Nomcraft Brewing Releases West Coast IPA and Sour IPA Simultaneously for Its 7th Anniversary
Nomcraft Brewing in Aridagawa Town, Arita District, Wakayama Prefecture, has announced a double release to mark its 7th anniversary. The two beers, a West Coast IPA made with a special fresh cryo hop and a Sour IPA using citrus from Arita, showcase the brewery's anniversary character.
Hop BroToday we're talking about Nomcraft Brewing in Wakayama and its 7th anniversary double release. Releasing a West Coast IPA and a Sour IPA at the same time for an anniversary is such an aggressive move, and that's exactly why I love it.
MugiWhoa! A simultaneous release of two beers is way too generous, right? Even on an anniversary, they're handing us the "which one do I drink?" problem!
Hop BroThe first one is 7th Revolution WCIPA. The key point is that, on top of the firm bitterness typical of a West Coast IPA, they've paired it with a special fresh cryo hop called "Nuvo Hops" this time.
MugiFresh cryo hop? What is that! Nuvo Hops sounds intense, but what does it actually taste like?
Hop BroBroadly speaking, it's a hop that's cryo-processed right after harvest, so the aroma compounds are packed in tightly. That's why this WCIPA has a vivid aroma and a fresh green character, with impressions like peach, pineapple forest, and sweet berry.
MugiWow! And it even goes with game sausage, yurinchi chicken, and stir-fried leafy greens, so suddenly it feels like the star of an izakaya menu!
Hop BroThe other one is 7th Revolution Sour IPA. This one uses Arita-grown Kiyomi oranges and Kawachi bankan, bringing out bright acidity and a juicy character up front.
MugiJust hearing about Arita citrus makes it sound delicious! Kiyomi orange and Kawachi bankan already feel like a summer morning just from the names!
Hop BroAnd the hops are mosaic, Motueka, Citra, and Galaxy, so they've built up a proper layering of aroma. Because it's finished with a light, easy-drinking character, it should be pretty versatile as a food-pairing beer too.
MugiThe fact that they renovated an old nursery school and keep making beer connected to the local community is wonderful! It really feels like a milestone for the next phase, and this makes me want to do a side-by-side tasting at the taproom!
Nomcraft Brewing, based in Aridagawa Town, Arita District, Wakayama Prefecture, has unveiled two new beers to celebrate its 7th anniversary. This release is an anniversary project grounded in the brewery's journey toward "town building through craft beer," and is presented as a two-part lineup: Adam and Junya.
The first beer is "7th Revolution WCIPA / 7th Anniversary West Coast IPA". In addition to the firm bitterness typical of a West Coast IPA, this release uses a special fresh cryo hop called "Nuvo Hops." Because the hops are cryo-processed immediately after harvest, they deliver a vivid aroma and a fresh green character. The tasting notes list peach, pineapple forest, and sweet berry. Suggested pairings include game sausage, yurinchi chicken, and stir-fried leafy greens.
The second beer is "7th Revolution Sour IPA / 7th Anniversary Sour IPA". This one makes lavish use of citrus grown in Arita, combining Kiyomi orange and Kawachi bankan to bring out a refreshing acidity and juicy aroma. The hops used are mosaic, Motueka, Citra, and Galaxy, and the brewery says it has been finished as a light, easy-drinking beer suited to early summer. The tasting notes are green citrus, sour, and berry. It looks designed to work well as a food-pairing beer.
Nomcraft Brewing has continued brewing beer that draws on its ties to Aridagawa Town, where it is based in a renovated former nursery school. Even in this anniversary beer release, the brewery clearly shows its direction by pairing hop innovation with local fruit ingredients. Including its two taprooms, the Juzo location and the Wakayama City location, the brewery is expanding a community-rooted presence, and its 7th anniversary looks set to mark a turning point toward the next phase.
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Hop BroToday we're talking about Nomcraft Brewing in Wakayama and its 7th anniversary double release. Releasing a West Coast IPA and a Sour IPA at the same time for an anniversary is such an aggressive move, and that's exactly why I love it.
MugiWhoa! A simultaneous release of two beers is way too generous, right? Even on an anniversary, they're handing us the "which one do I drink?" problem!
Hop BroThe first one is 7th Revolution WCIPA. The key point is that, on top of the firm bitterness typical of a West Coast IPA, they've paired it with a special fresh cryo hop called "Nuvo Hops" this time.
MugiFresh cryo hop? What is that! Nuvo Hops sounds intense, but what does it actually taste like?
Hop BroBroadly speaking, it's a hop that's cryo-processed right after harvest, so the aroma compounds are packed in tightly. That's why this WCIPA has a vivid aroma and a fresh green character, with impressions like peach, pineapple forest, and sweet berry.
MugiWow! And it even goes with game sausage, yurinchi chicken, and stir-fried leafy greens, so suddenly it feels like the star of an izakaya menu!
Hop BroThe other one is 7th Revolution Sour IPA. This one uses Arita-grown Kiyomi oranges and Kawachi bankan, bringing out bright acidity and a juicy character up front.
MugiJust hearing about Arita citrus makes it sound delicious! Kiyomi orange and Kawachi bankan already feel like a summer morning just from the names!
Hop BroAnd the hops are mosaic, Motueka, Citra, and Galaxy, so they've built up a proper layering of aroma. Because it's finished with a light, easy-drinking character, it should be pretty versatile as a food-pairing beer too.
MugiThe fact that they renovated an old nursery school and keep making beer connected to the local community is wonderful! It really feels like a milestone for the next phase, and this makes me want to do a side-by-side tasting at the taproom!
