Open Air Brewing's NZ Hazy Pale 'Southern Winds' Opens at Tamusan in Tomigaya
A new tap from Open Air Brewing has arrived at the beer pub Tamusan in Tomigaya, Tokyo. The featured beer this time is the NZ Hazy Pale Ale "Southern Winds." At 5% ABV, it offers an easy-drinking pour with white-grape, citrus, and tropical aromas from Nelson Sauvin and Rakau.
Hop BroOpen Air Brewing's Southern Winds has been tapped at Tamusan in Tomigaya. It's an NZ Hazy Pale Ale, and it feels perfect for the season.
MugiWhoa! Even the name Southern Winds already sounds stylish! But what exactly makes an NZ Hazy Pale Ale different?
Hop BroThat’s the interesting part. It uses New Zealand hops called Nelson Sauvin and Rakau to bring out white-grape aromas, citrus, and tropical notes.
MugiWhat! Just hearing the hop names makes my head feel all floaty! Is Nelson Sauvin really that special?
Hop BroExactly. It tends to give off a grape-like aroma, and sometimes it can even feel wine-like. With Rakau’s fruitiness layered on top, a beautiful aromatic depth emerges.
MugiWow, and it’s only 5%! That sounds easy to drink! I thought Hazy meant heavy, but if it’s juicy and brisk, that might be right up my alley.
Hop BroHazy Pale Ale is a style that brings out the appeal of hops through haze and a soft mouthfeel. In other words, it’s floral and expressive without being too bitter, a laid-back pint.
MugiWait, and it’s the matching beer to last year’s Southern Tides! With a series like that, you just want to drink them side by side!
Hop BroThe previous release was an Aussie Pale Ale, while this one focuses on New Zealand, so comparing them lets you see the difference in place come through. As a hop character comparison, it’s a lot of fun.
MugiTamusan is near Yoyogi Park, too, so it seems like a great place to relax with a drink! If you want to enjoy it slowly with food, having a pint in Tomigaya sounds perfect.
Hop BroExactly. It’s the perfect update for the warming season, and both the aroma and the drinkability feel great. Tonight, it definitely makes me want to go out for a freshly tapped pint.
MugiYeah, yeah! I want to go right now too! Today I’m in full-on I want to drink Southern Winds mode!
At Tamusan, a beer pub in Tomigaya, Tokyo, a new tap from Open Air Brewing has been announced. This beer is Southern Winds. At 5% ABV, it is an NZ Hazy Pale Ale. Using two New Zealand hops, Nelson Sauvin and Rakau, it is designed to layer white-grape, citrus, and tropical-fruit aromas with a fresh green, grassy nuance.
The post also referenced the name as meaning the winds of the Southern Hemisphere, while positioning last year’s Southern Tides as its "paired beer." Compared with that previous release, which was an Aussie Pale Ale, this one focuses on New Zealand. While bringing hop character to the forefront, it also balances the juicy drinkability that defines a Hazy Pale Ale.
Tamusan is a beer pub in Tomigaya, close to the Yoyogi Park and Yoyogi-Hachiman area. Set in a calm neighborhood, it is the kind of place where you can take your time enjoying craft beer alongside food. In a setting like this, the lively hop-driven aroma can be savored slowly and without pretense. As the weather turns warmer, this is a notable update for anyone looking for a refreshing beer to drink.
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Hop BroOpen Air Brewing's Southern Winds has been tapped at Tamusan in Tomigaya. It's an NZ Hazy Pale Ale, and it feels perfect for the season.
MugiWhoa! Even the name Southern Winds already sounds stylish! But what exactly makes an NZ Hazy Pale Ale different?
Hop BroThat’s the interesting part. It uses New Zealand hops called Nelson Sauvin and Rakau to bring out white-grape aromas, citrus, and tropical notes.
MugiWhat! Just hearing the hop names makes my head feel all floaty! Is Nelson Sauvin really that special?
Hop BroExactly. It tends to give off a grape-like aroma, and sometimes it can even feel wine-like. With Rakau’s fruitiness layered on top, a beautiful aromatic depth emerges.
MugiWow, and it’s only 5%! That sounds easy to drink! I thought Hazy meant heavy, but if it’s juicy and brisk, that might be right up my alley.
Hop BroHazy Pale Ale is a style that brings out the appeal of hops through haze and a soft mouthfeel. In other words, it’s floral and expressive without being too bitter, a laid-back pint.
MugiWait, and it’s the matching beer to last year’s Southern Tides! With a series like that, you just want to drink them side by side!
Hop BroThe previous release was an Aussie Pale Ale, while this one focuses on New Zealand, so comparing them lets you see the difference in place come through. As a hop character comparison, it’s a lot of fun.
MugiTamusan is near Yoyogi Park, too, so it seems like a great place to relax with a drink! If you want to enjoy it slowly with food, having a pint in Tomigaya sounds perfect.
Hop BroExactly. It’s the perfect update for the warming season, and both the aroma and the drinkability feel great. Tonight, it definitely makes me want to go out for a freshly tapped pint.
MugiYeah, yeah! I want to go right now too! Today I’m in full-on I want to drink Southern Winds mode!
