Nanki Shirahama Nagisa Beer begins sales of limited-brew "Hop Treasure" Hazy Pale Ale
On April 16, Nanki Shirahama Nagisa Beer began selling its limited-brew "Hop Treasure." This is brewmaster Kazuma Iimura's second original recipe, and as the company's first hazy pale ale, it highlights hop aroma and a juicy drinking character.
Hop BroThe limited-brew "Hop Treasure" that started on April 16 is Nagisa Beer’s new release from Nanki Shirahama, and it’s also the company’s first hazy pale ale.
MugiWhat, their first hazy pale ale? What exactly is that, and how is it different from a regular pale ale?
Hop BroPut simply, it’s a hop-aroma-focused design. They changed how the hops are added to bring out notes like orange, tropical fruit, and melon.
MugiWhoa, hop timing suddenly sounds like a science experiment! They use six types? Does that really make such a difference?
Hop BroIt does. Along with Citra and Simcoe, they’re also using CRYO hops to really sharpen the aroma’s outline.
MugiI thought CRYO was some kind of special move! Does sharpening the aroma’s outline really change that much?
Hop BroIt does. They use oats and wheat malt to give it a soft mouthfeel, while keeping the finish dry.
MugiSo it’s juicy but dry? That sounds easy to drink, but dangerously so! How strong is it?
Hop BroIt’s 5.5%, so it’s just right as a glass to enjoy for its aroma. It also pairs well with spice-heavy dishes like jerk chicken.
MugiThis would be amazing to drink in Shirahama, and you’d even get that open, resort-town feeling! Now I want to toast with Nagisa Beer right away.
Limited-brew centered on hops
Nanki Shirahama Nagisa Beer, based in Shirahama Town, Wakayama Prefecture, has launched its limited-brew "Hop Treasure." Sales of this beer began on April 16. It is the second original recipe by brewmaster Kazuma Iimura and the company’s first hazy pale ale.
According to the official page, Hop Treasure is centered on "crush," and uses hops including Citra, Simcoe, Nelson Sauvin CRYO, Ekuanot CRYO, and Idaho7 CRYO. Six hop varieties are added at different timings to bring out aromas reminiscent of orange, tropical fruit, and melon. In addition, oats and wheat malt give it a hazy appearance, a soft mouthfeel, and a dry finish.
Style and highlights
The specs are ALE, the style is hazy pale ale, and the alcohol content is 5.5%. It is designed to keep bitterness modest while making the aroma stand out, giving beer fans a clear identity as "a glass to enjoy for its aroma." The official description also mentions that it pairs well with spice-forward dishes such as jerk chicken, making it a beer that seems easy to enjoy both on its own and with food.
Craft beer making continues in Shirahama
Nagisa Beer is a brewery based in Shirahama Town, Nishimuro District, Wakayama Prefecture. Founded in November 1996, it has been producing and selling beer in Nanki Shirahama. In addition to its regular lineup of "Pale Ale," "American Wheat," "IPA," and "Mikan Ale," it also offers limited-brew and seasonal products, building its presence as a brewery that carries the name of its locale.
This new release, which emphasizes the openness associated with Shirahama as a tourist destination and puts hop expression front and center, also shows how far the company may continue expanding its style range. For readers seeking the layered hop aroma that distinguishes craft beer, this looks like a release worth watching, beyond the easy-drinking appeal of its core lineup.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe limited-brew "Hop Treasure" that started on April 16 is Nagisa Beer’s new release from Nanki Shirahama, and it’s also the company’s first hazy pale ale.
MugiWhat, their first hazy pale ale? What exactly is that, and how is it different from a regular pale ale?
Hop BroPut simply, it’s a hop-aroma-focused design. They changed how the hops are added to bring out notes like orange, tropical fruit, and melon.
MugiWhoa, hop timing suddenly sounds like a science experiment! They use six types? Does that really make such a difference?
Hop BroIt does. Along with Citra and Simcoe, they’re also using CRYO hops to really sharpen the aroma’s outline.
MugiI thought CRYO was some kind of special move! Does sharpening the aroma’s outline really change that much?
Hop BroIt does. They use oats and wheat malt to give it a soft mouthfeel, while keeping the finish dry.
MugiSo it’s juicy but dry? That sounds easy to drink, but dangerously so! How strong is it?
Hop BroIt’s 5.5%, so it’s just right as a glass to enjoy for its aroma. It also pairs well with spice-heavy dishes like jerk chicken.
MugiThis would be amazing to drink in Shirahama, and you’d even get that open, resort-town feeling! Now I want to toast with Nagisa Beer right away.
