At Zest Fest though I think it may be a different beer as this was made with Columbus grown in Yosano. Kyoto Machiya Yosano Fresh Hop Pale Ale 5% 51 IBU Clear gold with a grassy herbal hop aroma, I can’t really believe it is 51 IBU to be honest. The light to medium bodied is actually like a decently hopped fresh lager or golden ale. I drank it pretty fast. Not outstanding but solid. 3.5 ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone

Tap at SVB Kyoto. Again, pale gold with haze, but a higher head. Nose is bland--grains, rice, light herb, touch of lemon. Fruity, thin, lightly peppery, rather strong bitterness than turns a bit funky and astringent. Hops give little flavor but lots of roughness. Light and thin.