Nomcraft Brewing unveils Alpine Waves with Hakuba Brewing
Nomcraft Brewing, based in Aridagawa, Wakayama, introduced a collaboration beer with Hakuba Brewing of Hakuba, Nagano. Alpine Waves is a 3.7% Rice Cold Session IPA designed to combine crisp drinkability with bright hop aroma.
Hop BroA new one just landed that feels like mountain air in a can: Nomcraft Brewing teamed up with Hakuba Brewing for Alpine Waves, and this one really stands out.
MugiWait, mountain air turned into beer!? Just hearing collab IPA already makes me hear the can opening in my head!
Hop BroThe style is a Rice Cold Session IPA, just 3.7% ABV, but it is built to keep that hop aroma vivid instead of going thin.
MugiWhat is that even supposed to mean!? Too many beer words just piled into one sentence!
Hop BroSimple version: they use rice to lighten the body and shape the finish into a crisp, dry snap, so it drinks easy but still feels like an IPA.
MugiOhhh, okay! So it is not just light, it still has character? Only 3.7% with real satisfaction sounds kind of perfect.
Hop BroThat is the Nomcraft move right there. With Simcoe, Mosaic, and Galaxy, they push a tropical fruit vibe like passion fruit, mango, and pineapple.
MugiWow, now I am hungry too! Yakisoba, grilled squid, and quesadillas? That pairing list is basically summer festival energy in food form!
Hop BroExactly. It pulls in Hakuba’s clean mountain-outdoors feel and Nomcraft’s playful side from Aridagawa, so it sounds like a beer for hot days I want immediately.
MugiThen it is settled! I want to crack open Alpine Waves together ice-cold and pretend a mountain breeze just rolled through the room!
Nomcraft Brewing, based in Aridagawa Town, Wakayama, has introduced Alpine Waves, a collaboration with Hakuba Brewing in Hakuba, Nagano. The beer is a Rice Cold Session IPA at 3.7% ABV, built around a light, crisp profile with a clear hop character.
Specs
- Malt: Pilsner, Spitz, rice
- Hops: Simcoe, Mosaic, Galaxy
- Yeast: BRY-97
- Tasting notes: passion fruit, mango, pineapple
- Suggested pairings: yakisoba, ika yaki, quesadilla
In the post, Nomcraft describes the beer as inspired by Hakuba's clear mountain air and outdoor culture. Brewer Mark's note says the addition of rice helped create a crisp, satisfying finish while keeping the body light enough for warm-weather drinking. The hop bill adds a tropical layer, giving the beer a fragrant profile without losing its easygoing character.
Nomcraft Brewing has built its identity from Aridagawa while continuing to work with breweries and makers beyond the region. Alpine Waves fits that approach well: it is a collaboration that leans into local context, seasonal drinking, and a clean sessionable format. For drinkers looking for something refreshing but still aromatic, this release sits comfortably in that space.
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Hop BroA new one just landed that feels like mountain air in a can: Nomcraft Brewing teamed up with Hakuba Brewing for Alpine Waves, and this one really stands out.
MugiWait, mountain air turned into beer!? Just hearing collab IPA already makes me hear the can opening in my head!
Hop BroThe style is a Rice Cold Session IPA, just 3.7% ABV, but it is built to keep that hop aroma vivid instead of going thin.
MugiWhat is that even supposed to mean!? Too many beer words just piled into one sentence!
Hop BroSimple version: they use rice to lighten the body and shape the finish into a crisp, dry snap, so it drinks easy but still feels like an IPA.
MugiOhhh, okay! So it is not just light, it still has character? Only 3.7% with real satisfaction sounds kind of perfect.
Hop BroThat is the Nomcraft move right there. With Simcoe, Mosaic, and Galaxy, they push a tropical fruit vibe like passion fruit, mango, and pineapple.
MugiWow, now I am hungry too! Yakisoba, grilled squid, and quesadillas? That pairing list is basically summer festival energy in food form!
Hop BroExactly. It pulls in Hakuba’s clean mountain-outdoors feel and Nomcraft’s playful side from Aridagawa, so it sounds like a beer for hot days I want immediately.
MugiThen it is settled! I want to crack open Alpine Waves together ice-cold and pretend a mountain breeze just rolled through the room!
