BREW CLASSIC Introduces Rhythm of the Monkey for Jibiruba's 13th Anniversary
Kanazawa brewery BREW CLASSIC has introduced a West Coast IPA brewed for the 13th anniversary of Jibiruba, one of the city’s long-running beer bars. The beer combines a crisp body with dank hop notes and fruit-driven aromas of passion fruit, citrus zest, and white grape.
Hop BroI’ve got a fun one today: a 13th anniversary West Coast IPA from Kanazawa’s BREW CLASSIC. It was brewed for Korinbo Jibiru Bar, and the name is 'Rhythm of the Monkey'!
MugiRhythm of the Monkey sounds like a beer that makes you dance! An anniversary brew already feels special.
Hop BroAnd BREW CLASSIC built it well. Pilsner malt, then Nelson and Mosaic plus Columbus for the hops, all set at 7% ABV.
MugiNelson cryo? What is that! Did they just toss frozen hops in there? That sounds like beer-world ice packs!
Hop BroFair question. Nelson cryo is basically a concentrated hop format that packs aroma more tightly, so it’s there to boost the aroma.
MugiOhh, so the passion fruit and white grape notes in the article are basically fruity hop character?
Hop BroExactly. And with WLP001 handling fermentation, the body stays crisp and clear, which lets that dank finish stand out cleanly.
MugiDank finish suddenly sounds like a gym move! So what does that actually taste like?
Hop BroNot a slam dunk, no. Think resin, a little green bite, a touch of herbal depth, and classic West Coast bitterness that sharpens the fruit.
MugiOkay, I need that. But the brewery stock is gone, and now it’s only available at Korinbo Jibiru Bar, right? I suddenly have a reason to go to Kanazawa!
Hop BroThat’s the move. A limited beer tied to the city’s oldest craft beer bar is already compelling, and the fruit-dank balance sounds worth checking in person.
MugiThen it’s settled. I’m at I want a pint now level, and you can handle the nerdy breakdown while I handle the dramatic reactions!
Kanazawa-based BREW CLASSIC has introduced a beer brewed for the 13th anniversary of Jibiruba, a long-established beer bar in the city.
The beer is called Rhythm of the Monkey. It is a West Coast IPA at 7% ABV, brewed with Pilsner malt, Nelson cryo, Nelson, Mosaic, and Columbus hops, and WLP001 yeast.
According to the brewery, the beer is built around a clean, well-defined body with layers of passion fruit, citrus zest, and white grape character. Those fruit notes are paired with a dank hop expression, giving the beer a brisk, hop-forward finish that encourages another sip.
This was a limited anniversary project, and BREW CLASSIC says there is no stock left at the brewery. For now, the beer can be tried at Jibiruba. It should appeal to drinkers looking for a classic West Coast IPA shape with a balance of brightness, fruitiness, and dank hop character.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI’ve got a fun one today: a 13th anniversary West Coast IPA from Kanazawa’s BREW CLASSIC. It was brewed for Korinbo Jibiru Bar, and the name is 'Rhythm of the Monkey'!
MugiRhythm of the Monkey sounds like a beer that makes you dance! An anniversary brew already feels special.
Hop BroAnd BREW CLASSIC built it well. Pilsner malt, then Nelson and Mosaic plus Columbus for the hops, all set at 7% ABV.
MugiNelson cryo? What is that! Did they just toss frozen hops in there? That sounds like beer-world ice packs!
Hop BroFair question. Nelson cryo is basically a concentrated hop format that packs aroma more tightly, so it’s there to boost the aroma.
MugiOhh, so the passion fruit and white grape notes in the article are basically fruity hop character?
Hop BroExactly. And with WLP001 handling fermentation, the body stays crisp and clear, which lets that dank finish stand out cleanly.
MugiDank finish suddenly sounds like a gym move! So what does that actually taste like?
Hop BroNot a slam dunk, no. Think resin, a little green bite, a touch of herbal depth, and classic West Coast bitterness that sharpens the fruit.
MugiOkay, I need that. But the brewery stock is gone, and now it’s only available at Korinbo Jibiru Bar, right? I suddenly have a reason to go to Kanazawa!
Hop BroThat’s the move. A limited beer tied to the city’s oldest craft beer bar is already compelling, and the fruit-dank balance sounds worth checking in person.
MugiThen it’s settled. I’m at I want a pint now level, and you can handle the nerdy breakdown while I handle the dramatic reactions!
