Open Air Minatoyama Brewery Releases Kveik-Yeast Hazy IPA "hop viking"
Open Air Minatoyama Brewery announced its new beer, "hop viking," on Instagram and has started selling kegs and cans through its official online shop and its shop for business accounts. This Hazy IPA uses Norwegian Kveik yeast and emphasizes juiciness and tropical hop aroma.
Hop BroA new hop viking release has arrived from Open Air Minatoyama Brewery in Kobe - it's a hoppy beer with Nordic Viking vibes.
MugiWhoa, that sounds strong just from the name! What style of beer is it?
Hop BroIt's a Hazy IPA, and even though it's ABV 6.0%, the IBU is 18, so it's not too bitter and is designed to bring out juiciness and tropical aroma.
MugiI see! But what exactly is the Kveik yeast mentioned in the article? It sounds like a special move!
Hop BroIt's a yeast from Norway with a strong fermentation character, basically like a fruity amplification device - that's why it pairs so well with a Hazy IPA.
MugiWhat is that! And Idaho 7, Cryo Sabro, and all those others sound like a list of hop spells - that's hilarious!
Hop BroThat's the fun part - layering Idaho 7 and Elani with Cryo versions to go full tropical aroma overload, while keeping the mouthfeel juicy.
MugiNow I'm hungry! If the pairing says it goes well with jerk chicken, that's basically a win, right?
Hop BroWhat's more, they've already started simultaneous keg and can sales through the official online shop and the business-account shop, so they move fast.
MugiThe fact that an old elementary school's cafeteria is now a brewery is lovely, and I really like the concept of editing seasons and ingredients too!
Hop BroThen it's settled - tonight we'll get grilled pineapple and fish tacos ready, and toast with hop viking!
Hyogo-based Kobe brewery Open Air Minatoyama Brewery unveiled its new beer in an Instagram post titled "✨hop viking✨ Hop Viking." The post described it as "a beer related to Norway for two weeks in a row," presenting a concept of a "powerful, hoppy beer" inspired by Nordic Vikings.
The style is Hazy IPA. It uses Kveik yeast from Norway, with specs of ABV 6.0% / IBU 18. The hops are listed as Idaho 7, Cryo Idaho 7, Elani, and Cryo Sabro. The post highlights a juicy drinking impression and tropical aroma, and suggests food pairings such as jerk chicken, grilled pineapple, and fish tacos.
The sales channel was also made clear: keg and can sales have begun on the official Open Air online shop and the shop for business accounts.
According to official information, Open Air Minatoyama Brewery is located in the Minatoyama area of Hyogo Ward, Kobe City, and operates from a brewing facility that makes use of the former elementary school cafeteria. Drawing on Kobe groundwater and seasonal ingredients, it has developed beers that incorporate not only staples but also seasonal hops and herbs. This "hop viking" release also appears to reflect the brewery's approach of "editing seasons and ingredients."
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroA new hop viking release has arrived from Open Air Minatoyama Brewery in Kobe - it's a hoppy beer with Nordic Viking vibes.
MugiWhoa, that sounds strong just from the name! What style of beer is it?
Hop BroIt's a Hazy IPA, and even though it's ABV 6.0%, the IBU is 18, so it's not too bitter and is designed to bring out juiciness and tropical aroma.
MugiI see! But what exactly is the Kveik yeast mentioned in the article? It sounds like a special move!
Hop BroIt's a yeast from Norway with a strong fermentation character, basically like a fruity amplification device - that's why it pairs so well with a Hazy IPA.
MugiWhat is that! And Idaho 7, Cryo Sabro, and all those others sound like a list of hop spells - that's hilarious!
Hop BroThat's the fun part - layering Idaho 7 and Elani with Cryo versions to go full tropical aroma overload, while keeping the mouthfeel juicy.
MugiNow I'm hungry! If the pairing says it goes well with jerk chicken, that's basically a win, right?
Hop BroWhat's more, they've already started simultaneous keg and can sales through the official online shop and the business-account shop, so they move fast.
MugiThe fact that an old elementary school's cafeteria is now a brewery is lovely, and I really like the concept of editing seasons and ingredients too!
Hop BroThen it's settled - tonight we'll get grilled pineapple and fish tacos ready, and toast with hop viking!
