Himitsu Beer releases the noble-hop IPA “KAWAUSO Kiyari”
Himitsu Beer in Ise City, Mie Prefecture, released a 6% IPA called “KAWAUSO Kiyari,” loaded with noble hops, right after finishing its early-morning seed-sowing work. It is the brewery’s first beer to incorporate wet hops, and it is designed to pair easily with Japanese food.
Hop BroMie Prefecture’s Himitsu Beer has put out a new release packed with the feeling of spring. It’s called “KAWAUSO Kiyari,” and it’s an IPA made with noble hops.
MugiWhoa, just the name KAWAUSO Kiyari already has me curious! Is a sea otter carrying something? Or taking a walk?
Hop BroThat mystery is part of the charm. The style is NOBLE IPA, the ABV is 6%, and it uses plenty of traditional European hops.
MugiNoble hops sound kind of aristocratic, but what makes them noble? Do the hops wear crowns or something?
Hop BroBasically, the aroma is refined rather than flashy. It has a calm fragrance like tea leaves and wild herbs, plus an earthy note like a forest after rain, and then lemon and citrus nuances layered on top.
MugiHuh! I can practically see the scenery before drinking it! But what is wet hops anyway? Are the hops soaking wet?
Hop BroGood question. It’s a method that uses freshly picked hops as fresh as possible, so compared with dried hops it tends to bring out more green, raw character.
MugiI see! So even though it has a golden appearance, the aroma can show all kinds of sides, like forest and tea fields. That’s a full set of goodies!
Hop BroAnd the taste is great too, with a clean, unadulterated bitterness and a dry finish. Even though it’s an IPA, it has lager-like drinkability, so it pairs easily with meals.
MugiThat makes sense for why it goes perfectly with Japanese food like spring mountain vegetable tempura! Pork shabu-shabu and white fish carpaccio too? That’s almost unfair.
Hop BroWhat’s more, this is a beer that turns a concept they’ve been developing for two years into reality. It’s connected all the way back to the rice-seeding story from 5:30 a.m., which makes it feel like daily life and beer are moving forward together.
MugiWait, there’s a background like that too!? It feels like an IPA with a spring story attached, and I already love it before even drinking it.
Hop BroExactly. It’s a very Ise-like beer that also carries the atmosphere of Okihiki, and this is the kind of one you’ll want to open slowly tonight.
MugiYeah, tonight’s decided: it’s a beer I want to drink! Let’s get some snacks ready and wait for KAWAUSO Kiyari from Himitsu Beer!
Himitsu Beer in Ise City, Mie Prefecture, shared news about spring farm work and a new beer at the same time on Instagram. The post introduced how the family had been sowing rice seeds from 5:30 a.m. in the morning, and how their 1-year-old and 7-year-old children helped set up the seedling trays. For now, the seed-sowing has finished safely, and the next major milestone will be rice planting around Golden Week.
Also announced was KAWAUSO Kiyari. The style is NOBLE IPA, with an ABV of 6%. It uses plenty of traditional European noble hops, and this time it also incorporates wet hops for the first time. The post explains that the beer’s golden appearance is layered with aromas reminiscent of freshly picked wild herbs and tea leaves, earthy notes like a forest after rain, and lemon and citrus-like aromas.
The flavor is characterized by a clean, unadulterated bitterness and a dry finish. It has a refreshing aftertaste typical of noble hops, and even though it is an IPA, it also has the drinkability of a lager. Pairings suggested include spring mountain vegetable tempura, Japanese-style tempura, pork shabu-shabu, and carpaccio of white fish, making it a beer designed to be enjoyed with food.
This beer brings to life a concept the brewery had been developing for about two years. It was also introduced in the context of energizing Ise’s Okihiki, making it a release that connects the local seasonal mood with the brewery’s everyday life.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroMie Prefecture’s Himitsu Beer has put out a new release packed with the feeling of spring. It’s called “KAWAUSO Kiyari,” and it’s an IPA made with noble hops.
MugiWhoa, just the name KAWAUSO Kiyari already has me curious! Is a sea otter carrying something? Or taking a walk?
Hop BroThat mystery is part of the charm. The style is NOBLE IPA, the ABV is 6%, and it uses plenty of traditional European hops.
MugiNoble hops sound kind of aristocratic, but what makes them noble? Do the hops wear crowns or something?
Hop BroBasically, the aroma is refined rather than flashy. It has a calm fragrance like tea leaves and wild herbs, plus an earthy note like a forest after rain, and then lemon and citrus nuances layered on top.
MugiHuh! I can practically see the scenery before drinking it! But what is wet hops anyway? Are the hops soaking wet?
Hop BroGood question. It’s a method that uses freshly picked hops as fresh as possible, so compared with dried hops it tends to bring out more green, raw character.
MugiI see! So even though it has a golden appearance, the aroma can show all kinds of sides, like forest and tea fields. That’s a full set of goodies!
Hop BroAnd the taste is great too, with a clean, unadulterated bitterness and a dry finish. Even though it’s an IPA, it has lager-like drinkability, so it pairs easily with meals.
MugiThat makes sense for why it goes perfectly with Japanese food like spring mountain vegetable tempura! Pork shabu-shabu and white fish carpaccio too? That’s almost unfair.
Hop BroWhat’s more, this is a beer that turns a concept they’ve been developing for two years into reality. It’s connected all the way back to the rice-seeding story from 5:30 a.m., which makes it feel like daily life and beer are moving forward together.
MugiWait, there’s a background like that too!? It feels like an IPA with a spring story attached, and I already love it before even drinking it.
Hop BroExactly. It’s a very Ise-like beer that also carries the atmosphere of Okihiki, and this is the kind of one you’ll want to open slowly tonight.
MugiYeah, tonight’s decided: it’s a beer I want to drink! Let’s get some snacks ready and wait for KAWAUSO Kiyari from Himitsu Beer!
