Hansharo Beer Brewing unveils limited 'Nbanana! Honey Golden Ale' with PAPUWA
Hansharo Beer Brewing in Izu-Nirayama, Shizuoka, has introduced a limited collaboration beer with manga creator Ami Shibata's PAPUWA and Atagawa Banana Crocodile Garden. The new Golden Ale uses local banana and citrus honey to balance bright aroma with a clean finish.
Hop BroToday's headline is Hansharo Beer teaming up with PAPUWA and Atagawa Banana-Wani Garden for the triple collab "Nbananana! Honey Golden Ale."
MugiWait, a triple collab!? A manga, a zoo, and a brewery in one beer is way too much plot for one glass!
Hop BroAnd it's a Golden Ale, built around Izu bananas and local mikan honey so it stays bright and easy to drink.
MugiHold on, late fermentation banana addition? What is that, the bananas checking into the tank after everyone else?
Hop BroThat part matters, because added near the end keeps more aroma in place and lets the ripe banana character land softly instead of turning sugary.
MugiOhhh, so honey in the boil and banana later is basically aroma teamwork! That is weirdly efficient for fruit.
Hop BroExactly. At 5.0% ABV and IBU 20, it has a clean balance with honey, white-flower notes, and yellow-fruit nuance instead of cloying sweetness.
MugiOne second, IBU 20 sounds like an exam score. Is that low, high, or 'please stay after class'?
Hop BroIBU is the bitterness scale, so think gentle bitterness. Cascade, Centennial, Citra, Galaxy, and Mosaic still keep the aroma lively.
MugiAnd with honey mustard chicken? That pairing sounds dangerously good. Izu ingredients and PAPUWA energy on one table!
Hop BroThat's where Hansharo Beer shines: local storytelling turned into limited beer. This one feels so rooted in Izu that talking about it already makes me thirsty.
MugiThat's it, I want a cheers right now moment. Pour one for you too, and let's chase that banana-and-honey aroma like we're in PAPUWA!
Hansharo Beer Brewing in Izunokuni, Shizuoka, has announced a triple collaboration beer with Ami Shibata's popular manga PAPUWA and Atagawa Banana Crocodile Garden: Nbanana! Honey Golden Ale. Brewed as a Golden Ale, it is presented as a limited release built around banana and honey.
The beer uses rare ripe Taiwanese bananas called Sennensho grown in the garden, along with mikan honey from Higashiizu. The brewery adds the honey during the boil and the bananas near the end of fermentation, aiming for a layered profile with floral honey aromatics, ripe banana character, and a gentle malt-driven depth. The result is designed to stay dry and easy to drink rather than overly sweet.
According to the tasting notes, the beer pours a clear bright yellow. The aroma starts with honey and white-flower notes, then develops into banana and other yellow-fruit nuances. On the palate, fruitiness leads first, followed by a fuller honey-rich middle and a clean finish. It uses Cascade, Centennial, Citra, Galaxy, and Mosaic hops, comes in at 5.0% ABV, and carries an IBU of 20.
A pairing suggestion points to honey mustard chicken, which matches the beer's own honey character. The project brings together manga, a local attraction, and a brewery that has long emphasized Izu's history and regional identity. Based in Izu-Nirayama, Hansharo Beer Brewing has built its reputation on connecting local stories with limited-batch beer, and this release fits that approach closely.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's headline is Hansharo Beer teaming up with PAPUWA and Atagawa Banana-Wani Garden for the triple collab "Nbananana! Honey Golden Ale."
MugiWait, a triple collab!? A manga, a zoo, and a brewery in one beer is way too much plot for one glass!
Hop BroAnd it's a Golden Ale, built around Izu bananas and local mikan honey so it stays bright and easy to drink.
MugiHold on, late fermentation banana addition? What is that, the bananas checking into the tank after everyone else?
Hop BroThat part matters, because added near the end keeps more aroma in place and lets the ripe banana character land softly instead of turning sugary.
MugiOhhh, so honey in the boil and banana later is basically aroma teamwork! That is weirdly efficient for fruit.
Hop BroExactly. At 5.0% ABV and IBU 20, it has a clean balance with honey, white-flower notes, and yellow-fruit nuance instead of cloying sweetness.
MugiOne second, IBU 20 sounds like an exam score. Is that low, high, or 'please stay after class'?
Hop BroIBU is the bitterness scale, so think gentle bitterness. Cascade, Centennial, Citra, Galaxy, and Mosaic still keep the aroma lively.
MugiAnd with honey mustard chicken? That pairing sounds dangerously good. Izu ingredients and PAPUWA energy on one table!
Hop BroThat's where Hansharo Beer shines: local storytelling turned into limited beer. This one feels so rooted in Izu that talking about it already makes me thirsty.
MugiThat's it, I want a cheers right now moment. Pour one for you too, and let's chase that banana-and-honey aroma like we're in PAPUWA!
