Hansharo Beer Announces 29th Anniversary Brew, "New World Kölsch HOPPY"
Hansharo Beer in Izunokuni City, Shizuoka Prefecture, has announced a special 29th anniversary brew, "New World Kölsch HOPPY." Built on its flagship Kölsch, this limited beer brings out citrus and floral character with hops such as Citra and Mosaic.
Hop BroHansharo Beer marking its 29th anniversary with New World Kölsch HOPPY has me seriously interested.
MugiWait, a Kölsch that's hoppy? Kölsch with extra hops sounds like a completely different beer!
Hop BroThe base is still properly Hoppy Kölsch Style. They build a clean foundation with German Pilsner malt, then layer on hop aroma.
MugiPilsner malt? What is that, a spell? When you say malt foundation, it still feels kind of vague to me.
Hop BroSimply put, it's malt used to give a crisp, clear impression. On top of that, they combine Amarillo Cryo and five other hops to push citrus and tropical notes.
MugiWhoa, even the name sounds packed! It feels like a lemon and peach parade of aromas!
Hop BroIn the tasting notes, the appearance is a bright lemon yellow. The aroma centers on yellow citrus like lemon and grapefruit, and when you drink it, apple and pineapple notes start to come through too.
MugiOh, so it starts off crisp but keeps changing! Once you get to apple and pineapple, it's basically a fruit shop!
Hop BroAnd because it's Kölsch, the cold fermentation and maturation give it a clean finish. At 5.0% ABV and 18 IBU, it's the kind of beer you can drink smoothly and easily.
MugiThat sounds perfect with food! The suggested baguette with shirasu ajillo sounds absolutely delicious!
Hop BroThat's exactly the point. As a local Izu milestone brew, it layers a modern hop character onto a classic Kölsch, so it really shows where Hansharo Beer is at in its 29th year.
MugiJust reading this makes me want to drink it! I'm in the mood for Kölsch tonight - let's have the baguette too!
A Special Kölsch Celebrating Hansharo Beer's 29th Anniversary
Hansharo Beer, based in Izunokuni City, Shizuoka Prefecture, has announced "New World Kölsch HOPPY" as its 29th anniversary beer. Built on the brewery's signature Kölsch, this special version layers in a pronounced hop aroma and serves as a limited brew marking the brewery's milestone.
This beer is crafted as a Hoppy Kölsch Style. It uses German Pilsner malt to ensure a crisp malt framework. On top of that, a combination of American hops such as Amarillo Cryo, Citra, Simcoe, Mosaic, and Krush brings a fruity, refreshing aroma to the forefront.
In the tasting notes, the appearance is a radiant lemon yellow. The aroma centers on yellow citrus notes reminiscent of lemon and grapefruit, along with the malty aroma characteristic of Kölsch. The mouthfeel is clean, and as you keep drinking, impressions of apple and pineapple build, creating an even more floral expression. Another hallmark is the Kölsch-derived sharp finish, plus the clean aftertaste brought on by cold fermentation and maturation.
Alcohol content is 5.0%, and IBU is 18. It will be available in 350 ml cans and 15 L kegs. As a pairing, baguette topped with hot shirasu ajillo is recommended. For this commemorative brew marking a local brewery's milestone in Izu, layering hop character onto a classic style, this beer seems like a clear snapshot of where Hansharo Beer stands today.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroHansharo Beer marking its 29th anniversary with New World Kölsch HOPPY has me seriously interested.
MugiWait, a Kölsch that's hoppy? Kölsch with extra hops sounds like a completely different beer!
Hop BroThe base is still properly Hoppy Kölsch Style. They build a clean foundation with German Pilsner malt, then layer on hop aroma.
MugiPilsner malt? What is that, a spell? When you say malt foundation, it still feels kind of vague to me.
Hop BroSimply put, it's malt used to give a crisp, clear impression. On top of that, they combine Amarillo Cryo and five other hops to push citrus and tropical notes.
MugiWhoa, even the name sounds packed! It feels like a lemon and peach parade of aromas!
Hop BroIn the tasting notes, the appearance is a bright lemon yellow. The aroma centers on yellow citrus like lemon and grapefruit, and when you drink it, apple and pineapple notes start to come through too.
MugiOh, so it starts off crisp but keeps changing! Once you get to apple and pineapple, it's basically a fruit shop!
Hop BroAnd because it's Kölsch, the cold fermentation and maturation give it a clean finish. At 5.0% ABV and 18 IBU, it's the kind of beer you can drink smoothly and easily.
MugiThat sounds perfect with food! The suggested baguette with shirasu ajillo sounds absolutely delicious!
Hop BroThat's exactly the point. As a local Izu milestone brew, it layers a modern hop character onto a classic Kölsch, so it really shows where Hansharo Beer is at in its 29th year.
MugiJust reading this makes me want to drink it! I'm in the mood for Kölsch tonight - let's have the baguette too!
