Good Hops releases new IPA "Galaxy Hop Field" on May 27
Good Hops in Tono, Iwate Prefecture, began selling its new product "Galaxy Hop Field" on May 27. This beer combines Australian Galaxy hops with Tono-grown hops and is being sold on both its consumer e-commerce site and its business sales site.
Hop BroToday we're talking about Good Hops in Iwate's Tono and its new release, Galaxy Hop Field. It's an IPA released on May 27, and even the name makes it sound like the aroma is going to run wild.
MugiWait, Galaxy Hop Field? What even is that! Is this beer going all the way into space? And if it's an IPA, isn't it just bitter?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: it combines Galaxy hops and Tono hops. The design layers the fruity character of Australian Galaxy with Tono's own personality.
MugiHold on, what's lupulin powder? If you put powder in, won't that crush the hops' feelings too?
Hop BroNo, it won't be crushed. The in-house lupulin is a technique for bringing out the aroma compounds as fully as possible. It gives an even more vivid lemon-and-grapefruit freshness.
MugiOhhh! And it even has Belgian yeast aromas? That instantly gives off a stylish night-sky vibe!
Hop BroExactly. And with ABV 6.0%, it has real drinking presence too. It has the outline you'd expect from an IPA, with Galaxy's orange character and the citrus notes of Tono Cascade layered on top, creating a beautifully tiered aroma.
MugiWhat is that, just hearing layered aroma makes me want to drink it! The Tono night sky and hop fields are coming to mind too. That's almost unfair!
Hop BroThe sales setup is solid too: it started the same day on both the consumer e-commerce site and the business sales site. Whether you're drinking at home or at a bar, you can relive Tono's scenery right in your glass.
MugiI'm already in total beer mode! Just imagining the aroma of Tono-grown hops makes me want to raise a glass right now.
Hop BroThen tonight it's a drink with Tono through the glass. If you drink while looking up at the night sky, the beer will probably shine before the stars do.
Good Hops (Tono, Iwate Prefecture) began selling its new product "Galaxy Hop Field" on May 27. In its post, the brewery said the style is IPA, the ABV is 6.0%, and the hops used are Australian Galaxy, Tono Cascade, and Tono Saaz.
This beer is one installment in a series that combines overseas hops with Tono-grown hops. The brewery says it layers Galaxy's orange-like fruity aroma with the light citrus aroma of Tono Cascade, tying the whole beer together with floral notes from Belgian yeast. In addition, Tono Cascade uses lupulin powder processed in-house, adding a fresh aroma reminiscent of lemon and grapefruit.
The post explains that it wants drinkers to enjoy the layered aromas while picturing Tono's clear night sky and hop fields. The approach of combining the atmosphere of Tono with the character of its hops well reflects this brewery's style of making beer. Sales began on the same day through both its consumer e-commerce site and its business sales site.
Product Information
- Product name: Galaxy Hop Field
- Style: IPA
- ABV: 6.0%
- Hops: Australian Galaxy, Tono Cascade, Tono Saaz
- Sales start: May 27
- Sales channels: Consumer e-commerce site, business sales site
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday we're talking about Good Hops in Iwate's Tono and its new release, Galaxy Hop Field. It's an IPA released on May 27, and even the name makes it sound like the aroma is going to run wild.
MugiWait, Galaxy Hop Field? What even is that! Is this beer going all the way into space? And if it's an IPA, isn't it just bitter?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: it combines Galaxy hops and Tono hops. The design layers the fruity character of Australian Galaxy with Tono's own personality.
MugiHold on, what's lupulin powder? If you put powder in, won't that crush the hops' feelings too?
Hop BroNo, it won't be crushed. The in-house lupulin is a technique for bringing out the aroma compounds as fully as possible. It gives an even more vivid lemon-and-grapefruit freshness.
MugiOhhh! And it even has Belgian yeast aromas? That instantly gives off a stylish night-sky vibe!
Hop BroExactly. And with ABV 6.0%, it has real drinking presence too. It has the outline you'd expect from an IPA, with Galaxy's orange character and the citrus notes of Tono Cascade layered on top, creating a beautifully tiered aroma.
MugiWhat is that, just hearing layered aroma makes me want to drink it! The Tono night sky and hop fields are coming to mind too. That's almost unfair!
Hop BroThe sales setup is solid too: it started the same day on both the consumer e-commerce site and the business sales site. Whether you're drinking at home or at a bar, you can relive Tono's scenery right in your glass.
MugiI'm already in total beer mode! Just imagining the aroma of Tono-grown hops makes me want to raise a glass right now.
Hop BroThen tonight it's a drink with Tono through the glass. If you drink while looking up at the night sky, the beer will probably shine before the stars do.
