Matsumoto Brewery Honmachi location to offer one-keg-only NYC collab Hazy IPA "Dumpling"
On March 13, 2026, Matsumoto Brewery announced on Instagram that it would be carrying the collaborative beer "Dumpling" by Other Half Brewing × The Source Dinner × yuyaboys. It will be served at the Taproom Honmachi location, with only one keg available. The style is Hazy IPA, and the ABV is 6.2%.
Hop BroThe news that the NYC-brewed collab Hazy IPA "Dumpling" will be available as a one-keg-only pour at Matsumoto Brewery's Honmachi location is seriously exciting!
MugiWhoa, you can drink NYC vibes in Matsumoto?! And only one keg? That's way too much first-come, first-served energy!
Hop BroThe names on it are Other Half Brewing × The Source Dinner × yuyaboys. It was actually brewed at Other Half by Adachi from The Source Dinner and Yuya from Watering Hole.
MugiWhat! That's a festival's worth of info! So what kind of taste are we talking about?
Hop BroThe style is Hazy IPA, and the ABV is 6.2%. It's the kind with a soft mouthfeel and a hop aroma that comes forward. And it uses a new hop variety called "Thora"!
MugiHmm, I hear IBU a lot, but what about this one?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: the IBU is "mystery" and not disclosed. IBU is a rough measure of bitterness, but with Hazy IPA, the balance of aroma and juiciness changes the impression more than the number does.
MugiA beer where the bitterness is a mystery? That's like a detective novel! What does it cost? I need a budget meeting!
Hop BroAt Matsumoto Brewery's Taproom Honmachi, it's 1,500 yen for a half and 2,400 yen for a pint. Since it's a one-keg guest beer, there probably won't be many places in Japan where you can drink it.
MugiIt's decided! Hop bro, let's go toast "Dumpling" at Honmachi tonight! I'm going pint!
Hop BroNice, drinking an international collaboration in a local Matsumoto context is the best. Let's hurry before it sells out!
Matsumoto Brewery (Nagano) is bringing an overseas-made collaboration beer to Matsumoto.
According to the Instagram post, the beer in question is "Dumpling" under the name Other Half Brewing × The Source Dinner × yuyaboys. The beer style is Hazy IPA, the ABV is 6.2%, and the IBU is described in the post as "mystery," so it has not been disclosed. The price is half pint 1,500 yen / pint 2,400 yen. It will be served at Matsumoto Brewery Taproom Honmachi as a guest beer limited to one keg.
The post also notes that the beer was brewed at New York City's Other Half Brewing by Mr. Adachi of The Source Dinner and Mr. Yuya of Watering Hole. It further explains that the hop used is a new variety called "Thora," so the number of places in Japan where it can be drank is expected to be quite limited.
On its official website, Matsumoto Brewery says it makes beer that takes advantage of North Alps water and locally sourced ingredients. While rooted in a local context, the brewery is also creating opportunities to experience international connections like this one in Matsumoto, which is worth noting.
This "Dumpling" looks like a beer that Hazy IPA fans, as well as anyone interested in beers brewed on-site by overseas breweries, will want to check out.
References:
- Instagram post
- Matsumoto Brewery official site
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe news that the NYC-brewed collab Hazy IPA "Dumpling" will be available as a one-keg-only pour at Matsumoto Brewery's Honmachi location is seriously exciting!
MugiWhoa, you can drink NYC vibes in Matsumoto?! And only one keg? That's way too much first-come, first-served energy!
Hop BroThe names on it are Other Half Brewing × The Source Dinner × yuyaboys. It was actually brewed at Other Half by Adachi from The Source Dinner and Yuya from Watering Hole.
MugiWhat! That's a festival's worth of info! So what kind of taste are we talking about?
Hop BroThe style is Hazy IPA, and the ABV is 6.2%. It's the kind with a soft mouthfeel and a hop aroma that comes forward. And it uses a new hop variety called "Thora"!
MugiHmm, I hear IBU a lot, but what about this one?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: the IBU is "mystery" and not disclosed. IBU is a rough measure of bitterness, but with Hazy IPA, the balance of aroma and juiciness changes the impression more than the number does.
MugiA beer where the bitterness is a mystery? That's like a detective novel! What does it cost? I need a budget meeting!
Hop BroAt Matsumoto Brewery's Taproom Honmachi, it's 1,500 yen for a half and 2,400 yen for a pint. Since it's a one-keg guest beer, there probably won't be many places in Japan where you can drink it.
MugiIt's decided! Hop bro, let's go toast "Dumpling" at Honmachi tonight! I'm going pint!
Hop BroNice, drinking an international collaboration in a local Matsumoto context is the best. Let's hurry before it sells out!
