Yatsugatake Brewery postpones a double tap takeover at Taihu Tokyo to July 4
Yatsugatake Brewery said its planned double tap takeover with TAIHU BREWING has been postponed because of the typhoon and will now take place on Saturday, July 4, at Taihu Tokyo in Kagurazaka. It offers Tokyo drinkers a chance to experience the brewery’s malt-driven beers closer to home.
Hop BroKagurazaka is basically turning into a little mountain beer outpost for a day. Yatsugatake Brewery is finally holding its rescheduled double tap takeover with TAIHU BREWING on Saturday, July 4 at TAIHU TOKYO.
MugiWait, so it was delayed, not gone for good? A July 4 comeback means my drinking plans are still alive!
Hop BroExactly. It was originally set for June 27, but they pushed it back for safety first. Now it is back at TAIHU TOKYO in Kagurazaka, with taps from both breweries ready to go.
MugiDouble tap takeover already sounds intense. Is this basically a full tap invasion kind of day?
Hop BroThat is pretty much it. The brewery takes over the draft lines, and the big draw here is getting Yatsugatake's malt-centric pours in Tokyo.
MugiThere it is again, the fancy spell. Does malt-centric mean the malt is front and center doing jazz hands?
Hop BroHonestly, that image is not far off. Instead of flashy hop aroma, they build around malt richness and flavor, and the local water helps create a soft, layered taste.
MugiWow, and this comes from Kiyosato Highlands at 1,230 meters, right? Even the scenery sounds delicious. Also, what is decoction brewing supposed to be? A villain move?
Hop BroIt really does sound like a finishing attack, but it is a traditional brewing method. You boil part of the mash and return it to deepen the body, which helps support lagers like Kiyosato Lager and their pilsner.
MugiThe more you explain it, the more I need a glass. At TAIHU TOKYO, I would want to start with Yatsugatake Beer Touchdown and just lean into that mountain-meets-city mood.
Hop BroThat is the move. I would probably open with the award-winning pilsner side of the lineup, because tasting it next to TAIHU BREWING should make the comparison flight fun really obvious.
MugiThen it is settled. July 4 officially counts as a delicious delay, and now I am absolutely itching to toast with Kiyosato Lager!
Yatsugatake Brewery announced that its double tap takeover with TAIHU BREWING, originally scheduled for June 27, has been postponed to Saturday, July 4 because of the typhoon. The event will be held at Taihu Tokyo in Kagurazaka. According to the notice, the schedule was revised with safety in mind, and the two breweries’ taps are now set to return on the new date.
Based in Kiyosato Highland in Hokuto, Yamanashi, Yatsugatake Brewery has been brewing since 1997 at an altitude of 1,230 meters. The brewery uses the clear water from the southern foothills of the Yatsugatake range and focuses on a malt-centric approach that emphasizes body and flavor. It also draws on traditional methods such as decoction and has collected awards for beers including Pilsner and Kiyosato Lager.
The brewery’s “Touchdown” brand is tied to the story of Paul Rusch, a key figure in Kiyosato’s development. That long history, paired with a modern brewing team, gives the collaboration with TAIHU BREWING a clear fit. For beer fans in Tokyo, the Kagurazaka setting makes this a practical chance to experience Yatsugatake’s brewing philosophy without traveling to Yamanashi.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroKagurazaka is basically turning into a little mountain beer outpost for a day. Yatsugatake Brewery is finally holding its rescheduled double tap takeover with TAIHU BREWING on Saturday, July 4 at TAIHU TOKYO.
MugiWait, so it was delayed, not gone for good? A July 4 comeback means my drinking plans are still alive!
Hop BroExactly. It was originally set for June 27, but they pushed it back for safety first. Now it is back at TAIHU TOKYO in Kagurazaka, with taps from both breweries ready to go.
MugiDouble tap takeover already sounds intense. Is this basically a full tap invasion kind of day?
Hop BroThat is pretty much it. The brewery takes over the draft lines, and the big draw here is getting Yatsugatake's malt-centric pours in Tokyo.
MugiThere it is again, the fancy spell. Does malt-centric mean the malt is front and center doing jazz hands?
Hop BroHonestly, that image is not far off. Instead of flashy hop aroma, they build around malt richness and flavor, and the local water helps create a soft, layered taste.
MugiWow, and this comes from Kiyosato Highlands at 1,230 meters, right? Even the scenery sounds delicious. Also, what is decoction brewing supposed to be? A villain move?
Hop BroIt really does sound like a finishing attack, but it is a traditional brewing method. You boil part of the mash and return it to deepen the body, which helps support lagers like Kiyosato Lager and their pilsner.
MugiThe more you explain it, the more I need a glass. At TAIHU TOKYO, I would want to start with Yatsugatake Beer Touchdown and just lean into that mountain-meets-city mood.
Hop BroThat is the move. I would probably open with the award-winning pilsner side of the lineup, because tasting it next to TAIHU BREWING should make the comparison flight fun really obvious.
MugiThen it is settled. July 4 officially counts as a delicious delay, and now I am absolutely itching to toast with Kiyosato Lager!
