Hare no Kuni Brewery Releases Five Core Beers from Wake Town, Okayama
Hare no Kuni Brewery in Wake Town, Okayama Prefecture has announced the release of five core beers. They can be purchased at the brewery shop, the adjacent JA Hyakusai Market, and the online shop. Going forward, the brewery plans not only to maintain a steady supply of its core lineup, but also to refine its beers, launch limited releases, and expand OEM production.
Hop BroOkayama Prefecture's Hare no Kuni Brewery has finally released five core beers. It's a small brewery, but I like the feeling that it's starting to grow from here.
MugiWait, five core beers right away!? It feels like they're coming in serious. I'm curious what kinds of beers they have!
Hop BroFor example, the ones listed on the official site are Entry Pale Ale, Ikki, Pole Pole Blueberry, and Weizen Zombie. What's interesting is that they have a proper range: pale ale, IPA, fruit beer, and weizen.
MugiW-wait a second! What's a weizen? And the name Zombie is making me curious too, but it sounds kind of scary for beer!
Hop BroWeizen is a beer made with wheat, so it tends to have a soft mouthfeel. The name 'Weizen Zombie' has a bit of playful flair, and it might be the kind of beer that's much more approachable than it looks.
MugiOhh! So Entry Pale Ale means it's an introduction beer? The name sounds easy to drink, which is reassuring.
Hop BroExactly. And the point here is that it brings out the aroma of Cascade hops and leans into a citrusy, fruity profile. When the citrus character of hops stands out, it becomes a lot more vibrant, doesn't it?
MugiCascade sounds like the name of a candy! Does citrusy and fruity really make that much of a difference?
Hop BroIt does. And since Hare no Kuni Brewery focuses on a dry finish, it should go down smoothly without being too sweet. It also fits the feel of Okayama, where there are long hours of sunshine, so the concept is pretty solid.
MugiNice! And being able to buy it in stores and online, plus at JA Hyakusai Market, is super convenient. It sounds great as a Father's Day gift too - this is definitely the kind of beer where one glass won't be enough!
Hop BroExactly. The fact that they're aiming to provide a stable supply of their core beers while also expanding into limited releases and OEM production is reassuring too. I'd love to follow this lineup from Wake Town as it grows, while tasting each one along the way.
MugiYeah, yeah, today we just have to make a tasting plan! Hare no Kuni Brewery, I already want to know what the next bottle will be!
Hare no Kuni Brewery is a small brewery that brews in Wake Town, Okayama Prefecture. On its official website, the brewery says it is run by a brewer born in Wake and his wife, and that it aims to make beer that takes advantage of grains and fruit blessed by the sun, with a focus on a dry finish suited to a place with long hours of sunlight.
The announcement this time is the brewery's first five core beers. Brewery manager Bandai expressed gratitude for being able to reach the starting line after overcoming various challenges, and said the brewery will continue brewing its core lineup without interruption while also working to refine its products, add limited releases, and take on OEM manufacturing.
The beer list on the official website shows the following labels:
- Entry Pale Ale: Listed as an American pale ale. A beer designed to draw out the appeal of Cascade hops and emphasize a citrusy, fruity aroma
- Ikki: Listed as an IPA
- Pole Pole Blueberry: Listed as a fruit beer
- Weizen Zombie: Listed as a weizen
The purchase options are also clear: in addition to sales at the brewery, the beers are available at the neighboring JA Hyakusai Market and through the online shop. The brewery also envisions them as gifts for occasions such as Father's Day, birthdays, and year-end presents, a suggestion that reflects its community-rooted character. It will be worth watching how this core lineup, which begins in Wake Town, develops from here.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroOkayama Prefecture's Hare no Kuni Brewery has finally released five core beers. It's a small brewery, but I like the feeling that it's starting to grow from here.
MugiWait, five core beers right away!? It feels like they're coming in serious. I'm curious what kinds of beers they have!
Hop BroFor example, the ones listed on the official site are Entry Pale Ale, Ikki, Pole Pole Blueberry, and Weizen Zombie. What's interesting is that they have a proper range: pale ale, IPA, fruit beer, and weizen.
MugiW-wait a second! What's a weizen? And the name Zombie is making me curious too, but it sounds kind of scary for beer!
Hop BroWeizen is a beer made with wheat, so it tends to have a soft mouthfeel. The name 'Weizen Zombie' has a bit of playful flair, and it might be the kind of beer that's much more approachable than it looks.
MugiOhh! So Entry Pale Ale means it's an introduction beer? The name sounds easy to drink, which is reassuring.
Hop BroExactly. And the point here is that it brings out the aroma of Cascade hops and leans into a citrusy, fruity profile. When the citrus character of hops stands out, it becomes a lot more vibrant, doesn't it?
MugiCascade sounds like the name of a candy! Does citrusy and fruity really make that much of a difference?
Hop BroIt does. And since Hare no Kuni Brewery focuses on a dry finish, it should go down smoothly without being too sweet. It also fits the feel of Okayama, where there are long hours of sunshine, so the concept is pretty solid.
MugiNice! And being able to buy it in stores and online, plus at JA Hyakusai Market, is super convenient. It sounds great as a Father's Day gift too - this is definitely the kind of beer where one glass won't be enough!
Hop BroExactly. The fact that they're aiming to provide a stable supply of their core beers while also expanding into limited releases and OEM production is reassuring too. I'd love to follow this lineup from Wake Town as it grows, while tasting each one along the way.
MugiYeah, yeah, today we just have to make a tasting plan! Hare no Kuni Brewery, I already want to know what the next bottle will be!
