Shiga's Flora Fermentation Releases Hazy IPA "Palis"
Flora Fermentation in Higashiomi City, Shiga Prefecture, has unveiled its new Hazy IPA, "Palis." It features a tropical aroma reminiscent of mango and coconut, along with a smooth drinking feel, and cans are also being distributed to retailers in various regions.
Hop BroShiga's Flora Fermentation has released a new Hazy IPA, "Palis". Just hearing that it smells like mango and coconut makes me want to drink it before the glass even starts fogging up.
MugiWhat! An aroma of mango and coconut? Even though it's beer, it has that much tropical character? It kind of sounds like a dessert, so I'm curious!
Hop BroExactly, that's the work of hops like Cryo Sabro. They boost the tropical character, then layer Luminosa, Cashmere, Citra, and Nelson Sauvin CGX on top to build depth in the aroma.
MugiWait, what do you mean by layers of hops? If you stack that many, won't the flavors fight each other?
Hop BroNot at all. When it's put together well, it comes together beautifully. Palis is aiming for a juicy design, with bitterness kept modest at IBU 28, while its 7.0% ABV still gives it plenty of presence.
MugiOhh! If the bitterness is restrained, it sounds great for a Hazy IPA debut. And if it's 7%, it looks light but you can't let your guard down!
Hop BroExactly. And with Pale Ale Malt, Wheat Malt White, and Malted Oats in the malt bill, plus oats and wheat, it gets a smooth drinking feel. That's the kind of mouthfeel you expect from a Hazy IPA.
MugiOats like the breakfast one!? If it gives it a soft mouthfeel, that kind of sounds gently fluffy and nice.
Hop BroAnd the origin of the name, Palis, is interesting too. It's the name of a monster from Persian legend, and it apparently evokes that addictive feeling of wanting another sip the more you drink. It's niche, but stories like that deepen the impression of a glass of beer.
MugiWait, it has that kind of backstory? Wanting the next sip sounds like dangerously good beer. With a story attached too, it makes me want to drink it even more!
Hop BroAnd the cans are available at retailers in various regions, including Niigata, Tokyo, Kanagawa, and Osaka, so it's nice that you can follow a Shiga-local beer even outside the prefecture. It also really shows the brewery's identity as one centered on agriculture and fermentation, so this is definitely one I'd want to open after work.
MugiYeah, when I hear an aroma-driven beer, I'm in the mood for nothing else today! Big hop bro, let's chill some Palis now and toast together with a tropical cheers!
Flora Fermentation in Higashiomi City, Shiga Prefecture, has released a new beer, "Palis." True to a brewery that describes itself on its official website as "a brewery making the best beer woven from agriculture and fermentation," this is a beer in which the ingredient design and aroma composition show a distinct character.
Palis Specs
- Style: Hazy IPA
- Alc: 7.0%
- IBU: 28
- Malt: Pale Ale Malt / Wheat Malt White / Malted Oats
- Hop: Cryo Sabro / Luminosa / Cashmere / Citra / Nelson Sauvin CGX
- Other: Flaked Oats / Flaked Wheat
- Batch No. 81
The post says the beer is characterized by a tropical aroma like mango and coconut, and a smooth drinking feel. Several hop varieties are blended together in a structure designed to balance juiciness and drinkability. Oats and wheat are also used in the malt bill, making it easy to imagine the soft mouthfeel typical of a Hazy IPA.
Origin of the Name
"Palis" is the name of a monster from Persian legend said to secretly lick the soles of sleeping people and drink their blood. In beer form, that image is tied to a juicy design that makes you want the next sip the more you drink. The description emphasized a balance that delivers substance while making you realize, before long, that you already want another sip.
Retailers Also Listed
The post also lists stores where the cans can be bought or drunk, and among shipments through May 4 are liquor shops and restaurants in several regions including Niigata, Tokyo, Kanagawa, Shiga, and Osaka. While maintaining its presence as a local Shiga brewery, it has also carefully prepared a path for people outside the prefecture to get their hands on it.
Flora Fermentation is a Shiga brewery that continues to make beer centered on agriculture and fermentation. The new "Palis" is drawing attention as an aroma-driven beer that channels that direction into the Hazy IPA format.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroShiga's Flora Fermentation has released a new Hazy IPA, "Palis". Just hearing that it smells like mango and coconut makes me want to drink it before the glass even starts fogging up.
MugiWhat! An aroma of mango and coconut? Even though it's beer, it has that much tropical character? It kind of sounds like a dessert, so I'm curious!
Hop BroExactly, that's the work of hops like Cryo Sabro. They boost the tropical character, then layer Luminosa, Cashmere, Citra, and Nelson Sauvin CGX on top to build depth in the aroma.
MugiWait, what do you mean by layers of hops? If you stack that many, won't the flavors fight each other?
Hop BroNot at all. When it's put together well, it comes together beautifully. Palis is aiming for a juicy design, with bitterness kept modest at IBU 28, while its 7.0% ABV still gives it plenty of presence.
MugiOhh! If the bitterness is restrained, it sounds great for a Hazy IPA debut. And if it's 7%, it looks light but you can't let your guard down!
Hop BroExactly. And with Pale Ale Malt, Wheat Malt White, and Malted Oats in the malt bill, plus oats and wheat, it gets a smooth drinking feel. That's the kind of mouthfeel you expect from a Hazy IPA.
MugiOats like the breakfast one!? If it gives it a soft mouthfeel, that kind of sounds gently fluffy and nice.
Hop BroAnd the origin of the name, Palis, is interesting too. It's the name of a monster from Persian legend, and it apparently evokes that addictive feeling of wanting another sip the more you drink. It's niche, but stories like that deepen the impression of a glass of beer.
MugiWait, it has that kind of backstory? Wanting the next sip sounds like dangerously good beer. With a story attached too, it makes me want to drink it even more!
Hop BroAnd the cans are available at retailers in various regions, including Niigata, Tokyo, Kanagawa, and Osaka, so it's nice that you can follow a Shiga-local beer even outside the prefecture. It also really shows the brewery's identity as one centered on agriculture and fermentation, so this is definitely one I'd want to open after work.
MugiYeah, when I hear an aroma-driven beer, I'm in the mood for nothing else today! Big hop bro, let's chill some Palis now and toast together with a tropical cheers!
