Fukuoka Craft Brewing Releases Hakata Kabosu Hazy IPA
Fukuoka Craft Brewing is offering Hakata Kabosu Hazy IPA, a 6.5% Hazy IPA made with kabosu citrus from Kyushu. Tropical, citrus-forward hop character is layered with kabosu’s refreshing acidity and subtle herbal notes.
Hop BroA tempting new release has arrived from Fukuoka: Fukuoka Craft Brewing’s Hakata Kabosu Hazy IPA, made with kabosu from Kyushu.
MugiWhat? Kabosu in a Hazy IPA? Won’t that be citrus on citrus overload?
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. Tropical, citrusy hops are layered with kabosu’s bright acidity and a subtle herbal note.
MugiHerbal? Like actual herbs? Is this turning into a botanical garden in a glass?
Hop BroNot herb-forward—more like a cool, refreshing hint in the background. Kabosu has a crisp character of its own that differs from lemon or orange.
MugiOoh, so even with a rich Hazy IPA, the finish feels like a Kyushu breeze?
Hop BroExactly. It’s brewed in Okagaki, Fukuoka, with water drawn from 50 meters underground: unusually hard water for Japan.
MugiEven the water has personality? Hard water sounds like water that hits the gym!
Hop BroThat’s quite the image. Its minerals can help shape a beer’s structure and brewing profile. This one is 6.5% ABV and costs 792 yen.
MugiI want it properly chilled—the freshness of kabosu must shine! I’m officially in a need-a-pint mood now!
A flagship Hazy IPA with Kyushu kabosu
Fukuoka Craft Brewing’s Hakata Kabosu Hazy IPA is based on the brewery’s popular flagship Hazy IPA, with kabosu citrus from Kyushu added to the recipe.
The beer combines tropical, citrus-forward hop character with kabosu’s refreshing acidity and subtle herbal nuance. Its expressive hop aroma remains at the center, while the citrus adds a lighter and more refreshing edge.
Kabosu offers a distinctive character compared with more familiar citrus fruits such as lemon or orange, giving the beer a clear connection to Kyushu and its local ingredients.
Brewed with natural water from Okagaki
Fukuoka Craft Brewing is based in Okagaki, Fukuoka. The brewery uses natural water drawn from 50 meters underground in Okagaki. Described as unusually hard water for Japan, it is considered essential to the brewery’s vision for its beers.
Together with Kyushu-grown kabosu, this local water gives Hakata Kabosu Hazy IPA a strong sense of place and reflects the brewery’s mission to share carefully crafted beer from Fukuoka with drinkers around the world.
The beer is a 6.5% Hazy IPA priced at ¥792. It is a refrigerated product and should be kept chilled after purchase.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroA tempting new release has arrived from Fukuoka: Fukuoka Craft Brewing’s Hakata Kabosu Hazy IPA, made with kabosu from Kyushu.
MugiWhat? Kabosu in a Hazy IPA? Won’t that be citrus on citrus overload?
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. Tropical, citrusy hops are layered with kabosu’s bright acidity and a subtle herbal note.
MugiHerbal? Like actual herbs? Is this turning into a botanical garden in a glass?
Hop BroNot herb-forward—more like a cool, refreshing hint in the background. Kabosu has a crisp character of its own that differs from lemon or orange.
MugiOoh, so even with a rich Hazy IPA, the finish feels like a Kyushu breeze?
Hop BroExactly. It’s brewed in Okagaki, Fukuoka, with water drawn from 50 meters underground: unusually hard water for Japan.
MugiEven the water has personality? Hard water sounds like water that hits the gym!
Hop BroThat’s quite the image. Its minerals can help shape a beer’s structure and brewing profile. This one is 6.5% ABV and costs 792 yen.
MugiI want it properly chilled—the freshness of kabosu must shine! I’m officially in a need-a-pint mood now!
