Open Air Minatoyama Brewery launches Hazy Pale Ale "southern winds" with two NZ hops in cans and kegs
Open Air Minatoyama Brewery introduced its Hazy Pale Ale "southern winds," made with two kinds of New Zealand hops, on Instagram. Designed at 5.0% ABV and 15 IBU, it is now available in cans and kegs through the official online shop and the business-facing shop.
Hop BroOpen Air Minatoyama Brewery's new release, southern winds, is really good. It's a Hazy Pale Ale made with two kinds of New Zealand hops, and the fact that they're offering it in both cans and kegs makes it especially practical.
MugiWait, they have both cans and kegs!? It really feels like a beer made to be drunk from the start, like they came in fully prepared!
Hop BroExactly. With an ABV of 5.0% and an IBU of 15, it's designed to be light and easy to drink while still delivering a strong aroma. The numbers look tame, but that's where Hazy Pale Ale really shines.
MugiIBU again! What kind of code is that? This is suddenly starting to feel like a science experiment!
Hop BroIBU is a measure of bitterness. The bitterness is restrained, and the aroma from Nelson Sauvin and Rakau is pushed to the front, so you should get white-grape and tropical-fruit notes.
MugiOhhh! A white-grape aroma? For beer to smell that refreshing? That's so stylish I already want to drink it in the middle of the day!
Hop BroAnd since it's a Hazy Pale Ale, it also has that soft mouthfeel. There's a juicy haze-driven texture that gently wraps around the hop brightness, and that's what makes it so good.
MugiWhat is that! Juicy and soft? That's just beer wearing the face of juice. Unfair, I love that kind of thing!
Hop BroThe food pairings are interesting too. They suggest it goes well with seafood marinade, carpaccio, and salad. Since it isn't too heavy, it's strong as a beer that can slip right in from the appetizer course.
MugiWait, if it pairs with appetizers, that's perfect for starting the meal! And hearing that the brewery is in Kobe's NATURE STUDIO makes me want to drink it with the scenery too!
Hop BroIt really feels like a seasonal proposal-style release that fits Open Air Minatoyama Brewery. A beer that puts hop aroma front and center like this becomes a conversation starter, whether you're at a bar or drinking at home.
MugiAlright, I want to try it in cans, and if I like it, drink it from a keg next! This is definitely the kind of beer that makes me want to have a drink with Hop-bro!
Open Air Minatoyama Brewery announced its new beer southern winds on Instagram. The style is NZ Hazy Pale Ale, with an ABV of 5.0% and an IBU of 15. It uses two hops, Nelson Sauvin and Rakau, and the post presents it as a beer that puts the aromas brought by New Zealand-grown hops front and center.
In terms of flavor, it is meant to evoke the white grape and tropical fruit aromas typical of New Zealand hops, layered over the soft mouthfeel characteristic of a Hazy Pale Ale. The post also suggests pairings with seafood marinade, carpaccio, and salad, making it an easy match for light meals and appetizers.
It also announced that cans and kegs are now on sale through the official open air online shop and the business shop for trade customers. Because the sales channels are clearly laid out, it is a new release that should be easy for both general consumers and restaurants to handle.
Open Air Minatoyama Brewery is a brewery located in Hyogo Ward, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture. According to its official website, it is based in NATURE STUDIO, a community-oriented mixed-use facility on the former site of Minatoyama Elementary School, and continues to explore seasonal hop usage and new styles. This southern winds release can also be seen as a seasonal proposal in that ongoing line of work.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroOpen Air Minatoyama Brewery's new release, southern winds, is really good. It's a Hazy Pale Ale made with two kinds of New Zealand hops, and the fact that they're offering it in both cans and kegs makes it especially practical.
MugiWait, they have both cans and kegs!? It really feels like a beer made to be drunk from the start, like they came in fully prepared!
Hop BroExactly. With an ABV of 5.0% and an IBU of 15, it's designed to be light and easy to drink while still delivering a strong aroma. The numbers look tame, but that's where Hazy Pale Ale really shines.
MugiIBU again! What kind of code is that? This is suddenly starting to feel like a science experiment!
Hop BroIBU is a measure of bitterness. The bitterness is restrained, and the aroma from Nelson Sauvin and Rakau is pushed to the front, so you should get white-grape and tropical-fruit notes.
MugiOhhh! A white-grape aroma? For beer to smell that refreshing? That's so stylish I already want to drink it in the middle of the day!
Hop BroAnd since it's a Hazy Pale Ale, it also has that soft mouthfeel. There's a juicy haze-driven texture that gently wraps around the hop brightness, and that's what makes it so good.
MugiWhat is that! Juicy and soft? That's just beer wearing the face of juice. Unfair, I love that kind of thing!
Hop BroThe food pairings are interesting too. They suggest it goes well with seafood marinade, carpaccio, and salad. Since it isn't too heavy, it's strong as a beer that can slip right in from the appetizer course.
MugiWait, if it pairs with appetizers, that's perfect for starting the meal! And hearing that the brewery is in Kobe's NATURE STUDIO makes me want to drink it with the scenery too!
Hop BroIt really feels like a seasonal proposal-style release that fits Open Air Minatoyama Brewery. A beer that puts hop aroma front and center like this becomes a conversation starter, whether you're at a bar or drinking at home.
MugiAlright, I want to try it in cans, and if I like it, drink it from a keg next! This is definitely the kind of beer that makes me want to have a drink with Hop-bro!
