Two Rabbits Brewing Company (TWO RABBITS BREWING COMPANY) in Omihachiman, Shiga Prefecture, has listed HOP ZOMBIE TROPICAL FUSION on its official online shop. It is sold as a single 360 ml can or a six-pack, priced at 770 yen and 4,620 yen, respectively. The product page introduces it with "It's back!" and presents it as a new release that puts hop character front and center.

The beer's flavor is built around New Zealand-grown "Tropical Fusion" hops. Citra and Columbus are layered on top to sharpen the profile, and the aroma leads into ripe mango, passion fruit, and bursting citrus. According to the description, the body is light, but the mouthfeel is silky and soft, aiming to deliver both drinkability and satisfaction.

Two Rabbits Brewing is a brewery whose name plays on the proverb "A person who chases two rabbits catches neither," reinterpreting it to mean focusing on one thing and devoting oneself to it. Its official profile says the brewery is influenced by European traditions and by New World brewing in Australia, New Zealand, and the United States. In particular, it uses many hops from Australia and New Zealand, and it has also incorporated wheat from Omihachiman and locally roasted coffee.

Given that background, HOP ZOMBIE TROPICAL FUSION is a beer that feels distinctly like Two Rabbits Brewing. It stands out for making tropical-fruit aromas the centerpiece while keeping the drinking experience from becoming too heavy, resulting in a very approachable beer. With brewing continuing near Lake Biwa and close to Hachiman-bori, this release is notable for how the company has worked the character of NZ hops into the beer. For drinkers who want to enjoy hop aroma, this is a new release worth reaching for first.