Sunao Brewery unveils "Nigemizu to Kumo," a summer session saison
Sunao Brewery in Yokote, Akita, introduced its new beer, "Nigemizu to Kumo," on Instagram. The beer is a session saison with ABV 4.20%, IBU 44, and SRM 2.18, built around five hop varieties and a light, summer-friendly profile.
Hop BroToday's topic is Nigemizu to Kumo from Sunao Brewery in Yokote, Akita. It's a summer-ready session saison, and even the name feels cool already.
MugiWait, Nigemizu to Kumo sounds more like a poetry book than a beer! I can already picture a wavy summer playground.
Hop BroHere's the fun part: it's a session saison. At 4.20% ABV it stays easygoing, but 44 IBU gives the hops a clear edge.
MugiHold on, session saison sounds like a tongue twister! What kind of taste am I supposed to imagine?
Hop BroBasically, it's light but aromatic. You get saison-like freshness plus session-level drinkability, so it goes down easily even in hot weather.
MugiWhoa, but 44 IBU still looks like a scary bitterness number to me!
Hop BroThat's where it gets interesting: they use five different hops: Mosaic, Centennial, Pacifica, Amarillo, and Ekuanot, added in multiple rounds. It's built for layered aroma without getting heavy.
MugiWhat do you mean by added in multiple rounds? Is this like your cooking, where you keep saying just one more pinch?
Hop BroPretty much. It's aroma design in layers: not just a blast of bitterness, but a bright summer nose with a very pale SRM 2.18 look. No wonder they say it's powered up from last year.
MugiAnd Sunao Brewery stands for kind to nature, kind to people, right? They even opened a taproom in February 2024, so now I want to drink it there.
Hop BroThe name, the specs, and the brewing approach all line up, so this feels like a real summer staple candidate. I want it ice-cold as that first evening pint.
MugiThat's it, I'm sold! I want a glass right now, preferably with sticky summer air and a toast to mirages and clouds!
Sunao Brewery, based in Yokote, Akita, has shared a new beer called "Nigemizu to Kumo" on Instagram. In the post, the brewery describes it as a summer staple that has been "upgraded from last year," positioning it as a seasonal release.
The beer is a session saison with ABV 4.20%, IBU 44, and SRM 2.18. According to the post, it uses five hop varieties: Mosaic, Centennial, Pacifica, Amarillo, and Ekuanot. The hops are added in multiple stages, suggesting a build focused on aroma while keeping the beer easy to drink in a session format.
The name "Nigemizu to Kumo" evokes the shimmer of a midsummer landscape. Based on the posted information, this appears to be a beer designed to balance hop expression with a lighter drinking experience rather than leaning on heavy bitterness or intensity.
Sunao Brewery's official website says the brewery is guided by the idea of being kind to nature and people, and aims to make beers that stay close to the ingredients. The brewery began taproom operations in February 2024 and continues to present craft beer rooted in the local area.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's topic is Nigemizu to Kumo from Sunao Brewery in Yokote, Akita. It's a summer-ready session saison, and even the name feels cool already.
MugiWait, Nigemizu to Kumo sounds more like a poetry book than a beer! I can already picture a wavy summer playground.
Hop BroHere's the fun part: it's a session saison. At 4.20% ABV it stays easygoing, but 44 IBU gives the hops a clear edge.
MugiHold on, session saison sounds like a tongue twister! What kind of taste am I supposed to imagine?
Hop BroBasically, it's light but aromatic. You get saison-like freshness plus session-level drinkability, so it goes down easily even in hot weather.
MugiWhoa, but 44 IBU still looks like a scary bitterness number to me!
Hop BroThat's where it gets interesting: they use five different hops: Mosaic, Centennial, Pacifica, Amarillo, and Ekuanot, added in multiple rounds. It's built for layered aroma without getting heavy.
MugiWhat do you mean by added in multiple rounds? Is this like your cooking, where you keep saying just one more pinch?
Hop BroPretty much. It's aroma design in layers: not just a blast of bitterness, but a bright summer nose with a very pale SRM 2.18 look. No wonder they say it's powered up from last year.
MugiAnd Sunao Brewery stands for kind to nature, kind to people, right? They even opened a taproom in February 2024, so now I want to drink it there.
Hop BroThe name, the specs, and the brewing approach all line up, so this feels like a real summer staple candidate. I want it ice-cold as that first evening pint.
MugiThat's it, I'm sold! I want a glass right now, preferably with sticky summer air and a toast to mirages and clouds!
