[News Release] Tokyo-themed craft beer brand "Far Yeast" releases second edition of limited edition "Far Yeast Tokyo IPA"
Nippon Craft Beer Co., Ltd. (Head office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Shiro Yamada) will release the second edition of Far Yeast Tokyo IPA, a limited edition brew of its Tokyo-themed craft beer brand, Far Yeast, on Friday, July 3, 2015.
The second edition of "Far Yeast Tokyo IPA" was brewed in response to popular demand for its return, following the limited-edition brew released in January of this year, which sold out to great acclaim. This time, the brewery is brewing with the summer in mind, with the theme of "an IPA that's delicious to drink during Japan's hot summers." As with the previous edition, Far Yeast's commitment to "high-quality Tokyo-esque aroma" is expressed using Belgian yeast and refreshing American hops. The alcohol content is 5% and the IBU* is 55. The result is a crisp beer with a gorgeous aroma that is easy to drink. *IBU: International Bitterness Units. A measure of bitterness. A typical pilsner has an IBU of 30-40.
The product will begin shipping in kegs first. Bottled shipments are scheduled for late July, and starting today, we will begin accepting pre-orders for bottled products on our official store page. http://www.nipponcraftbeer.com/store
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*An advance opening event will be held on Thursday, July 2nd at WAS1N TOKYO in Asagaya (3-34-15 Asagaya Minami, Suginami-ku, Tokyo). Event details: https://www.facebook.com/events/851662404920349/ *Available at AOYAMA CRAFT BEER MARKET on July 4th (Sat) and 5th (Sun). https://www.facebook.com/events/1417487375239609/
(Reference) What is IPA? IPA: An abbreviation for India Pale Ale. This beer style is said to have originated during the Age of Discovery, when large amounts of hops, a preservative, were added to beer to prevent spoilage when it was transported from England to India. It is characterized by a strong bitterness, a high body (alcohol content), and a satisfying taste. This style is popular among craft beer enthusiasts, especially in the United States, which leads the global craft beer market.
About Far Yeast
Established in April 2014, this brand was born from the desire to "create a beer that can spread the appeal of Tokyo, a world-renowned craft beer company, to the world." It is Japan Craft Beer Co., Ltd.'s second brand, following "KAGUA."
Based on the theme of "Tokyo," a vibrant city that evolves daily while blending tradition and cutting-edge technology, the beer is brewed at a domestic contract brewery using an original recipe. The beer is available in three varieties: the lager-style "Tokyo Blonde," the saison-style "Tokyo White," and the lager-style "Tokyo Blonde - Export," an export version.
About Japan Craft Beer Co., Ltd.
Our mission is to "Democratize beer" - to "restore the diversity and richness of beer, which has become a standardized mass-produced product due to industrialization." We have two brands, "KAGUA," a Japanese-flavored ale, and "Far Yeast," a Tokyo-themed ale, and we are promoting unique beers to the world based on each brand concept. [Website] http://www.nipponcraftbeer.com/ [facebook] http://www.facebook.com/kagua.beer/ [twitter] http://twitter.com/kaguabeer/