Four new beers from Miyazaki's NOVORU Brewing arrive at Beer shop Llama in Mitaka
On March 20, 2026, Beer shop Llama in Mitaka, Tokyo, announced four canned beers from Miyazaki's NOVORU Brewing under its "new arrivals" update. The lineup spans everything from West Coast IPA to DDH Hazy IPA and an IPA made with New Zealand hops, making it a set you can enjoy across different hop character profiles.
Hop BroFour new beers from Miyazaki's NOVORU Brewing just landed at Beer shop Llama in Mitaka. The lineup runs from West Coast IPA to Hazy and NZ hop-driven styles, so it's the kind of release that's fun to compare side by side.
MugiWait, all four at once!? If I saw that, I'd be standing in front of the beer shelf holding a full-blown strategy meeting!
Hop BroFirst up is Warau. It's a West Coast IPA with citrus and tropical character from Mosaic and Citra, plus a clear finish and sharp bitterness. It's classic, but with a solid backbone.
MugiWhat does "clear finish" even mean? Is this beer carrying transparency on its back too?
Hop BroBasically, it means it's designed with very little roughness or haze in the flavor. West Coast IPA highlights hop aroma and bitterness cleanly, so the outline comes through really clearly.
MugiI see! So what about Mekuru? Even the name feels light and breezy, so I'm curious!
Hop BroMekuru is an Extra Pale Ale. With Nelson Sauvin and Motueka, it brings out aromas like white grape along with refreshing citrus. At ABV 5.0%, it's easy to keep sipping.
MugiA beer with white grape? That suddenly feels classy! The malt in me is starting to think it got invited to a wine tasting!
Hop BroThen comes Haziku. It's a DDH Hazy IPA, and its tropical character evokes ripe pineapple, layered with hints of white grape and lime. It's the kind of beer made for enjoying the aroma to the fullest.
MugiDDH sounds like another spell! Why does the beer world love code names so much!
Hop BroDDH stands for double dry hop. It's a method where hops are added again after fermentation to push the aroma forward more strongly. Rather than bitterness, it emphasizes aroma, which gives it that rich Hazy character.
MugiAnd then the last one, Noviru II - this sounds strong already! Just hearing "collaboration" makes it feel even tastier!
Hop BroExactly, it's a collab with BMB Brewery. This DDH NZ IPA brings together the lingering bitterness of NZ Cascade, the lime and herbal qualities of Motueka, and the white grape and gooseberry notes of Nelson Sauvin. I can't get enough of how it crosses through so many hop personalities.
MugiWow, so hop gradients are really a thing like this. If I drank these one after another at Beer shop Llama, my head would probably feel like it was on a trip through the Southern Hemisphere.
Hop BroThat's exactly what makes it fun. Tonight in Mitaka, I want to compare the four beers one by one and see which hop profile hits the hardest.
MugiAgreed! I'll start with Mekuru, then move on to Haziku! I'm already in full I want to drink this right now mode!
The beer pub Beer shop Llama in Shimorenjaku, Mitaka, announced new arrivals on Instagram on March 20, 2026. This time, it brought in four distinct beers from Miyazaki's NOVORU Brewing.
This release is structured so you can follow a flavor gradient that moves through citrus, tropical fruit, white grape, and herbal notes. It should appeal not only to IPA fans, but also to anyone who wants to compare different hop profiles side by side.
Newly arrived beers
- Warau (West Coast IPA / ABV 7.0%)
Built around the citrus and tropical character of Mosaic and Citra, with a clear-drinking finish and sharp bitterness.
- Mekuru (Extra Pale Ale / ABV 5.0%)
Uses Nelson Sauvin and Motueka. Designed for easy drinking, with aromas reminiscent of white grape and bright citrus nuances.
- Haziku (DDH Hazy IPA / ABV 6.5%)
An aroma-forward beer that layers tropical notes recalling ripe pineapple with impressions of white grape and lime.
- Noviru II (DDH NZ IPA / ABV 6.5%)
A collaboration with BMB Brewery. The expansive bitterness of NZ Cascade is joined by Motueka's lime and herbal qualities, plus Nelson Sauvin's white grape and gooseberry elements.
Beer shop Llama is one of the places on the western side of Tokyo where you can steadily keep up with domestic and international craft beer. When multiple beers from the same brewery arrive together like this, it is a great chance to experience that brewery's design philosophy all at once. For a weekend drink, this looks like the kind of release you'll want to try one style after another.
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Hop BroFour new beers from Miyazaki's NOVORU Brewing just landed at Beer shop Llama in Mitaka. The lineup runs from West Coast IPA to Hazy and NZ hop-driven styles, so it's the kind of release that's fun to compare side by side.
MugiWait, all four at once!? If I saw that, I'd be standing in front of the beer shelf holding a full-blown strategy meeting!
Hop BroFirst up is Warau. It's a West Coast IPA with citrus and tropical character from Mosaic and Citra, plus a clear finish and sharp bitterness. It's classic, but with a solid backbone.
MugiWhat does "clear finish" even mean? Is this beer carrying transparency on its back too?
Hop BroBasically, it means it's designed with very little roughness or haze in the flavor. West Coast IPA highlights hop aroma and bitterness cleanly, so the outline comes through really clearly.
MugiI see! So what about Mekuru? Even the name feels light and breezy, so I'm curious!
Hop BroMekuru is an Extra Pale Ale. With Nelson Sauvin and Motueka, it brings out aromas like white grape along with refreshing citrus. At ABV 5.0%, it's easy to keep sipping.
MugiA beer with white grape? That suddenly feels classy! The malt in me is starting to think it got invited to a wine tasting!
Hop BroThen comes Haziku. It's a DDH Hazy IPA, and its tropical character evokes ripe pineapple, layered with hints of white grape and lime. It's the kind of beer made for enjoying the aroma to the fullest.
MugiDDH sounds like another spell! Why does the beer world love code names so much!
Hop BroDDH stands for double dry hop. It's a method where hops are added again after fermentation to push the aroma forward more strongly. Rather than bitterness, it emphasizes aroma, which gives it that rich Hazy character.
MugiAnd then the last one, Noviru II - this sounds strong already! Just hearing "collaboration" makes it feel even tastier!
Hop BroExactly, it's a collab with BMB Brewery. This DDH NZ IPA brings together the lingering bitterness of NZ Cascade, the lime and herbal qualities of Motueka, and the white grape and gooseberry notes of Nelson Sauvin. I can't get enough of how it crosses through so many hop personalities.
MugiWow, so hop gradients are really a thing like this. If I drank these one after another at Beer shop Llama, my head would probably feel like it was on a trip through the Southern Hemisphere.
Hop BroThat's exactly what makes it fun. Tonight in Mitaka, I want to compare the four beers one by one and see which hop profile hits the hardest.
MugiAgreed! I'll start with Mekuru, then move on to Haziku! I'm already in full I want to drink this right now mode!
