Big Hand Bros Brewery unveils Session IPA "Nephrite" on May 29
Big Hand Bros Brewery, based in Nishijin, Kyoto, has unveiled its new beer, "Nephrite," on the blog "Beer Note." On the official page, the style is listed as Session IPA, drawing attention as another release in the brewery’s mineral-name series.
Hop BroBig Hand Bros Brewery in Nishijin, Kyoto, unveiled its new release, "Nephrite," on May 29.
MugiWhoa, the name "Nephrite" already sounds like a gem! It feels like it should sparkle even though it’s beer!
Hop BroExactly. And the official page lists it as a Session IPA. That’s a style that can combine lightness with a strong hop presence.
MugiSession? Like a meeting? Why does beer have Session IPA in its name?
Hop BroIn simple terms, think of it as an easy-drinking IPA. The point is to keep the aroma and bitterness character while dialing back the alcohol presence.
MugiOhh! That sounds great for a first drink! But a mineral-name series is such a serious kind of obsession!
Hop BroThat’s what makes it interesting. Big Hand Bros Brewery gives every beer a mineral name. Nephrite is jade, so even the name has a refreshing feel, right?
MugiJade! That suddenly feels luxurious! I wonder if the beer itself has an elegant hop character too?
Hop BroThere aren’t any tasting notes out yet, but you can definitely expect a finish that lets you enjoy the distinctive hop character. And the fact that they brew it little by little underground in Kyoto is great too.
MugiBrewed slowly underground? That sounds like a secret base! This is definitely one of those beers you just have to try for yourself!
Hop BroYeah, just being a new Kyoto IPA makes it intriguing, and the first glass is the one that will tell us what it’s really like.
MugiIt’s settled! I’m in the mood for Nephrite today! Hey Hop, let’s go bar-hopping!
Big Hand Bros Brewery unveiled its new beer "Nephrite" on May 29, 2026, on its blog "Beer Note." On the official page, the beer is introduced as a Session IPA.
The brewery is based in Nishijin, Kyoto, and has been making beer since 2023. Its website presents an approach built on classic British styles, brewed carefully in small tanks with gradual, hands-on effort, while also incorporating modern American styles and lagers alongside ales of British origin.
Another distinctive feature of the brewery is that it gives each beer a mineral name. This time as well, "Nephrite" appears to follow that naming rule. The official page’s description is simple, and no detailed tasting notes are available at this point, but the Session IPA style designation suggests a finish that balances drinkability with distinct hop character.
For Big Hand Bros Brewery, which produces beer little by little underground in Kyoto, "Nephrite" can be seen as a new release that succinctly expresses the direction of its brewing approach.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBig Hand Bros Brewery in Nishijin, Kyoto, unveiled its new release, "Nephrite," on May 29.
MugiWhoa, the name "Nephrite" already sounds like a gem! It feels like it should sparkle even though it’s beer!
Hop BroExactly. And the official page lists it as a Session IPA. That’s a style that can combine lightness with a strong hop presence.
MugiSession? Like a meeting? Why does beer have Session IPA in its name?
Hop BroIn simple terms, think of it as an easy-drinking IPA. The point is to keep the aroma and bitterness character while dialing back the alcohol presence.
MugiOhh! That sounds great for a first drink! But a mineral-name series is such a serious kind of obsession!
Hop BroThat’s what makes it interesting. Big Hand Bros Brewery gives every beer a mineral name. Nephrite is jade, so even the name has a refreshing feel, right?
MugiJade! That suddenly feels luxurious! I wonder if the beer itself has an elegant hop character too?
Hop BroThere aren’t any tasting notes out yet, but you can definitely expect a finish that lets you enjoy the distinctive hop character. And the fact that they brew it little by little underground in Kyoto is great too.
MugiBrewed slowly underground? That sounds like a secret base! This is definitely one of those beers you just have to try for yourself!
Hop BroYeah, just being a new Kyoto IPA makes it intriguing, and the first glass is the one that will tell us what it’s really like.
MugiIt’s settled! I’m in the mood for Nephrite today! Hey Hop, let’s go bar-hopping!
