Better life with upcycle releases Fresh Hop Amber made with fresh hops from Miyoshi Town
Better life with upcycle is offering its seasonal product, "Fresh Hop Amber," on its official online store, using fresh hops harvested in Miyoshi Town, Saitama Prefecture. From the opening aroma to the finish, it is a beer in which both hops and malt have been carefully designed to work in tandem.
Hop BroToday’s highlight is Better life with upcycle’s seasonal release, "Fresh Hop Amber"! It’s an American-Style Fresh Hop Amber made with fresh hops from Miyoshi Town, Saitama Prefecture.
MugiWait, fresh hops are like the hop version of "fresh beer"!? That sounds so interesting!
Hop BroThat’s close, but it’s more about bringing out the aroma right after harvest. The design is great because it opens with grassy and spicy notes, then layers in malt notes that suggest black fruit.
MugiBlack fruit!? Grassy!? Suddenly we’ve got beer-world spells here!
Hop BroPut simply, it starts with a grassy freshness and spice, then a deep, sweet aroma like dried fruit comes in gently afterward. When you taste it, there’s a hint of citrus and caramel, but the star is definitely the fresh hops!
MugiOhh! I had the image that amber ales would be heavy, but this sounds easy to drink!
Hop BroExactly. The finish closes with a biscuit-like flavor and a pleasant bitterness, so it has body but still goes down smoothly. With 5.0% ABV, 30 IBU, and 10 SRM, it feels nicely balanced.
MugiIBU and SRM are more abbreviations! Is this going to be on the test!?
Hop BroIBU is a rough measure of bitterness, and 30 means it’s not too bitter, but not bland either. SRM indicates color intensity, and 10 gives it a clean amber tone. And the hops they use were grown with the Musashino leaf compost farming method, so the connection to local agriculture is exciting too.
MugiWow, it’s not just the flavor but the background too - pure craft! And at 350 ml for 572 yen, it’s easy to try. Got it, refrigerated storage!
Hop BroThe official info also says that cloudiness from yeast doesn’t affect quality, so we can enjoy it with peace of mind. Tonight, I want to take my time drinking Fresh Hop Amber from the first burst of aroma to the lingering finish.
MugiIt’s settled! I’ll get a glass ready, prepare my little "spell notes," and let’s toast!
Better life with upcycle (headquarters: Ebina, Kanagawa Prefecture) is selling a seasonal-category American-Style Fresh Hop Amber called "Fresh Hop Amber." The price is 572 yen including tax, and the contents are 350 ml.
The core of this beer is fresh hops from Miyoshi Town, Saitama Prefecture. On the nose, grassy and spicy hop aromas are layered with malt-derived nuances reminiscent of black fruit. When you take a sip, subtle citrus and caramel notes emerge, while the character of the fresh hops comes to the fore. The finish closes with a biscuit-like flavor and a bitter aftertaste, achieving both the depth typical of an amber ale and easy drinkability.
According to official information, the hops used were grown with the "Musashino leaf compost farming" method, which has been designated a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System. Also notable is how the beer connects this local agricultural context to a highly seasonal fresh hop beer.
Product Information (Official Listing)
- Style: American-Style Fresh Hop Amber
- ABV: 5.0%
- IBU: 30
- SRM: 10
- Price: 572 yen (tax included)
The Better life with upcycle brand is rooted in upcycled ideas originating from bakeries, and it promotes making products while confronting food loss. For a brand built on craft ideas centered on bread, this release can be seen as an expression of the original craft beer spirit of "making the most of seasonal ingredients," together with local agriculture.
Because it is a refrigerated product, care should be taken to maintain proper temperature after purchase. Cloudiness derived from yeast may appear, but the company states that this does not affect quality.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s highlight is Better life with upcycle’s seasonal release, "Fresh Hop Amber"! It’s an American-Style Fresh Hop Amber made with fresh hops from Miyoshi Town, Saitama Prefecture.
MugiWait, fresh hops are like the hop version of "fresh beer"!? That sounds so interesting!
Hop BroThat’s close, but it’s more about bringing out the aroma right after harvest. The design is great because it opens with grassy and spicy notes, then layers in malt notes that suggest black fruit.
MugiBlack fruit!? Grassy!? Suddenly we’ve got beer-world spells here!
Hop BroPut simply, it starts with a grassy freshness and spice, then a deep, sweet aroma like dried fruit comes in gently afterward. When you taste it, there’s a hint of citrus and caramel, but the star is definitely the fresh hops!
MugiOhh! I had the image that amber ales would be heavy, but this sounds easy to drink!
Hop BroExactly. The finish closes with a biscuit-like flavor and a pleasant bitterness, so it has body but still goes down smoothly. With 5.0% ABV, 30 IBU, and 10 SRM, it feels nicely balanced.
MugiIBU and SRM are more abbreviations! Is this going to be on the test!?
Hop BroIBU is a rough measure of bitterness, and 30 means it’s not too bitter, but not bland either. SRM indicates color intensity, and 10 gives it a clean amber tone. And the hops they use were grown with the Musashino leaf compost farming method, so the connection to local agriculture is exciting too.
MugiWow, it’s not just the flavor but the background too - pure craft! And at 350 ml for 572 yen, it’s easy to try. Got it, refrigerated storage!
Hop BroThe official info also says that cloudiness from yeast doesn’t affect quality, so we can enjoy it with peace of mind. Tonight, I want to take my time drinking Fresh Hop Amber from the first burst of aroma to the lingering finish.
MugiIt’s settled! I’ll get a glass ready, prepare my little "spell notes," and let’s toast!
