Kurashiki Brewing Company Introduces the Third Entry in Its Regional Series, 'TAMANO WESTCOAST IPA'
Kurashiki Brewing Company introduced '#3 TAMANO WESTCOAST IPA' on Instagram. The brewery, based in Hayashima Town, continues to make beers that reflect Okayama's regional character, and that stance is evident in this beer named after Tamano.
Hop BroToday I'll introduce Kurashiki Brewing Company's #3 TAMANO WESTCOAST IPA. It's a beer inspired by Tamano from the brewery in Hayashima Town.
MugiWhat! You can make a city into beer? I'm curious if it even captures the town's atmosphere!
Hop BroYou can, actually. Kurashiki Brewing Company has long focused on brewing with regional character in mind, turning the distinct traits of each place in Okayama into flavor.
MugiI see! But West Coast IPA already sounds coastal from the name alone. Does it taste like that too?
Hop BroIn simple terms, it's a style where hop aroma and bitterness really stand out. The aroma is lively, the finish is crisp, and it has a forward, assertive character.
MugiWhat is that! A crisp finish but bitter? That's a little tsundere, isn't it? But I feel like I'd get hooked once I drank it!
Hop BroWhat's more, the whole series is interesting, because it's being rolled out as OKAYAMA JIMOTO BEER 086®. Just like #2 for Okayama City, #4 for Kurashiki City, and #5 for Tamashima, the place names themselves become the blueprint for the flavor.
MugiWow, being able to see the character of the place is so romantic! It sounds like I'd feel like I'm traveling around Okayama while drinking beer!
Hop BroExactly. This beer named after Tamano is interesting because the regional image and the outline of a West Coast IPA fit together perfectly.
MugiI definitely want to drink this at the brewery shop! Going all the way to Hayashima Town and having a pint while hearing about the area would be the best, right?
Hop BroNo doubt. As a beer that lets you taste Okayama, it has both buzz and drinkability, and makes you want to grab a glass right away.
Kurashiki Brewing Company published an Instagram post titled '#3 TAMANO WESTCOAST IPA...'. From the title, it seems that a West Coast IPA inspired by Tamano is being added to the company's lineup, which is built around regional themes.
The brewery is based in Hayashima Town, Tsukubo District, Okayama Prefecture, and under the name 'OKAYAMA JIMOTO BEER 086®' it offers region-specific beers inspired by Okayama's area code, 086. On its official website, the lineup includes #2 OKAYAMA PALE ALE, which evokes Okayama City; #4 KURASHIKI HAZY IPA, reminiscent of Kurashiki City's white-walled streetscapes; and #5 TAMASHIMA SPARKLING LAGER, made with grapes from Tamashima, among other labels that turn local character into flavor.
This 'TAMANO WESTCOAST IPA' also seems to sit naturally within that series. A West Coast IPA is generally known as a style marked by hop aroma, moderate bitterness, and a crisp finish. By pairing that with a place-name-forward name, the beer is structured so that the image of the region and the impression of the beer style connect naturally.
Kurashiki Brewing Company currently focuses on direct sales from its brewery in Hayashima Town. Through craft beers that carry regional names, how does it express the towns and cities of Okayama? As one answer to that question, #3 TAMANO WESTCOAST IPA is one to watch.
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Hop BroToday I'll introduce Kurashiki Brewing Company's #3 TAMANO WESTCOAST IPA. It's a beer inspired by Tamano from the brewery in Hayashima Town.
MugiWhat! You can make a city into beer? I'm curious if it even captures the town's atmosphere!
Hop BroYou can, actually. Kurashiki Brewing Company has long focused on brewing with regional character in mind, turning the distinct traits of each place in Okayama into flavor.
MugiI see! But West Coast IPA already sounds coastal from the name alone. Does it taste like that too?
Hop BroIn simple terms, it's a style where hop aroma and bitterness really stand out. The aroma is lively, the finish is crisp, and it has a forward, assertive character.
MugiWhat is that! A crisp finish but bitter? That's a little tsundere, isn't it? But I feel like I'd get hooked once I drank it!
Hop BroWhat's more, the whole series is interesting, because it's being rolled out as OKAYAMA JIMOTO BEER 086®. Just like #2 for Okayama City, #4 for Kurashiki City, and #5 for Tamashima, the place names themselves become the blueprint for the flavor.
MugiWow, being able to see the character of the place is so romantic! It sounds like I'd feel like I'm traveling around Okayama while drinking beer!
Hop BroExactly. This beer named after Tamano is interesting because the regional image and the outline of a West Coast IPA fit together perfectly.
MugiI definitely want to drink this at the brewery shop! Going all the way to Hayashima Town and having a pint while hearing about the area would be the best, right?
Hop BroNo doubt. As a beer that lets you taste Okayama, it has both buzz and drinkability, and makes you want to grab a glass right away.
