444 BEYOND Introduces Three BrewBeast Cans, Including Oh!Vibes, for Hanami
The beer pub 444 BEYOND in Higashi-Mizue, Edogawa Ward, Tokyo introduced three canned beers from Iwate's BrewBeast on April 7. The lineup consists of Session Pale Ale, Stout, and Pale Ale, presented as a selection that also works well for takeout.
Hop BroAt 444 BEYOND in Higashi-Mizue, three guest cans were lined up. BrewBeast cans were introduced on April 7, and they feel like a really good fit for dropping by after hanami.
MugiWait, just three canned beers and that gets people this excited!? And after hanami too, that's basically impossible not to want a drink!
Hop BroThe lineup was Session Pale Ale Oh!Vibes, Stout ESPRESSO STOUT, and Pale Ale BEASTIE. The styles are neatly separated, so it's easy to set up a tasting comparison.
MugiWhat! Does Session Pale Ale mean it's light and easy to drink? But the name is so cool my brain is already a little tipsy!
Hop BroExactly. A Session beer is designed with a lower ABV so you can have a few. Oh!Vibes is 4.0% ABV, and floral citrus notes are layered with soft malt character, so it's a bright, easy-drinking type.
MugiOhh! So ESPRESSO STOUT sounds like the star of the night. Espresso in beer means I get coffee vibes too, right!?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. It's a collaboration with CAFE LAube in Kitakami, and because it uses espresso from home-roasted beans, the stout's richness and umami come through much more deeply. The overlap of roast aroma and bitterness does a lot of good work here.
MugiI see, roast aroma and bitterness. Sounds complicated, but basically it's "the dark one that's deep and tasty," right?
Hop BroIf you put it bluntly, yes, but that really does get to the heart of it. And don't miss the BEASTIE refresh either: it keeps the malty character you'd expect from a Pale Ale while aiming for both a clean finish and satisfying body.
MugiWait, satisfying body and a clean finish in one beer? That's such a greedy combo! I think that might be my favorite kind!
Hop BroAnd since the shop is also saying it's easy to take home, it's a good one to grab on the way back too. On April 7, it's open from 16:00 to 22:00, with last order at 21:30, so it works well for an evening drink.
MugiThis is officially the perfect post-hanami beer! I'd start lightly with Oh!Vibes, then finish with ESPRESSO STOUT!
At the beer pub "444 BEYOND" in Higashi-Mizue, Edogawa Ward, Tokyo, three canned beers from Iwate's BrewBeast were introduced on April 7. True to the feel of a craft beer stand in Mizue, the selection was laid out in a casual, easy-to-stop-by atmosphere, with options well suited for takeaway.
The beers introduced that day were Oh!Vibes, a light and easy-drinking beer; ESPRESSO STOUT, a dark beer made with espresso; and BEASTIE, a refreshed take on a classic. Each has a distinct style, making it easy to line up a tasting comparison.
Beers Introduced
- Oh!Vibes / BrewBeast
- Session Pale Ale, ABV 4.0%
- Brewed to celebrate the anniversary of the Tokyo beer bar "Citra Bar Nakano." Floral citrus notes are layered with a soft malt character.
- ESPRESSO STOUT / BrewBeast
- Stout, ABV 6.0%
- A collaboration beer with CAFE LAube, a cafe in Kitakami, Iwate Prefecture. Made with espresso from home-roasted beans, it brings out the stout's richness and umami.
- BEASTIE / BrewBeast
- Pale Ale, ABV 5.0%
- A newly refreshed version of the regular pale ale. It is designed to balance a clear, clean finish with satisfying body while still retaining a malty feel.
In the shop, these three are being suggested as options that pair well with the walk home from hanami or with an evening drink. On April 7, business hours are 16:00 to 22:00, with last order at 21:30. Anyone looking for guest cans around Higashi-Mizue will want to check this out.
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Hop BroAt 444 BEYOND in Higashi-Mizue, three guest cans were lined up. BrewBeast cans were introduced on April 7, and they feel like a really good fit for dropping by after hanami.
MugiWait, just three canned beers and that gets people this excited!? And after hanami too, that's basically impossible not to want a drink!
Hop BroThe lineup was Session Pale Ale Oh!Vibes, Stout ESPRESSO STOUT, and Pale Ale BEASTIE. The styles are neatly separated, so it's easy to set up a tasting comparison.
MugiWhat! Does Session Pale Ale mean it's light and easy to drink? But the name is so cool my brain is already a little tipsy!
Hop BroExactly. A Session beer is designed with a lower ABV so you can have a few. Oh!Vibes is 4.0% ABV, and floral citrus notes are layered with soft malt character, so it's a bright, easy-drinking type.
MugiOhh! So ESPRESSO STOUT sounds like the star of the night. Espresso in beer means I get coffee vibes too, right!?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. It's a collaboration with CAFE LAube in Kitakami, and because it uses espresso from home-roasted beans, the stout's richness and umami come through much more deeply. The overlap of roast aroma and bitterness does a lot of good work here.
MugiI see, roast aroma and bitterness. Sounds complicated, but basically it's "the dark one that's deep and tasty," right?
Hop BroIf you put it bluntly, yes, but that really does get to the heart of it. And don't miss the BEASTIE refresh either: it keeps the malty character you'd expect from a Pale Ale while aiming for both a clean finish and satisfying body.
MugiWait, satisfying body and a clean finish in one beer? That's such a greedy combo! I think that might be my favorite kind!
Hop BroAnd since the shop is also saying it's easy to take home, it's a good one to grab on the way back too. On April 7, it's open from 16:00 to 22:00, with last order at 21:30, so it works well for an evening drink.
MugiThis is officially the perfect post-hanami beer! I'd start lightly with Oh!Vibes, then finish with ESPRESSO STOUT!
