Vi-Again Brewing Releases the Sixth Installment of Its Flagship IPA 'FUKUYOKA'
Vi-Again Brewing, based in Gotemba City, Shizuoka Prefecture, announced the sixth release of its flagship IPA, 'FUKUYOKA.' Built around the crispness typical of a West Coast IPA, it layers in citrus and tropical aromas along with firm bitterness.
Hop BroHere it is, Vi-Again Brewing's flagship IPA, FUKUYOKA 6th release. This time, true to a West Coast IPA, it really puts crispness and bitterness front and center.
MugiWhoa, already the sixth release? If it's a flagship IPA, that means it's like the brewery's calling card, right?
Hop BroExactly. And what's being used here is Citra, Mosaic, and Simcoe, plus Nova Lager. Using lager yeast makes the hop edges come through much more clearly.
MugiAn IPA made with lager yeast? Wait, that's a bit confusing! If it's not an ale but the hops are the star, how does that work?
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it suppresses the yeast-derived aromas from fermentation and makes it easier for the hop aromas to come forward. So the citrus notes of grapefruit and lime come through clearly, and then you start to pick up lychee and mango as well.
MugiOhhh! And then you throw in pine and herbs too, that's like a traffic jam of aromas! But just hearing that makes it sound ridiculously delicious.
Hop BroAnd despite what the name suggests, the design is quite straightforward. It has firm bitterness, but the finish is crisp, and it delivers the best parts of a West Coast IPA in a direct, no-nonsense way.
MugiI see, so it's not just flashy, it's actually easy to drink too. And with Mount Fuji natural water from Gotemba, it feels like the flavor would come together really cleanly.
Hop BroThat's what makes Vi-Again Brewing feel like Vi-Again Brewing. At the foot of Mount Fuji, near Vi-again Village, they're aiming for a beer that makes you want to say cheers again, so it even brings the scenery to mind.
MugiWow, it sounds perfect for drinking out by the campsite! I can't wait any longer, I want it right now. Hop bro, bring me some FUKUYOKA!
FUKUYOKA, 6th Release
'FUKUYOKA' introduced by Vi-Again Brewing is the brewery's flagship IPA. The style is West Coast IPA, and the ABV is 6.5%. For this release, the brewery used Citra, Mosaic, and Simcoe, and by also adopting the lager yeast 'Nova Lager,' it says the hop character comes through even more clearly.
The flavor centers on citrus notes reminiscent of grapefruit and lime. On top of that come tropical aromas of lychee and mango, along with hints of pine and herbs, creating both a vivid aromatic lift and a sharply defined bitterness. Despite what the name suggests, the design is quite straightforward. It brings out the floral, expressive side of hops while keeping the finish crisp. It can be described as a composition that firmly delivers the elements expected of a West Coast IPA.
Vi-Again Brewing is a brewery based at the foot of Mount Fuji in Gotemba City, Shizuoka Prefecture. Using natural water from Mount Fuji as its brewing water, it produces beer in an environment next to the campsite 'Vi-again Village,' under the concept of a beer that makes you want to raise a glass again. Its focus on making beer for enjoying in nature is also part of the brewery's identity.
This 'FUKUYOKA' release is a beer that shows where the brewery stands today within that background. It does not stop at flashy aromas; it is designed all the way through to the structure and aftertaste as you keep drinking, making it a fit for people who want to fully appreciate hop character. As the flagship that the Gotemba brewery has refined, it is a beer that succinctly conveys the brand's direction.
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Hop BroHere it is, Vi-Again Brewing's flagship IPA, FUKUYOKA 6th release. This time, true to a West Coast IPA, it really puts crispness and bitterness front and center.
MugiWhoa, already the sixth release? If it's a flagship IPA, that means it's like the brewery's calling card, right?
Hop BroExactly. And what's being used here is Citra, Mosaic, and Simcoe, plus Nova Lager. Using lager yeast makes the hop edges come through much more clearly.
MugiAn IPA made with lager yeast? Wait, that's a bit confusing! If it's not an ale but the hops are the star, how does that work?
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it suppresses the yeast-derived aromas from fermentation and makes it easier for the hop aromas to come forward. So the citrus notes of grapefruit and lime come through clearly, and then you start to pick up lychee and mango as well.
MugiOhhh! And then you throw in pine and herbs too, that's like a traffic jam of aromas! But just hearing that makes it sound ridiculously delicious.
Hop BroAnd despite what the name suggests, the design is quite straightforward. It has firm bitterness, but the finish is crisp, and it delivers the best parts of a West Coast IPA in a direct, no-nonsense way.
MugiI see, so it's not just flashy, it's actually easy to drink too. And with Mount Fuji natural water from Gotemba, it feels like the flavor would come together really cleanly.
Hop BroThat's what makes Vi-Again Brewing feel like Vi-Again Brewing. At the foot of Mount Fuji, near Vi-again Village, they're aiming for a beer that makes you want to say cheers again, so it even brings the scenery to mind.
MugiWow, it sounds perfect for drinking out by the campsite! I can't wait any longer, I want it right now. Hop bro, bring me some FUKUYOKA!
