Tokyo's Let's Beer Works Releases American IPA "Meow"
The Tokyo craft brewery Let's Beer Works has unveiled its American IPA, "Meow (Myao)." It is 6.5% ABV. This one is defined by a balance of aroma and a dry finish, layering a solid bitterness from classic hops with citrus aromas from Citra and Simcoe.
Hop BroLet's Beer Works in Tokyo has released a new American IPA called "Meow (Myao)!" It's 6.5% ABV, and the design connecting the classic and the modern is seriously exciting.
MugiWait, the name is adorable, but the beer inside is legit?! The moment I hear "Myao," all I can picture is a cat label!
Hop BroThe contents are very serious. They build a classic backbone with Columbus, Cascade, and Centennial, then layer Citra and Simcoe in the dry hop. Bitterness is 3 out of 5, so it's well balanced.
MugiWhat is that! "Backbone" and "dry hop" and suddenly it's chemistry class!? I just want to know whether it's tasty!
Hop BroIn simple terms, they first create the firm bitterness that IPA is known for, then add hops later to boost the aroma. That's why it has a bright citrusy nose, while the finish stays dry and clean.
MugiAh, I get it! So it means "aromatic and bright up front, crisp on the palate"! That's the kind of dangerous beer that makes you want to keep drinking forever!
Hop BroAnd the malt base is built with Pale, Pilsner, and Vienna. The aim is a layered profile with grapefruit-like juiciness and sweet-fruit-like aroma.
MugiLayered profile? Does beer have a 3D feature now?! Is this a movie theater in my mouth?!
Hop BroIt's showtime, right? The taproom in Higashijujo, Kita Ward, Tokyo is open on weekends, and you can also buy it from the new releases section and the online store on the official site. Side-by-side tasting on site is definitely an option.
MugiDecided! I want to drink "Meow" right now and taste both the classic bitterness and the modern citrus. Hop bro, let's meet in Higashijujo!
Let's Beer Works (Tokyo) introduced its new release, the American IPA Meow (Myao). According to the official page, the style is American IPA, the ABV is 6.5%, and the bitterness guide is set at 3 out of 5 stars.
This beer is built on a classic foundation of Columbus, Cascade, and Centennial, with dry-hopped Citra and Simcoe layered on top. The description highlights an aroma evocative of fresh citrus, a three-dimensional aroma profile that also suggests sweet fruit, plus grapefruit-like juiciness and a dry finish. It sounds like an American IPA designed to deliver modern hop aroma without becoming tiring to drink.
Recipe details have also been released. The malts are Pale, Pilsner, and Vienna, the hops are Columbus, Cascade, Centennial, Citra, and Simcoe, and carrageenan is used as an additive. Clearly laying out the hop bill gives IPA fans useful clues for imagining the direction of the flavor.
On the brewery's official site, Meow appears in the new releases section, alongside guidance to its online stores for both consumers and trade customers. The brewery has a taproom in Higashijujo, Kita Ward, Tokyo, and operates on weekends, so in addition to buying cans, there is also the option of tasting side by side on site. This is a latest IPA from a local Tokyo brewery that connects the classic and the modern, and it's one to keep an eye on.
Sources
- Meow product page: https://lets.beer/meow-b2/
- Let's Beer Works official site: https://lets.beer/
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroLet's Beer Works in Tokyo has released a new American IPA called "Meow (Myao)!" It's 6.5% ABV, and the design connecting the classic and the modern is seriously exciting.
MugiWait, the name is adorable, but the beer inside is legit?! The moment I hear "Myao," all I can picture is a cat label!
Hop BroThe contents are very serious. They build a classic backbone with Columbus, Cascade, and Centennial, then layer Citra and Simcoe in the dry hop. Bitterness is 3 out of 5, so it's well balanced.
MugiWhat is that! "Backbone" and "dry hop" and suddenly it's chemistry class!? I just want to know whether it's tasty!
Hop BroIn simple terms, they first create the firm bitterness that IPA is known for, then add hops later to boost the aroma. That's why it has a bright citrusy nose, while the finish stays dry and clean.
MugiAh, I get it! So it means "aromatic and bright up front, crisp on the palate"! That's the kind of dangerous beer that makes you want to keep drinking forever!
Hop BroAnd the malt base is built with Pale, Pilsner, and Vienna. The aim is a layered profile with grapefruit-like juiciness and sweet-fruit-like aroma.
MugiLayered profile? Does beer have a 3D feature now?! Is this a movie theater in my mouth?!
Hop BroIt's showtime, right? The taproom in Higashijujo, Kita Ward, Tokyo is open on weekends, and you can also buy it from the new releases section and the online store on the official site. Side-by-side tasting on site is definitely an option.
MugiDecided! I want to drink "Meow" right now and taste both the classic bitterness and the modern citrus. Hop bro, let's meet in Higashijujo!
