Day 2 of IBREW Akihabara's Tap Takeover at u.b.p_brewery taproom
On Sunday, April 5, the u.b.p_brewery taproom hosted Day 2 of IBREW Akihabara's Tap Takeover, with a wide range of beers on offer including OWN GOAL IPA. The taproom was open from 13:00 to 19:00, and there was also an announcement that the Urawa Reds match would be shown.
Hop BroOn Sunday, April 5, Day 2 of IBREW Akihabara was being held at the u.b.p_brewery taproom.
MugiReally? Is a tap takeover kind of like taking over the whole shop?
Hop BroExactly. They swap out the taps all at once, so it's a day when you can drink a full spread of IBREW's character.
MugiThat sounds fun! And with beers like Kickoff Pils, the names are already full-on soccer!
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. They had everything lined up, from light, easy-drinking styles to citrusy ones like URAWA CITY ALE and YUZU RISING.
MugiHuh. But with Hazy Celebration, what exactly makes it hazy?
Hop BroSimply put, it's the haze and juicy character. The hop-derived aroma comes forward, and the bitterness is softer.
MugiI see! Then OWN GOAL IPA sounds like it would still have plenty of body even though it's soccer-themed!
Hop BroAnd from 16:00 they were showing Kawasaki Frontale vs. Urawa Reds, so it lined up perfectly with having a drink while watching the match.
MugiThat sounds amazing! Panini and beer while cheering on the team makes me want to drink today too!
At the u.b.p_brewery taproom on Sunday, April 5, Day 2 of IBREW Akihabara's Tap Takeover was held. The taproom was open from 13:00 to 19:00 (last orders 30 minutes before closing). There was also notice that Kawasaki Frontale vs. Urawa Reds would be shown on the main monitor from 16:00, making for a pub-style setup in Takanawa, Urawa Ward that made it easy to combine watching the match with enjoying a drink.
The beer lineup for the day was `Kickoff Pils`, `IROHA`, `URAWA CITY ALE`, `YUZU RISING`, `Step Over`, `Hazy Celebration`, and `La bomba`. As canned beers, `THE HOME＆AWAY CS GOSE`, `Bombonera`, `Drop Kick`, `Hattrick Hero`, and `LaLa Kölsch` were also listed, giving visitors a chance to explore a broad range of the U.B.P BREWERY series.
In addition, `OWN GOAL IPA` was unveiled as an event collaboration beer. A lineup of beers with soccer-inspired names really shows the character of a shop that connects football and craft beer. Food included the limited-quantity `PANINI`, pickles, and `pickled eggplant x cream cheese`, making it easy to keep drinking while snacking lightly.
Because it is easy to stop by before or after stadium viewing, and because it offers the chance to sample multiple limited beers at once, this shop's strength is clear. It was the kind of lineup suited to people who want to look across both limited releases and regular offerings and choose a drink that fits the day.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroOn Sunday, April 5, Day 2 of IBREW Akihabara was being held at the u.b.p_brewery taproom.
MugiReally? Is a tap takeover kind of like taking over the whole shop?
Hop BroExactly. They swap out the taps all at once, so it's a day when you can drink a full spread of IBREW's character.
MugiThat sounds fun! And with beers like Kickoff Pils, the names are already full-on soccer!
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. They had everything lined up, from light, easy-drinking styles to citrusy ones like URAWA CITY ALE and YUZU RISING.
MugiHuh. But with Hazy Celebration, what exactly makes it hazy?
Hop BroSimply put, it's the haze and juicy character. The hop-derived aroma comes forward, and the bitterness is softer.
MugiI see! Then OWN GOAL IPA sounds like it would still have plenty of body even though it's soccer-themed!
Hop BroAnd from 16:00 they were showing Kawasaki Frontale vs. Urawa Reds, so it lined up perfectly with having a drink while watching the match.
MugiThat sounds amazing! Panini and beer while cheering on the team makes me want to drink today too!
