Amateras Brewery Begins Serving Hazy IPA 'WOW WOW HAZY' on a New Tap and in New Cans
Amateras Brewery in Fujisawa, Kanagawa announced a new tap and new cans for its Hazy IPA 'WOW WOW HAZY.' To mark the brewery's second anniversary, it rebrewed the beer while revisiting the recipe from when it first opened. It clocks in at 4.5% ABV.
Hop BroFrom Amateras Brewery in Fujisawa, WOW WOW HAZY has arrived on NEW TAP and in NEW CAN. Marking the brewery's second anniversary by revisiting and rebrewing the recipe from its opening days is pretty exciting, right?
MugiWait, they reworked the recipe from when they first opened into the current version? That's kind of emotional, like a reunion!
Hop BroExactly. The style is a Hazy IPA. It has that cloudy look, but the design keeps bitterness low and puts the hop aroma up front.
MugiOhhh! But doesn't reducing bitterness make it feel weaker as a beer?
Hop BroThat's what makes it interesting. This time, citrusy Citra-type hops take center stage. Rather than hitting hard with bitterness, it's the kind of beer that makes you go, 'Oh!' through aroma.
MugiWhat! So it's one of those beers where the moment you bring the glass near your face, that citrus aroma just wafts up?
Hop BroExactly. And since it's 4.5% ABV, it's geared toward being lighter and easier to drink than most hazies.
MugiWait, a hazy at 4.5% is great! It smells rich but still seems super casual and easy to drink!
Hop BroAmateras Brewery is close to the Fujisawa and Enoshima area, so it's nice that you can drop by while sightseeing. If you ran into this one locally, it'd be a pretty satisfying find.
MugiThis is definitely the kind of beer that tastes amazing after a day by the sea! A hop-forward beer like this already makes my throat want it just from imagining it!
Hop BroWhether on tap or in cans, this is one I'd want to check for the aroma first. Today was definitely a story that makes you want to have a pint.
MugiYeah, totally agree! I already want to raise a can of the NEW CAN and toast together!
New Tap and New Can Release
Amateras Brewery, based in Fujisawa, Kanagawa, announced its Hazy IPA 'WOW WOW HAZY' as a NEW TAP and NEW CAN release. In the post, the brewery said it rebrewed the beer with the brewery's second anniversary as the trigger, while referring back to the hazy recipe it had been making since its opening days.
Flavor Direction
This new 'WOW WOW HAZY' keeps the cloudy look typical of a hazy beer, but is finished with reduced bitterness and hop aroma brought to the forefront. The post explains that this time the beer uses citrusy Citra-type hops as the main variety, and that the alcohol content is lower than before. The number is 4.5%. Rather than weight, it is designed to emphasize drinkability and a clearer aromatic profile.
As a Brewery in the Fujisawa and Enoshima Area
Amateras Brewery is a brewery based in Fujisawa, Kanagawa. Its location near the Enoshima area also makes it an easy stop for local beer fans along with sightseeing. Having reached its second year since opening, it gives the impression that both its core beers and seasonal releases are steadily becoming more polished.
What Beer Fans Should Notice
The key point this time is not simply that it is a new release, but that an old recipe was used as the foundation and reworked into the beer's current design. Hazy IPA has become widely established as a trend, but it is also a style where individuality tends to show through the balance of aroma, bitterness, and sweetness. 'WOW WOW HAZY' seems likely to be received as a beer that keeps the hop aroma while leaning toward a cleaner, easier-drinking profile.
If you spot it on tap or in cans, the first thing to check is the aroma.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroFrom Amateras Brewery in Fujisawa, WOW WOW HAZY has arrived on NEW TAP and in NEW CAN. Marking the brewery's second anniversary by revisiting and rebrewing the recipe from its opening days is pretty exciting, right?
MugiWait, they reworked the recipe from when they first opened into the current version? That's kind of emotional, like a reunion!
Hop BroExactly. The style is a Hazy IPA. It has that cloudy look, but the design keeps bitterness low and puts the hop aroma up front.
MugiOhhh! But doesn't reducing bitterness make it feel weaker as a beer?
Hop BroThat's what makes it interesting. This time, citrusy Citra-type hops take center stage. Rather than hitting hard with bitterness, it's the kind of beer that makes you go, 'Oh!' through aroma.
MugiWhat! So it's one of those beers where the moment you bring the glass near your face, that citrus aroma just wafts up?
Hop BroExactly. And since it's 4.5% ABV, it's geared toward being lighter and easier to drink than most hazies.
MugiWait, a hazy at 4.5% is great! It smells rich but still seems super casual and easy to drink!
Hop BroAmateras Brewery is close to the Fujisawa and Enoshima area, so it's nice that you can drop by while sightseeing. If you ran into this one locally, it'd be a pretty satisfying find.
MugiThis is definitely the kind of beer that tastes amazing after a day by the sea! A hop-forward beer like this already makes my throat want it just from imagining it!
Hop BroWhether on tap or in cans, this is one I'd want to check for the aroma first. Today was definitely a story that makes you want to have a pint.
MugiYeah, totally agree! I already want to raise a can of the NEW CAN and toast together!
