Nara Brewing Releases American IPA "LOCOMOTION," Balancing Citrus and Tropical Aromas
Nara Brewing has released its American IPA, "LOCOMOTION." At 6.5% ABV and 25 IBU, it uses Mosaic, Simcoe, and Citra. The brewery presents it as a beer that layers a slightly East Coast-leaning nuance onto a West Coast IPA frame, centered on aromas of citrus and tropical fruit.
Hop BroNara Brewing's new LOCOMOTION IPA is definitely one that American IPA fans will want to pay attention to.
MugiWhoa! Just the name LOCOMOTION sounds like it's ready to take off! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt's an American IPA at 6.5% ABV and 25 IBU. Using Mosaic, Simcoe, and Citra, it really builds up the aroma.
Mugi25 IBU sounds surprisingly low? So does that mean the bitterness is pretty mild?
Hop BroExactly, and that's the interesting part. It has the backbone of a West Coast IPA, but it layers in an East Coast-leaning nuance, so instead of hitting hard, it leans juicier.
MugiReally! So it's like a juicy IPA? Sounds like something you could drink like fruit juice!
Hop BroThat's pretty much the image. When you pour it into a glass, grapefruit and pineapple aromas rise up, and the mouthfeel finishes soft and smooth.
MugiNice! And since it comes in both draft and 350ml cans, you can enjoy it at home or out at a bar.
Hop BroWhat I like is how the brewery in Nara City reshapes the IPA context in its own way. It's that Nara Brewing style of interpretation.
MugiWow, hearing that it's available for business use from April 27 already has me restless!
Hop BroConsumer sales start on May 8 at 12:00, so this is definitely the kind of beer that makes you want to raise a glass while enjoying its citrus and tropical character.
MugiIt's decided! That feeling of wanting to drink it right now is completely mutual!
Product Overview
Nara Brewing, based in Nara City, has released its American IPA "LOCOMOTION." It comes in at 6.5% ABV and 25 IBU. Using Mosaic, Simcoe, and Citra hops, it is available on draft and in 350ml cans.
Flavor Direction
According to the official description, it is designed as a juicy IPA built on a West Coast IPA base, with tropical impressions layered over citrus aromas. When poured into a glass, it reportedly opens with grapefruit-like citrus notes along with pineapple-forward fruit character, while the mouthfeel stays soft and the bitterness remains restrained.
About Nara Brewing
Nara Brewing is a craft brewery with its brewery located in Kitasho Nishimachi, Nara City. From core offerings to limited releases, it consistently produces beers that take care in hop combinations and interpretations of style. This latest "LOCOMOTION" release can also be seen as a reinterpretation of the American IPA context from the brewery's own perspective, while paying attention to the regional character of IPAs.
Sales Schedule
Sales begin on April 27 at 12:00 for business-use e-commerce, and on May 8 at 12:00 for consumer e-commerce. As an IPA that balances aromatic brightness with drinkability, it is designed to be easy for a wide range of drinkers to pick up.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroNara Brewing's new LOCOMOTION IPA is definitely one that American IPA fans will want to pay attention to.
MugiWhoa! Just the name LOCOMOTION sounds like it's ready to take off! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt's an American IPA at 6.5% ABV and 25 IBU. Using Mosaic, Simcoe, and Citra, it really builds up the aroma.
Mugi25 IBU sounds surprisingly low? So does that mean the bitterness is pretty mild?
Hop BroExactly, and that's the interesting part. It has the backbone of a West Coast IPA, but it layers in an East Coast-leaning nuance, so instead of hitting hard, it leans juicier.
MugiReally! So it's like a juicy IPA? Sounds like something you could drink like fruit juice!
Hop BroThat's pretty much the image. When you pour it into a glass, grapefruit and pineapple aromas rise up, and the mouthfeel finishes soft and smooth.
MugiNice! And since it comes in both draft and 350ml cans, you can enjoy it at home or out at a bar.
Hop BroWhat I like is how the brewery in Nara City reshapes the IPA context in its own way. It's that Nara Brewing style of interpretation.
MugiWow, hearing that it's available for business use from April 27 already has me restless!
Hop BroConsumer sales start on May 8 at 12:00, so this is definitely the kind of beer that makes you want to raise a glass while enjoying its citrus and tropical character.
MugiIt's decided! That feeling of wanting to drink it right now is completely mutual!
