ISEKADO previews limited summer hazy IPA with sake lees, ZAKU Summer Sake
ISEKADO has previewed a limited release, Sakekasu Hazy IPA ZAKU Summer Sake, brewed with sake lees from Mie's sake brand Zaku. The beer is designed around fruity ginjo-like aromas and tropical hop character.
Hop BroIse Kadoya Beer is teasing ZAKU Natsuzake for summer, and the idea of smashing sake lees into a Hazy IPA is seriously interesting.
MugiWait, beer with sake lees? Is that basically beer sneaking into a sake costume? I would absolutely do a double take.
Hop BroIt is a collab using sake lees from Mie's famous "Zaku," and the key is ginjo aroma and hops working together. They are aiming for pineapple and apple notes.
MugiWhoa, Sake Yeast Hazy IPA is a lot of words for one can. My brain is getting traffic congestion.
Hop BroBasically, it is a cloudy juicy IPA with sake-style yeast character layered in. And it has a slightly dry finish, so it should feel crisp instead of heavy in summer.
MugiWhat? A dry Hazy IPA can exist? It looks all fluffy and soft, but it drinks sharp? That feels illegal.
Hop BroThat balance comes from the newly tuned BMK3 yeast. It is based on Mie's MK3 sake yeast and pushed to amplify those elegant ginjo-like aromatics.
MugiBMK3 suddenly sounds like a science lab meeting. So you are saying yeast does real work on how the aroma shows up?
Hop BroExactly. This series was even picked for Mie's selection program, and the beer layers white-wine nuance, gentle wheat acidity, and a sweet amazake finish on the back end.
MugiThat sounds like summer vacation packed into one drink. At 350ml and 880 yen, this is clearly a reward can beer I would chill immediately.
Hop BroWith 35 IBU for moderate bitterness and 6.5% ABV for some real body, I am filing an official request for open it now. Once it drops, we are absolutely grabbing it.
ISEKADO, based in Ise, Mie, has announced a preview for its limited beer, Sakekasu Hazy IPA ZAKU Summer Sake. The collaboration uses sake lees from Shimizu Seizaburo Shoten's well-known sake Zaku, giving the beer a clear connection to local brewing culture in Mie.
According to ISEKADO's official shop, the beer is a `Sake Yeast Hazy IPA` with 6.5% ABV and 35 IBU. It is sold as a 350 ml can at 880 yen, and the product is also listed as a Mie Prefecture recommended item under the `Mie Selection` program.
The brewery describes the recipe as one that combines pineapple- and apple-like ginjo aromas with tropical hop character, leaning into a slightly dry summer profile. The tasting notes also mention white-wine-like nuances, natural wheat acidity, moderate bitterness, and a soft sake-lees finish reminiscent of amazake.
Another notable point is the use of a newly developed yeast built around `MK3`, a sake yeast from the Mie Prefectural Industrial Research Institute. ISEKADO says the modified `BMK3` yeast enhances aromatic compounds associated with ginjo sake, while keeping the fruity hop expression typical of a hazy IPA.
ISEKADO has long roots in Ise and is known for combining local ingredients with technically precise beer design. This release fits that pattern well: a summer seasonal beer that brings together sake lees, sake yeast, and hazy IPA aromatics in one limited package.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroIse Kadoya Beer is teasing ZAKU Natsuzake for summer, and the idea of smashing sake lees into a Hazy IPA is seriously interesting.
MugiWait, beer with sake lees? Is that basically beer sneaking into a sake costume? I would absolutely do a double take.
Hop BroIt is a collab using sake lees from Mie's famous "Zaku," and the key is ginjo aroma and hops working together. They are aiming for pineapple and apple notes.
MugiWhoa, Sake Yeast Hazy IPA is a lot of words for one can. My brain is getting traffic congestion.
Hop BroBasically, it is a cloudy juicy IPA with sake-style yeast character layered in. And it has a slightly dry finish, so it should feel crisp instead of heavy in summer.
MugiWhat? A dry Hazy IPA can exist? It looks all fluffy and soft, but it drinks sharp? That feels illegal.
Hop BroThat balance comes from the newly tuned BMK3 yeast. It is based on Mie's MK3 sake yeast and pushed to amplify those elegant ginjo-like aromatics.
MugiBMK3 suddenly sounds like a science lab meeting. So you are saying yeast does real work on how the aroma shows up?
Hop BroExactly. This series was even picked for Mie's selection program, and the beer layers white-wine nuance, gentle wheat acidity, and a sweet amazake finish on the back end.
MugiThat sounds like summer vacation packed into one drink. At 350ml and 880 yen, this is clearly a reward can beer I would chill immediately.
Hop BroWith 35 IBU for moderate bitterness and 6.5% ABV for some real body, I am filing an official request for open it now. Once it drops, we are absolutely grabbing it.
