple terms, the higher the number, the stronger the bitterness. At 12, it's pretty gentle, so it finishes with a smooth, easy-drinking character. That makes it easy to pair with food, and easy to drink on the train too.
MugiAnd it's served onboard starting May 2, with cans shipping from May 11 too, right? Drink it on the train first, then enjoy it at home later - that's the kind of thing that makes me want to keep going with more beer!
Hop BroExactly. Including the background of brewing at the Genryu Brewery in Kosuge Village, it really connects the train journey and the taste of the land. This is definitely the kind of beer that makes you want to ride SPACIA X and have a drink.
MugiYeah, just reading about it makes my throat react! If there's both the special feeling of drinking on the train and the fun of taking cans home, we should be raising a toast right now!
Far Yeast Brewing will release the collaboration beer "SPACIA X Blond, Car No. 1 Edition 2nd" with Tobu Railway's flagship limited express SPACIA X. This beer takes the drink long enjoyed at GOEN CAFE SPACIA X and the directly operated Far Yeast Tokyo and also offers it as a limited-edition canned product.
This initiative is part of Tobu Railway's "Cross Beer Project," which plans and co-creates craft beer served on SPACIA X with breweries across Japan. The ingredients include barley malt from Tochigi Prefecture, a blessing of the Tobu Railway line, and hops from Yamanashi Prefecture, where Far Yeast Brewing is based, resulting in a golden ale that brings out the character of the ingredients. The specs are ABV 5.0%, IBU 12, and the hops are Chinook and Cascade.
Far Yeast Brewing has been sending out beer from the source area of the Tama River, Tokyo's water source, based at its "Genryu Brewery" in Kosuge Village, Yamanashi Prefecture. Brewing in the natural environment of Kosuge Village has been a major backdrop supporting the brand's identity. This collaboration with SPACIA X is also positioned as a project that connects local ingredients and railway culture.
Serving will begin sequentially onboard SPACIA X from May 2. Canned beer will be shipped sequentially to liquor stores, restaurants, and beer bars from May 11. As a limited beer that adds color to the train travel experience, it will be available both onboard and at retail.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroFar Yeast Brewing is back with the second collaboration for Tobu Railway's SPACIA X. This time it's called "SPACIA X Blond, Car No. 1 Edition 2nd," and it's clearly a beer made to be enjoyed alongside a train journey.
MugiWhoa, Car No. 1 Edition sounds so train-like! It feels like a seat number even though it's beer, and now I'm excited before I even board!
Hop BroWhat's more, the beer that's been loved at GOEN CAFE SPACIA X and Far Yeast Tokyo is now being expanded into a limited-edition canned product. It's not just something you can drink on the train, you can hunt it down in stores too.
MugiWhat? But Cross Beer Project sounds kind of complicated... is it like a joint research project in the beer world?
Hop BroThat's a pretty close way to think about it. Tobu Railway plans craft beers served on SPACIA X together with breweries across Japan, and this time Far Yeast Brewing is joining in. It's a co-creation project that connects local places and travel.
MugiOh wow! And the ingredients are barley malt from Tochigi and hops from Yamanashi - that's like getting the best of the rail line and the brewery all at once!
Hop BroExactly. The base is a golden ale with ABV 5.0% and IBU 12. With Chinook and Cascade hops, it's balanced so the bitterness doesn't overpower and the aroma slips through cleanly - the kind of beer you want on a trip.
MugiWhat is IBU 12? It sounds like a spell, and all I can tell is that it's some kind of bitterness unit!
Hop BroIn simple terms, the higher the number, the stronger the bitterness. At 12, it's pretty gentle, so it finishes with a smooth, easy-drinking character. That makes it easy to pair with food, and easy to drink on the train too.
MugiAnd it's served onboard starting May 2, with cans shipping from May 11 too, right? Drink it on the train first, then enjoy it at home later - that's the kind of thing that makes me want to keep going with more beer!
Hop BroExactly. Including the background of brewing at the Genryu Brewery in Kosuge Village, it really connects the train journey and the taste of the land. This is definitely the kind of beer that makes you want to ride SPACIA X and have a drink.
MugiYeah, just reading about it makes my throat react! If there's both the special feeling of drinking on the train and the fun of taking cans home, we should be raising a toast right now!
