OH!LA!HO BEER to release limited Captain Crow Crazy Hazy Joe on June 18
OH!LA!HO BEER, based in Tohmi, Nagano, will release a limited Hazy IPA called Captain Crow Crazy Hazy Joe on June 18, 2026. The beer will roll out gradually at supermarkets and liquor stores across Japan.
Hop BroBig release to watch today: June 18 launch for OH!LA!HO BEER's Captain Crow Crazy Hazy Joe, a limited Hazy IPA from Tomi, Nagano.
MugiWait, Hazy IPA sounds like a fog machine in a glass. Is it actually supposed to look cloudy?
Hop BroExactly, and the whole point is that juicy mouthfeel. The haze comes from ingredients and yeast, the hop aroma really pops, and the style traces back to the US East Coast.
MugiWhoa, and what is this aroma hops thing? You just switched from beer chat to secret brewer language!
Hop BroIt just means hops for aroma. In a Hazy IPA like this, they push citrus and tropical notes forward, and the lactose helps make the texture feel softer.
MugiNo way, lactose too? So that's milky sweetness? Are we still talking beer, or did dessert sneak into the meeting?
Hop BroIt's more like gentle roundness than candy sweetness. At 5% ABV, in a 350ml can, and about 404 yen with tax, it's a very easy entry point into Hazy IPA.
MugiAnd if it's rolling out through supermarkets nationwide and liquor shops, that's super approachable. A limited beer you can actually run into!
Hop BroYep, and this Captain Crow release has back-by-demand energy. It first came out in 2022, and it's aiming to stand alongside the flagship Extra Pale Ale, so I'm already craving a can or a draft pour.
MugiAnd the package has bright vitamin colors? Give me the 350ml can at home or the 10L keg at a bar. Both of us are absolutely ready to drink this.
OH!LA!HO BEER, based in Tohmi, Nagano, will release a limited-edition beer under its flagship Captain Crow line: Captain Crow Crazy Hazy Joe. The beer is scheduled to go on sale on June 18, 2026, with distribution planned through supermarkets and liquor stores nationwide.
The new release is a Hazy IPA, a style known for its cloudy appearance, hop-driven aroma, and juicy flavor. In the brewery's announcement, Hazy IPA is described as an IPA style with roots on the U.S. East Coast and as a beer category that has now become a familiar standard in Japan's craft beer market. This release leans into that character with a bright, aromatic profile.
OH!LA!HO BEER developed the beer in response to the growing popularity of Hazy IPA in Japan and abroad. By positioning it within the Captain Crow series, the brewery aims to make it a beer that more people can enjoy, alongside its core Extra Pale Ale. The packaging keeps the brand's established look while using vivid, vitamin-like colors designed to feel cheerful in hand.
Product details:
- Name: Captain Crow Crazy Hazy Joe
- Category: Beer
- Format: 350ml can, 10L keg
- ABV: 5%
- Ingredients: Malted barley (made in Germany), hops, lactose
- Suggested retail price: JPY 368 for the 350ml can (JPY 404 including tax)
Since its first release in 2022, the beer has been well received as an affordable way to enjoy a trend-forward flavor profile. OH!LA!HO BEER says it is bringing the beer back again this year in response to repeated requests for a rerun.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBig release to watch today: June 18 launch for OH!LA!HO BEER's Captain Crow Crazy Hazy Joe, a limited Hazy IPA from Tomi, Nagano.
MugiWait, Hazy IPA sounds like a fog machine in a glass. Is it actually supposed to look cloudy?
Hop BroExactly, and the whole point is that juicy mouthfeel. The haze comes from ingredients and yeast, the hop aroma really pops, and the style traces back to the US East Coast.
MugiWhoa, and what is this aroma hops thing? You just switched from beer chat to secret brewer language!
Hop BroIt just means hops for aroma. In a Hazy IPA like this, they push citrus and tropical notes forward, and the lactose helps make the texture feel softer.
MugiNo way, lactose too? So that's milky sweetness? Are we still talking beer, or did dessert sneak into the meeting?
Hop BroIt's more like gentle roundness than candy sweetness. At 5% ABV, in a 350ml can, and about 404 yen with tax, it's a very easy entry point into Hazy IPA.
MugiAnd if it's rolling out through supermarkets nationwide and liquor shops, that's super approachable. A limited beer you can actually run into!
Hop BroYep, and this Captain Crow release has back-by-demand energy. It first came out in 2022, and it's aiming to stand alongside the flagship Extra Pale Ale, so I'm already craving a can or a draft pour.
MugiAnd the package has bright vitamin colors? Give me the 350ml can at home or the 10L keg at a bar. Both of us are absolutely ready to drink this.
