Nomcraft Brewing releases Mark's Hazy IPA 'Sir Danks a lot'
Nomcraft Brewing, based in Aridagawa, Wakayama, has released 'Sir Danks a lot', a Hazy IPA built around four hop varieties, low bitterness, and a dense dank-and-tropical profile at 7.0% ABV.
Hop BroToday I'm bringing Nomcraft Brewing's new drop to the table. From their renovated former nursery in Aridagawa, they've released a Hazy IPA called Sir Danks a lot.
MugiWait, a nursery-turned-brewery? I already love the visual! And Sir Danks a lot sounds like a knight whose armor smells like hops!
Hop BroExactly. The twist is Mark's hazy experiment: a German brewmaster with a classic streak deciding to take a swing at a hazy.
MugiOkay, but what makes it hazy? Is it just cloudy, or is there actual magic in there?
Hop BroMore than looks. They use New England Ale yeast for a softer texture, then pair 30 IBU bitterness with a fuller body so the juicy side stays out front.
MugiHold on, IBU sounds like an exam score. Do I need to pass the beer before I can drink it?!
Hop BroNope, it's basically a bitterness meter. Around 30 means it won't scrape your tongue, so the 7.0% ABV can feel solid without getting harsh.
MugiGot it! And this thing has a four-hop lineup, right? Simcoe, Chinook, Columbus, Riwaka... that sounds less like a recipe and more like a boss battle.
Hop BroA very aromatic boss battle. The dank-meets-tropical combo layers resinous depth with pineapple, mango cream, and passion fruit.
MugiMango cream too? If mackerel katsu works too, dinner has officially become a side quest to beer.
Hop BroAnd it was built for Cherry Bomb's anniversary in Osaka as a hop-led celebration, which makes the whole release feel even more intentional.
MugiI'm done for. I need a Sir Danks a lot toast with fried chicken and tropical pizza immediately!
Hop BroSame here. Pour it next to fried chicken, and I'd happily call that serious beer research.
Nomcraft Brewing, based in Aridagawa, Wakayama, operates from a renovated former nursery school and continues to focus on hop-forward beers. Its latest release is 'Sir Danks a lot', a Hazy IPA brewed by Mark, the German-born master brewer who has worked in breweries in Germany, the UK, and the US. For a brewer who says he usually prefers classic styles, the decision to make a hazy beer gives the release extra character.
The beer comes in at 7.0% ABV, 30 IBU, and 2.6 volumes of CO2. The grist includes Pilsner, IPA malt, wheat malt, malted oats, golden naked oats, and black wheat, while the hop bill combines Simcoe, Chinook, Columbus, and Riwaka with New England Ale yeast. Nomcraft describes the beer as low in bitterness, with a dense dank character and a tropical aroma. Tasting notes list pineapple, mango cream, and passionfruit.
Suggested pairings are fried chicken, tropical pizza, and mackerel cutlet. In Mark's brewer's note, the beer is framed as a hop-centered Hazy IPA brewed for Cherry Bomb's anniversary in Osaka. The result is a release that keeps Nomcraft's drinkability intact while putting hop expression front and center.
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Hop BroToday I'm bringing Nomcraft Brewing's new drop to the table. From their renovated former nursery in Aridagawa, they've released a Hazy IPA called Sir Danks a lot.
MugiWait, a nursery-turned-brewery? I already love the visual! And Sir Danks a lot sounds like a knight whose armor smells like hops!
Hop BroExactly. The twist is Mark's hazy experiment: a German brewmaster with a classic streak deciding to take a swing at a hazy.
MugiOkay, but what makes it hazy? Is it just cloudy, or is there actual magic in there?
Hop BroMore than looks. They use New England Ale yeast for a softer texture, then pair 30 IBU bitterness with a fuller body so the juicy side stays out front.
MugiHold on, IBU sounds like an exam score. Do I need to pass the beer before I can drink it?!
Hop BroNope, it's basically a bitterness meter. Around 30 means it won't scrape your tongue, so the 7.0% ABV can feel solid without getting harsh.
MugiGot it! And this thing has a four-hop lineup, right? Simcoe, Chinook, Columbus, Riwaka... that sounds less like a recipe and more like a boss battle.
Hop BroA very aromatic boss battle. The dank-meets-tropical combo layers resinous depth with pineapple, mango cream, and passion fruit.
MugiMango cream too? If mackerel katsu works too, dinner has officially become a side quest to beer.
Hop BroAnd it was built for Cherry Bomb's anniversary in Osaka as a hop-led celebration, which makes the whole release feel even more intentional.
MugiI'm done for. I need a Sir Danks a lot toast with fried chicken and tropical pizza immediately!
Hop BroSame here. Pour it next to fried chicken, and I'd happily call that serious beer research.
