Open Air's "Southern Winds" Tapped at Craft Beer Bar mugi in Hiroshima
The craft beer bar mugi in Hiroshima's Naka Ward announced a new beer on Instagram. This time it's "Southern Winds" from Kobe's Open Air. It's a refreshing, easy-drinking beer characterized by the crisp aroma derived from NZ hops.
Hop BroAt craft beer bar mugi in Hiroshima's Kamiyacho, Southern Winds from Kobe's Open Air is on tap.
MugiWait, I can drink beer from Kobe in Hiroshima!? Just the sound of NEW BEER gets me excited!
Hop BroAnd this one is a NZ Hazy Pale Ale. It has plenty of hop character, but without the stiffness of an IPA.
MugiNZ? What's that, some tropical secret spot!? The hop names are so hard, it suddenly turns into the world of beer nerds!
Hop BroThe hops are Nelson Sauvin and Rakau. They bring out grape-like notes, citrus, and tropical fruit, with a fresh green character that feels very New Zealand.
MugiGrape!? Citrus!? Tropical!? That's basically a fruit parlor, something that sounds delicious before you even drink it!
Hop BroIf you look at the specs, ABV 5.0% and IBU 16. Even the numbers show it's built for a light, easy-drinking experience.
MugiNot too bitter, but still full of hop character? That's unfair! It looks like it would appeal to both hazy fans and people who prefer less bitterness!
Hop BroExactly. Rather than heavy, it's designed so the aroma floats up and it goes down smoothly, which makes it perfect from spring into early summer.
MugiThen let's go to mugi for a drink tonight! Following the changes in aroma while drinking would definitely be fun!
New Arrival Information
The beer pub "Craft Beer Bar mugi" in Kamiyacho, Hiroshima, announced on Instagram that it had started serving a new guest beer. In the post, it introduced Open Air / Southern Winds as a "NEW BEER."
What Is Southern Winds?
According to Open Air's official information, Southern Winds is a NZ Hazy Pale Ale. With ABV 5.0% and IBU 16, it uses Nelson Sauvin and Rakau hops. The beer is designed so that grape-like aromas, citrus, and tropical fruit nuances are layered with the fresh green impression typical of NZ hops, resulting in a juicy yet light-drinking profile.
A Beer to Enjoy at mugi
mugi is a craft beer bar in Kamiyacho, Naka Ward, Hiroshima City. As a beer pub where you can casually stop in for a pint, it offers the fun of following the rotation of guest beers. This Southern Winds is the kind of beer you'd want to drink from spring into early summer, striking a balance between expressive aroma and easy drinkability. It suits not only hazy beer fans, but also people who don't want the strong bitterness of an IPA yet still want plenty of hop character.
Highlights
- You can enjoy a beer from Kobe brewery Open Air in Hiroshima
- White grape, citrus, and tropical aromas from two NZ hop varieties
- Hazy, but designed to be light and easy to drink
In neighborhood beer pubs like mugi, the arrival of guest beers can dramatically change the character of the shop. This latest one seems likely to add a new rhythm to the lineup as a beer that lets you enjoy changes in aroma with every tilt of the glass.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt craft beer bar mugi in Hiroshima's Kamiyacho, Southern Winds from Kobe's Open Air is on tap.
MugiWait, I can drink beer from Kobe in Hiroshima!? Just the sound of NEW BEER gets me excited!
Hop BroAnd this one is a NZ Hazy Pale Ale. It has plenty of hop character, but without the stiffness of an IPA.
MugiNZ? What's that, some tropical secret spot!? The hop names are so hard, it suddenly turns into the world of beer nerds!
Hop BroThe hops are Nelson Sauvin and Rakau. They bring out grape-like notes, citrus, and tropical fruit, with a fresh green character that feels very New Zealand.
MugiGrape!? Citrus!? Tropical!? That's basically a fruit parlor, something that sounds delicious before you even drink it!
Hop BroIf you look at the specs, ABV 5.0% and IBU 16. Even the numbers show it's built for a light, easy-drinking experience.
MugiNot too bitter, but still full of hop character? That's unfair! It looks like it would appeal to both hazy fans and people who prefer less bitterness!
Hop BroExactly. Rather than heavy, it's designed so the aroma floats up and it goes down smoothly, which makes it perfect from spring into early summer.
MugiThen let's go to mugi for a drink tonight! Following the changes in aroma while drinking would definitely be fun!
