Umegaoka’s Izakaya Bakushu Yoshioka starts serving “Momo Weizen Early Ver.” on Aug. 6
Izakaya Bakushu Yoshioka (Italian Bar Yoshioka) in Umegaoka, Tokyo, will begin serving its seasonal “Momo Weizen Early Ver.” on August 6. The beer pub is also pouring four guest beers, including Far Yeast Brewing.
Hop BroUmegaoka’s Isakaya Bakushu Yoshioka is pouring Peach Weizen Early Harvest ver. from August 6. That is a very smart way to start the season.
MugiWait, a peach beer? And what does “early harvest” mean, the peach showed up before roll call?
Hop BroExactly. A weizen is a wheat malt beer, so it starts with a soft mouthfeel. Then they layer in early-season peach aroma and that juicy fruit character.
MugiHold on, wheat malt made this sound like chemistry class. So in normal human language, it’s soft, fluffy, and peachy?
Hop BroThat’s the translation. It’s basically a summer reward pint. It’s also their yearly seasonal treat, draft only, limited quantity, and gone when it’s gone.
MugiOnly in the shop? That somehow makes me want it more. And there are four guest beers too? This is not a detour, this is an expedition.
Hop BroThe lineup is strong: Far Yeast Brewing’s Onegai Si Muscat is a Brut IPA, Repubrew’s CHELADA is a Mexican Lager, Kyoto Brewing’s Shigoku Touzen is a Saison, and Nomcraft Lager is a Helles Lager, so it’s a very easy-drinking flight.
MugiWhat even is Brut IPA? That sounds like a beer wearing a tuxedo.
Hop BroPretty much a very dry, crisp IPA. It should pair well with the Italian bar food there, and the spot is a three-minute walk from Umegaoka Station South Exit with after-work friendly hours: Tue-Sat 17:00-25:00, Sun until 24:00, closed Monday.
MugiThat is dangerously convenient. Tomorrow I’m going straight for the peach weizen first, then I’m chasing the guest taps. My stomach and my throat have already RSVP’d.
Hop BroSame plan here. I want to open with full peach aroma, then work through the guest list. Isakaya Bakushu Yoshioka is about to become a very risky stop on the way home.
At Izakaya Bakushu Yoshioka (Italian Bar Yoshioka), a beer pub in Umegaoka, Tokyo, the seasonal “Momo Weizen Early Ver.” goes on sale from August 6. It is not available for takeout and will end once sold out.
Seasonal peach weizen
Brewed with early-season peaches, this release pairs a soft mouthfeel with a bright peach aroma and a fresh, juicy fruit character. It is the shop’s annual seasonal highlight.
Four guest beers on tap
The current tap list includes Far Yeast Brewing’s “Onegai Si Muscat” (Brut IPA), Repubrew’s “CHELADA” (Mexican Lager), Kyoto Brewing’s “至極陶然” (Saison), and Nomcraft’s “Nomcraft Lager” (Helles Lager). It is a lineup that works well with the restaurant’s Italian-bar style food.
The shop is a 3-minute walk from the south exit of Umegaoka Station on the Odakyu Line. Hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 17:00-25:00; Sunday, 17:00-24:00; closed on Mondays. It stands out as a place to enjoy both a seasonal beer and a guest-beer selection in one stop.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroUmegaoka’s Isakaya Bakushu Yoshioka is pouring Peach Weizen Early Harvest ver. from August 6. That is a very smart way to start the season.
MugiWait, a peach beer? And what does “early harvest” mean, the peach showed up before roll call?
Hop BroExactly. A weizen is a wheat malt beer, so it starts with a soft mouthfeel. Then they layer in early-season peach aroma and that juicy fruit character.
MugiHold on, wheat malt made this sound like chemistry class. So in normal human language, it’s soft, fluffy, and peachy?
Hop BroThat’s the translation. It’s basically a summer reward pint. It’s also their yearly seasonal treat, draft only, limited quantity, and gone when it’s gone.
MugiOnly in the shop? That somehow makes me want it more. And there are four guest beers too? This is not a detour, this is an expedition.
Hop BroThe lineup is strong: Far Yeast Brewing’s Onegai Si Muscat is a Brut IPA, Repubrew’s CHELADA is a Mexican Lager, Kyoto Brewing’s Shigoku Touzen is a Saison, and Nomcraft Lager is a Helles Lager, so it’s a very easy-drinking flight.
MugiWhat even is Brut IPA? That sounds like a beer wearing a tuxedo.
Hop BroPretty much a very dry, crisp IPA. It should pair well with the Italian bar food there, and the spot is a three-minute walk from Umegaoka Station South Exit with after-work friendly hours: Tue-Sat 17:00-25:00, Sun until 24:00, closed Monday.
MugiThat is dangerously convenient. Tomorrow I’m going straight for the peach weizen first, then I’m chasing the guest taps. My stomach and my throat have already RSVP’d.
Hop BroSame plan here. I want to open with full peach aroma, then work through the guest list. Isakaya Bakushu Yoshioka is about to become a very risky stop on the way home.
