MINOH BEER launches spring-summer limited Kozaru IPA
MINOH BEER from Minoh, Osaka has released Kozaru IPA, a seasonal beer built around bright American hop citrus aroma. With 4.5% ABV and 32 IBU, it is designed as an easy-drinking session IPA for the warmer months.
Hop BroToday’s topic is Minoh Brewery’s new release, the spring-and-summer limited "Kozaru IPA."
MugiWhat! Kozaru IPA is way too cute of a name. I’d grab it just from the label!
Hop BroAnd it’s the little sibling of their flagship "Osaru IPA." The style is a 4.5% session IPA, so it’s built to feel really easygoing for summer.
MugiHold on, what is a session IPA? And IBU 32 suddenly sounds like a test score!
Hop BroFair question. Think of it as an easy-drinking IPA. Lower alcohol, and IBU is a bitterness scale, so 32 still gives IPA character without getting too heavy.
MugiWow! And six hops? That sounds like the hop superhero squad just assembled.
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. Columbus, Simcoe, Centennial, Cascade, Citra, and Amarillo create a six-hop citrus aroma, with a light body but a clear IPA edge.
MugiNo way! And it says unfiltered, but unfiltered isn’t laziness, right?!
Hop BroDefinitely not. It’s meant to give a more ingredient-driven finish, with a bit of haze and yeast character that really feels like Minoh Beer.
MugiAnd the label has a tiny little monkey, right? Cute outside, proper IPA inside, that contrast is unfair!
Hop BroIt’s available in 330ml bottles and on draft, with shops getting it around May 7 and the online store opening at 5:00 p.m. on May 15. It’s perfect for the start of summer.
MugiI’m officially in full-on need-a-drink mode. A cold Kozaru IPA sounds perfect, and I’m definitely joining you for that first glass!
A seasonal little brother
MINOH BEER in Minoh, Osaka has released Kozaru IPA, a limited seasonal beer. It is positioned as the little brother of the brewery's signature Oozaru IPA, and it returns every year ahead of summer as a session IPA with a strong American hop citrus profile.
Built for aroma and drinkability
The beer comes in at 4.5% ABV and 32 IBU. It uses six hop varieties: Columbus, Simcoe, Centennial, Cascade, Citra, and Amarillo. The result is a balance of fruity aroma and moderate bitterness, with a light body and a crisp finish. It is also unfiltered, which supports the brewery's focus on a fresh, characterful profile.
A beer that reflects the brewery
MINOH BEER was born in Minoh, just north of Osaka, and has long built its lineup around seasonal releases. Kozaru IPA also carries the brewery's playful identity in its label design, which features a small monkey motif. The beer is available in 330 ml bottles and on draft, with distribution to bars and bottle shops starting around May 7, and sales through the official online shop beginning at 5:00 p.m. on May 15. It is a timely pick for drinkers looking for a hop-forward beer as summer approaches.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s topic is Minoh Brewery’s new release, the spring-and-summer limited "Kozaru IPA."
MugiWhat! Kozaru IPA is way too cute of a name. I’d grab it just from the label!
Hop BroAnd it’s the little sibling of their flagship "Osaru IPA." The style is a 4.5% session IPA, so it’s built to feel really easygoing for summer.
MugiHold on, what is a session IPA? And IBU 32 suddenly sounds like a test score!
Hop BroFair question. Think of it as an easy-drinking IPA. Lower alcohol, and IBU is a bitterness scale, so 32 still gives IPA character without getting too heavy.
MugiWow! And six hops? That sounds like the hop superhero squad just assembled.
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. Columbus, Simcoe, Centennial, Cascade, Citra, and Amarillo create a six-hop citrus aroma, with a light body but a clear IPA edge.
MugiNo way! And it says unfiltered, but unfiltered isn’t laziness, right?!
Hop BroDefinitely not. It’s meant to give a more ingredient-driven finish, with a bit of haze and yeast character that really feels like Minoh Beer.
MugiAnd the label has a tiny little monkey, right? Cute outside, proper IPA inside, that contrast is unfair!
Hop BroIt’s available in 330ml bottles and on draft, with shops getting it around May 7 and the online store opening at 5:00 p.m. on May 15. It’s perfect for the start of summer.
MugiI’m officially in full-on need-a-drink mode. A cold Kozaru IPA sounds perfect, and I’m definitely joining you for that first glass!
