Manchin Brewing unveils STAY CHILLED... collaboration guava IPA
Manchin Brewing in Hokuto, Yamanashi has released details of STAY CHILLED..., a collaboration Session Guava IPA made with gallery_honyarara. The beer is set for easy drinking at 4.5% ABV, with a release party planned for August 9 at MANGOSTEEN HOKUTO.
Hop BroToday I want to talk about STAY CHILLED..., the collab beer from Manchin Brewery and gallery_honyarara.
MugiWait, that name already feels cool! Is it a guava IPA?
Hop BroExactly. It's a Session Guava IPA, kept at ABV 4.5% for a summer-ready build.
MugiOooh! Sounds easy to drink, but IPA still sounds bitter... what does IBU 40 mean in real-person bitterness?
Hop BroIt has some bite on paper, but they used mash hopping for smoother bitterness, so the guava aroma leads.
MugiThere it is, the secret wizard term! Is mash hopping some kind of hop workout plan?
Hop BroNo brewery gym today. It means adding hops during mashing to create soft bitter edges instead of sharp ones.
MugiWhat is that, beer chess? With Nelson Sauvin, Amarillo, and Idaho 7, this sounds fully tropical mode!
Hop BroExactly, and with guava puree layered on top, the hot side and cold side become a triple juicy stack.
MugiAnd the gallery_honyarara collab has three labels by Michio Nakao? That's basically drinkable art direction!
Hop BroThe venue helps too. MANGOSTEEN HOKUTO is a DIY-renovated former factory, so even the August 9 release party fits that place-making beer vibe.
MugiOkay, now I absolutely want one. With cookies in hand, a toast at Manchin sounds unfairly perfect!
Hop BroThat's the move. First sip for the aroma, second sip for the scenery, and then stay chilled for real.
A summer-ready guava IPA
Manchin Brewing in Hokuto, Yamanashi has introduced STAY CHILLED..., a collaboration Session Guava IPA. The beer comes in at 4.5% ABV and 40 IBU, aiming for easy drinking while keeping the aroma vivid. In the brewery's own post, guava and IPA are described as a strong fruit-beer match, and this release leans into that idea for the hottest part of the season.
The recipe uses mash hopping to soften the bitterness and build a cleaner, juicier hop character. The hop bill includes Hallertauer Hersbrucker, Columbus, Centennial and Nelson Sauvin on the hot side, with Nelson Sauvin, Amarillo and Idaho 7 on the cold side. Guava puree was also added.
The collaboration partner is gallery_honyarara, the gallery inside neighboring gasbon. Illustrator Michio Nakao created three label designs, so the project extends beyond flavor into visual identity.
Manchin Brewing is part of MANGOSTEEN HOKUTO, a DIY-renovated former factory in Akeno, Hokuto City. The site combines the brewery, a bottle shop and taproom, and a beer-focused canteen, all set against views of the Southern Alps and Yatsugatake. A release party is planned for August 9 at MANGOSTEEN HOKUTO, along with a one-day cookie pop-up.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday I want to talk about STAY CHILLED..., the collab beer from Manchin Brewery and gallery_honyarara.
MugiWait, that name already feels cool! Is it a guava IPA?
Hop BroExactly. It's a Session Guava IPA, kept at ABV 4.5% for a summer-ready build.
MugiOooh! Sounds easy to drink, but IPA still sounds bitter... what does IBU 40 mean in real-person bitterness?
Hop BroIt has some bite on paper, but they used mash hopping for smoother bitterness, so the guava aroma leads.
MugiThere it is, the secret wizard term! Is mash hopping some kind of hop workout plan?
Hop BroNo brewery gym today. It means adding hops during mashing to create soft bitter edges instead of sharp ones.
MugiWhat is that, beer chess? With Nelson Sauvin, Amarillo, and Idaho 7, this sounds fully tropical mode!
Hop BroExactly, and with guava puree layered on top, the hot side and cold side become a triple juicy stack.
MugiAnd the gallery_honyarara collab has three labels by Michio Nakao? That's basically drinkable art direction!
Hop BroThe venue helps too. MANGOSTEEN HOKUTO is a DIY-renovated former factory, so even the August 9 release party fits that place-making beer vibe.
MugiOkay, now I absolutely want one. With cookies in hand, a toast at Manchin sounds unfairly perfect!
Hop BroThat's the move. First sip for the aroma, second sip for the scenery, and then stay chilled for real.
