Grandline Brewing begins wholesale sales of the restrained-sweetness Hazy IPA "Trial βrew #03"
Grandline Brewing in Yokosuka, Kanagawa, has begun wholesale sales of its test-brew-style new Hazy IPA, "Trial βrew #03." Sold in 15L kegs with an ABV of 7.0%, it is characterized by a balanced design that keeps sweetness in check.
Hop BroGrandline Brewing in Yokosuka has put out the test-brew-like Trial βrew #03 for wholesale.
MugiWhat, they’re selling a test brew wholesale!? It sounds like it came straight out of a lab!
Hop BroExactly. It’s being handled as commercial 15L kegs, and having both 15L stainless steel kegs and 15L one-way kegs is very much aimed at real-world use.
MugiWhen I hear Hazy IPA, I think sweet, but this time they’re pulling back on the sweetness. What does that mean?
Hop BroThat’s the interesting part: it keeps the peach- and berry-like aromas, but adds a subtle bitterness to tighten up the shape, so it isn’t just lazily sweet.
MugiOhhh! So HBC638, Strata, and Talus are the aroma hops?
Hop BroExactly. HBC638, Strata, and Talus all have strong aromatic personalities, and they’re a great combo for building fruitiness, tropical notes, and even a little green edge.
MugiAnd it’s ABV 7.0% too. It looks gentle, but once you drink it, it sounds like it’ll really come at you, in a scary-fun way!
Hop BroExactly. It’s not too light, it aims for satisfaction, and you can see Grandline Brewing’s search for a new balance in this beer.
MugiFrom Yokosuka to the whole country, and maybe even the world, this is basically a trip in a glass. Now I want to go drink it!
Grandline Brewing has begun wholesale sales of its new Yokosuka-brewed beer, "Trial βrew #03 | Hazy IPA." This time, it is being offered commercially in 15L stainless steel kegs and 15L one-way kegs, and information is being provided through the brewery's dealer sales site.
This beer is an experimental release that preserves the rich character typical of Hazy IPAs while deliberately dialing back sweetness and sharpening the outline with a subtle bitterness. Its aroma evokes fruit notes reminiscent of peach and berry, and the mouthfeel is designed to deliver a solid sense of satisfaction without feeling too light. The style is Hazy IPA, with an ABV of 7.0%. The hops used are HBC638, Strata, and Talus.
Grandline Brewing is based in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, and opened on October 6, 2023. On its official website, the brewery describes its approach as making glocal beer that connects Yokosuka to the rest of Japan and then to the world, along with its "Crypto Beer" initiative that spans the real and virtual worlds. This Trial βrew #03 is also positioned as part of that direction, as an attempt to explore a new balance for Hazy beers.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroGrandline Brewing in Yokosuka has put out the test-brew-like Trial βrew #03 for wholesale.
MugiWhat, they’re selling a test brew wholesale!? It sounds like it came straight out of a lab!
Hop BroExactly. It’s being handled as commercial 15L kegs, and having both 15L stainless steel kegs and 15L one-way kegs is very much aimed at real-world use.
MugiWhen I hear Hazy IPA, I think sweet, but this time they’re pulling back on the sweetness. What does that mean?
Hop BroThat’s the interesting part: it keeps the peach- and berry-like aromas, but adds a subtle bitterness to tighten up the shape, so it isn’t just lazily sweet.
MugiOhhh! So HBC638, Strata, and Talus are the aroma hops?
Hop BroExactly. HBC638, Strata, and Talus all have strong aromatic personalities, and they’re a great combo for building fruitiness, tropical notes, and even a little green edge.
MugiAnd it’s ABV 7.0% too. It looks gentle, but once you drink it, it sounds like it’ll really come at you, in a scary-fun way!
Hop BroExactly. It’s not too light, it aims for satisfaction, and you can see Grandline Brewing’s search for a new balance in this beer.
MugiFrom Yokosuka to the whole country, and maybe even the world, this is basically a trip in a glass. Now I want to go drink it!
