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ikasubrewing

📍832 S Olive St, Los Angeles
🍺 Craft Brewery
🇯🇵 Japanese Ingredients & Imagination
💩 Presented by @doctorhazyshit

The trophy arrived!! Thank you @brewbound !!

The trophy arrived!! Thank you @brewbound !!

Hell yeah Ikasu Brewing won 1st place at the Brewb

Hell yeah Ikasu Brewing won 1st place at the Brewbound Pitch Slam!!
Now a lot more people know WTH Ikasu is, and that’s freaking cool.

Huge thanks to the @brewbound team, the judges, and of course the LA community @labrewers @socalcerveceros @nativesonla @fathersofficeofficial @farbar_la @melodylounge @philippetheog @thedouglas.la @cafetondo @joyce_dtla @springstbar @mazal.la @barbsatthebrew @glendaletap @thejunction_downey @alchemycraft @barrelandstave @boulevardgastropub @hiloliquor @libraryalehouse @shirube_santamonica @nativesonoc @nativesonie
for supporting this wild shit.

Kanpai!

Bigass news! Ikasu Brewing was named a finalist fo

Bigass news! Ikasu Brewing was named a finalist for the @brewbound Live Pitch Slam, happening Dec 10–11 in Marina del Rey, one of the top national platforms for emerging beverage brands.

This year’s finalists include sake breweries, THC drinks, non-alc innovators, international lager brands, and us: a tiny Japanese-owned contract brewery brewing in DTLA with a whole lot of heart and shit.

There is no public voting, but your support still moves the needle.
If you’ve been part of this journey, here’s how to help:
1. Tag a bar, restaurant, bottle shop, or venue where you want Ikasu on tap.
2. Share this post or story to spread the word.
3. Come through @nativesonla and raise a glass with us.

Every tag, every share, every pint builds momentum.
We’re going into this with the full weight of LA behind us.

ありがとう LA (LArigato). Always fucking grateful. Kanpai!
- Masa @doctorhazyshit

Thanks for your patience! Ikasu merch is now avail

Alrighty amigos…’Hazy Shit’ Hazy IPA 6.5% is back

Alrighty amigos…’Hazy Shit’ Hazy IPA 6.5% is back and @doctorhazyshit is happy with this shit AF. Come @nativesonla to try this 💩. Kanpai!

Ikasu @cafetondo ! Yes, the hypest spot in LA. Thi

Ikasu @cafetondo ! Yes, the hypest spot in LA. This is @doctorhazyshit ‘s hyper-local hangout, where he first started delivering kegs by bicycle on his way home lol. The place is chill during the day (Masa’s favorite time to visit) but gets packed at night.

Right now, Babysit Hazy Pale Ale is on tap. Masa paired it with the Tuna Tostada - totally covered in fresh tuna sashimi and full of flavor.

Besides his beer, his go-to here is their Michelada made with their own house-made michi mix, which he often grabs on the way home. Don’t miss this hot spot. Kanpai!

Ikasu @joyce_dtla !! We’re located within one bloc

Ikasu @joyce_dtla !!
We’re located within one block, so @doctorhazyshit walked over with a baby keg of Babysit Hazy Pale Ale!
Today he paired his beer with cornbread and Sunday collards, traditional Southern dishes he’d never tried before, and they were freaking good!!

Especially the Sunday collards - so full of umami, just like the Japanese comfort dishes Masa’s super familiar with. The beer had a perfect balance with the food: fruity, flavorful, but not aggressive.

Damn, you’ll probably find him hanging out here pretty often. Kanpai!

Thanks for a great article, @gabchabran @laistoffi

Thanks for a great article, @gabchabran @laistofficial !! Link in bio!

Ikasu @shirube_santamonica !! This is officially t

Ikasu @shirube_santamonica !!
This is officially the first izakaya to serve our beers. We are so proud that this authentic place with 12 locations in Tokyo and only one here decided to put our W.C. Sh!t on tap.

@doctorhazyshit paired it with Gindara Saikyoyaki, miso-marinated black cod. The simple flavor of the fish, combined with its oily richness and miso’s umami, plus sweet potato puree (WTF!) definitely made his day.

It’s definitely worth the drive to the coast.

Kanpai!

Ikasu at @libraryalehouse !! Located right on busy

Ikasu at @libraryalehouse !! Located right on busy Main St in Santa Monica’s Ocean Park, this spot has a true local vibe without the tourist chaos. They tapped Goma Me, our black sesame porter, and it is the perfect match for the cooler Santa Monica evenings, especially in September.

Today @doctorhazyshit paired it with their fish and chips, super crunchy, juicy, and a massive portion. A historic combo with a touch of Japanese umami from the sesame that never fails.

Check it out and Kanpai!

Ikasu @mazal.la !! This spot is a true hidden gem

Ikasu @mazal.la !! This spot is a true hidden gem in LA. @doctorhazyshit randomly knocked on the door and immediately knew he was going to love this place. 100% vegan and seriously legit. Their hummus is absolutely phenomenal, and the pita is super mochi mochi!! It just happens to pair perfectly with our “New-Z” New Zealand Pilsner, now on tap!! Kanpai! (Our beer is 100% vegan btw)

Ikasu at @thedouglas.la !! As a 12-year Echo Park

Ikasu at @thedouglas.la !! As a 12-year Echo Park resident and lifelong Dodger fan, Masa @doctorhazyshit couldn’t be happier to have his beer pouring here. Perfect before, during, after the game, and on non-game days too!

Let’s celebrate a Dodgers win with a pint of LArigato Japanese Rice Lager. Kanpai!!

@philippetheog !! Yes, this is such an iconic spot

@philippetheog !! Yes, this is such an iconic spot and absolutely the original French dip destination in the world! Masa @doctorhazyshit a longtime Chinatown LA local and huge fan of their sandwiches, always dreamed of getting his beer on their tap list...and it’s finally happened!! Right now ‘Babysit’ Hazy Pale Ale (5.8%) is on tap, bursting with mango, lychee, coconut, and floral hops. It’s easy-drinking, super flavorful, and perfect even for babysitting, which inspired its name lol. Today, he paired it with his all-time favorite: the Lamb Dip with potato salad (as someone from Hokkaido, famous for lamb and potatoes) and of course the sandwich was ordered as ‘Wet’...and it was a total hit! The beer is characterful but not overpowering, perfectly complementing the rich flavors of the lamb dip. Swing by and try our beer anytime, especially before heading to a Dodgers game, instead of spending $20 on macro beers at the stadium! Kanpai!

Look at this beauty! @hiloliquor is now pouring Ma

Look at this beauty! @hiloliquor is now pouring Matcha Tart (Gose with Matcha) at their Long Beach location and New-Z (New Zealand Pilsner) at Culver City! They’ve got plenty of other cool beers too, so take your time picking your beer to go while sipping on an Ikasu brew. Kanpai!

@doctorhazyshit is now a Sake Adviser certified by

@doctorhazyshit is now a Sake Adviser certified by @sakeschoolofamerica !

After passing the Advanced @cicerone exam, he realized he knew almost nothing about sake and WTF. So he dove in.

The ‘Sake Adviser’ level is entry-level, but the course packs a ton into just one day from history to science to tasting. The online exam happened the other day, and it wasn’t easy 🤪

There’s a lot to learn from sake that translates to brewing beer. Let’s see where this journey goes. Kanpai!

@melodylounge there you go! We’re super stoked bec

@melodylounge there you go! We’re super stoked because this spot is pure OG for Ikasu Brewing - it’s where Masa @doctorhazyshit first encountered craft beer back in 2014, when Ben (Masa’s badass colleague) started taking him here every night after work.

It’s amazing this place is still thriving after a decade, always featuring incredible breweries. Their pick from our portfolio? ‘Yuzuko Show’ — a saison with yuzu kosho, a Japanese spicy chili pepper. This is the only place you can drink it outside @nativesonla

Cool people get the value of this beer, and this place. 😎 Kanpai!

You know what… Now 6 Ikasu beers are always on tap

You know what…
Now 6 Ikasu beers are always on tap at @nativesonla DTLA! (8/1–9/30)

Front Bar (always):
1. LArigato (Japanese Lager)
2. New-Z (NZ Pils)
3. Babysit (Hazy PA)
4. W.C. Sh!t (W.C. IPA)
5. Matcha Tart (Gose w/ Matcha)
6. Yuzuko Show (Chili Saison)

Back Bar (occasional):
7. Goma Me (Porter w/ Black Sesame)

Grab your favorite, or try all 6.
Cheers to more flavors, more fun, and always something fresh on tap.
Kanpai!

Hell yeah! Ikasu beer is now on tap at @fathersoff

Hell yeah! Ikasu beer is now on tap at @fathersofficeofficial DTLA, which means we’re officially pouring at all F.O. locations! You’ll probably spot @doctorhazyshit here most often since it’s his local hangout. Today he went for the Pork Belly Al Pastor - tender, juicy, packed with umami, pineapple tang, and just the right kick. Perfectly paired with LArigato. Kanpai!

Ikasu Brewing is now on tap at @alchemycraft in Mo

Ikasu Brewing is now on tap at @alchemycraft in Montebello!
Currently pouring: Matcha Tart Gose 🍵

Also, @doctorhazyshit has been invited as a guest speaker for August’s Behind The Brews event, hosted by @alchemycraft & @blvdmrkt on Thursday, 8/28 from 6–9 PM!
Come say hi to Masa and enjoy some great beer and conversation! Kanpai!

Yes! LArigato is now on tap at @thejunction_downey

Yes! LArigato is now on tap at @thejunction_downey starting today! They grabbed several of our beers at once, so you’ll get to enjoy a variety of unique Ikasu flavors for a bit—though they might kick fast! Come shoot some pool and cool off with a pint. Kanpai!

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