Mya-Brew in Nagoya taps Let's Beer Works' "Southbound IPA"
Mya-Brew in Chikusa Ward, Nagoya, Aichi, announced on Instagram that it has tapped Let's Beer Works' "Southbound IPA." It is introduced as a beer featuring Nelson Sauvin and Rakau, with grape and stone-fruit aromas front and center.
Hop BroWhat got tapped at Mya-Brew in Chikusa Ward, Nagoya was Let's Beer Works' "Southbound IPA." The image is of wind blowing through a Southern Hemisphere orchard, and it's the kind of beer that should really hit home with IPA fans.
MugiWait, an image of wind blowing through an orchard? That already sounds way too stylish. But IPA sounds pretty hop-heavy, so should I be bracing myself?
Hop BroThat's what makes it interesting. This beer uses Nelson Sauvin and Rakau. Nelson Sauvin is famous for its white-grape-like aroma, but this lot is aimed at even more fruity complexity than that.
MugiWhat even is lot selection? Does choosing a lot really change the aroma that much? I mean, hops with the same name can be that different? That's kind of scary!
Hop BroYeah, roughly speaking, it's selecting among the traits of the same variety. The aroma changes depending on differences in the field and the harvest, so when a brewer picks a lot and says, "This one is good," the grape character can really jump to the front.
MugiOhhh! So this Southbound IPA makes grape aroma the star! And with Rakau adding apricot and peach-like notes too, it sounds almost like juice!
Hop BroExactly. When you sip it, layers of stone fruit gently build on top of each other, and the finish cuts cleanly, so the balance between brightness and drinkability is really good. Even though it's an IPA, the key is that it doesn't feel too heavy.
MugiWhoa, a clean finish is a relief! I like hop aroma, but I was kind of worried about that overwhelming aftertaste that just clogs up your mouth...
Hop BroAnd on top of that, Mya-Brew's draft lineup was packed that day. Along with its own beers "nyight ﾆｬｲﾄ," "Sunny, Sometimes Kabosu," and "Papipupe Leon," it also had the collaboration "sakura paw pads / Sakura Hazy Sour," so it was a great lineup for tasting side by side.
MugiWhoa, that sounds like a paradise for tasting flights! If Southbound IPA is in there, I feel like I'd be surprised by the grape first, grin at the peach next, and then immediately ask for another one!
Hop BroExactly. Mya-Brew is good at suggesting a beer for Nagoya. It mixes its own brews with guest beers, so you can choose based on your mood that day. This is the kind of place that makes you want to tilt your glass right now.
MugiIt's decided! I'm in the mood for IPA tonight, so I'll start with Southbound IPA and then hop from one draft beer to the next!
Hop BroNice, then I'll join you. Let's toast with a grape-scented pour, and then let's conquer Mya-Brew's lineup together.
Mya-Brew in Chikusa Ward, Nagoya, Aichi, announced on Instagram that it has tapped Let's Beer Works' "Southbound IPA." In the post, the beer is described as evoking the refreshing feeling of wind blowing through an orchard in the Southern Hemisphere, with lot-selected Nelson Sauvin used as the main hop.
For this hop selection, they say they chose a lot with a complex fruit character that goes beyond a simple white-grape aroma. The flavor is also striking for the strong grape notes that spread the moment you take a sip, and by layering in Rakau hops, the profile gains additional stone-fruit aromas reminiscent of apricot and peach. The finish is clean, and the beer is crafted with a balance between hop-forward brightness and drinkability in mind.
That day's draft lineup also included Mya-Brew's "nyight ﾆｬｲﾄ," "Sunny, Sometimes Kabosu," and "Papipupe Leon," along with a collaboration beer, "sakura paw pads / Sakura Hazy Sour." In addition, Let's Beer Works' "HEFE WEISSE" and "HOPPY HUE," as well as collaboration beers with other breweries, were also on offer, creating a lineup that let drinkers compare multiple distinct personalities side by side. Mya-Brew continues to suggest an everyday beer for Nagoya beer lovers by mixing its own brews with guest beers like these.
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Hop BroWhat got tapped at Mya-Brew in Chikusa Ward, Nagoya was Let's Beer Works' "Southbound IPA." The image is of wind blowing through a Southern Hemisphere orchard, and it's the kind of beer that should really hit home with IPA fans.
MugiWait, an image of wind blowing through an orchard? That already sounds way too stylish. But IPA sounds pretty hop-heavy, so should I be bracing myself?
Hop BroThat's what makes it interesting. This beer uses Nelson Sauvin and Rakau. Nelson Sauvin is famous for its white-grape-like aroma, but this lot is aimed at even more fruity complexity than that.
MugiWhat even is lot selection? Does choosing a lot really change the aroma that much? I mean, hops with the same name can be that different? That's kind of scary!
Hop BroYeah, roughly speaking, it's selecting among the traits of the same variety. The aroma changes depending on differences in the field and the harvest, so when a brewer picks a lot and says, "This one is good," the grape character can really jump to the front.
MugiOhhh! So this Southbound IPA makes grape aroma the star! And with Rakau adding apricot and peach-like notes too, it sounds almost like juice!
Hop BroExactly. When you sip it, layers of stone fruit gently build on top of each other, and the finish cuts cleanly, so the balance between brightness and drinkability is really good. Even though it's an IPA, the key is that it doesn't feel too heavy.
MugiWhoa, a clean finish is a relief! I like hop aroma, but I was kind of worried about that overwhelming aftertaste that just clogs up your mouth...
Hop BroAnd on top of that, Mya-Brew's draft lineup was packed that day. Along with its own beers "nyight ﾆｬｲﾄ," "Sunny, Sometimes Kabosu," and "Papipupe Leon," it also had the collaboration "sakura paw pads / Sakura Hazy Sour," so it was a great lineup for tasting side by side.
MugiWhoa, that sounds like a paradise for tasting flights! If Southbound IPA is in there, I feel like I'd be surprised by the grape first, grin at the peach next, and then immediately ask for another one!
Hop BroExactly. Mya-Brew is good at suggesting a beer for Nagoya. It mixes its own brews with guest beers, so you can choose based on your mood that day. This is the kind of place that makes you want to tilt your glass right now.
MugiIt's decided! I'm in the mood for IPA tonight, so I'll start with Southbound IPA and then hop from one draft beer to the next!
Hop BroNice, then I'll join you. Let's toast with a grape-scented pour, and then let's conquer Mya-Brew's lineup together.
