On June 1, ISEKADO (Ise Kadoya Beer) of Ise City, Mie, introduced its new "Hoppnyaon 12th Fleet" on Instagram. In the post, it is positioned as the 12th release in the popular series produced by factory manager Seta, and it was revealed that the new Vera hop was chosen as the star hop this time.

Vera is described as bringing out a bright tropical-fruit character, suggesting a design that puts hop individuality front and center even within the series. The image also shows the words "NEW CUTIE," adding a light, playful feel that suits a fresh face.

ISEKADO is a brewery based in Ise, Mie, that has long produced craft beer with a lineup ranging from core staples to limited releases. Among them, the cat-themed "neko" series is one of the most popular with fans. This new release can also be seen as a product that balances the familiarity of the series name with careful hop selection.

Sales will begin sequentially by channel. According to the post, BtoB sales start on Tuesday, and e-commerce sales start on Wednesday. By rolling out through separate channels, the beer is being delivered to both business and general consumers. In true ISEKADO fashion, this is a new release worth watching for the way it showcases its hops.