Nomendo Brew Stand to Release Anniversary Collaboration Beer "NOMEKA" with Kazo Beer on March 28
On March 11, Nomendo Brew Stand in Koshigaya, Saitama announced a collaboration beer, "NOMEKA," to mark its brewing anniversary. Co-branded with Kazo Beer, the style is TDH HAZY W-IPA at 8.0% ABV. The release is set for March 28, with limited bottles also planned.
Hop BroA birthday collaboration has come from Nomendo Brew Stand in Koshigaya! Their new beer with Kazo Beer is called "NOMEKA."
MugiWhoa, that name already sounds cool! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt’s a TDH HAZY W-IPA at 8.0% ABV. It’s set to release on March 28, and not only kegs but limited bottles are planned too.
MugiWhat is that? The alphabet soup is real! TDH... hazy... W...?
Hop BroSo TDH means triple dry hopping, a method where hops are added in three layers after fermentation to build up the aroma. HAZY means it has that cloudy style, and W-IPA means it’s a double-strength, more substantial IPA.
MugiAhh, so basically it’s "extra aroma, juicy, and punchy"!? The name sounds cute, but the beer itself is seriously legit!
Hop BroExactly. And the name "NOMEKA" was chosen by taking the character "霞" from Kazo Beer, so it also carries respect for the collaboration partner.
MugiPutting master-love into the name too... that feels so passionate! It really feels like an anniversary beer!
Hop BroNomendo is a three-minute walk from Koshigaya Station, and it became Koshigaya City's first brewery when it obtained its brewing license in January 2024. The best part is that this release clearly shows a local connection between the two breweries.
MugiI’ve decided already: March 28 is a toast-worthy day! Let’s drink it on tap, secure a limited bottle too, and celebrate the anniversary with NOMEKA!
An Instagram post from Nomendo Brew Stand at 9:45 p.m. on March 11 revealed the details of the anniversary beer. This new release is a collaboration with Kazo Beer, introduced in the post as "our master." Brewed under both names, it is a fitting beer for the milestone.
Announced Beer Overview
- Beer name: NOMEKA (呑霞 / NOMEKA)
- Style: TDH HAZY W-IPA
- ABV: 8.0%
- Release date: March 28
- Sales format: Limited bottles also planned
The post also explains that the name was chosen by taking the character "霞" from Kazo Beer, which symbolizes the brewery. The name carries respect for the collaboration partner, while the style is a triple dry-hopped hazy W-IPA. The design clearly aims for a dense hop aroma and substantial drinkability.
Nomendo Brew Stand is introduced on its official website as a craft beer specialty shop a three-minute walk from Koshigaya Station, and as Koshigaya City's first brewery to obtain a brewing license in January 2024. This release, in which a locally rooted new brewing base teams up with another brewery in the prefecture at an anniversary milestone, is a story that highlights the connections within local craft beer.
When service begins on March 28, it should be available both on tap and in limited bottles. As an anniversary beer and a truly "only now" kind of pint, it is one to keep an eye on.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroA birthday collaboration has come from Nomendo Brew Stand in Koshigaya! Their new beer with Kazo Beer is called "NOMEKA."
MugiWhoa, that name already sounds cool! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt’s a TDH HAZY W-IPA at 8.0% ABV. It’s set to release on March 28, and not only kegs but limited bottles are planned too.
MugiWhat is that? The alphabet soup is real! TDH... hazy... W...?
Hop BroSo TDH means triple dry hopping, a method where hops are added in three layers after fermentation to build up the aroma. HAZY means it has that cloudy style, and W-IPA means it’s a double-strength, more substantial IPA.
MugiAhh, so basically it’s "extra aroma, juicy, and punchy"!? The name sounds cute, but the beer itself is seriously legit!
Hop BroExactly. And the name "NOMEKA" was chosen by taking the character "霞" from Kazo Beer, so it also carries respect for the collaboration partner.
MugiPutting master-love into the name too... that feels so passionate! It really feels like an anniversary beer!
Hop BroNomendo is a three-minute walk from Koshigaya Station, and it became Koshigaya City's first brewery when it obtained its brewing license in January 2024. The best part is that this release clearly shows a local connection between the two breweries.
MugiI’ve decided already: March 28 is a toast-worthy day! Let’s drink it on tap, secure a limited bottle too, and celebrate the anniversary with NOMEKA!
