IPA Master is a brewery that has been in operation for 20 years, known for its strong, dry bitterness. Their flagship product, "THE BREWMASTER," is easy to drink with a fruity and refreshing taste, despite its strong bitterness. They also offer a popular fruit beer called "Amaou Noble Sweet" made with Fukuoka's famous Amaou strawberries. Located in the newly opened LaLaport Fukuoka, they are a select shop that sells a wide variety of sake from all over Japan.

Wheat Ale 600 yen, Blue Master 600 yen, Ice Blue Master 700 yen. I particularly enjoyed the Wheat Ale I had first. It had a fruity taste that made me wonder if it was really made only from wheat.

Blue Master used to be easily available in the city center, but it seems to have become less common nowadays. I felt a bit nostalgic as someone who used to attend events and enjoy Blue Master. Finally, the day came for me to visit during my trip to Fukuoka. The bar closes in the evening, so it seems more focused on takeout rather than dining in. They do have a good selection of beers on tap, and I was able to enjoy Flagship Blue Master with its nice bitterness. The flavors like Amaou and Kabosu have become more beer-like, which I personally enjoyed. Since they don't serve much food, it's best to eat elsewhere before visiting or go for a second round after. I wish there were more places like this in the city center. However, I also found the idea of embarking on a beer journey without traveling quite appealing.

Blue Master is a pale ale with a balanced sourness and sweetness. It may be a bit pricey, but it has a fruity and sharp bitterness that I personally enjoy. #ForThoseWhoLoveAlcohol #WeSourceItOurselves! It's a small factory in the city and a craft beer shop.

The beer from Cabos was delicious, but the IPA at the top of the menu was particularly flavorful and tasty.

I only remember that everything was delicious. Overall, I think the beer had a subtle sweetness to it. The restaurant has a small number of seats.

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After visiting Udon Wasuke main store, I headed to this place. I was surprised to learn that there is a craft beer factory in Fukuoka that brews its own beer. It is not as large as Kyoto Brewing Co., but it can be considered a microbrewery. Even though it was during the day and I was working, I decided to try a small size of their beer, the "Blue Master S" for 500 yen. It had a fruity taste with a refreshing aftertaste, making it easy to drink multiple glasses. Impressed by the taste, I was contemplating getting a 3-bottle set when the owner suggested, "The shipping cost is the same for 6 bottles!" Falling for the same strategy as the lady at Toyama's Masuzushi Honpo, I ended up ordering the Blue Master Drinking Comparison B 6-bottle set for 3,240 yen. The set included: Blue Master Pale Ale, Blue Master Hanzo Kanbei Label, Healing Time Coffee Porter, Kabosu & Honey Fruit Ale, Amaou Noble Sweet Fruit Ale, and Amaou Oatmeal Black Fruit Ale. I have tried "Gajeru," a premium beer made by Beer Style 21 at Benichi in Hamamatsu, and it is starting to be available in more places nationwide. However, the beer here is still limited to Fukuoka prefecture. Hopefully, in the future, this place will become known as the go-to spot for craft beer in Kyushu.【Places with draft beer】- Gion Dining Bar Dian de- Fukuo Department Store Tenjin Minami Izakaya- IZAKAYA Kon Tenjin- Grand Hours Dining Bar Tenjin- Dean and Deluca Market Table【Places with bottled beer】- Motsunabe Fish An Mita- Soka Izakaya 40027342, Soka Sake Store- Monkey Dining Bar Yakuin- Isogai Italian Trattoria & Pizza Banzo

"The Brewmaster" is a local craft beer shop located at the foot of Beppu Bridge. I had heard rumors about it being in the neighborhood, but had never visited until now. With the help of fellow reviewers, I found it to be a hidden gem. Surprisingly, it's located in a place where you wouldn't expect to find a craft beer shop. And it's just a stone's throw away from my house! Inside, you can enjoy freshly brewed beer at one of the two four-person tables. Here are some items on the drink menu: - Brewmaster (550 yen) - Healing Time (600 yen) - Kabosu & Honey (650 yen) - Amaou Noble Sweet (650 yen) - Amaou Oatmeal Black (650 yen) Soft drinks: - Cola (250 yen) - Oolong tea (250 yen) Food options: - Edamame (330 yen) - Peanuts with shells (330 yen) - Assorted sausages (900 yen) Since I had just had lunch, I decided to skip the snacks and just have some beer. First, I tried the "Brewmaster," which has a strong hop aroma and a refreshing taste with a strong bitterness. It was an interesting beer! Next was the unique "Amaou Noble Sweet," which had a sweet aroma of Amaou strawberries but wasn't overly sweet. Even those who don't like beer might enjoy this one. It could even work as an aperitif. It's a beer you probably won't find anywhere else. It was delicious! I also bought the "Kabosu & Honey," which apparently won first place at the Japan Beer Festival 2009. Can't wait to try it at home. Thanks for the great experience! ^^

Next to Beppu Bridge stands a beer bar directly connected to a brewery. Although the opening hours are a bit tricky from 12:00 to 18:00, you can enjoy freshly made craft beer in great condition. On my way back from Tenjin, where I drove due to errands, I stopped by the place that caught my eye on the sign, and to my surprise, it turned out to be a local beer factory. The eat-in space had two tables for four people each, and since there were no other customers, I elegantly took a seat alone. They had beers made with Amaou strawberries and coffee, but I decided to start with their flagship "Blue Master" as per the sign. A glass with rich foam was promptly served. Honestly, I wasn't a big fan of ales, but the refreshing sweetness and smoothness of the Blue Master were outstanding, so I ended up having three glasses in a row. The foam retention was good, and the carbonation was firm, making it a straightforward and delicious ale. I was planning to try the different labels in order, but I'll save that for next time. Along with my second glass, I had edamame, freshly boiled and served hot. With my third glass, a platter of sausages arrived, with five pieces of three different boiled sausages. Some were herb-infused, and while they had a meaty texture, the saltiness was mild and didn't overpower the beer. Feeling a bit tipsy, I decided to call it a day around there. Before coming here, I stopped by "Udon Biyori," but the crowdedness actually worked in my favor as I couldn't order beer there. I don't intend to say something like "Do you hate ales? That's because you haven't tried really delicious ones," like a "gourmet snob." If you enjoy trying different types of beer, especially for locals, I highly recommend this place.

I had been curious about the small beer factory "Blue Master" next to Beppu Bridge for a long time. It's a very small beer factory, but they don't seem to promote it as a shop. Their business hours are until 6:00 PM, so I didn't have many opportunities to visit. Finally, I made my first visit. Through the glass, you can see the tanks. There are only two tables on the shop side. You can buy beer to take home or drink it at the shop. They have various flavored beers like Amaou (strawberry), but I went for the normal "Blue Master." It costs 550 yen. Shelled peanuts are 330 yen. The aroma is really nice. The foam is also delicious. Even though I have drunk a lot, I realized that I don't know many words to describe the taste of beer. I usually drink cheap beer at home to save money, but I need to drink good beer properly. The BGM is disappointing as it's just FM radio, but only in this space, time flows nicely. I'm glad I came. ● Shop Information Blue Master 092-841-6336 Fukuoka City Jonan-ku, Beppu 1-19-1 Business hours 12:00-18:00 Closed on Sundays and holidays

Fukuoka's craft beer "Blue Master" is brewed at Japan's smallest beer factory located at the foot of Beppu Bridge, operated by only a couple and one employee. The brewery, visible through glass windows next to the shop, produces only 100 bottles a day, ensuring a perfect handmade taste with rich aroma, flavor, body, and finish. You can enjoy the live yeast in this "raw" Blue Master beer, served with the wife's simple homemade dishes. There are various flavors available, with the "Honey & Kabosu" being a standout for its deep aroma, flavor, body, and sweet acidity, winning the top spot in this year's Beer Festival popularity vote. Of course, the Mango Beer also offers a unique and delicious taste. They are planning to release a Chocolate Beer next, which is something to look forward to.

Fukuoka is currently experiencing a craft beer boom like never before. There are many craft beer specialty shops in the city, making it easy to enjoy craft beers from all over the country. One such craft beer brewery is located in the heart of Fukuoka, where you can even enjoy a drink on site. The brewery is within walking distance from Udon Wasuke, a popular udon shop near Beppu Bridge. Inside the brewery, you can see large brewing tanks through the glass windows. The Fukuoka-born craft beer "Blue Master" is brewed here! There are table seats inside the shop, and you can enjoy Blue Master beer on tap. Blue Master has a strong hop bitterness and sweetness, with a fruity and rich flavor that is truly outstanding. Once you get used to this taste, commercial beers may start to taste watered down in comparison. In addition to Blue Master, you can also enjoy "Healing Time," a porter beer with a coffee-like flavor, and seasonal fruit ales that change throughout the year. The fruit ales use ingredients like kabosu and amaou strawberries, which will make your mouth water just hearing about them. I usually enjoy a glass of Blue Master and a glass of fruit ale when I visit.

It looks like a brew pub, but the focus is on brewing. It feels similar to the main factory of Minoh Beer.

I have tried the Amaou Noble Sweet at the Kyushu Beer Festival 2018 Tokyo, which is currently being held at Nakano Shiki no Mori Park. Although I wanted to drink it again, I decided to try something different as it was a good opportunity to sample other varieties. I chose the Autumn Fest, which is likely a limited edition. It was described as a drink that is easy to drink yet has a satisfying taste, and that description was accurate! It was fruity and delicious!

Every year in early January, the "Furusato Matsuri" is held at Tokyo Dome. It is a festival where delicious foods from all over Japan are gathered. There are new shops to discover each year, as well as familiar ones that tempt you with all their offerings. One interesting find was a Fukuoka-based craft beer factory offering a variety of beers. Among them was a special "Amaou Strawberry Beer" unique to Fukuoka. However, the shop's top recommendation was their signature "Blue Master" beer, which I decided to try. You could enjoy it on the spot or take a bottle home, so I opted for the latter. This craft beer had a fruity aroma and flavor, with a refreshing finish and a hint of bitterness. It was easy to drink yet had a nice crispness to it. It was the perfect drink to cleanse the palate after a heavy meal. Delicious.