Kochi Campagne Brewery to Release Guava Hazy IPA on July 9
Kochi Campagne Brewery will release its summer limited beer, Guava Tropical Hazy IPA, on July 9 under the TOSACO label. Built on the brewery’s flagship Hazy IPA, Arigatosako, the beer uses guava from Nankoku, Kochi, and the batch is limited to about 330 bottles.
Hop BroOne summer release that really caught my eye is Guava Tropical Hazy IPA from Kochi Campagne Brewery. It lands on July 9 under the TOSACO brand, and it sounds unapologetically tropical.
MugiWait, a guava IPA? My brain heard that and immediately put on sunglasses and opened a beach umbrella.
Hop BroThe fun part is that it's built on their core hazy IPA Arigatosako, then layered with guava plus mango-and-coconut-like aromas for a summer-focused build.
MugiWhoa, but Hazy IPA suddenly sounds like I need a beer textbook. Hazy doesn't mean the flavor forgot to focus, right?
Hop BroNot at all. Hazy is about the cloudy look and softer texture, and the wheat malt with oats gives it a pillowy IPA texture.
MugiWhat is that! A soft mouthfeel always sounds suspicious to me. Is this the kind that goes down easy, then casually reveals it was 7%?
Hop BroExactly. It's 7% ABV, but it's designed to balance juicy fruit character with real IPA weight, so you get a solid 7% payoff without it feeling clumsy.
MugiCute and dangerous. And the article says the fruit is guava from Nankoku. That's very local. So TOSACO really means it when they say local ingredients?
Hop BroYep. They're using naturally grown guava from Nishikawa Farm, grown without pesticides or chemical fertilizer, and there's also an agri-welfare connection behind it. It's a community-linked beer.
MugiSo it's not just tasty, it has a story. And about 330 bottles makes it sound less like shopping and more like treasure hunting.
Hop BroRight. It launches July 9 for 1,000 yen, and it really shows TOSACO's small-batch approach. This is a grab-it-on-sight release. I already want a chilled glass.
MugiSame. A tropical summer pour with hazy heft and real guava character sounds way too drinkable. If I see it, I'm absolutely taking it home.
Kochi Campagne Brewery, based in Kami City, Kochi Prefecture, continues to make beers under the TOSACO brand with a focus on local ingredients. The new release is Guava Tropical Hazy IPA, a seasonal beer built on the brewery’s standard Hazy IPA, Arigatosako.
According to the brewery, the beer opens with tropical aromas reminiscent of mango and coconut, followed by the fruit character of guava. Wheat malt and oats give it a soft, juicy texture, while the 7% ABV keeps the beer firmly in IPA territory. The idea is to balance fruit-driven drinkability with a fuller body.
The guava used in the beer comes from Nishikawa Farm in Nankoku, Kochi, where it is grown without pesticides or chemical fertilizers. That local sourcing gives the beer a clear connection to Kochi’s farming landscape, and the brewery also notes a farming-welfare collaboration behind the fruit supply.
TOSACO has long emphasized regional ingredients, circulation, and craftsmanship, brewing in small batches and exploring a wide range of local flavors. That approach has already shown up in beers such as Yuzu Pale Ale and Wajo Kölsch, and this guava release follows the same line of work.
The beer is set to go on sale on July 9 for JPY 1,000. Only about 330 bottles will be produced, making it a limited summer release that highlights Kochi’s fruit and the brewery’s Hazy IPA style.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroOne summer release that really caught my eye is Guava Tropical Hazy IPA from Kochi Campagne Brewery. It lands on July 9 under the TOSACO brand, and it sounds unapologetically tropical.
MugiWait, a guava IPA? My brain heard that and immediately put on sunglasses and opened a beach umbrella.
Hop BroThe fun part is that it's built on their core hazy IPA Arigatosako, then layered with guava plus mango-and-coconut-like aromas for a summer-focused build.
MugiWhoa, but Hazy IPA suddenly sounds like I need a beer textbook. Hazy doesn't mean the flavor forgot to focus, right?
Hop BroNot at all. Hazy is about the cloudy look and softer texture, and the wheat malt with oats gives it a pillowy IPA texture.
MugiWhat is that! A soft mouthfeel always sounds suspicious to me. Is this the kind that goes down easy, then casually reveals it was 7%?
Hop BroExactly. It's 7% ABV, but it's designed to balance juicy fruit character with real IPA weight, so you get a solid 7% payoff without it feeling clumsy.
MugiCute and dangerous. And the article says the fruit is guava from Nankoku. That's very local. So TOSACO really means it when they say local ingredients?
Hop BroYep. They're using naturally grown guava from Nishikawa Farm, grown without pesticides or chemical fertilizer, and there's also an agri-welfare connection behind it. It's a community-linked beer.
MugiSo it's not just tasty, it has a story. And about 330 bottles makes it sound less like shopping and more like treasure hunting.
Hop BroRight. It launches July 9 for 1,000 yen, and it really shows TOSACO's small-batch approach. This is a grab-it-on-sight release. I already want a chilled glass.
MugiSame. A tropical summer pour with hazy heft and real guava character sounds way too drinkable. If I see it, I'm absolutely taking it home.
