Nomcraft Brewing introduces the Hazy Pale Ale collab "Momonga Bongos" with Canal Brewing
Nomcraft Brewing in Aridagawa Town, Wakayama, introduces "Momonga Bongos," a Hazy Pale Ale brewed in collaboration with Canal Brewing. Using Talus, Idaho 7, El Dorado, and Galaxy, it is designed to be easy-drinking, with overlapping tropical and stone-fruit notes.
Hop BroToday, Nomcraft Brewing's new release is hot. It's a collaboration with Canal Brewing, called Momonga Bongos, and it's a Hazy Pale Ale.
MugiWhoa! Momonga Bongos already sounds fun from the name alone! But Hazy Pale Ale sounds kind of fluffy, right?
Hop BroExactly. Its defining feature is a soft mouthfeel. This one is ALC. 5.5% and IBU 30, so it's designed to be easy to drink without being too heavy.
MugiIBU 30? What is that! The moment you said a number, it suddenly felt like a test!
Hop BroGood question. Think of it as a guide to bitterness. At 30, it's not aggressively bitter, and the balance lets you enjoy the hop aroma.
MugiHuh! And the hops are Talus and Galaxy, too? Even the names sound spacey! It sounds juicy!
Hop BroThat's exactly the point: it has a structure where tropical aromas overlap with citrus and stone fruit. Idaho 7 and El Dorado are in there too, so the layers of aroma spread out beautifully.
MugiStone fruit means peaches and apricots, right? It feels like a fancy fruit meeting just started!
Hop BroThat's right. The overlap of fruit character is what makes this beer fun. And because the sweetness is restrained and the finish is crisp, it's easy to drink without getting tired of it.
MugiWhoa, easy to drink without getting tired of it is amazing! And the pairing with tacos and ceviche makes me want to plan dinner around it already!
Hop BroExactly. It's even designed to make you want to pair it with key lime pie, and it has that playful Nomcraft Brewing spirit. This is the kind of beer you'd want to open slowly after work.
MugiAnd the brewery was renovated from an old daycare center, so I end up loving the Nomcraft Brewing story too! This is the kind of thing that gets you excited before you even drink it!
Hop BroYeah, it's good that the balance of hop-forward character and drinkability really comes through. This is definitely the kind of beer that makes you want to open a Momonga Bongos together, one for each of us.
Nomcraft Brewing, based in Aridagawa Town, Aridagawa District, Wakayama Prefecture, introduced Momonga Bongos, brewed in collaboration with Canal Brewing. The style is Hazy Pale Ale, ALC. 5.5%, IBU 30. The hop bill uses Talus, Idaho 7, El Dorado, and Galaxy, aiming for a profile that layers tropical, citrus, and stone-fruit notes.
According to brewer Adam's description, it was crafted to keep sweetness in check while delivering a soft mouthfeel and a crisp finish, making it a beer that is easy to drink without tiring the palate. Suggested pairings include tacos, ceviche, and key lime pie, making it easy to enjoy the hop juiciness alongside food.
The post also reveals that Momonga Bongos had been a candidate name for some time, but was finally adopted this time. Including the backstory behind the name, this release shows the brewery's playful spirit.
Nomcraft Brewing launched in 2019 after renovating an old daycare center in Aridagawa Town, and has continued brewing with a focus on balancing hop-forward American styles with drinkability. This collaboration also clearly reflects that direction.
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Hop BroToday, Nomcraft Brewing's new release is hot. It's a collaboration with Canal Brewing, called Momonga Bongos, and it's a Hazy Pale Ale.
MugiWhoa! Momonga Bongos already sounds fun from the name alone! But Hazy Pale Ale sounds kind of fluffy, right?
Hop BroExactly. Its defining feature is a soft mouthfeel. This one is ALC. 5.5% and IBU 30, so it's designed to be easy to drink without being too heavy.
MugiIBU 30? What is that! The moment you said a number, it suddenly felt like a test!
Hop BroGood question. Think of it as a guide to bitterness. At 30, it's not aggressively bitter, and the balance lets you enjoy the hop aroma.
MugiHuh! And the hops are Talus and Galaxy, too? Even the names sound spacey! It sounds juicy!
Hop BroThat's exactly the point: it has a structure where tropical aromas overlap with citrus and stone fruit. Idaho 7 and El Dorado are in there too, so the layers of aroma spread out beautifully.
MugiStone fruit means peaches and apricots, right? It feels like a fancy fruit meeting just started!
Hop BroThat's right. The overlap of fruit character is what makes this beer fun. And because the sweetness is restrained and the finish is crisp, it's easy to drink without getting tired of it.
MugiWhoa, easy to drink without getting tired of it is amazing! And the pairing with tacos and ceviche makes me want to plan dinner around it already!
Hop BroExactly. It's even designed to make you want to pair it with key lime pie, and it has that playful Nomcraft Brewing spirit. This is the kind of beer you'd want to open slowly after work.
MugiAnd the brewery was renovated from an old daycare center, so I end up loving the Nomcraft Brewing story too! This is the kind of thing that gets you excited before you even drink it!
Hop BroYeah, it's good that the balance of hop-forward character and drinkability really comes through. This is definitely the kind of beer that makes you want to open a Momonga Bongos together, one for each of us.
