Hebisasori Brewing Introduces Its New DDH Juicy IPA, 'Thaw'
Hebisasori Brewing in Naha, Okinawa, unveiled its new beer, "Thaw," on Instagram. The style is DDH Juicy IPA, with an alcohol content of 6.0%. Built as a single-hop design centered on Strata CGX, it is a beer aimed at a soft mouthfeel and a fruity aroma.
Hop BroThe new DDH Juicy IPA "Thaw" from Hebisasori Brewing in Naha is really interesting.
MugiWhoa! The name Thaw sounds cool and makes me curious! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt's No. 016, with ABV 6.0%, and it's a single-hop design centered on Strata CGX.
MugiSingle-hop means it’s made with just one kind of hop, right? That feels so clean!
Hop BroExactly. This time they used only Strata CGX, and the key point is that the hop's character comes through straight and clear.
MugiI see! But hearing that the malts are Pale Ale and Wheat makes me think it’ll be pretty fluffy!
Hop BroAnd since it also includes Flaked Oats, they’re aiming for a soft mouthfeel from the wheat and oats.
MugiWhat is that, it sounds so easy to drink! And a fragrance like sweet strawberry sounds amazing!
Hop BroThey use Verdant IPA yeast, so the design is meant to expand the fruitiness while finishing cleanly.
MugiThe feel of "thaw" and things loosening and unfolding is lovely, and it seems like it would fit Naha’s atmosphere too!
Hop BroIt doesn't go too flashy, but it still leaves an impression. That's classic Hebisasori style. This is definitely one that makes me want another glass.
MugiYeah, I want to try it right now too if it's an easy-drinking Juicy IPA!
Overview of the New Beer "Thaw"
On an Instagram post dated April 5, Hebisasori Brewing introduced its new beer, "Thaw". This release is No. 016, with a style of DDH Juicy IPA and ABV 6.0%. The brewery is based in Naha, Okinawa, and continues to make beers that balance distinctive hop usage with drinkability.
Recipe and Design
The malt bill consists of Pale Ale, Pilsner, Wheat, and Flaked Oats. It uses a single-hop design with only Strata CGX, and Verdant IPA yeast was chosen. In the post, the brewery explained that the beer was built around the image of thawing: "thaw" as something frozen loosening and coming apart.
From that idea, they shaped it into a beer that feels like the air that had been taut gradually softening, and the season quietly beginning to move forward.
Flavor Direction
Its defining feature is the soft mouthfeel from the wheat and oats, while aiming for a light body that never feels too heavy through the finish. According to the post, the aroma brought by Strata CGX evokes a sweet strawberry-like aroma. Rich fruitiness layers on top of that, while the finish is said to come together cleanly. The design is impressive in the way it spreads softly and naturally leads to the next sip.
What Makes Hebisasori Brewing Itself
As a brewery in Naha, Okinawa, Hebisasori Brewing has been developing recipes that bring out hop character directly, while keeping the local atmosphere in the background. "Thaw" is part of that flow: a beer carefully built not only for aromatic brightness, but also for easy drinkability. It does not lean too far into flashiness, yet still leaves a strong impression. It is a new release worth watching.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe new DDH Juicy IPA "Thaw" from Hebisasori Brewing in Naha is really interesting.
MugiWhoa! The name Thaw sounds cool and makes me curious! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt's No. 016, with ABV 6.0%, and it's a single-hop design centered on Strata CGX.
MugiSingle-hop means it’s made with just one kind of hop, right? That feels so clean!
Hop BroExactly. This time they used only Strata CGX, and the key point is that the hop's character comes through straight and clear.
MugiI see! But hearing that the malts are Pale Ale and Wheat makes me think it’ll be pretty fluffy!
Hop BroAnd since it also includes Flaked Oats, they’re aiming for a soft mouthfeel from the wheat and oats.
MugiWhat is that, it sounds so easy to drink! And a fragrance like sweet strawberry sounds amazing!
Hop BroThey use Verdant IPA yeast, so the design is meant to expand the fruitiness while finishing cleanly.
MugiThe feel of "thaw" and things loosening and unfolding is lovely, and it seems like it would fit Naha’s atmosphere too!
Hop BroIt doesn't go too flashy, but it still leaves an impression. That's classic Hebisasori style. This is definitely one that makes me want another glass.
MugiYeah, I want to try it right now too if it's an easy-drinking Juicy IPA!
