Shimokitazawa YUP's "BLACK NIGHT 2026" post-event report, serving two black beers
The beer pub YUP (Yapp) in Shimokitazawa shared a post on Instagram after its "-BLACK NIGHT 2026-" event. Held as an annual event themed around black, the night featured two black beers on the lineup. The post expresses gratitude to the attendees and anticipation for the next edition.
Hop BroYUP in Shimokitazawa posted a follow-up report on BLACK NIGHT 2026, and it sounds like the whole night was black-themed!
MugiWhoa, just two black beers somehow sounds even more luxurious! An annual event really does make it feel special!
Hop BroThe lineup was supplied by CYCAD BREWING, with COOKIE & CREAM PO-TARO as the Porter and SPOT 6 as the Black IPA.
MugiSeriously? A porter and a black IPA? Even though they look the same, what is the difference?
Hop BroGood question. In a porter, the star is the toasty character of roasted malt, while a black IPA layers hop aroma and bitterness on top of that, so it feels like a black beer with more hop presence!
MugiI see! COOKIE & CREAM PO-TARO even has a snack-like name, so a side-by-side tasting with SPOT 6 would be fun!
Hop BroExactly. The idea here was a side-by-side comparison of different styles, so the contrast between toastiness and bitterness comes through clearly.
MugiAnd the post says this was the 5th time it has been held, so it is already a Shimokitazawa tradition!
MugiIf the next announcement drops, I want to join the black beer night gathering too! I'm already in black-beer mode!
Hop BroSame here. I'll keep an eye on YUP's Instagram, because the next toast is basically guaranteed. Now I'm already deciding whether to start with the porter or the black IPA!
At the beer pub YUP (Yapp) in Kitazawa 1-chome, Shimokitazawa, an Instagram post titled "-BLACK NIGHT 2026-" reported on the event night. The caption looked back on a night where the inside and outside of the shop were filled with "black," while thanking everyone who came.
This time, the theme was clearly Black Beer. The two beers confirmed in the post were:
- COOKIE & CREAM PO-TARO (Porter)
- SPOT 6 (Black IPA)
The brewery credited in the post's mentions was CYCAD BREWING (@cycad_brewing). By lining up a porter and a black IPA, two black beers with different directions, the event seems to have been designed so guests could compare the differences in roast character, toasty aroma, and hop-driven bitterness and fragrance.
YUP stands out for continuing to run these thematic events as a beer pub in the Shimokitazawa area where craft beer takes center stage. The post also refers to this as the "5th time," showing that it has settled in as a recurring event rather than a one-off. It was also striking that the shop once again articulated the value of a place where people gather around the same theme once a year.
For black beer fans, nights like this, where you can experience different styles at once, are not to be missed. Be sure to check YUP's Instagram early for the next "BLACK NIGHT" announcement.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroYUP in Shimokitazawa posted a follow-up report on BLACK NIGHT 2026, and it sounds like the whole night was black-themed!
MugiWhoa, just two black beers somehow sounds even more luxurious! An annual event really does make it feel special!
Hop BroThe lineup was supplied by CYCAD BREWING, with COOKIE & CREAM PO-TARO as the Porter and SPOT 6 as the Black IPA.
MugiSeriously? A porter and a black IPA? Even though they look the same, what is the difference?
Hop BroGood question. In a porter, the star is the toasty character of roasted malt, while a black IPA layers hop aroma and bitterness on top of that, so it feels like a black beer with more hop presence!
MugiI see! COOKIE & CREAM PO-TARO even has a snack-like name, so a side-by-side tasting with SPOT 6 would be fun!
Hop BroExactly. The idea here was a side-by-side comparison of different styles, so the contrast between toastiness and bitterness comes through clearly.
MugiAnd the post says this was the 5th time it has been held, so it is already a Shimokitazawa tradition!
MugiIf the next announcement drops, I want to join the black beer night gathering too! I'm already in black-beer mode!
Hop BroSame here. I'll keep an eye on YUP's Instagram, because the next toast is basically guaranteed. Now I'm already deciding whether to start with the porter or the black IPA!
