Hansharo Beer Releases Limited Double IPA “REFLECTED HOP”
Hansharo Beer in Izunokuni, Shizuoka, will release its limited beer “REFLECTED HOP” at 6:00 p.m. on October 26, 2026. Brewed with American hops including El Dorado and Sabro, the 8.5% American Double IPA delivers tropical, fruit-forward aromas and a full, hop-driven finish.
Hop BroA limited release from Hansharo Beer, REFLECTED HOP, arrives at 6 p.m. on October 26. It’s a classic Double IPA from Izunokuni City.
MugiWhoa, the name already sounds like sparkling hops! What kind of beer is REFLECTED HOP?
Hop BroIt uses generous American hops such as El Dorado and Sabro, layering tropical, glamorous aromas into one glass.
MugiEl Dorado and Sabro… they sound like spells! Are those names of hop varieties?
Hop BroExactly. Each hop has its own character: El Dorado can suggest sweet fruit, while Sabro may evoke coconut and citrus. Think of it as an aroma team effort.
MugiOoh, like a fruit platter in aroma form? Then I could gulp it down… wait, what’s the ABV?
Hop BroThat’s where you need caution. At 8.5 percent ABV, it’s less a breezy IPA and more a Double IPA to savor for its aroma and lingering finish.
Mugi8.5 percent?! My ‘gulp-it-down plan’ is retreating after three minutes! But what exactly is double about a Double IPA?
Hop BroGenerally, it boosts hop presence, malt depth, and alcohol compared with an IPA. REFLECTED HOP is built for a powerful hoppy finish.
MugiA brewery beside the World Heritage Nirayama Reverberatory Furnaces making a hop-forward limited beer—that feels wonderfully romantic! At 900 yen per 350 ml can, I want to toast right at launch.
Hop BroPerfect. Check Hansharo Beer’s online shop at 6 p.m. on October 26, and let’s taste a glass full of hop brilliance. Want to go study with an IPA today?
MugiAbsolutely! Let’s begin with a tropical-aroma warm-up for the real REFLECTED HOP!
A Double IPA built around hop intensity
Hansharo Beer’s limited release “REFLECTED HOP” will go on sale at 6:00 p.m. on October 26, 2026. The beer is available in a 350ml can for ¥900, including tax, through the brewery’s online shop.
The beer’s concept is to put “the brilliance of hops” in every glass. American hop varieties such as El Dorado and Sabro bring tropical impressions, with fruity and highly aromatic notes supported by a powerful flavor profile. Several hop varieties are used generously, allowing their individual characters to overlap and create layers of flavor.
With an ABV of 8.5%, REFLECTED HOP is designed as a substantial Double IPA rather than a light, easy-drinking IPA. Its appeal lies in the combination of expressive aroma, assertive hop flavor and a lingering, warming finish. Drinkers who enjoy bold American-style IPAs can expect a beer that keeps hops at the center from the first aroma through the aftertaste.
Brewed beside the Nirayama Reverberatory Furnace
Hansharo Beer is based in Izunokuni, Shizuoka, next to the historic Nirayama Reverberatory Furnace. Its operator, Kuraya Narusawa, also grows and produces tea and runs dining facilities. The company began brewing Hansharo Beer in 1997.
The brewery balances respect for tradition with experimentation, offering core beers alongside a rotating selection of limited releases. REFLECTED HOP represents the hop-focused side of that approach, giving drinkers an opportunity to explore a robust Double IPA built around aromatic American varieties.
The beer will be sold through the Hansharo Beer online shop. Fans of intensely aromatic, full-bodied IPAs should check the release time before purchasing.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroA limited release from Hansharo Beer, REFLECTED HOP, arrives at 6 p.m. on October 26. It’s a classic Double IPA from Izunokuni City.
MugiWhoa, the name already sounds like sparkling hops! What kind of beer is REFLECTED HOP?
Hop BroIt uses generous American hops such as El Dorado and Sabro, layering tropical, glamorous aromas into one glass.
MugiEl Dorado and Sabro… they sound like spells! Are those names of hop varieties?
Hop BroExactly. Each hop has its own character: El Dorado can suggest sweet fruit, while Sabro may evoke coconut and citrus. Think of it as an aroma team effort.
MugiOoh, like a fruit platter in aroma form? Then I could gulp it down… wait, what’s the ABV?
Hop BroThat’s where you need caution. At 8.5 percent ABV, it’s less a breezy IPA and more a Double IPA to savor for its aroma and lingering finish.
Mugi8.5 percent?! My ‘gulp-it-down plan’ is retreating after three minutes! But what exactly is double about a Double IPA?
Hop BroGenerally, it boosts hop presence, malt depth, and alcohol compared with an IPA. REFLECTED HOP is built for a powerful hoppy finish.
MugiA brewery beside the World Heritage Nirayama Reverberatory Furnaces making a hop-forward limited beer—that feels wonderfully romantic! At 900 yen per 350 ml can, I want to toast right at launch.
Hop BroPerfect. Check Hansharo Beer’s online shop at 6 p.m. on October 26, and let’s taste a glass full of hop brilliance. Want to go study with an IPA today?
MugiAbsolutely! Let’s begin with a tropical-aroma warm-up for the real REFLECTED HOP!
