Y.MARKET’s "Baltoro Expedition Cold IPA" Tapped at Onaji Anano Mujina
At the beer pub "Onaji Anano Mujina" in Kobe’s Sannomiya area, a guest keg from Y.MARKET Brewing has arrived. This time on tap is "Baltoro Expedition Cold IPA," introduced in a March 13 post as a beer that combines the crispness of a lager with the aroma and flavor of an IPA.
Hop BroAt Onaji Anano Mujina in Kobe’s Sannomiya area, a Y.MARKET guest keg has been tapped, and this time the star is "Baltoro Expedition Cold IPA"!
MugiWhoa! Y.MARKET from Nagoya is on tap at Onaji Anano Mujina!? Hearing it’s a return of Y.MARKET after a long time gets me hyped!
Hop BroThe specs are solid too: ABV 6.5% / IBU 51.6, aiming for a balance of crispness and hop character.
MugiWait, what even is a Cold IPA? Is it just a chilled IPA? Like, a victory for the fridge?!
Hop BroGood question. A Cold IPA is designed to bring out the crispness associated with lager yeast while still showcasing hops like an IPA.
MugiOhhh! So it’s crisp but aromatic! And it says three hop varieties are used, which makes me curious!
Hop BroWith FLEX, Dyna Boost Centennial, and US Strata, you get layers of berry and citrus, plus strawberry, grapefruit, and even grape-like and herbal notes.
MugiThat’s a lot of information! I hope my tongue can keep up... It’d be cool if I could casually say things like "navel orange character"!
Hop BroThe shop’s recommendation is practical too: when it’s cold, try a half-pint to check the aroma and flavor, and if you want to go all in, a pint is the way to go.
MugiThat’s perfect! First explore with a half, then charge in with a pint at the end. It’s the kind of beer where even the drinking style is fun!
Hop BroIn Sannomiya, a beer that balances this much clarity with this much hoppiness is definitely worth checking out right now.
MugiIt’s decided! Today I want to drink Baltoro Expedition at Onaji Anano Mujina! Hop bro, let’s practice our toast!
At the beer pub Onaji Anano Mujina on Nakayamate-dori in Kobe’s Chuo Ward, a guest beer from Y.MARKET Brewing (Nagoya, Aichi) has been tapped. In the post, the Y.MARKET keg is described as returning after a long time, and the lineup is Baltoro Expedition Cold IPA.
This beer is a Cold IPA. The specs are ABV 6.5% / IBU 51.6. The hops used are listed as FLEX, Dyna Boost Centennial, and US Strata. The description says it features aromas reminiscent of berries and citrus, with layers of strawberry, navel orange, and grapefruit, plus grape-like nuances and herbal notes. It is presented as a beer that balances lager-derived crispness with the layered hop character of an IPA.
The shop also notes that when it is nicely chilled, the best way to enjoy it is to try a half first to check the aroma and flavor, and that a pint is recommended if you want to drink it more freely. As a craft beer specialty shop that serves beers from Japan and abroad, the venue seems well suited to let guests fully appreciate the individuality of its guest taps. For anyone in the Sannomiya area looking for a Cold IPA that balances a clean drinking character with hop intensity, this is a keg worth checking out.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt Onaji Anano Mujina in Kobe’s Sannomiya area, a Y.MARKET guest keg has been tapped, and this time the star is "Baltoro Expedition Cold IPA"!
MugiWhoa! Y.MARKET from Nagoya is on tap at Onaji Anano Mujina!? Hearing it’s a return of Y.MARKET after a long time gets me hyped!
Hop BroThe specs are solid too: ABV 6.5% / IBU 51.6, aiming for a balance of crispness and hop character.
MugiWait, what even is a Cold IPA? Is it just a chilled IPA? Like, a victory for the fridge?!
Hop BroGood question. A Cold IPA is designed to bring out the crispness associated with lager yeast while still showcasing hops like an IPA.
MugiOhhh! So it’s crisp but aromatic! And it says three hop varieties are used, which makes me curious!
Hop BroWith FLEX, Dyna Boost Centennial, and US Strata, you get layers of berry and citrus, plus strawberry, grapefruit, and even grape-like and herbal notes.
MugiThat’s a lot of information! I hope my tongue can keep up... It’d be cool if I could casually say things like "navel orange character"!
Hop BroThe shop’s recommendation is practical too: when it’s cold, try a half-pint to check the aroma and flavor, and if you want to go all in, a pint is the way to go.
MugiThat’s perfect! First explore with a half, then charge in with a pint at the end. It’s the kind of beer where even the drinking style is fun!
Hop BroIn Sannomiya, a beer that balances this much clarity with this much hoppiness is definitely worth checking out right now.
MugiIt’s decided! Today I want to drink Baltoro Expedition at Onaji Anano Mujina! Hop bro, let’s practice our toast!
