Hideji Beer releases Kumamoto revival beer "HOPe STEP JUMP!" and reports to Governor Kimura
Hideji Beer in Nobeoka, Miyazaki, is rolling out the craft beer "HOPe STEP JUMP!" themed around the recovery from the Kumamoto earthquake. As a collaborative project planned and supervised by Kumamoto Nichinichi Shimbun, part of the sales will be donated to local recovery efforts in Kumamoto.
Hop BroToday I want to introduce a beer from Hideji Beer in Nobeoka, Miyazaki, tied to Kumamoto's recovery. It's called "HOPe STEP JUMP!," and it was planned to coincide with the 10th anniversary of the Kumamoto earthquake.
MugiWhoa! So it's not just a new product, it's a revival-themed beer! Even the name feels hopeful, and it kind of makes my chest warm a little.
Hop BroWhat's more, they even promoted it to Governor Kimura at the Kumamoto Prefectural Office on April 8. It's a project led under the planning and supervision of Kumamoto Nichinichi Shimbun, with breweries across Kyushu working together.
MugiHuh! What's a "pale ale" anyway? A name that sounds like an incantation suddenly appeared!
Hop BroGood question. This is an American Pale Ale, a drinkable style that adds hop aroma to a gentle malt richness.
MugiI see! So it's not super bitter, and you enjoy it for the aroma. And that tropical aroma sounds like summer is arriving early!
Hop BroExactly. The recipe uses spring water from the Shioi water source, Cascade hops and rice from Minami Aso, plus Luminosa and Superdelic. It's very much like Hideji Beer to build something that paints a future with local ingredients.
MugiThat's luxurious! It's like a cheering squad for ingredients. Just drinking it would probably bring Kumamoto's scenery to mind!
Hop BroThe alcohol content is 5%, and the volume is 350 ml. It's also easy to pair with meals, so it's very much designed as a first drink.
MugiNice. I like that it's not too flashy, but still gets the message across. A drinkable revival beer like this is something I'd want to recommend to someone!
Hop BroThat's exactly the appeal. It's a beer that helps keep memories from fading and also leads to donations, so I'd like to savor it slowly as a glass of a brighter future.
MugiYeah, after reading this I'm done for. I feel like I want to toast right now!
In time for the 10th anniversary of the Kumamoto earthquake, Hideji Beer in Nobeoka City, Miyazaki Prefecture, released a craft beer themed around recovery, "HOPe STEP JUMP! (Hop, Step, Jump) Kumamoto Ale," and promoted it to Governor Kimura at the Kumamoto Prefectural Office on April 8.
This product is part of a project led in collaboration with breweries across Kyushu, including Hideji Beer, under the planning and supervision of Kumamoto Nichinichi Shimbun. The aim is to keep the memories of the disaster from fading and to help raise disaster preparedness awareness, and part of the sales will be donated for Kumamoto's regional revitalization.
Features of the Beer
According to the official website, the recipe uses spring water from the Shioi water source in Mashiki, Kumamoto Prefecture, as well as Cascade hops and rice from Minami Aso. In addition, two hop varieties, Luminosa and Superdelic, are blended to evoke a bright future beyond the disaster.
The style is American Pale Ale. It balances a gentle malt richness with hop-derived tropical aromas, making it approachable even for people who are not used to craft beer. With an alcohol content of 5% and a 350 ml serving size, it is designed to pair easily with food.
About Hideji Beer
Hideji Beer is a brewery based in Nobeoka, Miyazaki, known for turning local ingredients and stories into beer. It is also active in brewing that makes use of Kyushu agricultural products and local resources, and has built a strong reputation for products that reflect the character of the land. This "HOPe STEP JUMP!" release is another example of that approach.
One of the defining features of this product is how it carries memories of Kumamoto's recovery in a form that drinkers can naturally take in. Rather than relying on flashy presentation, it is the kind of limited-time project worth paying attention to for the careful way it conveys its ingredients, background, and purpose.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday I want to introduce a beer from Hideji Beer in Nobeoka, Miyazaki, tied to Kumamoto's recovery. It's called "HOPe STEP JUMP!," and it was planned to coincide with the 10th anniversary of the Kumamoto earthquake.
MugiWhoa! So it's not just a new product, it's a revival-themed beer! Even the name feels hopeful, and it kind of makes my chest warm a little.
Hop BroWhat's more, they even promoted it to Governor Kimura at the Kumamoto Prefectural Office on April 8. It's a project led under the planning and supervision of Kumamoto Nichinichi Shimbun, with breweries across Kyushu working together.
MugiHuh! What's a "pale ale" anyway? A name that sounds like an incantation suddenly appeared!
Hop BroGood question. This is an American Pale Ale, a drinkable style that adds hop aroma to a gentle malt richness.
MugiI see! So it's not super bitter, and you enjoy it for the aroma. And that tropical aroma sounds like summer is arriving early!
Hop BroExactly. The recipe uses spring water from the Shioi water source, Cascade hops and rice from Minami Aso, plus Luminosa and Superdelic. It's very much like Hideji Beer to build something that paints a future with local ingredients.
MugiThat's luxurious! It's like a cheering squad for ingredients. Just drinking it would probably bring Kumamoto's scenery to mind!
Hop BroThe alcohol content is 5%, and the volume is 350 ml. It's also easy to pair with meals, so it's very much designed as a first drink.
MugiNice. I like that it's not too flashy, but still gets the message across. A drinkable revival beer like this is something I'd want to recommend to someone!
Hop BroThat's exactly the appeal. It's a beer that helps keep memories from fading and also leads to donations, so I'd like to savor it slowly as a glass of a brighter future.
MugiYeah, after reading this I'm done for. I feel like I want to toast right now!
