NOMCRAFT BREWING Collaboration 'Neo Universe' Tapped at Saiougauma in Sannomiya
At the beer pub Saiougauma in Kobe's Sannomiya, the collaboration beer 'Neo Universe' with NOMCRAFT BREWING has been completed and tapped. It is a Cold IPA with a clear, crisp drinking profile layered with melon and tropical aromas, and its design also features the use of five kinds of hops.
Hop BroThe collaboration 'Neo Universe' with NOMCRAFT BREWING, tapped at the Sannomiya beer pub Saiougauma, has me seriously curious.
MugiWhoa! Even the name Neo Universe already sounds powerful! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt's a Cold IPA, with 6.5% ABV and IBU 40. It's crisp, but the aroma really comes forward.
MugiCold and IPA, huh? Isn't that a which is it? problem? Is it cold? Is it bitter?
Hop BroGood question. Think of it as an IPA brewed cold, with lager-like clarity and the hop character of an IPA layered on top.
MugiI see! And that aroma being melon and tropical sounds almost like juice!
Hop BroThat's what makes it interesting: it uses five kinds of hops. Centered on New Zealand Cascade, it's also blended with Citra, Southern Cross, and Idaho 7.
MugiWait, what's Dip hop and Hop kief? It feels like the hops are multiplying, which is kind of scary!
Hop BroIt's not multiplication so much as layering aroma. The dip hop and dry hop build up the fragrance, creating a richer fruitiness within the clear drinking profile.
MugiWow. So it works as both a first drink and a final one in Sannomiya - that's really convenient.
Hop BroExactly. If you see it at Saiougauma, it's an instant check. Tonight, I feel like toasting Neo Universe.
MugiYeah, I want to drink it too! I want to start a hop trip in Sannomiya today and just keep going!
Tap Information
At the beer pub Saiougauma in Kobe's Sannomiya, the collaboration beer 'Neo Universe / Neo Universe' with NOMCRAFT BREWING has been completed and tapped. This is the second beer brewed together by the two, and the style is Cold IPA. It is listed at 6.5% ABV, IBU 40, and 2.6 volumes of carbonation.
Beer Characteristics
The post describes it as a Cold IPA with a juicy, full-bodied melon aroma. Made with five kinds of hops, it finishes with a clear drinking profile layered with bright hop aromas, and the deeper you drink, the more the layers of aroma reveal themselves.
According to the brewers' notes, Nova Lager is used for the yeast. New Zealand Cascade is the main hop, with hot-side additions, dip hopping, and New Zealand Cascade Hop kief added for dry hopping. In addition, three side hops - Citra, Southern Cross, and Idaho 7 - are used to aim for aromas reminiscent of melon, tropical fruit, and stone fruit. The design clearly aims to give the beer a rich, fruity character within a cold, crisp drinking experience.
Why You'd Want to Drink It at Saiougauma
Saiougauma is a beer pub in Sannomiya, and it is also a place worth checking for the movement of guest beers. This 'Neo Universe' is a beer for people who want to clearly experience hop character, or for those who want to enjoy both the lightness of a Cold IPA and the volume of its aroma. It seems well suited both as the first drink of the night in Sannomiya and as a final, leisurely beer to savor.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe collaboration 'Neo Universe' with NOMCRAFT BREWING, tapped at the Sannomiya beer pub Saiougauma, has me seriously curious.
MugiWhoa! Even the name Neo Universe already sounds powerful! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt's a Cold IPA, with 6.5% ABV and IBU 40. It's crisp, but the aroma really comes forward.
MugiCold and IPA, huh? Isn't that a which is it? problem? Is it cold? Is it bitter?
Hop BroGood question. Think of it as an IPA brewed cold, with lager-like clarity and the hop character of an IPA layered on top.
MugiI see! And that aroma being melon and tropical sounds almost like juice!
Hop BroThat's what makes it interesting: it uses five kinds of hops. Centered on New Zealand Cascade, it's also blended with Citra, Southern Cross, and Idaho 7.
MugiWait, what's Dip hop and Hop kief? It feels like the hops are multiplying, which is kind of scary!
Hop BroIt's not multiplication so much as layering aroma. The dip hop and dry hop build up the fragrance, creating a richer fruitiness within the clear drinking profile.
MugiWow. So it works as both a first drink and a final one in Sannomiya - that's really convenient.
Hop BroExactly. If you see it at Saiougauma, it's an instant check. Tonight, I feel like toasting Neo Universe.
MugiYeah, I want to drink it too! I want to start a hop trip in Sannomiya today and just keep going!
