Wymarket Brewing to release Hazy IPA “FANTASMA” on April 2, evoking the afterglow of cotton candy
Wymarket Brewing, the brewery in Nagoya’s Yanagibashi Market, will release its Hazy IPA “FANTASMA” on April 2. Centered on the fleeting sweetness of cotton candy, it layers impressions of candy, strawberry, vanilla, and coconut into one glass.
Hop BroWymarket Brewing from Yanagibashi Market in Nagoya is introducing FANTASMA. It’s a Hazy IPA aiming for a cotton-candy-like fleeting sweetness, so it’s perfect for spring.
MugiWait, a cotton-candy beer!? So it’s basically dessert? If I drink it, does it just vanish into the air!?
Hop BroThat’s what makes it interesting. It has a hazy straw-yellow appearance, and the mouthfeel is silky. It looks gentle, but it still has the presence you’d expect from a Hazy IPA.
MugiSo by silky, you mean it feels kind of smooth and creamy? But beer with a creamy texture is messing with my brain!
Hop BroSimply put, it means the texture is smooth on the tongue. The aroma is centered on candy and strawberry, with vanilla and coconut layered in, so it comes across as sweet and multidimensional.
MugiWhat is that! It sounds like an enchanted candy forest! But if it’s only sweet, wouldn’t I get bored halfway through?
Hop BroThat’s where Wymarket really nails it. A grapefruit-like bitterness comes in toward the end, so it doesn’t finish as just sweet, and the balance makes it easy to keep drinking.
MugiOh wow! And the hops they use are EL Dorado and friends, which already sounds strong just from the names!
Hop BroExactly. It’s a combination of EL Dorado, Idaho Gem, Sabro, and Talus, with an IBU of 15.78 and an alcohol content of 6.0%. It’s designed to showcase aroma without being too bitter or too light.
MugiAnd Wymarket Brewing has been operating in Nagoya since 2014, right? The city’s first brewery? A beer with that much local character makes me want to drink it even more!
Hop BroYeah, as a spring release on April 2, it’s the kind of beer you’ll want to slowly follow as its aromas change. This is definitely one to enjoy with Macchan.
MugiLet’s go, let’s go! I want to get a glass ready right now to check out that cotton-candy afterglow!
A Hazy IPA that drifts in lightly and disappears just as softly
Wymarket Brewing’s new release, “FANTASMA,” is a Hazy IPA that expresses the fleeting sweetness of cotton candy through beer. With a hazy straw-yellow appearance paired with a light to medium body, it is designed to feel silky on the palate.
Its aroma is built around candy- and strawberry-like notes, layered with hints of vanilla and coconut. While it carries a sweet impression, a subtle grapefruit-like bitterness sharpens the finish, keeping it from becoming one-dimensional. The hops used are EL Dorado, Idaho Gem, Sabro, and Talus. Its IBU is 15.78, and its alcohol content is 6.0%.
Distinctive, playful beer grown in the heart of Nagoya
Wymarket Brewing began brewing in Nagoya in January 2014, making it the city’s first craft beer brewery. Rooted in the history of the Meieki area and Yanagibashi Central Wholesale Market, it has continued creating beers that add color to the table. Its official website also highlights a commitment to delivering beers that are distinctive, challenging, and enjoyable for drinkers.
Within that context, “FANTASMA” makes a strong statement of individuality while remaining light on the palate. Rather than relying on flash alone, it is the kind of Hazy IPA that leaves an impression through the balance of aroma, sweetness, bitterness, and finish. It will be released on April 2, 2026, and looks like a spring beer worth slowly appreciating for its shifting aromas.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroWymarket Brewing from Yanagibashi Market in Nagoya is introducing FANTASMA. It’s a Hazy IPA aiming for a cotton-candy-like fleeting sweetness, so it’s perfect for spring.
MugiWait, a cotton-candy beer!? So it’s basically dessert? If I drink it, does it just vanish into the air!?
Hop BroThat’s what makes it interesting. It has a hazy straw-yellow appearance, and the mouthfeel is silky. It looks gentle, but it still has the presence you’d expect from a Hazy IPA.
MugiSo by silky, you mean it feels kind of smooth and creamy? But beer with a creamy texture is messing with my brain!
Hop BroSimply put, it means the texture is smooth on the tongue. The aroma is centered on candy and strawberry, with vanilla and coconut layered in, so it comes across as sweet and multidimensional.
MugiWhat is that! It sounds like an enchanted candy forest! But if it’s only sweet, wouldn’t I get bored halfway through?
Hop BroThat’s where Wymarket really nails it. A grapefruit-like bitterness comes in toward the end, so it doesn’t finish as just sweet, and the balance makes it easy to keep drinking.
MugiOh wow! And the hops they use are EL Dorado and friends, which already sounds strong just from the names!
Hop BroExactly. It’s a combination of EL Dorado, Idaho Gem, Sabro, and Talus, with an IBU of 15.78 and an alcohol content of 6.0%. It’s designed to showcase aroma without being too bitter or too light.
MugiAnd Wymarket Brewing has been operating in Nagoya since 2014, right? The city’s first brewery? A beer with that much local character makes me want to drink it even more!
Hop BroYeah, as a spring release on April 2, it’s the kind of beer you’ll want to slowly follow as its aromas change. This is definitely one to enjoy with Macchan.
MugiLet’s go, let’s go! I want to get a glass ready right now to check out that cotton-candy afterglow!
