“Tewassa” and Wodhi Arrive at Minamiaizu Mountain Brewing
Minamiaizu Mountain Brewing / Taproom BeerFridge introduced its house-brewed “Tewassa” and “Wodhi” on Instagram. These two beers reflect the Aizutajima brewpub’s signature balance of local memory and easy drinkability.
Hop BroToday I’m talking about the Aizutajima brewpub, Minamiaizu Mountain Brewing. They’re introducing their house-brewed “Tewassa” and “Wodhi” on Instagram, and the best part is that you can drink them right there in the taproom.
MugiWait, you can drink them on the spot!? And the taproom has that warm wooden feel? That alone makes it sound delicious!
Hop BroFirst up, “Tewassa” is a Mountain Ale / XPA with an ABV of 5.5%. It’s a re-release of a brew from last year’s Golden Week event, “MWM’25,” where children drew the label, and this time it uses the Polish single hop “Zombie.”
MugiHold on, what’s XPA!? And “Zombie” sounds scary for a hop!
Hop BroXPA is basically a light, lively pale ale style, with a nice balance of drinkability and aroma. “Zombie” is the hop name, and the key is that it gives off aromas like blue citrus and mandarin, then finishes with a firm bitterness.
MugiI see, blue citrus aroma and then bitterness at the end. That sounds like one that would go really well with food, so I’d probably keep ordering more!
Hop BroThe next one, “Wodhi,” is a crisp-style IPA with an ABV of 6.5%. It was brewed on the brewery’s anniversary day last year and built as an homage to Georgetown Brewing’s “Bodhizafa IPA.”
MugiSo it’s an homage, meaning it’s packed with love for the original! And it’s an IPA but not hazy? That’s a little unexpected!
Hop BroExactly. The hop bill uses Mosaic, Centennial, Citra, Chinook, and Columbus in a multi-layered hop composition. Orange and tangerine-like citrus notes are joined by pine and malt sweetness, giving it a firm, well-defined drinking profile.
MugiWow, that’s basically a duet of citrus and pine! A crisp IPA with real presence sounds like something I’d really like!
Hop BroMinamiaizu Mountain Brewing really feels like a brewery that pours local memory into every glass. They turn regional ingredients and memories of events into beer, so when you drink it, you can almost see the scenery of Aizutajima in the glass.
MugiI love that. Just saying a drink in Aizutajima makes me want to travel. “Tewassa” and “Wodhi” both make me want to go drink them right away!
Hop BroRight? Since both are tempting today, I’d start with “Tewassa” for the bitterness and citrus, then move on to “Wodhi” and sink into a solid IPA.
MugiAgreed! First we should head straight to the taproom and drink while hearing the story of the place. That’s definitely going to taste amazing!
At Minamiaizu Mountain Brewing / Taproom BeerFridge, “Tewassa” and “Wodhi” are being introduced on Instagram. True to the spirit of a brewpub in Aizutajima, one of Aizu’s towns, the charm of the place is that you can enjoy house-brewed beer on the spot in a small taproom with the warmth of wood.
Tewassa
“Tewassa” is a Mountain Ale / XPA with an ABV of 5.5%. It is a re-release born from a brew first made for last year’s Golden Week event, “MWM’25,” where children drew the label. This time, without changing the malt bill, it uses the Polish single hop “Zombie.” The brewery says it finishes with a firm bitterness after aromas reminiscent of blue citrus and mandarin, making it a beer that pairs well with food.
Wodhi
“Wodhi” is an IPA with an ABV of 6.5%. Brewed on the brewery’s anniversary day last year, it was designed as an homage to Georgetown Brewing’s Bodhizafa IPA. It combines Mosaic, Centennial, Citra, Chinook, and Columbus, layering orange- and tangerine-like citrus notes with piney character and malt-derived sweetness. This is a beer for anyone looking for an IPA that is crisp rather than hazy, yet still has a solid backbone.
Minamiaizu Mountain Brewing is also a brewery that has been translating regional ingredients and event memories into beer. For anyone in Aizutajima who wants to raise a glass along with the story of the place, these two offerings are a lineup that clearly shows what this brewery is about.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday I’m talking about the Aizutajima brewpub, Minamiaizu Mountain Brewing. They’re introducing their house-brewed “Tewassa” and “Wodhi” on Instagram, and the best part is that you can drink them right there in the taproom.
MugiWait, you can drink them on the spot!? And the taproom has that warm wooden feel? That alone makes it sound delicious!
Hop BroFirst up, “Tewassa” is a Mountain Ale / XPA with an ABV of 5.5%. It’s a re-release of a brew from last year’s Golden Week event, “MWM’25,” where children drew the label, and this time it uses the Polish single hop “Zombie.”
MugiHold on, what’s XPA!? And “Zombie” sounds scary for a hop!
Hop BroXPA is basically a light, lively pale ale style, with a nice balance of drinkability and aroma. “Zombie” is the hop name, and the key is that it gives off aromas like blue citrus and mandarin, then finishes with a firm bitterness.
MugiI see, blue citrus aroma and then bitterness at the end. That sounds like one that would go really well with food, so I’d probably keep ordering more!
Hop BroThe next one, “Wodhi,” is a crisp-style IPA with an ABV of 6.5%. It was brewed on the brewery’s anniversary day last year and built as an homage to Georgetown Brewing’s “Bodhizafa IPA.”
MugiSo it’s an homage, meaning it’s packed with love for the original! And it’s an IPA but not hazy? That’s a little unexpected!
Hop BroExactly. The hop bill uses Mosaic, Centennial, Citra, Chinook, and Columbus in a multi-layered hop composition. Orange and tangerine-like citrus notes are joined by pine and malt sweetness, giving it a firm, well-defined drinking profile.
MugiWow, that’s basically a duet of citrus and pine! A crisp IPA with real presence sounds like something I’d really like!
Hop BroMinamiaizu Mountain Brewing really feels like a brewery that pours local memory into every glass. They turn regional ingredients and memories of events into beer, so when you drink it, you can almost see the scenery of Aizutajima in the glass.
MugiI love that. Just saying a drink in Aizutajima makes me want to travel. “Tewassa” and “Wodhi” both make me want to go drink them right away!
Hop BroRight? Since both are tempting today, I’d start with “Tewassa” for the bitterness and citrus, then move on to “Wodhi” and sink into a solid IPA.
MugiAgreed! First we should head straight to the taproom and drink while hearing the story of the place. That’s definitely going to taste amazing!
