Brasserie Knot Introduces SOUL, a Rice IPA Made with Hokkaido Ingredients
Brasserie Knot, based in Tsurui Village, Hokkaido, has introduced SOUL, a Rice IPA brewed with Hokkaido malt, locally grown rice, and Kamifurano hops. The beer combines a clear, light body from the rice with a refreshing grapefruit-like hop aroma.
Hop BroBrasserie Knot in Tsurui, Hokkaido has introduced SOUL, a RICE IPA packed with local character!
MugiWait, an IPA with rice? Rice meets hops sounds impossible to picture!
Hop BroIt uses Hokkaido malt, Hokkaido-grown rice, and Kamifurano hops—all Hokkaido ingredients in one glass.
MugiThat sounds like drinking Hokkaido! But how is a RICE IPA different from a regular IPA?
Hop BroRice can make the body feel lighter and help keep flavors clean, creating a crisp, clear finish.
MugiBody? Is the beer working out? Beer at the gym is a whole new image!
Hop BroHa! “Body” means the fullness in your mouth. SOUL keeps things light so the hop aroma shines straight through.
MugiOoh, the Kamifurano hops bring a grapefruit-like aroma too. That sounds so refreshing!
Hop BroAt 6.5% ABV and 65 IBU, it should keep a proper IPA bitterness while staying friendly with food.
MugiIBU measures bitterness, right? Sixty-five sounds bold, but the rice might make it dangerously easy to sip!
Hop BroThe brewery is in a renovated former school beside Kushiro Wetland, putting a sense of place into every beer.
MugiCrisp rice, citrusy hops, and IPA bitterness—I’m thirsty already! Let’s raise a SOUL toast right now!
Brasserie Knot, a brewery based in Tsurui Village, Hokkaido, has introduced SOUL, a Rice IPA built around locally sourced ingredients.
Presented with the phrase “Add rice, and SOUL is born,” the beer is brewed with Hokkaido malt, Hokkaido-grown rice, and hops from Kamifurano. The brewery positions it as a beer made entirely from ingredients grown in Hokkaido, expressing the character of the region through its recipe.
SOUL is listed as an IPA with an ABV of 6.5% and an IBU of 65. Soft malt richness provides the foundation, while the rice contributes a light, transparent drinkability. Kamifurano hops bring a refreshing aroma reminiscent of grapefruit, with a clean finish designed to highlight the citrus character directly.
Rice can add a delicate body and a crisp impression to beer. In SOUL, that sense of clarity is intended to develop gradually as the beer is enjoyed, balancing the hop aroma and bitterness with a more restrained, refreshing texture. Its combination of citrus-forward hops and a clean palate also suggests versatility with food.
Brasserie Knot brews in Tsurui Village, next to the Kushiro Wetland in eastern Hokkaido. The brewery renovated the former Moyukuri Elementary School into its brewing facility, preserving the building while creating a place where visitors can learn about the brewing process and buy beer. Its beers are made with an emphasis on harmony with people, culture, and nature.
Alongside five core beers, Brasserie Knot produces seasonal releases suited to different seasons, meals, and occasions. With its focus on Hokkaido-grown rice, malt, and hops, SOUL offers a clear expression of the brewery’s regional approach.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBrasserie Knot in Tsurui, Hokkaido has introduced SOUL, a RICE IPA packed with local character!
MugiWait, an IPA with rice? Rice meets hops sounds impossible to picture!
Hop BroIt uses Hokkaido malt, Hokkaido-grown rice, and Kamifurano hops—all Hokkaido ingredients in one glass.
MugiThat sounds like drinking Hokkaido! But how is a RICE IPA different from a regular IPA?
Hop BroRice can make the body feel lighter and help keep flavors clean, creating a crisp, clear finish.
MugiBody? Is the beer working out? Beer at the gym is a whole new image!
Hop BroHa! “Body” means the fullness in your mouth. SOUL keeps things light so the hop aroma shines straight through.
MugiOoh, the Kamifurano hops bring a grapefruit-like aroma too. That sounds so refreshing!
Hop BroAt 6.5% ABV and 65 IBU, it should keep a proper IPA bitterness while staying friendly with food.
MugiIBU measures bitterness, right? Sixty-five sounds bold, but the rice might make it dangerously easy to sip!
Hop BroThe brewery is in a renovated former school beside Kushiro Wetland, putting a sense of place into every beer.
MugiCrisp rice, citrusy hops, and IPA bitterness—I’m thirsty already! Let’s raise a SOUL toast right now!
