OGA Brewing unveils Casshern-inspired Belgian IPA in cans
OGA BREWING COMPANY, based in Mitaka, Tokyo, has unveiled "Casshern" IPA in cans, a collaboration beer inspired by the 1973 anime New Human Casshern. The beer is built as a Belgian IPA, pairing the character's world with a story-driven brewing concept.
Hop BroI want to talk about the Casshern IPA can from OGA BREWING COMPANY in Mitaka, Tokyo.
MugiWhat! Casshern as a beer? That is such an unexpected collaboration!
Hop BroAnd it is not just a gimmick either, because it is built as a Belgian IPA concept with both aroma and bitterness.
MugiWait, what is a Belgian IPA exactly? It sounds like a special attack move!
Hop BroBasically, it blends Belgian-style fragrant character with IPA-style hop presence, so it is a best-of-both style and easier to approach than it sounds.
MugiThat actually sounds friendly for beginners! And ABV 5.0% does not feel too intimidating either!
Hop BroExactly. It uses Cascade and Simcoe hops, Heidelberg and wheat malt, and lands at IBU 32, SRM 3 for moderate bitterness and a light color.
MugiHold on, what is SRM 3? Why did this suddenly turn into a science class!?
Hop BroSRM is just a color scale for beer, and 3 means pretty pale. So the appearance stays light, while the aroma still pops.
MugiOh, nice! And with that short story tied to the hero image, it really feels like a beer with a narrative.
Hop BroThat fits OGA BREWING COMPANY perfectly, since they want first-time drinkers to be surprised and become fans, so this feels like a great entry point.
MugiI am sold. It sounds perfect for anime fans and beer fans alike, and now I really want to crack one open.
Tokyo-based OGA BREWING COMPANY has unveiled "Casshern" IPA (can), a collaboration beer inspired by the 1973 anime New Human Casshern. The product is presented as a canned beer.
The beer is designed as a Belgian IPA, bringing together the bright, spicy character of Belgian styles and the bitterness and umami of an IPA. The listed recipe uses Heidelberg and wheat malts, with Cascade and Simcoe hops. Its specs are 5.0% ABV, 32 IBU, and 3 SRM, suggesting a pale beer with a lively hop profile and moderate bitterness.
OGA BREWING describes its brewery concept as making beers that surprise first-time craft beer drinkers and turn them into beer fans. On its official site, the brewery also frames itself as a Mitaka-based operation focused on building places where beer creates communication across generations.
That approach carries through in this release. The product page includes a short-short titled "Human Machine Heart", connecting the beer to the anime's lone hero image and its sense of resolve. Rather than relying on nostalgia alone, the beer is built around a clear style choice and a narrative fit. For fans of the original work and drinkers looking for a Belgian IPA with a story, it offers a compact but distinctive collaboration.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI want to talk about the Casshern IPA can from OGA BREWING COMPANY in Mitaka, Tokyo.
MugiWhat! Casshern as a beer? That is such an unexpected collaboration!
Hop BroAnd it is not just a gimmick either, because it is built as a Belgian IPA concept with both aroma and bitterness.
MugiWait, what is a Belgian IPA exactly? It sounds like a special attack move!
Hop BroBasically, it blends Belgian-style fragrant character with IPA-style hop presence, so it is a best-of-both style and easier to approach than it sounds.
MugiThat actually sounds friendly for beginners! And ABV 5.0% does not feel too intimidating either!
Hop BroExactly. It uses Cascade and Simcoe hops, Heidelberg and wheat malt, and lands at IBU 32, SRM 3 for moderate bitterness and a light color.
MugiHold on, what is SRM 3? Why did this suddenly turn into a science class!?
Hop BroSRM is just a color scale for beer, and 3 means pretty pale. So the appearance stays light, while the aroma still pops.
MugiOh, nice! And with that short story tied to the hero image, it really feels like a beer with a narrative.
Hop BroThat fits OGA BREWING COMPANY perfectly, since they want first-time drinkers to be surprised and become fans, so this feels like a great entry point.
MugiI am sold. It sounds perfect for anime fans and beer fans alike, and now I really want to crack one open.
