Mangosteen Brewing Lab Releases Flagship Saison NEW COLONY
Mangosteen Brewing Lab in Hokuto, Yamanashi, has released NEW COLONY, a farmhouse ale that serves as the brewery’s flagship beer. The 5.5% saison combines restrained bitterness with a dry finish, fruity yeast character, and subtle clove-like spice.
Hop BroManchin Brewing in Hokuto, Yamanashi has brought back its flagship saison, “NEW COLONY.”
MugiWhat? New Colony? That sounds like a beer-sized grand adventure already!
Hop Bro“Colony” evokes people from the same or different fields gathering together—a name for connections across Hokuto and Akeno.
MugiOh! But is a saison a hop-forward beer like an IPA?
Hop BroNot this one. A saison is a farmhouse ale where fermentation shines, with fruitiness from the yeast as a key feature.
MugiYeast makes fruity aromas? What, is yeast holding tiny pieces of fruit?
Hop BroNo tiny fruit in its hands! During fermentation, yeast creates aromas, including fruitiness and clove-like spicy notes.
MugiClove is used in cooking too, right? Then it sounds great with a meal!
Hop BroExactly. At 5.5% ABV and 20 IBU, it has restrained bitterness and a drier finish than before.
MugiTasting Hokuto’s scenery and its local connections in one glass is lovely. I want a toast now!
Hop BroPaired with food at Manchin Brewing’s MANGOSTEEN HOKUTO, it would be perfect. Let’s go find NEW COLONY tonight!
Mangosteen Brewing Lab of Hokuto, Yamanashi, has released NEW COLONY, a farmhouse ale and one of the brewery’s foundational beers. The beer is presented as a new release of the flagship beer first brewed by the brewery.
NEW COLONY uses a simple malt bill and keeps bitterness restrained. Its character comes primarily from fermentation: fruity and floral yeast notes are joined by a spicy nuance reminiscent of clove. The beer is listed at 5.5% ABV and 20 IBU, making it a saison that emphasizes yeast expression and malt sweetness rather than assertive hop flavor.
This version is described as drier than previous releases, with a more pronounced clove-like character. Its crisp, refreshing profile should make it suitable for warm-weather drinking, while the moderate bitterness and spice suggest that it can also work comfortably alongside food.
The name NEW COLONY refers to the idea of a colony: a gathering of organisms or people from the same or different fields. The brewery connects that concept with the relationships and cooperation it has found around Hokuto and the Akeno area. The name reflects a wish to form a new community in the region, with that community gradually growing over time.
Mangosteen Brewing Lab operates in Hokuto, a mountainous area surrounded by the Yatsugatake and Southern Alps ranges. The brewery’s wider MANGOSTEEN HOKUTO complex also includes Mangosteen Liquors, a bottle shop and taproom, and Mangosteen Bao, a food space. Working with local ingredients, produce, and people is central to the brewery’s approach to what it calls the next stage of craft beer.
With its restrained bitterness, dry finish, and expressive saison yeast, NEW COLONY offers a direct taste of that regional philosophy.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroManchin Brewing in Hokuto, Yamanashi has brought back its flagship saison, “NEW COLONY.”
MugiWhat? New Colony? That sounds like a beer-sized grand adventure already!
Hop Bro“Colony” evokes people from the same or different fields gathering together—a name for connections across Hokuto and Akeno.
MugiOh! But is a saison a hop-forward beer like an IPA?
Hop BroNot this one. A saison is a farmhouse ale where fermentation shines, with fruitiness from the yeast as a key feature.
MugiYeast makes fruity aromas? What, is yeast holding tiny pieces of fruit?
Hop BroNo tiny fruit in its hands! During fermentation, yeast creates aromas, including fruitiness and clove-like spicy notes.
MugiClove is used in cooking too, right? Then it sounds great with a meal!
Hop BroExactly. At 5.5% ABV and 20 IBU, it has restrained bitterness and a drier finish than before.
MugiTasting Hokuto’s scenery and its local connections in one glass is lovely. I want a toast now!
Hop BroPaired with food at Manchin Brewing’s MANGOSTEEN HOKUTO, it would be perfect. Let’s go find NEW COLONY tonight!
