Kyoto Brewing Announces 'Irotoridori NZ IPA Edition' - a 6.0% IPA Highlighting NZ Hops
Kyoto Brewing has unveiled a new release in its KBC2.0 series, 'Irotoridori NZ IPA Edition.' This NZ IPA puts New Zealand hops front and center, balancing a light, easy-drinking character with vivid aroma. ABV is 6.0%, and IBU is 30.
Hop BroKyoto Brewing's new release, Irotoridori NZ IPA Edition, is here. It's one beer in the KBC2.0 series, and a light, hop-forward IPA that puts NZ hops in the spotlight.
MugiWhoa, is NZ IPA really that different? Just from the name alone, it already feels like a wind from the Southern Hemisphere is blowing through!
Hop BroExactly. And it's 6.0% ABV with 30 IBU. It has plenty of body without feeling heavy, and the sharp finish makes it really refreshing.
MugiIBU again! That's the bitterness indicator, right? If the number is on the lower side, even beer beginners could probably handle it!
Hop BroThat's right. It uses pilsner malt as the base, with just a little corn to keep the color pale and bring out a clean finish. Then a bit of American Munich malt adds a touch of depth, too.
MugiWow. Even the hop names sound delicious! Passion fruit notes and lime peel and all that - it's already packed with fruit before you even drink it!
Hop BroWhat's interesting is that it uses Riwaka, Motueka, and Kohia Nelson, plus the new Manalita. The layers of NZ hop character create aromas like red gummy candy and pink grapefruit, too.
MugiThat's amazing! And adding hops again at the end of fermentation is like a final aromatic punch - that's almost unfair!
Hop BroThat really brings out a bright peach and stone fruit character. It still has that seasonal lightness Kyoto Brewing is known for, so it's perfect from spring into summer.
MugiI already want to drink it! Bright and light but still strongly aromatic - this sounds like something you'd want for both the first beer and the second one!
Hop BroRight? Let's chill this one down today and enjoy it together while savoring the aroma of NZ hops at our own pace.
Kyoto Brewing, which began brewing in 2015 in Minami Ward, Kyoto City, has introduced 'Irotoridori NZ IPA Edition' as a new addition to its KBC2.0 series. As expected from a brewery influenced by traditional Belgian brewing methods and American craft beer culture, this release is designed to showcase the character of New Zealand hops.
Beer Features
- English name: Irotoridori NZ IPA
- Style: NZ IPA
- ABV: 6.0%
- IBU: 30
- Gas volume: 2.65
The flavor is built around a sharp finish and a clean drinking profile. The fruity character of NZ hops comes through clearly, balancing high drinkability with a bright, expressive aroma. In brewing, pilsner malt serves as the base, with a small amount of corn added to keep the color pale while emphasizing a crisp aftertaste. A small amount of American Munich malt is also used to give the body and mouthfeel more depth.
The hop bill is another highlight. In addition to Riwaka, Motueka, and Kohia Nelson, the brewery has also added Manalita for the first time. Kohia Nelson brings passion fruit notes, Motueka adds lime peel-like nuances, and Manalita contributes aromas reminiscent of red gummy candy and pink grapefruit, creating a tropical, multidimensional impression. Furthermore, after low-temperature fermentation and maturation, NZ hops are added again right before fermentation ends, bringing out bright peach and stone fruit aromas.
Kyoto Brewing is a brewery that has offered a wide range of styles, from core products to limited releases, and in recent years it has also been expanding its canned offerings and investing in quality improvements. Introduced in that context, this NZ IPA is being presented as a beer suited to the spring-to-summer season: not too heavy, yet with a clearly present aromatic character.
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Hop BroKyoto Brewing's new release, Irotoridori NZ IPA Edition, is here. It's one beer in the KBC2.0 series, and a light, hop-forward IPA that puts NZ hops in the spotlight.
MugiWhoa, is NZ IPA really that different? Just from the name alone, it already feels like a wind from the Southern Hemisphere is blowing through!
Hop BroExactly. And it's 6.0% ABV with 30 IBU. It has plenty of body without feeling heavy, and the sharp finish makes it really refreshing.
MugiIBU again! That's the bitterness indicator, right? If the number is on the lower side, even beer beginners could probably handle it!
Hop BroThat's right. It uses pilsner malt as the base, with just a little corn to keep the color pale and bring out a clean finish. Then a bit of American Munich malt adds a touch of depth, too.
MugiWow. Even the hop names sound delicious! Passion fruit notes and lime peel and all that - it's already packed with fruit before you even drink it!
Hop BroWhat's interesting is that it uses Riwaka, Motueka, and Kohia Nelson, plus the new Manalita. The layers of NZ hop character create aromas like red gummy candy and pink grapefruit, too.
MugiThat's amazing! And adding hops again at the end of fermentation is like a final aromatic punch - that's almost unfair!
Hop BroThat really brings out a bright peach and stone fruit character. It still has that seasonal lightness Kyoto Brewing is known for, so it's perfect from spring into summer.
MugiI already want to drink it! Bright and light but still strongly aromatic - this sounds like something you'd want for both the first beer and the second one!
Hop BroRight? Let's chill this one down today and enjoy it together while savoring the aroma of NZ hops at our own pace.
