Aomori Brew Pub taps Lightheart 2 Hazy IPA at 6.6%
On June 6, Aomori Brew Pub in Aomori City tapped a new beer, Lightheart 2 Hazy IPA, at 6.6% ABV. The beer is described with grapefruit, nectarine, tropical fruit, and a gentle bitterness, which fits the brewpub’s see-through brewery setup and tasting-friendly atmosphere.
Hop BroA beer worth talking about just landed in Aomori: Aomori Brew Pub tapped Lightheart 2.
MugiWait, the name sounds so gentle and it's a Hazy IPA? A 6.6% newcomer is secretly pretty serious!
Hop BroExactly. It's showing up as a guest beer, and the aroma is supposed to lead with white grapefruit, nectarine, and tropical fruit.
MugiOkay, but what even makes a Hazy IPA different? The beer is cloudy and now my brain is too.
Hop BroShort version: it's a juicy-style IPA with big hop aroma and a softer mouthfeel, so it comes across fruity instead of harshly bitter.
MugiThat helps a lot! White grapefruit and lemon-lime candy makes it sound dangerously easy to drink.
Hop BroThat's the trick. It's not just fruity, because a little floral character and gentle bitterness keep the whole thing balanced.
MugiWhat is that, a flower field in a glass? And clear aroma layers sounds like you're solving a mystery with your nose.
Hop BroPretty much. It means the aromas don't blur together, so you can pick them out in order like grapefruit, berry jam, and nectarine.
MugiAnd at Aomori Brew Pub you can watch the brewing tanks through glass, right? Being walkable from the station and that immersive is just unfair.
Hop BroRight, and they also pour their own local house beers, so getting a hop-forward guest pint there is the brewpub sweet spot. It really makes me want one.
MugiYep, both of us are fully at want-it-right-now level. First glass is Lightheart 2, and your lecture has to stay shorter than the head on the beer!
Lightheart 2 arrives at Aomori Brew Pub
Aomori Brew Pub is a brewpub in the Yasukata area of Aomori City, within walking distance of Aomori Station. The brewery is visible through glass inside the venue, and the tap setup makes it easy to sample beers in small pours. On June 6, the pub announced a new guest beer: Lightheart 2 Hazy IPA at 6.6% ABV.
Aroma and flavor
The post highlights a bright mix of white grapefruit, red berry jam, nectarine, lemon-lime candy, tropical fruit, and citrus-like aromas. The flavor is fruit-forward, with a soft floral impression and a gentle bitterness that ties everything together. It is a Hazy IPA that keeps the style’s juicy character while staying readable and balanced.
Why it works here
Aomori Brew Pub also makes beers with local ingredients, so the venue offers an interesting contrast between house-brewed beers and a hop-driven guest pour like this one. Because it is easy to stop by from the station and compare different taps, it is a good place to start if you want to spend time with one beer or work through a few styles in one visit. For fans of fruit-saturated IPAs and haze-forward beers, Lightheart 2 looks like a strong fit for the lineup.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroA beer worth talking about just landed in Aomori: Aomori Brew Pub tapped Lightheart 2.
MugiWait, the name sounds so gentle and it's a Hazy IPA? A 6.6% newcomer is secretly pretty serious!
Hop BroExactly. It's showing up as a guest beer, and the aroma is supposed to lead with white grapefruit, nectarine, and tropical fruit.
MugiOkay, but what even makes a Hazy IPA different? The beer is cloudy and now my brain is too.
Hop BroShort version: it's a juicy-style IPA with big hop aroma and a softer mouthfeel, so it comes across fruity instead of harshly bitter.
MugiThat helps a lot! White grapefruit and lemon-lime candy makes it sound dangerously easy to drink.
Hop BroThat's the trick. It's not just fruity, because a little floral character and gentle bitterness keep the whole thing balanced.
MugiWhat is that, a flower field in a glass? And clear aroma layers sounds like you're solving a mystery with your nose.
Hop BroPretty much. It means the aromas don't blur together, so you can pick them out in order like grapefruit, berry jam, and nectarine.
MugiAnd at Aomori Brew Pub you can watch the brewing tanks through glass, right? Being walkable from the station and that immersive is just unfair.
Hop BroRight, and they also pour their own local house beers, so getting a hop-forward guest pint there is the brewpub sweet spot. It really makes me want one.
MugiYep, both of us are fully at want-it-right-now level. First glass is Lightheart 2, and your lecture has to stay shorter than the head on the beer!
