Open Air Minatoyama Brewery Introduces Memorial Beer "the believer" as a Pilsner
Open Air Minatoyama Brewery in Kobe's Hyogo Ward introduced its beer "the believer." This New Zealand Pilsner features citrus and lime aromas, with an easy-drinking character that evokes the excitement of a live performance. It is a beer worth paying attention to alongside the brewery's background.
Hop BroToday I'm introducing the believer from Open Air Minatoyama Brewery in Kobe's Hyogo Ward. It's a beer made with a memorial spirit, and it's not just a new release - it's one you want to taste together with its background.
MugiWhoa, it's a memorial beer? But the name sounds cool, and it feels like there's a story behind it, so now I'm curious~.
Hop BroThe style is a New Zealand Pilsner. Citrus and lime aromas come through softly, and even though it looks calm, the inside is pretty lively.
MugiI thought Pilsner was supposed to be more subdued? Why are lime notes coming up, and what does refreshing design even mean!
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: when you bring out the hop character while rounding it out with a grainy profile, it becomes crushable. In other words, it's so easy to drink that before you know it, you're ready for another glass.
MugiI see, it's the dangerous kind of easy-drinking beer! After bouncing around at a live show, it seems like it would fit that excited feeling perfectly~.
Hop BroWhat's more, Open Air Minatoyama Brewery is based at NATURE STUDIO, built on the former site of Minatoyama Elementary School. I like how it really folds Kobe's atmosphere and seasonal feeling into the beer.
MugiMaking beer on a school site is such an amazing idea! And hearing that the head brewer Ben is from Portland somehow makes it feel even more legit.
Hop BroExactly. It's also designed with music and live culture in mind, and instead of hitting you with appearance, it wins you over with aroma and drinkability.
MugiPair it with hot dogs or fish and chips and it sounds unstoppable! Being strong with food is a pretty great plus.
Hop BroRight, which is why this isn't just a new product - it's a beer where Open Air's philosophy and respect for music overlap, something you want to savor together with its background.
MugiAlright, I can't start until I drink this! Let's toast with a Kobe-born beer first~!
Open Air Minatoyama Brewery in Kobe's Hyogo Ward introduced the believer. The style is Pilsner, and it is presented as a light, refreshing beer with citrus and lime flavors. It is described as a crushable finish, designed for easy drinking that suits scenes like bouncing around at a live show.
This beer also has a background that feels distinctly Kobe. Open Air Minatoyama Brewery is based at NATURE STUDIO, a complex built on the former site of Minatoyama Elementary School, and focuses on brewing beers with a sense of seasonality. With Ben Emrick, originally from Portland, Oregon, as head brewer, the brewery has been sharing new expressions of beer from Kobe.
`the believer` is striking both for its name and its flavor, which evoke connections to music and live culture. It is not the kind of beer that relies on flashy looks or aroma alone, but its drinkability and citrusy outline make it easy to choose as either the first beer or one in the middle of the night. It also seems to pair well with light, lively foods such as hot dogs and fish and chips, making it useful not only on its own but also at the table.
Open Air is a brewery that has focused on creating a place in Kobe where people naturally connect with one another. With that background in mind, `the believer` is not just a new release, but a beer to enjoy as an expression of the brewery's philosophy layered with its respect for music.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday I'm introducing the believer from Open Air Minatoyama Brewery in Kobe's Hyogo Ward. It's a beer made with a memorial spirit, and it's not just a new release - it's one you want to taste together with its background.
MugiWhoa, it's a memorial beer? But the name sounds cool, and it feels like there's a story behind it, so now I'm curious~.
Hop BroThe style is a New Zealand Pilsner. Citrus and lime aromas come through softly, and even though it looks calm, the inside is pretty lively.
MugiI thought Pilsner was supposed to be more subdued? Why are lime notes coming up, and what does refreshing design even mean!
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: when you bring out the hop character while rounding it out with a grainy profile, it becomes crushable. In other words, it's so easy to drink that before you know it, you're ready for another glass.
MugiI see, it's the dangerous kind of easy-drinking beer! After bouncing around at a live show, it seems like it would fit that excited feeling perfectly~.
Hop BroWhat's more, Open Air Minatoyama Brewery is based at NATURE STUDIO, built on the former site of Minatoyama Elementary School. I like how it really folds Kobe's atmosphere and seasonal feeling into the beer.
MugiMaking beer on a school site is such an amazing idea! And hearing that the head brewer Ben is from Portland somehow makes it feel even more legit.
Hop BroExactly. It's also designed with music and live culture in mind, and instead of hitting you with appearance, it wins you over with aroma and drinkability.
MugiPair it with hot dogs or fish and chips and it sounds unstoppable! Being strong with food is a pretty great plus.
Hop BroRight, which is why this isn't just a new product - it's a beer where Open Air's philosophy and respect for music overlap, something you want to savor together with its background.
MugiAlright, I can't start until I drink this! Let's toast with a Kobe-born beer first~!
