Bighand Bros. Beer Releases Morganite, a Dolcita Single-Hop West Coast Pilsner
Kyoto-based Bighand Bros. Beer has introduced Morganite, a West Coast Pilsner brewed with Dolcita as its sole hop. Sweet peach-gum and muscat aromas meet a dry, crisp palate, followed by sage-like herbal notes and a light woody finish.
Hop BroBig Hand Bros. Brewery in Nishijin, Kyoto has released the new Morganite. It’s a West Coast Pilsner made with Dolcita alone.
MugiWhat! Using one hop only means they made the beer with just a single hop variety?
Hop BroExactly. A single-hop beer lets one variety’s aroma and bitterness take center stage. This one puts Dolcita’s character upfront.
MugiDolcita already sounds like candy! What does it smell like? Is it a sweet kind of beer?
Hop BroIt has peach-gummy and muscat-like aromas, but the flavor is dry and easy-going. Aroma and sweetness aren’t the same thing—that’s the fun.
MugiNo way! Peach-gummy aroma without sweetness? My nose and tongue are debating already!
Hop BroYou’ll also find sage-like herbs and a subtle woody note. In other words, it goes beyond fruity aroma and gains real depth.
MugiSage and wood too!? It sounds like a forest behind a gummy orchard! So, what is West Coast Pilsner?
Hop BroIt starts with the crisp lager character of pilsner, then adds bold West Coast-style hops. Morganite is 5.5% ABV, 30 IBU, with clean bitterness inviting another sip.
MugiNice! Big Hand Bros. Brewery brews underground in Nishijin and gives its beers names of gemstones. Morganite sounds like a treasure.
Hop BroTheir beer-geek mole-brothers concept is perfect, too. I’d love this bright yet crisp beer alongside a meal.
MugiThen it’s settled! We’ll chase that peach-gummy aroma into the foresty finish—let’s go drink Morganite!
A single-hop showcase for Dolcita
Bighand Bros. Beer’s new Morganite is a Dolcita Single Hop West Coast Pilsner. It has an ABV of 5.5% and 30 IBU.
The beer opens with a gently sweet fruit aroma reminiscent of peach gummies and muscat grapes. Although the nose is expressive and aromatic, the palate is dry, crisp, and easy-drinking, with a clean structure that keeps the malt from feeling heavy.
As the beer develops, sage-like herbal character and a subtle woodiness emerge. These more grounded notes add depth beyond the initial fruit impression. A clean bitterness lingers on the finish, giving the beer a refreshing sense of definition and inviting another sip.
An ore-named brewery in Kyoto
Bighand Bros. Beer operates an underground brewery in Kyoto’s Nishijin district. The brewery presents its beers as gem-like discoveries unearthed by a pair of beer-loving mole brothers, and names each beer after a mineral or gemstone. Morganite follows that established concept.
The brewery takes classic British styles as a foundation while also exploring modern American beers and lager styles. Its beers are made in small tanks, in limited quantities and with careful attention to detail. For Morganite, the crisp drinkability of a pilsner provides the base, while Dolcita’s aromatic character takes center stage.
With bright fruit aromatics, a dry finish, and layers of herbal and woody nuance, Morganite should appeal to drinkers looking for a fragrant yet highly refreshing pilsner that can be enjoyed on its own or alongside food.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBig Hand Bros. Brewery in Nishijin, Kyoto has released the new Morganite. It’s a West Coast Pilsner made with Dolcita alone.
MugiWhat! Using one hop only means they made the beer with just a single hop variety?
Hop BroExactly. A single-hop beer lets one variety’s aroma and bitterness take center stage. This one puts Dolcita’s character upfront.
MugiDolcita already sounds like candy! What does it smell like? Is it a sweet kind of beer?
Hop BroIt has peach-gummy and muscat-like aromas, but the flavor is dry and easy-going. Aroma and sweetness aren’t the same thing—that’s the fun.
MugiNo way! Peach-gummy aroma without sweetness? My nose and tongue are debating already!
Hop BroYou’ll also find sage-like herbs and a subtle woody note. In other words, it goes beyond fruity aroma and gains real depth.
MugiSage and wood too!? It sounds like a forest behind a gummy orchard! So, what is West Coast Pilsner?
Hop BroIt starts with the crisp lager character of pilsner, then adds bold West Coast-style hops. Morganite is 5.5% ABV, 30 IBU, with clean bitterness inviting another sip.
MugiNice! Big Hand Bros. Brewery brews underground in Nishijin and gives its beers names of gemstones. Morganite sounds like a treasure.
Hop BroTheir beer-geek mole-brothers concept is perfect, too. I’d love this bright yet crisp beer alongside a meal.
MugiThen it’s settled! We’ll chase that peach-gummy aroma into the foresty finish—let’s go drink Morganite!
