FLORA FERMENTATION releases Loki, a Session IPA
Shiga-based FLORA FERMENTATION announced Loki, a new Session IPA. The beer is described as bright and aromatic, with tangerine and passion fruit notes driven by Kveik yeast and a blend of hops.
Hop BroSomething fun just came out of Shiga. Flora Fermentation released Session IPA 'Loki' last week, and the details are seriously tempting.
MugiWait, that name Loki already sounds like trouble! How is a beer this dramatic before I even open the can?!
Hop BroThat part fits the brewery perfectly. They're based in Higashiomi, work their own fields, and build everything around farming and fermentation, plus they love names inspired by myth and folklore.
MugiOkay, but Session IPA means what exactly? Every time I hear IPA, I brace myself like it's about to punch me.
Hop BroLoki comes in a 350ml can at 5.0% ABV and 33 IBU, so it keeps the bitterness but avoids getting too heavy. Basically, it's easy-drinking with IPA character still intact.
MugiWhoa, then next question: Kveik yeast is pronounced how? It sounds like a magic spell that summons cold beer from the fridge!
Hop BroIt's pronounced kind of like kvike. It's a Norwegian strain, and it's known as a warm-fermenting yeast that can throw bright, fresh citrus notes. That's why Loki leans into tangerine and passion fruit.
MugiNo way! And Citra, Mosaic, Idaho 7, El Dorado, Chinook, and Cascade too? This is a full-on too many hops situation. That sounds less like a recipe and more like a festival lineup!
Hop BroThat six-hop lineup is exactly the point. You get tropical aroma, brightness from Kamifurano Cascade, and even some resinous dankness. The fun is in the layered hop blend.
MugiOkay, that sounds perfect for a hot-day beer. And if it's only 350ml, it feels super easy to grab without committing to a whole marathon pour.
Hop BroExactly. It keeps the satisfaction of a Session IPA while trimming the weight, so this feels like a chill-it-right-now beer more than anything.
MugiI'm fully sold now. If I spot Flora Fermentation's Loki, it's straight into my basket. I want that tangerine-scented first sip immediately!
Loki
FLORA FERMENTATION said on Instagram that it had released Loki the previous week. Based in Higashiomi, Shiga, the brewery continues to build beers around its theme of agriculture and fermentation, and this release again carries a name drawn from mythology: the Norse trickster Loki.
According to the product page, Loki comes in a 350 ml can and is brewed as a Session IPA with 5.0% ABV and 33 IBU. The malt bill includes Northstar Pils and Pale Ale Malt, while the hop mix features Citra, Mosaic, Idaho 7, El Dorado, Chinook, and Cascade from Kami-Furano. The beer also uses Kveik yeast, a strain with Norwegian roots, and is fermented warm to emphasize a lively citrus profile.
The flavor profile centers on tangerine and passion fruit. The aroma is bright, and the hop blend is meant to bring out both tropical character and a dank edge. As a Session IPA, it keeps the body relatively light while still offering enough hop presence to make the beer feel complete.
FLORA FERMENTATION is a brewery that pairs brewing with farming, selecting ingredients through a hands-on approach and giving each beer a name inspired by myth and folklore. Loki fits neatly into that identity: a beer designed to be enjoyed not only for its flavor, but also for the story behind it.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroSomething fun just came out of Shiga. Flora Fermentation released Session IPA 'Loki' last week, and the details are seriously tempting.
MugiWait, that name Loki already sounds like trouble! How is a beer this dramatic before I even open the can?!
Hop BroThat part fits the brewery perfectly. They're based in Higashiomi, work their own fields, and build everything around farming and fermentation, plus they love names inspired by myth and folklore.
MugiOkay, but Session IPA means what exactly? Every time I hear IPA, I brace myself like it's about to punch me.
Hop BroLoki comes in a 350ml can at 5.0% ABV and 33 IBU, so it keeps the bitterness but avoids getting too heavy. Basically, it's easy-drinking with IPA character still intact.
MugiWhoa, then next question: Kveik yeast is pronounced how? It sounds like a magic spell that summons cold beer from the fridge!
Hop BroIt's pronounced kind of like kvike. It's a Norwegian strain, and it's known as a warm-fermenting yeast that can throw bright, fresh citrus notes. That's why Loki leans into tangerine and passion fruit.
MugiNo way! And Citra, Mosaic, Idaho 7, El Dorado, Chinook, and Cascade too? This is a full-on too many hops situation. That sounds less like a recipe and more like a festival lineup!
Hop BroThat six-hop lineup is exactly the point. You get tropical aroma, brightness from Kamifurano Cascade, and even some resinous dankness. The fun is in the layered hop blend.
MugiOkay, that sounds perfect for a hot-day beer. And if it's only 350ml, it feels super easy to grab without committing to a whole marathon pour.
Hop BroExactly. It keeps the satisfaction of a Session IPA while trimming the weight, so this feels like a chill-it-right-now beer more than anything.
MugiI'm fully sold now. If I spot Flora Fermentation's Loki, it's straight into my basket. I want that tangerine-scented first sip immediately!
