[News Release] Tokyo-themed craft beer brand "Far Yeast" releases limited edition "Tokyo IPA 2015"

Nippon Craft Beer Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Shiro Yamada) will release Far Yeast Tokyo IPA 2015, a limited edition brew of its Tokyo-themed craft beer brand, on Monday, January 26, 2015.

"Far Yeast Tokyo IPA 2015" was born from the desire to deliver a satisfying, satisfying beer that can be enjoyed slowly during the cold season. Far Yeast's commitment to "high-quality Tokyo-esque aroma" is expressed using Belgian yeast and refreshing American hops. The alcohol content is 7.5% and the IBU* is 60. The result is a beer with a clean bitterness and gorgeous aroma. *IBU: International Bitterness Units. A measure of bitterness. A typical pilsner has an IBU of 30-40.

The product will initially be sold by the keg. Prior to the launch, the beer will be exhibited at the JAPAN BREWERS CUP FESTIVAL ( http://japanbrewerscup.jp/ ), which will be held in Yokohama from Friday, January 23rd, and will be unveiled at the venue.

Bottle sales are scheduled to begin in early February. Starting today, we will begin accepting orders on our official store page: http://www.nipponcraftbeer.com/store

<Product overview>

• Product name: Far Yeast Tokyo IPA 2015
• Sales start date: Monday, January 26, 2015 *Keg only. Bottles scheduled for early February.
• Price: Open price
• Ingredients: Malt, hops
• Alcohol content: 7.5%
• Style and Characteristics: A Belgian IPA style beer made with Belgian yeast and American hops (Citra hops). Characterized by clean bitterness and a vibrant aroma. IBU 60.
• Specifications: 10L keg ​​and 330ml bottle

(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.

[Places where you can drink Far Yeast Tokyo IPA 2015] (in no particular order) *As of January 29, 2015 - Burger Mania Hiroo Branch (Hiroo) http://www.burger-mania.com/
・Craft Beer Market Koenji Store (Koenji) http://www.craftbeermarket.jp/store_koenji.html
・barBAR Tokyo (Yaesu) http://barbar.jp
・WURSTHAUS Toranomon (Toranomon) http://wursthaus.pixelmagiclabo.net/
・Abbott Choice Machida Store (Machida) https://www.facebook.com/abbots.machida
・Beer Club HACHI (Hatchobori) http://r.gnavi.co.jp/a158406/
・Beer Shop Lupulin (Ginza) http://www.beer-lupulin.com/
・Beer O'clock (Chiba) https://www.facebook.com/beeroclockchiba
・Beer Bar CROWD (Shinkoiwa) http://www.beebar-crowd.com/
・I/R Second House (Shirokane) https://www.facebook.com/irsecondhouse
・SWANLAKE Pub Edo (Yaesu) http://www.swanlake.co.jp/main/pubedo_tp.htm
・SWANLAKE Pub Edo Cafe de TETE (Yoyogi Uehara) http://r.gnavi.co.jp/9szhgp2j0000/
・The Grub Ogikubo (Ogikubo) https://www.facebook.com/beer.republic.THE.GRUB
・Triple Crown (Nakameguro) http://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1317/A131701/13008184/
・The Griffon Shibuya (Shibuya) http://www.beer-dining-the-griffon.com/
・The Griffon Shinjuku (Shinjuku) http://www.beer-dining-the-griffon.com/
・WASH1N TOKYO (Asagaya) https://www.facebook.com/wash1n.tokyo
・awabar (Roppongi) http://awabar.jp/
・IBREW Ginza 1-Chome store (Ginza 1-Chome) http://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1301/A130101/13142917/
・Vector Beer Factory (Shinjuku 3-chome) https://www.facebook.com/pages/Vector-Beer-Factory/1517478968538387?fref=ts
・Le Corbeau (Tamachi) http://www.le-corbeau.com/
・Everything is going well (Ikebukuro) http://ameblo.jp/banji-kaichou/
・Craft Beer Server Land (Iidabashi) https://www.facebook.com/pages/Craft-Beer-Server-Land/308015516008388
・Shinbashi SL Beer Hall (Shinbashi) http://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1301/A130103/13166935/
・PUMP craft beer bar (Ikebukuro) https://www.facebook.com/PUMPcraftbeerbar
・Maltheads (Sapporo) http://maltheads.net/
・JINGLE (Yokohama) http://r.gnavi.co.jp/nkwwsen20000/
・Una Casa de Gubigubi El Nubichinom (Yokohama) http://ameblo.jp/el-nubichinom/
・Public House HOLBORN (Yokohama) http://noble-aqua.com/bar_holborn/
・King Pelican (Namamugi) http://kingpelican.jp/
・Kumazawa Sake Shop (Kobe) http://kumazawa-kobe.jp/
・Craft Beer BRIM (Fukuoka) http://ameblo.jp/brim-fukuoka/
・Hakuba Love Actions! INDIAN SUMMER Craft Beer Festival (Hakuba Happo-One Ski Resort, January 31st - February 1st, 2015)
http://www.nipponcraftbeer.com/archives/9809
*Availability varies by store.

Far Yeast was established in April 2014 with the aim of creating a beer that would convey the appeal of Tokyo, a city that Japan can be proud of, 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 blends tradition with cutting-edge technology and evolves every day, the beer is brewed at a domestic contract brewery using an original recipe (mixture).

We currently offer two types of beer as standard in our line: the pilsner-type "Tokyo Blonde" and the saison-type "Tokyo White."

About Japan Craft Beer Co., Ltd. "Democratizing beer" - our mission is 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-style fragrant ale, and "Far Yeast," a Tokyo-themed brand, 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/