Mugibaru in Kamata Sells Out Its 2nd-Anniversary Hazy IPA, “Kinako-Colored Fluffy Hazy”
The beer pub Mugibaru in Nishi-Kamata, Ota Ward, Tokyo, announced on Instagram that its 2nd-anniversary original beer, “Mugibaru 2nd Anniversary Kinako-Colored Fluffy Hazy,” had sold out. It was a hazy IPA brewed by Tokaido BEER Kawasaki-juku Brewery, with an ABV of 6% and an IBU of 15.
Hop BroThe commemorative beer for Kamata beer pub Mugibaru’s 2nd anniversary has finally sold out. The name is “Mugibaru 2nd Anniversary Kinako-Colored Fluffy Hazy,” and even the lettering alone makes it sound delicious.
MugiWait, what is kinako-colored fluffy supposed to mean? It sounds like a dessert, not beer, and my brain can’t keep up!
Hop BroThe style is IPA / New England / Hazy. In other words, it’s cloudy, aroma-forward, and designed with restrained bitterness in a very modern way.
MugiSo what’s the difference between New England and Hazy, anyway? There are too many English words now, and I feel like I’m starting a study-abroad program in front of a beer!
Hop BroRoughly speaking, if it’s cloudy and juicy, you can think of them as part of the same family. This style pushes hop aroma to the front and gives both the look and the flavor a mellow feel.
MugiOhhh! And it was brewed by Tokaido BEER Kawasaki-juku Brewery, right? A limited beer made for an anniversary project feels so special!
Hop BroExactly. The specs are nice and clean too, with ABV 6% and IBU 15. It has enough body, but the bitterness stays light so it goes down smoothly.
MugiSo does IBU 15 mean it’s not very bitter? I get a little wary of bitter beers, so that’s actually good news!
Hop BroThat’s right. Tasting notes also mention tropical aroma, citrus, mango-like nuances, and a silky mouthfeel, so it’s the kind of beer you enjoy for its aroma.
MugiMango, citrus, and silky? That’s basically a fruit parfait in liquid form! And hearing it sold out makes me want it even more.
Hop BroWhat’s great about limited beers made by a shop like this is that they bottle up the atmosphere of the place too. A place like Mugibaru, where you can enjoy both everyday pours and limited releases, is really the kind of spot you want to keep going back to.
MugiI definitely want to check the next limited release too, and now I’m in the mood for a hazy beer! I’m suddenly tempted to go look for a softly cloudy pint in Kamata.
The beer pub Mugibaru in Nishi-Kamata, Tokyo, announced on Instagram that its 2nd-anniversary original beer, “Mugibaru 2nd Anniversary Kinako-Colored Fluffy Hazy,” had sold out.
According to the beer database site, the beer’s style was listed as IPA / New England / Hazy, with an ABV of 6% and an IBU of 15. It was a limited release brewed by Tokaido BEER Kawasaki-juku Brewery in Kanagawa Prefecture as part of Mugibaru’s anniversary project.
As its name suggests, it is the kind of beer that makes it easy to imagine a hazy appearance with a soft, cloudy texture. Drinkers’ comments on related databases describe tropical aromas, citrus notes, hints reminiscent of mango, and a silky mouthfeel. Bitterness is kept in check, and the design seems aimed at highlighting hop-driven aroma and juiciness.
Mugibaru is a beer pub in the Kamata area that is easy to drop into, offering a wide range of options from everyday pints to limited-edition brews. This anniversary beer ended with a sold-out finish, but original projects created by the shop itself have the appeal of bottling the atmosphere unique to that place into a single glass. It will be worth keeping an eye on future limited beers and new taps.
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Hop BroThe commemorative beer for Kamata beer pub Mugibaru’s 2nd anniversary has finally sold out. The name is “Mugibaru 2nd Anniversary Kinako-Colored Fluffy Hazy,” and even the lettering alone makes it sound delicious.
MugiWait, what is kinako-colored fluffy supposed to mean? It sounds like a dessert, not beer, and my brain can’t keep up!
Hop BroThe style is IPA / New England / Hazy. In other words, it’s cloudy, aroma-forward, and designed with restrained bitterness in a very modern way.
MugiSo what’s the difference between New England and Hazy, anyway? There are too many English words now, and I feel like I’m starting a study-abroad program in front of a beer!
Hop BroRoughly speaking, if it’s cloudy and juicy, you can think of them as part of the same family. This style pushes hop aroma to the front and gives both the look and the flavor a mellow feel.
MugiOhhh! And it was brewed by Tokaido BEER Kawasaki-juku Brewery, right? A limited beer made for an anniversary project feels so special!
Hop BroExactly. The specs are nice and clean too, with ABV 6% and IBU 15. It has enough body, but the bitterness stays light so it goes down smoothly.
MugiSo does IBU 15 mean it’s not very bitter? I get a little wary of bitter beers, so that’s actually good news!
Hop BroThat’s right. Tasting notes also mention tropical aroma, citrus, mango-like nuances, and a silky mouthfeel, so it’s the kind of beer you enjoy for its aroma.
MugiMango, citrus, and silky? That’s basically a fruit parfait in liquid form! And hearing it sold out makes me want it even more.
Hop BroWhat’s great about limited beers made by a shop like this is that they bottle up the atmosphere of the place too. A place like Mugibaru, where you can enjoy both everyday pours and limited releases, is really the kind of spot you want to keep going back to.
MugiI definitely want to check the next limited release too, and now I’m in the mood for a hazy beer! I’m suddenly tempted to go look for a softly cloudy pint in Kamata.
