Minoh Brewery Announces "Rockin Osaru IPA" on February 27, Rolling Out Sequentially from March 6
The craft brewery Minoh Brewery (Minoh Beer), based in Minoh, Osaka, has announced the release of its seasonal new beer, "Rockin Osaru IPA." It is a limited-edition version of the standard "Osaru IPA" strengthened to 8.5% ABV, and it will be sold sequentially from March 6 at restaurants, liquor retailers, and the official online shop.
Hop BroToday’s topic is this! Osaka’s Minoh Brewery announced the seasonal IPA "Rockin Osaru IPA" on February 27. It’s rolling out sequentially from March 6!
MugiWhoa! The name sounds wild! "Osaru IPA" is the regular one, right?
Hop BroExactly. The regular Osaru IPA is 6% ABV, but this time it’s been beefed up to 8.5% in a rockin' style. It has punch without being too heavy, and that balance is really where it shines.
Mugi8.5%!? That’s as strong as the front row at a live show! But is it easy to drink?
Hop BroOn paper, it’s an IPA with IBU 57, and the hops are Centennial, Cascade, Citra, Simcoe, and Amarillo. On top of that, it’s dry-hopped with Cascade and Centennial for an extra push.
MugiWait, IBU and dry-hopping? That suddenly sounds like science class! What is that?
Hop BroIBU is a measure of bitterness, and 57 means "fairly bitter, but still enjoyable." Dry-hopping means adding hops after fermentation to really boost the aroma. That’s why the grapefruit and passion fruit character comes through so strongly.
MugiOhhh! And it’s not just citrus, but also pine and grassy, earthy notes too? It’s like a forest and the tropics are living together!
Hop BroThat’s a great way to put it. It’s unfiltered, starts with a gentle malt sweetness, and finishes dry. Best served at 8-12°C, and sales at restaurants, liquor retailers, and the official online shop begin sequentially from March 6 at 17:00. The direct store WAREHOUSE is being announced on Instagram.
MugiI want to compare them! The regular Osaru IPA and Rockin Osaru IPA, side by side! Hop bro, tonight it has to be "double Osaru" style!
Turning the standard "Osaru IPA" into a "rockin'" version
On February 27, 2026, Minoh Brewery unveiled its seasonal beer "Rockin Osaru IPA." Based on the regular "Osaru IPA" (Alc. 6%), this time it has been updated to a high-alcohol design at Alc. 8.5%. It is presented as a beer that aims for a balance between punch and drinkability, without leaning too heavily into weight.
Specs and tasting notes
The main specifications announced officially are as follows.
- Style: IPA (seasonal)
- Alcohol: 8.5%
- IBU: 57
- Hops used: Centennial, Cascade, Citra, Simcoe, Amarillo
- Dry hops: Cascade, Centennial
- Filtration: Unfiltered
- Serving temperature: 8-12°C
The aroma is built around a rich fragrance reminiscent of grapefruit, passion fruit, and ripe tropical fruit, layered with citrus brightness and an earthy note of pine and herbs. The palate opens with a subtle malt sweetness, then finishes dry with lingering hop bitterness.
Sales schedule
- Direct store "WAREHOUSE": Announced on Instagram
- For restaurants and liquor retailers: Sequentially from March 6
- Official online shop: From March 6 at 17:00
For drinkers familiar with the standard "Osaru" series, this is a release that makes it easy to compare how the higher alcohol content changes its character.
The brewery behind it
Minoh Brewery is based in Minoh City, Osaka Prefecture, and began brewing in 1997. According to its official introduction, it focuses on beer made with carefully selected malt and hops, and on non-heat-treated, unfiltered brewing, while offering both year-round products and seasonal limited releases. As a brewery that has built its reputation on classic beer styles while also developing projects that reflect local character and seasonal themes, "Rockin Osaru IPA" is drawing strong attention as an expanded version of a standard favorite.
Related articles and primary sources: Release article, About Minoh Beer, Company information
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s topic is this! Osaka’s Minoh Brewery announced the seasonal IPA "Rockin Osaru IPA" on February 27. It’s rolling out sequentially from March 6!
MugiWhoa! The name sounds wild! "Osaru IPA" is the regular one, right?
Hop BroExactly. The regular Osaru IPA is 6% ABV, but this time it’s been beefed up to 8.5% in a rockin' style. It has punch without being too heavy, and that balance is really where it shines.
Mugi8.5%!? That’s as strong as the front row at a live show! But is it easy to drink?
Hop BroOn paper, it’s an IPA with IBU 57, and the hops are Centennial, Cascade, Citra, Simcoe, and Amarillo. On top of that, it’s dry-hopped with Cascade and Centennial for an extra push.
MugiWait, IBU and dry-hopping? That suddenly sounds like science class! What is that?
Hop BroIBU is a measure of bitterness, and 57 means "fairly bitter, but still enjoyable." Dry-hopping means adding hops after fermentation to really boost the aroma. That’s why the grapefruit and passion fruit character comes through so strongly.
MugiOhhh! And it’s not just citrus, but also pine and grassy, earthy notes too? It’s like a forest and the tropics are living together!
Hop BroThat’s a great way to put it. It’s unfiltered, starts with a gentle malt sweetness, and finishes dry. Best served at 8-12°C, and sales at restaurants, liquor retailers, and the official online shop begin sequentially from March 6 at 17:00. The direct store WAREHOUSE is being announced on Instagram.
MugiI want to compare them! The regular Osaru IPA and Rockin Osaru IPA, side by side! Hop bro, tonight it has to be "double Osaru" style!
