OGA BREWING COMPANY Releases KOKUBUNJI HAZY IPA Inspired by Kokubunji
OGA BREWING COMPANY, based in Mitaka, Tokyo, is offering KOKUBUNJI HAZY IPA as part of its Chuo Line GO WEST series. The beer is a Hazy IPA with a silver medal from the 2021 International Beer Cup and a recipe built around juicy hop character.
Hop BroI want to talk about KOKUBUNJI HAZY IPA today. It's a beer from OGA BREWING COMPANY in Mitaka, made as the Kokubunji entry in their Chuo Line GO WEST series.
MugiWait, they turned Kokubunji into beer? What does that even mean, like they packed the whole station vibe into a can?
Hop BroExactly, it's about translating the feel of the town into aroma and flavor. They use a Hazy IPA to express Kokubunji's mix of history and fresh change.
MugiWhoa, but Hazy IPA means more than just cloudy, right? The name alone sounds like it could bench-press me.
Hop BroThe key is juicy aromatics and a soft mouthfeel. This one uses Citra, Mosaic, and Amarillo to build up that fruity character.
MugiHold on, Naked Oats? Are the oats... unclothed? This recipe is getting way too free-spirited.
Hop BroBold name, calm effect. They help create a fuller mouthfeel, and with Heidelberg malt and wheat, the beer stays plush without getting heavy.
MugiOkay, so with 6.0% ABV and 65 IBU, is this one of those beers that smiles first and then lands a clean punch?
Hop BroThat's the charm, the bitterness still shows up. It even won silver in the 2021 International Beer Cup Hazy IPA category, and it's sold in a 350ml can for 715 yen including tax.
MugiAn award winner too? And it even comes with a bonus short story? That's a lot of personality before the first sip.
Hop BroTotally. In true Chuo Line GO WEST style, this feels like stopping off at Kokubunji through aroma alone, then stepping onto the platform with the first sip.
MugiNow I really need one. Let's toast with Kokubunji Hazy tonight and run the whole Chuo Line through my taste buds.
Overview
OGA BREWING COMPANY, based in Mitaka, Tokyo, is selling KOKUBUNJI HAZY IPA as part of its Chuo Line GO WEST series, which turns individual Chuo Line stations into beer concepts. On the product page, the beer is listed at JPY 715 for a 350 ml can. It also carries a silver medal from the 2021 International Beer Cup in the Hazy IPA category.
A station area translated into flavor
This release is built around Kokubunji, a city where history and new change overlap while still maintaining a clear identity. OGA frames that atmosphere through a Hazy IPA with a juicy hop profile. The brewery’s approach is not just to match a style, but to connect the beer to the image of the place itself.
Recipe details
The style is Hazy IPA. The grist includes Heidelberg malt, naked oats, and wheat, while the hop bill features Citra, Mosaic, and Amarillo. It comes in at 6.0% ABV and 65 IBU. The recipe suggests a beer with tropical, fruit-forward aroma and a solid bitterness underneath, which fits the current Hazy IPA template while keeping some structure.
Why it matters for OGA BREWING
OGA BREWING COMPANY has built much of its identity around place-based storytelling and the character of the Chuo Line corridor. That gives beers like this a clear context: they are not only about flavor, but also about how a neighborhood or station area can be interpreted through brewing. KOKUBUNJI HAZY IPA is a straightforward example of that idea.
Extra detail
The product page also includes a short story vignette, "Hazy na Futari," which reinforces the brewery’s narrative style. For beer fans who enjoy modern hazy IPAs with a sense of place, this release offers both a recognizable style and a specific regional concept.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI want to talk about KOKUBUNJI HAZY IPA today. It's a beer from OGA BREWING COMPANY in Mitaka, made as the Kokubunji entry in their Chuo Line GO WEST series.
MugiWait, they turned Kokubunji into beer? What does that even mean, like they packed the whole station vibe into a can?
Hop BroExactly, it's about translating the feel of the town into aroma and flavor. They use a Hazy IPA to express Kokubunji's mix of history and fresh change.
MugiWhoa, but Hazy IPA means more than just cloudy, right? The name alone sounds like it could bench-press me.
Hop BroThe key is juicy aromatics and a soft mouthfeel. This one uses Citra, Mosaic, and Amarillo to build up that fruity character.
MugiHold on, Naked Oats? Are the oats... unclothed? This recipe is getting way too free-spirited.
Hop BroBold name, calm effect. They help create a fuller mouthfeel, and with Heidelberg malt and wheat, the beer stays plush without getting heavy.
MugiOkay, so with 6.0% ABV and 65 IBU, is this one of those beers that smiles first and then lands a clean punch?
Hop BroThat's the charm, the bitterness still shows up. It even won silver in the 2021 International Beer Cup Hazy IPA category, and it's sold in a 350ml can for 715 yen including tax.
MugiAn award winner too? And it even comes with a bonus short story? That's a lot of personality before the first sip.
Hop BroTotally. In true Chuo Line GO WEST style, this feels like stopping off at Kokubunji through aroma alone, then stepping onto the platform with the first sip.
MugiNow I really need one. Let's toast with Kokubunji Hazy tonight and run the whole Chuo Line through my taste buds.
