Nara Brewing Re-Releases "KIP" with Wet Hop, Reveals Initial Shipping Stores
Nara Brewing in Nara City, Nara Prefecture, will re-release its hoppy pilsner "KIP." This is a comeback prompted by requests from when it was sold in 2024, and this time it has been brewed with Wet Hop. It is marked by a fresh, green aroma, and it will go on sale in stores from May 16 and on the online store from noon on May 22.
Hop BroNara Brewing is re-releasing the hoppy pilsner KIP. And this time it's using Wet Hop, answering the popularity of the previous release.
MugiWow! Just the fact that KIP is back is exciting, and now Wet Hop too? That sounds like it's going to be really green and fresh!
Hop BroThat's the key point. Wet Hop is a brewing method that makes the most of freshness. It brings out that just-picked hop feeling and makes the juicy aroma stand out.
MugiJust-picked feeling? What do you mean? Is the hop's "greenness" kind of vegetable-like? It's beer, so won't it end up like a patch of grass?
Hop BroMore like the fresh feel of young leaves and branches. And because it is paired with the clean crispness of a pilsner, the drink goes down light while the aroma brings a sense of the season.
MugiOh, I get it! So it's light and aromatic. That sounds perfect for the start of summer, right? Seems like it would go down easy!
Hop BroPlus, in this announcement the initial shipping stores are already listed, and it's being rolled out mainly through liquor retailers. What's interesting is that it includes not just Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara, but also shops in Yokote, Akita, and Oita.
MugiWow, that's so widespread! Initial shipments reaching the regions really show how popular it is. It feels like Nara beer is flying all over the country, and that's exciting!
Hop BroIn Nara Prefecture, it's scheduled to appear at places like Kintetsu Department Store Nara Branch Yamatoji, and other strong local liquor shops. Since arrival dates and stock differ by store, it's safest to check before buying.
MugiGot it! And the online sale starts at noon on May 22, right? Even if I can't find it in stores, there's still a chance if I check during lunch break!
Hop BroExactly. Since the popular KIP from last time now has the new Wet Hop element on top, the impression should change even if it's the same label. Makes you want to compare them, doesn't it?
MugiI can't take it anymore, just hearing about it makes me want to drink it! That combo of crisp and green freshness, I want to check it out in a glass right now!
Nara City craft brewery Nara Brewing has announced the re-release of its hoppy pilsner "KIP." It was a beer that drew many requests when it was sold in 2024, and this time it has been finished with Wet Hop.
Wet Hop is known as a brewing method that makes it easier to bring out the freshness of hops, and the article explains that it lets drinkers enjoy a "fresh, green, juicy aroma." Paired with the clean, crisp drinkability typical of lagers, it is being offered as a beer for the coming season.
As of May 16, the initial shipment stores are liquor shops only. The announcement covers stores mainly in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara prefectures, as well as shops in Yokote, Akita Prefecture, and Oita City, Oita Prefecture. Within Nara Prefecture, it is scheduled to be stocked at Kintetsu Department Store Nara Branch Yamatoji, Nishinokyo Jizake-dokoro Kitora, Higashikawa Saketen, Nobori Saketen, Sake no Abetaya, and others.
Nara Brewing is a brewery based in Nara City, and on its website it has published the list of initial shipment stores alongside this announcement. Since arrival dates and sales conditions vary by store, customers should confirm with each shop before buying. Sales on the Nara Brewing online store will begin at noon on Friday, May 22.
The returning "KIP" is expected to offer a different impression by adding the new element of Wet Hop while retaining the popularity of the previous release. It is an intriguing result, and one wonders how they balanced pilsner drinkability with hoppy character.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroNara Brewing is re-releasing the hoppy pilsner KIP. And this time it's using Wet Hop, answering the popularity of the previous release.
MugiWow! Just the fact that KIP is back is exciting, and now Wet Hop too? That sounds like it's going to be really green and fresh!
Hop BroThat's the key point. Wet Hop is a brewing method that makes the most of freshness. It brings out that just-picked hop feeling and makes the juicy aroma stand out.
MugiJust-picked feeling? What do you mean? Is the hop's "greenness" kind of vegetable-like? It's beer, so won't it end up like a patch of grass?
Hop BroMore like the fresh feel of young leaves and branches. And because it is paired with the clean crispness of a pilsner, the drink goes down light while the aroma brings a sense of the season.
MugiOh, I get it! So it's light and aromatic. That sounds perfect for the start of summer, right? Seems like it would go down easy!
Hop BroPlus, in this announcement the initial shipping stores are already listed, and it's being rolled out mainly through liquor retailers. What's interesting is that it includes not just Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara, but also shops in Yokote, Akita, and Oita.
MugiWow, that's so widespread! Initial shipments reaching the regions really show how popular it is. It feels like Nara beer is flying all over the country, and that's exciting!
Hop BroIn Nara Prefecture, it's scheduled to appear at places like Kintetsu Department Store Nara Branch Yamatoji, and other strong local liquor shops. Since arrival dates and stock differ by store, it's safest to check before buying.
MugiGot it! And the online sale starts at noon on May 22, right? Even if I can't find it in stores, there's still a chance if I check during lunch break!
Hop BroExactly. Since the popular KIP from last time now has the new Wet Hop element on top, the impression should change even if it's the same label. Makes you want to compare them, doesn't it?
MugiI can't take it anymore, just hearing about it makes me want to drink it! That combo of crisp and green freshness, I want to check it out in a glass right now!
