Hideji Beer to Release 30th Anniversary Brewery Collaboration 3-Can Set on April 20
Hideji Beer in Nobeoka, Miyazaki Prefecture will begin selling a collaboration 3-can set on April 20 as part of its 30th anniversary project. The set includes three beers that bring together the distinct character of three breweries: West Coast IPA, TAIYO WEIZEN, and NZ HAZY IPA. Only 1,500 sets will be sold, exclusively through direct sales from the brewery.
Hop BroHideji Beer in Nobeoka is releasing a 30th anniversary 3-can set starting April 20. It includes West Coast IPA, TAIYO WEIZEN, and NZ HAZY IPA, and the lineup has a really strong collaboration feel.
MugiWhoa! So it’s a three-brewery collaboration? Just hearing that gets me excited, and now I really want to know what kinds of flavors are in it!
Hop BroThe main highlight is the citrus-scented IPA, West Coast IPA. It has aromas like lime and grapefruit, sharp bitterness, and a really crisp, refreshing finish.
MugiWhoa, more specialty terms! What exactly makes a West Coast IPA “West Coast”? It sounds cool, but I feel like I’m being left behind a bit!
Hop BroIn short, it’s an IPA where aroma and bitterness take center stage. It brings out the citrus side of the hops, keeps the sweetness down, and finishes sharply, so it really perks you up when you drink it.
MugiOhh, then TAIYO WEIZEN sounds pretty gentle just from the name! It says it has the character of Taiyo no Lager, so now I’m curious!
Hop BroThat’s the interesting part: it layers the fruity character of a weizen with the hop presence of Hideji’s signature beer, "Taiyo no Lager." It’s the first collaboration with Mojiko Retro Beer, so it feels like a Kyushu-to-Kyushu blend of brewing skills.
MugiThey’re doing that for a first collaboration!? Fruity plus hoppy sounds like it should be sweet, but also crisp somehow. My brain can’t keep up!
Hop BroThe final NZ HAZY IPA combines New Zealand hops with in-house yeast cultivation technology. It has the hazy style’s softness and juiciness, but it also carries Hideji’s fermentation expertise, so it’s not just chasing a trend.
MugiAnd it’s limited to 1,500 sets, right? The fact that it’s direct-sale only makes it even more tempting, and tasting all three side by side would definitely be a rabbit hole!
Hop BroExactly. It’s the kind of release that fits Hideji’s 30th anniversary milestone, and the more you taste through it, the more you can see the brewery’s range. This is definitely one you’d want to secure before it sells out and open together tonight.
MugiYeah, this is definitely a candidate for tonight’s drink! I really want to toast Hideji Beer’s 30th anniversary properly!
Hideji Beer in Nobeoka, Miyazaki Prefecture will release a brewery collaboration 3-can set as one of its 30th anniversary projects. On its official Instagram, the brewery announced that the product was finally complete after brewing collaboration beers with three companies. Its 30th anniversary special page also says sales will begin on April 20.
This set stands out for its lineup of three clearly distinct beers.
- West Coast IPA
- TAIYO WEIZEN
- NZ HAZY IPA
West Coast IPA is a beer notable for its refreshing aroma reminiscent of citrus, lime, and grapefruit. TAIYO WEIZEN is the first collaboration with Mojiko Retro Beer, a brewery that has long supported the craft beer scene in Kyushu, and the recipe combines the fruity character of a weizen with the hop profile of Hideji Beer’s signature beer, "Taiyo no Lager." NZ HAZY IPA is a hazy IPA that combines New Zealand hop expertise from NOVORU Brewing with Hideji Beer’s in-house yeast cultivation technology.
Hideji Beer is a brewery based in Nobeoka, Miyazaki Prefecture that has built strong ties with local ingredients and people over the years, and it will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2026. This project is not just a commemorative product; through technical exchanges with other breweries, it also showcases the breadth of Hideji Beer’s brewing experience.
Sales are limited to direct brewery sales only, with 1,500 sets available. Sales will end once the limit is reached, so anyone wanting to compare the three beers created for this 30th anniversary milestone should check early.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroHideji Beer in Nobeoka is releasing a 30th anniversary 3-can set starting April 20. It includes West Coast IPA, TAIYO WEIZEN, and NZ HAZY IPA, and the lineup has a really strong collaboration feel.
MugiWhoa! So it’s a three-brewery collaboration? Just hearing that gets me excited, and now I really want to know what kinds of flavors are in it!
Hop BroThe main highlight is the citrus-scented IPA, West Coast IPA. It has aromas like lime and grapefruit, sharp bitterness, and a really crisp, refreshing finish.
MugiWhoa, more specialty terms! What exactly makes a West Coast IPA “West Coast”? It sounds cool, but I feel like I’m being left behind a bit!
Hop BroIn short, it’s an IPA where aroma and bitterness take center stage. It brings out the citrus side of the hops, keeps the sweetness down, and finishes sharply, so it really perks you up when you drink it.
MugiOhh, then TAIYO WEIZEN sounds pretty gentle just from the name! It says it has the character of Taiyo no Lager, so now I’m curious!
Hop BroThat’s the interesting part: it layers the fruity character of a weizen with the hop presence of Hideji’s signature beer, "Taiyo no Lager." It’s the first collaboration with Mojiko Retro Beer, so it feels like a Kyushu-to-Kyushu blend of brewing skills.
MugiThey’re doing that for a first collaboration!? Fruity plus hoppy sounds like it should be sweet, but also crisp somehow. My brain can’t keep up!
Hop BroThe final NZ HAZY IPA combines New Zealand hops with in-house yeast cultivation technology. It has the hazy style’s softness and juiciness, but it also carries Hideji’s fermentation expertise, so it’s not just chasing a trend.
MugiAnd it’s limited to 1,500 sets, right? The fact that it’s direct-sale only makes it even more tempting, and tasting all three side by side would definitely be a rabbit hole!
Hop BroExactly. It’s the kind of release that fits Hideji’s 30th anniversary milestone, and the more you taste through it, the more you can see the brewery’s range. This is definitely one you’d want to secure before it sells out and open together tonight.
MugiYeah, this is definitely a candidate for tonight’s drink! I really want to toast Hideji Beer’s 30th anniversary properly!
