OUR BREWING announces Nom King, a collaboration West Coast IPA with NOMCRAFT Brewing
On August 31, Fukui City’s OUR BREWING introduced Nom King, a collaboration beer with NOMCRAFT Brewing. The new release is a West Coast IPA, named after the “King” beers of both breweries, with a release planned for the following week.
Hop BroI’ve got a fun one today: the new IPA “Nom King” from Awa Brewing. They introduced it on Instagram on August 31 as a collab with NOMCRAFT Brewing.
MugiWait, what! A king-meets-king collab already sounds dramatic. What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt’s a West Coast IPA, and the whole point is the contrast between Awa Brewing’s crisp finish and NOMCRAFT’s fuller body.
MugiWhoa, hold on, crispness and body at the same time? My beginner brain just spilled its pint.
Hop BroSimple version: crisp means a clean snap at the end, and body means more weight on your tongue. They even tuned the oat malt build to make both work together.
MugiWhat even is that! Fermentation design sounds less like beer and more like I need safety goggles.
Hop BroBasically, it’s about how much sweetness stays and how dry it finishes. Then they stacked Simcoe and Citra into the hop lineup.
MugiNo way, that sounds huge. Pineapple and bubblegum aroma? That’s like a tropical candy shop crashing into a bar.
Hop BroExactly, and it also brings toasted malt plus a refreshing finish, so it’s not just loud for the sake of it. Even the name has style since both breweries have “King” beers behind it.
MugiThat’s kind of beautiful. Awa Brewing at MINIE by Fukui Station mixed with NOMCRAFT’s take makes the collab story taste good before the first sip.
Hop BroAnd with release planned for next week, it already feels like my first pour pick the second it hits the taps.
MugiThen it’s settled! I’m thirsty already. On release day next week, we’re going to meet Nom King properly.
Fukui-based OUR BREWING introduced its new beer Nom King on Instagram on August 31. The beer is a collaboration with NOMCRAFT Brewing and is brewed as a West Coast IPA. The name comes from the fact that both breweries have flagship beers with “King” in the name.
According to the post, the two breweries approached the same style from different angles. OUR BREWING focused on crispness, while NOMCRAFT Brewing emphasized body. The recipe also pushed into less common territory for a West Coast IPA, including the use of oat malt and an adjusted fermentation profile. The hop bill includes Simcoe, Dynaboost Citra, and Citra CRYO, aiming for a balance of pineapple- and bubblegum-like aromas, malt character, and a clean drinking finish.
OUR BREWING operates its brewery and taproom in MINIE, right by Fukui Station, and has built its lineup around beers that are simple, flavorful, and easy to share. Nom King fits that direction while adding another brewer’s interpretation to the mix. The post says the IPA brewed with NOMCRAFT Brewing is scheduled to release next week.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI’ve got a fun one today: the new IPA “Nom King” from Awa Brewing. They introduced it on Instagram on August 31 as a collab with NOMCRAFT Brewing.
MugiWait, what! A king-meets-king collab already sounds dramatic. What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt’s a West Coast IPA, and the whole point is the contrast between Awa Brewing’s crisp finish and NOMCRAFT’s fuller body.
MugiWhoa, hold on, crispness and body at the same time? My beginner brain just spilled its pint.
Hop BroSimple version: crisp means a clean snap at the end, and body means more weight on your tongue. They even tuned the oat malt build to make both work together.
MugiWhat even is that! Fermentation design sounds less like beer and more like I need safety goggles.
Hop BroBasically, it’s about how much sweetness stays and how dry it finishes. Then they stacked Simcoe and Citra into the hop lineup.
MugiNo way, that sounds huge. Pineapple and bubblegum aroma? That’s like a tropical candy shop crashing into a bar.
Hop BroExactly, and it also brings toasted malt plus a refreshing finish, so it’s not just loud for the sake of it. Even the name has style since both breweries have “King” beers behind it.
MugiThat’s kind of beautiful. Awa Brewing at MINIE by Fukui Station mixed with NOMCRAFT’s take makes the collab story taste good before the first sip.
Hop BroAnd with release planned for next week, it already feels like my first pour pick the second it hits the taps.
MugiThen it’s settled! I’m thirsty already. On release day next week, we’re going to meet Nom King properly.
