Yanaka Beer Hall Revamps Its Original Four-Beer Tasting Set
Yanaka Beer Hall has renewed the lineup for its “Yanaka Beer Hall Original” tasting set. The selection features Yanaka Weizen, Yanaka Golden, Yanaka Beer, and Yanaka Akatsuki, served in a renovated traditional house built in 1938 in Tokyo’s Ueno-Sakuragi neighborhood.
Hop BroIn Ueno-Sakuragi, Tokyo, Yanaka Beer Hall has renewed its tasting set with four original beers!
MugiWhat? We can compare all four? This might be the perfect set for someone as indecisive as me!
Hop BroThe lineup is Yanaka Weizen, Yanaka Golden, Yanaka Beer, and Yanaka Akatsuki—four distinct styles together in one set.
MugiWhat style is a beer called Yanaka Beer? Beer named Beer—did this suddenly become philosophy?
Hop BroIt’s an Altbier. This German-style beer lets the malt shine, with a lovely toasty malt character.
MugiMalt character… what’s that? Is it like the grain stepping forward and yelling, “I’m here too!”?
Hop BroThat’s pretty much right! Malt is the beer’s grain base; it brings bread-like or caramel-like aromas and body. Think toasty grain flavors.
MugiWow! Yanaka Weizen has soft wheat character, Yanaka Golden is golden, and Yanaka Akatsuki is a toasty red ale!
Hop BroAnd it’s served in a renovated 1938 traditional house. Sampling aroma, body, and finish first, then ordering a full glass of your favorite—that’s the joy of tasting.
MugiAfter a Yanaka walk or a trip to Ueno Zoo, and open until 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays—now I want to toast in a folk house, Hop Bro!
Four Original Beers to Compare at Yanaka Beer Hall
Yanaka Beer Hall, a beer pub in Tokyo’s Ueno-Sakuragi district, has revamped the lineup of its “Yanaka Beer Hall Original” tasting set. The renewed selection brings together four beers in distinct styles.
The lineup includes Yanaka Weizen, a German-style wheat beer; Yanaka Golden, a golden ale; Yanaka Beer, an altbier; and Yanaka Akatsuki, a red ale. Together, they offer a broad tasting progression, from the soft, wheat-driven character of a weizen to the richer malt profile and reddish color associated with a red ale.
The tasting set is a practical way to compare the beers’ aromas, body, bitterness, and finish. Guests can sample all four and then order a full pour of their favorite. Details such as alcohol content and ingredients should be confirmed with the venue, as they are not specified in the source post.
Yanaka Beer Hall operates from a renovated traditional Japanese house originally built in 1938, located within the Ueno-Sakuragi Atari complex. Its relaxed atmosphere makes it a natural stop after visiting Ueno Zoo or exploring the Yanaka area. The venue is about an eight-minute walk from the south exit of Nippori Station, around ten minutes from Nezu, Sendagi, and Uguisudani stations, and approximately fifteen minutes from Ueno Station.
The venue also announced revised hours from September 29, 2026. On Fridays and Saturdays, it stays open until 9:00 p.m., with last orders at 8:30 p.m. Visitors should check the current tap availability and opening hours before heading over.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroIn Ueno-Sakuragi, Tokyo, Yanaka Beer Hall has renewed its tasting set with four original beers!
MugiWhat? We can compare all four? This might be the perfect set for someone as indecisive as me!
Hop BroThe lineup is Yanaka Weizen, Yanaka Golden, Yanaka Beer, and Yanaka Akatsuki—four distinct styles together in one set.
MugiWhat style is a beer called Yanaka Beer? Beer named Beer—did this suddenly become philosophy?
Hop BroIt’s an Altbier. This German-style beer lets the malt shine, with a lovely toasty malt character.
MugiMalt character… what’s that? Is it like the grain stepping forward and yelling, “I’m here too!”?
Hop BroThat’s pretty much right! Malt is the beer’s grain base; it brings bread-like or caramel-like aromas and body. Think toasty grain flavors.
MugiWow! Yanaka Weizen has soft wheat character, Yanaka Golden is golden, and Yanaka Akatsuki is a toasty red ale!
Hop BroAnd it’s served in a renovated 1938 traditional house. Sampling aroma, body, and finish first, then ordering a full glass of your favorite—that’s the joy of tasting.
MugiAfter a Yanaka walk or a trip to Ueno Zoo, and open until 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays—now I want to toast in a folk house, Hop Bro!
