Kyoto's Beer Pub Bakushu Yumeemi Taps Brasserie Knot's "HARBOR"; a Spring-Ready Session IPA Arrives
At the Gion beer pub Bakushu Yumeemi in Kyoto, the collaboration beer "HARBOR" from Brasserie Knot and T.Y. Harbor Brewery has been tapped on draft. Built on the standard "BIRD," it is introduced as a glass that balances crispness and light drinkability with tropical and strawberry-like hop notes.
Hop BroA new guest has been tapped at the Kyoto Gion beer pub, Bakushu Yumeemi. The star this time is Brasserie Knot's "HARBOR," a session IPA perfect for spring.
MugiWhoa, just the name "HARBOR" already feels maritime! But a session IPA means it's light and still actually delicious, right?
Hop BroExactly, and it's a collaboration with T.Y. Harbor Brewery too. The base has the crisp bitterness inherited from BIRD, with a refreshing body, and then layers on tropical and strawberry-like hop character.
MugiTropical and strawberry? You can get a strawberry vibe from hops!? So even without adding fruit, my brain is already picturing the juice aisle!
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: it's all hop-derived aroma. You don't actually add fruit; the hop variety and how it's used create impressions like a tropical aroma or red fruit notes.
MugiI see! So this is something you can drink lightly, but the aroma is still nicely vivid. It sounds strong for spring daytime drinking!
Hop BroExactly. The shop itself said it looks like it may sell out quickly, so if you're interested, sooner is better.
MugiAnd they even have freshly made salsiccia with it!? That's definitely the kind of food that makes beer go faster. My self-control is in danger!
Hop BroThe meaty richness of the salsiccia goes well with HARBOR's crispness and aroma. With the back-and-forth between refreshment and umami, it's the kind of pairing that makes you want another glass with every bite.
MugiAnd it's solo-drinker friendly too, which makes it so easy to walk into! Drinking slowly on the second floor in Gion sounds like exactly where I want to be today!
Hop BroThat's the move. Keep this one in mind as a tap you should drink now, and let's toast to spring in Kyoto with HARBOR in hand.
At the beer pub "Bakushu Yumeemi" along Shijo Street in Kyoto's Higashiyama Ward, a new guest tap began with service on March 25.
This time on tap is Brasserie Knot's "HARBOR" (Session IPA). In the post, it is introduced as a collaboration with T.Y. Harbor Brewery, with a flavor design that layers tropical and strawberry-like hop character on top of a "BIRD-based" crisp bitterness and refreshing body. It is spring-friendly beer that goes down easily while also offering a three-dimensional aroma.
The shop also commented that it "may sell out quickly," so if you're interested, it's best to visit early. Alongside the beer, freshly made salsiccia has also arrived on the food side. The combination of beer's refreshing character and a snack that firmly carries the meat's umami should be a strong pairing.
"Bakushu Yumeemi" is a shop on the second floor in the Gion area, with a calm atmosphere where you can face a single glass in peace. The post also makes clear its stance of "no large groups, solo drinkers welcome," making it a good fit for craft beer fans who want to drink slowly at the counter.
Beyond the buzz of a new tap opening, the shop's character also comes through in the way it talks about the daily accumulation of work, including even beer line cleaning. As one of the guest beers worth drinking in Kyoto right now, this is a tap to keep on your radar.
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Hop BroA new guest has been tapped at the Kyoto Gion beer pub, Bakushu Yumeemi. The star this time is Brasserie Knot's "HARBOR," a session IPA perfect for spring.
MugiWhoa, just the name "HARBOR" already feels maritime! But a session IPA means it's light and still actually delicious, right?
Hop BroExactly, and it's a collaboration with T.Y. Harbor Brewery too. The base has the crisp bitterness inherited from BIRD, with a refreshing body, and then layers on tropical and strawberry-like hop character.
MugiTropical and strawberry? You can get a strawberry vibe from hops!? So even without adding fruit, my brain is already picturing the juice aisle!
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: it's all hop-derived aroma. You don't actually add fruit; the hop variety and how it's used create impressions like a tropical aroma or red fruit notes.
MugiI see! So this is something you can drink lightly, but the aroma is still nicely vivid. It sounds strong for spring daytime drinking!
Hop BroExactly. The shop itself said it looks like it may sell out quickly, so if you're interested, sooner is better.
MugiAnd they even have freshly made salsiccia with it!? That's definitely the kind of food that makes beer go faster. My self-control is in danger!
Hop BroThe meaty richness of the salsiccia goes well with HARBOR's crispness and aroma. With the back-and-forth between refreshment and umami, it's the kind of pairing that makes you want another glass with every bite.
MugiAnd it's solo-drinker friendly too, which makes it so easy to walk into! Drinking slowly on the second floor in Gion sounds like exactly where I want to be today!
Hop BroThat's the move. Keep this one in mind as a tap you should drink now, and let's toast to spring in Kyoto with HARBOR in hand.
