NOMCRAFT's NE IPA "Blazing Rabbit" Tapped at Umegaoka's "Neko no Shukaijo"
At the beer pub "Craft Beer & Spice Food Neko no Shukaijo" in Umegaoka, Tokyo, NOMCRAFT BREWING's "Blazing Rabbit" has newly been tapped. This NE IPA evokes tropical and stone-fruit notes, and it is a beer worth paying attention to for how well it pairs with spice food.
Hop BroAt "Neko no Shukaijo" in Umegaoka, Blazing Rabbit has been tapped. It's NOMCRAFT BREWING's NE IPA, and it sounds really promising if you're pairing it with spice food.
MugiWait, what's a NE IPA? It already sounds delicious just from the name, but how is it different from a regular IPA?
Hop BroIt's the so-called New England IPA, which is hazy and has a soft mouthfeel. This one is 7.0% ABV and 32 IBU, so it's designed to avoid being too bitter and to bring out the fruit character.
MugiIBU again! I know it means an indicator of bitterness, but how bitter is 32, really?
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it's moderately bitter. It keeps the hop aroma front and center without making things aggressively sharp, so impressions like tropical fruit and citrus come through more easily.
MugiWow, with that tropical aroma and creamy peach note, it's basically like juice.
Hop BroThe grist uses Pilsener, rye, and wheat, and it combines those with Rakau, The Bruce, Southern Cross, and NZ Cascade. Rye gives the beer a slightly smoother texture and adds a soft sense of depth.
MugiThat's like rye magic! So the mouthfeel matters too, not just the hop aroma.
Hop BroExactly. It's also great that it pairs well with spice dishes. At "Neko no Shukaijo," true to the name, if you match it with aromatic curry or other spice food, the fruitiness should really pop.
MugiJust hearing about it makes me want one right now! I want to take my time with this one while snacking on spice dishes in Umegaoka.
At "Craft Beer & Spice Food Neko no Shukaijo" in Umegaoka, Setagaya, Tokyo, Blazing Rabbit has appeared as a newly tapped beer from NOMCRAFT BREWING.
This beer is a New England IPA with an alcohol content of 7.0% and an IBU of 32. The grist includes Pilsener, rye, and wheat, and the hops are Rakau, The Bruce, Southern Cross, and NZ Cascade. On the official product page, aroma elements such as tropical, creamy peach, citrus, and stone fruit are described.
As its name suggests, "Neko no Shukaijo" is a beer pub where you can enjoy beer together with spice food. In the Umegaoka Station area, it is a convenient spot for taking your time with one drink at a time alongside food. This "Blazing Rabbit" is characterized by a soft mouthfeel and fruity aroma, making it a good fit for people looking for an IPA they can enjoy for its fragrance.
At the time of the article, what can be confirmed is that NOMCRAFT BREWING's "Blazing Rabbit" has newly been put on tap. As a beer that emphasizes the juicy depth typical of a NE IPA and the smooth drinking feel brought by rye, it is something beer lovers will want to check out. Paired with spicy dishes, its fruity hop character should stand out even more.
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Hop BroAt "Neko no Shukaijo" in Umegaoka, Blazing Rabbit has been tapped. It's NOMCRAFT BREWING's NE IPA, and it sounds really promising if you're pairing it with spice food.
MugiWait, what's a NE IPA? It already sounds delicious just from the name, but how is it different from a regular IPA?
Hop BroIt's the so-called New England IPA, which is hazy and has a soft mouthfeel. This one is 7.0% ABV and 32 IBU, so it's designed to avoid being too bitter and to bring out the fruit character.
MugiIBU again! I know it means an indicator of bitterness, but how bitter is 32, really?
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it's moderately bitter. It keeps the hop aroma front and center without making things aggressively sharp, so impressions like tropical fruit and citrus come through more easily.
MugiWow, with that tropical aroma and creamy peach note, it's basically like juice.
Hop BroThe grist uses Pilsener, rye, and wheat, and it combines those with Rakau, The Bruce, Southern Cross, and NZ Cascade. Rye gives the beer a slightly smoother texture and adds a soft sense of depth.
MugiThat's like rye magic! So the mouthfeel matters too, not just the hop aroma.
Hop BroExactly. It's also great that it pairs well with spice dishes. At "Neko no Shukaijo," true to the name, if you match it with aromatic curry or other spice food, the fruitiness should really pop.
MugiJust hearing about it makes me want one right now! I want to take my time with this one while snacking on spice dishes in Umegaoka.
