BREW CLASSIC in Kanazawa highlights Hazy IPA "Scheme"
On August 11, BREW CLASSIC in Kanazawa posted its Hazy IPA "Scheme" on Instagram. Built with Strata cryo, Strata, and Mosaic, the beer is described as delivering blood orange-like citrus, pineapple-like tropical notes, and restrained bitterness.
Hop BroToday I want to talk about BREW CLASSIC near Kanazawa Port, because their Hazy IPA 'Scheme' sounds seriously good.
MugiWait, that name Scheme already sounds intense. What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt’s a Hazy IPA, built to move from blood-orange citrus into a pineapple-like tropical finish.
MugiOooh! Tropical fruit vibes are welcome, but IPA usually makes me brace for a bitterness punch!
Hop BroThat’s the trick here: it’s a low-bitterness design, so even at 7% it drinks on aroma and softness instead of sheer weight.
MugiA soft 7%? Wild! And when I see Strata cryo in the post, it sounds like a villain organization!
Hop BroNot a villain group, just hops. Strata cryo is basically a concentrated aroma form, and with Mosaic plus WLP067 yeast it pushes that juicy fruit impression.
MugiWhat is that! Juicy fruit impression sounds like my brain just booked a tropical vacation without asking me!
Hop BroThe grain bill uses Pilsner, Wheat Malt, and Flaked Oats, which is how they get that smooth mouthfeel while keeping some real heft.
MugiAnd you can grab it at Taproom BREW CLASSIC, right? Katamachi 1-3-3 and open 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. sounds very dangerous for my schedule!
Hop BroExactly. They’re closed Monday and Tuesday, but drafts and canned beer are both easy to enjoy there, and the brewery even has World Beer Cup gold credentials.
MugiI’m fully in need-a-pint mode now. Blood orange into pineapple in one Hazy IPA? Let’s go drink 'Scheme' already!
Hazy IPA "Scheme"
BREW CLASSIC’s Instagram post introduces "Scheme," a Hazy IPA brewed with Pilsner, Wheat Malt, Flaked Oats, Strata cryo, Strata, Mosaic, and WLP067 yeast. At 7% ABV, it is positioned as a beer with real drinking depth while keeping the overall profile soft and approachable.
Flavor profile
The brewery describes the beer as moving from sweet citrus reminiscent of blood orange into tropical notes similar to pineapple. Bitterness is kept in check so the fruit character from the hops and yeast, plus a gentle sweetness, can come forward. It sounds like a Hazy IPA designed to be smooth rather than heavy.
A brewery taproom in Kanazawa
BREW CLASSIC is a brewery near Kanazawa Port, and its direct taproom, Taproom BREW CLASSIC, is located in Katamachi. The taproom serves draft beer and cans, and visitors can stop by for a single glass or one can. With a World Beer Cup gold medal to its name, it is also a place where the brewery’s latest releases are worth watching.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday I want to talk about BREW CLASSIC near Kanazawa Port, because their Hazy IPA 'Scheme' sounds seriously good.
MugiWait, that name Scheme already sounds intense. What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt’s a Hazy IPA, built to move from blood-orange citrus into a pineapple-like tropical finish.
MugiOooh! Tropical fruit vibes are welcome, but IPA usually makes me brace for a bitterness punch!
Hop BroThat’s the trick here: it’s a low-bitterness design, so even at 7% it drinks on aroma and softness instead of sheer weight.
MugiA soft 7%? Wild! And when I see Strata cryo in the post, it sounds like a villain organization!
Hop BroNot a villain group, just hops. Strata cryo is basically a concentrated aroma form, and with Mosaic plus WLP067 yeast it pushes that juicy fruit impression.
MugiWhat is that! Juicy fruit impression sounds like my brain just booked a tropical vacation without asking me!
Hop BroThe grain bill uses Pilsner, Wheat Malt, and Flaked Oats, which is how they get that smooth mouthfeel while keeping some real heft.
MugiAnd you can grab it at Taproom BREW CLASSIC, right? Katamachi 1-3-3 and open 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. sounds very dangerous for my schedule!
Hop BroExactly. They’re closed Monday and Tuesday, but drafts and canned beer are both easy to enjoy there, and the brewery even has World Beer Cup gold credentials.
MugiI’m fully in need-a-pint mode now. Blood orange into pineapple in one Hazy IPA? Let’s go drink 'Scheme' already!
