craft beer BLUE taps Kyoto Brewing's "MARIO" and KaruizawaQ's "Under the Lights"
The beer pub craft beer BLUE in Sagamidai, Kanagawa, has newly tapped Kyoto Brewing's "MARIO" and KaruizawaQ's "Under the Lights." The tap list also includes eight beers spanning everything from fruit sours to hazy IPAs and stouts.
Hop BroAt the Sagamihara beer pub craft beer BLUE, Kyoto Brewing's "MARIO" and KaruizawaQ's "Under the Lights" have been tapped. Just like the name suggests, it's a calm space with a lineup built for slow drinking.
MugiWhoa, two new beers on tap at once!? And Kyoto Brewing plus KaruizawaQ? Just hearing those names makes them sound delicious!
Hop Bro"MARIO" is a Belgian Double IPA, a hoppy beer powered by Citra and Simcoe. The Belgian yeast character is layered with a pineapple-like tropical aroma, and that's the best part.
MugiBelgian yeast, what even is that! Does the character of the yeast really change the flavor that much? I'm already hungry from the aroma alone!
Hop BroExactly. Yeast is the star of fermentation, after all. Add the sweetness of caramel malt, then finish with a dry aftertaste that snaps cleanly shut, so it's rich without being too heavy.
MugiI see! So what kind of beer is "Under the Lights"? Oatmeal Stout sounds like a dark beer that still goes down easy, right?
Hop BroExactly. KaruizawaQ's "Under the Lights" is a stout lightened up with oats, with a gentle roast character like cacao and coffee. The bitterness isn't too strong, and it's interesting how it changes with temperature.
MugiOh, that sounds fun at different temperatures! Then maybe the plan is to start with Mario and move to Under the Lights for a wide range of flavors!
Hop BroAnd on tap they've got sours, pilsners, IPAs, and hazy IPAs too, so it's truly an eight-beer lineup. Being able to drink according to your mood is what makes craft beer BLUE so strong.
MugiIf I went after work, I'd be unable to choose anything today! Starting with the two beers just tapped would definitely have me feeling great before long.
Hop BroThen it's decided. Start by bathing in Mario's aroma, and finish slowly with Under the Lights. Tonight only has one possible direction: it makes you want to go out for drinks.
At the beer pub craft beer BLUE in Minami Ward, Sagamihara, Kanagawa Prefecture, two new beers have been announced on tap. This time's stars are Kyoto Brewing's "MARIO" and KaruizawaQ's "Under the Lights." As the name suggests, the bar has a calm, blue-toned atmosphere, and its lineup is full of beers to savor slowly.
"MARIO" is a Belgian Double IPA. This hoppy beer combines Citra and Simcoe, layering pineapple- and tropical-fruit-like aromas over the distinctive character of Belgian yeast. It also has the gentle sweetness of caramel malt and a dry finish, making it substantial without feeling too heavy.
"Under the Lights" is an Oatmeal Stout. Brewed with oats for a lighter touch, it features a gentle roast character reminiscent of cacao and coffee, along with restrained sweetness. Its bitterness is not overly strong and lingers pleasantly, making it the kind of beer that reveals different facets as it warms.
The tap list that day included the following eight beers.
- Otama Brewing "Small Green Apple Sakekasu Sour Ale"
- Kyoto Brewing "Irotoridori NZ Pils Edition"
- Kyoto Brewing "MARIO"
- GANGI BREWING "ZESTER"
- FUJIYAMA HUNTERS BEER "FIGHTING GIRLS"
- DD4D BREWING "Capybara Love"
- Repubrew "HEARTS UP! IPA60"
- KaruizawaQ "Under the Lights"
With a lineup that spans sours, pilsners, IPAs, hazy IPAs, and stouts, there's fun in choosing according to your mood. Since the notice says service starts at 5 p.m., it sounds like a good place to stop by after work and work through the two fresh taps as the centerpiece of the evening.
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Hop BroAt the Sagamihara beer pub craft beer BLUE, Kyoto Brewing's "MARIO" and KaruizawaQ's "Under the Lights" have been tapped. Just like the name suggests, it's a calm space with a lineup built for slow drinking.
MugiWhoa, two new beers on tap at once!? And Kyoto Brewing plus KaruizawaQ? Just hearing those names makes them sound delicious!
Hop Bro"MARIO" is a Belgian Double IPA, a hoppy beer powered by Citra and Simcoe. The Belgian yeast character is layered with a pineapple-like tropical aroma, and that's the best part.
MugiBelgian yeast, what even is that! Does the character of the yeast really change the flavor that much? I'm already hungry from the aroma alone!
Hop BroExactly. Yeast is the star of fermentation, after all. Add the sweetness of caramel malt, then finish with a dry aftertaste that snaps cleanly shut, so it's rich without being too heavy.
MugiI see! So what kind of beer is "Under the Lights"? Oatmeal Stout sounds like a dark beer that still goes down easy, right?
Hop BroExactly. KaruizawaQ's "Under the Lights" is a stout lightened up with oats, with a gentle roast character like cacao and coffee. The bitterness isn't too strong, and it's interesting how it changes with temperature.
MugiOh, that sounds fun at different temperatures! Then maybe the plan is to start with Mario and move to Under the Lights for a wide range of flavors!
Hop BroAnd on tap they've got sours, pilsners, IPAs, and hazy IPAs too, so it's truly an eight-beer lineup. Being able to drink according to your mood is what makes craft beer BLUE so strong.
MugiIf I went after work, I'd be unable to choose anything today! Starting with the two beers just tapped would definitely have me feeling great before long.
Hop BroThen it's decided. Start by bathing in Mario's aroma, and finish slowly with Under the Lights. Tonight only has one possible direction: it makes you want to go out for drinks.
