Novoru Brewing unveils new "Musubu" - Wet Hop x Napoleon yeast
On March 20, 2026, Miyazaki's Novoru Brewing announced its new beer, "Musubu," on Instagram. The style is Belgian Blonde, with an ABV of 4.5%. It is brewed with a combination of Tradition/Cascade wet hops and Lunga, using the brewery's house yeast, "Napoleon yeast."
Hop BroOn March 20, Novoru Brewing in Miyazaki announced its new Musubu release. The design this time is really interesting.
MugiWhoa! Even the title is strong! Wet Hop x Napoleon yeast sounds like a special move!
Hop BroThe specs are Belgian Blonde at 4.5%. It uses Tradition and Cascade wet hops plus Lunga, and the yeast is the house Napoleon yeast.
MugiOhhh! But honestly, what is wet hop? How is it different from regular hops?
Hop BroThe key is that it's handled right after harvest. It's hops that are processed within 24 hours. Compared with dried pellets, the green, fresh aroma tends to stay more vivid, and the bitterness tends to be gentler.
MugiWhat is that! So fresh! And the article said they used it in the mash hop and low-temperature whirlpool, right?
Hop BroExactly, that's what's working here. The aim is to layer crispy malt character with the freshness of wet hops. It makes the aroma come through beautifully.
MugiBut there are more tricky words! Esters and a dry finish - what do those feel like when you drink it?
Hop BroIn simple terms, it smells bright and finishes cleanly. Even though it's an approachable blonde, the fermentation character is unmistakably Novoru.
MugiWow, I definitely want that! I want to go now and toast with Musubu! Hop bro, come with me!
Novoru Brewing's latest release is notable for its design, which carefully layers the character of yeast and hops while keeping classic drinkability at its core.
Specs for the new release "Musubu"
- Beer name: Musubu
- Style: Belgian Blonde
- ABV: 4.5%
- Hops: Tradition wet hop / Cascade wet hop / Lunga
- Yeast: Napoleon yeast
In the post, the brewery said it has recently been using saison-type yeast regularly to broaden its range of aroma and flavor, and explained that this time it brewed a blonde ale with Napoleon yeast. Napoleon yeast is said to bring bright esters and the dry, crisp finish typical of saison yeast.
The malt bill is kept simple in a way that echoes the flagship beer "Novoru," putting the yeast character front and center. This time, it is combined with German wet hops the brewery was able to source. In the post, wet hops are described as material that is not dried like typical pellet hops, but instead is crushed and packaged within 24 hours of harvest. They retain a fresh green aroma more easily, tend to have lower alpha acid, which is the source of bitterness, and contribute to a cleaner impression.
These wet hops were used both as mash hops during saccharification and in the low-temperature whirlpool. The result is presented as a beer that layers a crispy malt character, the bright qualities of Napoleon yeast, and the refreshing aroma of fresh hops, adding Novoru Brewing's distinctive fermentation expression to the approachable style of a Belgian Blonde.
Based in Miyazaki, Novoru Brewing is a brewery that states on its official website that its mission is to "make people happy with the best beer." This new "Musubu" also appears to reflect the company's emphasis on ingredient freshness and fermentation design.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroOn March 20, Novoru Brewing in Miyazaki announced its new Musubu release. The design this time is really interesting.
MugiWhoa! Even the title is strong! Wet Hop x Napoleon yeast sounds like a special move!
Hop BroThe specs are Belgian Blonde at 4.5%. It uses Tradition and Cascade wet hops plus Lunga, and the yeast is the house Napoleon yeast.
MugiOhhh! But honestly, what is wet hop? How is it different from regular hops?
Hop BroThe key is that it's handled right after harvest. It's hops that are processed within 24 hours. Compared with dried pellets, the green, fresh aroma tends to stay more vivid, and the bitterness tends to be gentler.
MugiWhat is that! So fresh! And the article said they used it in the mash hop and low-temperature whirlpool, right?
Hop BroExactly, that's what's working here. The aim is to layer crispy malt character with the freshness of wet hops. It makes the aroma come through beautifully.
MugiBut there are more tricky words! Esters and a dry finish - what do those feel like when you drink it?
Hop BroIn simple terms, it smells bright and finishes cleanly. Even though it's an approachable blonde, the fermentation character is unmistakably Novoru.
MugiWow, I definitely want that! I want to go now and toast with Musubu! Hop bro, come with me!
