Wano Nigori IPA Opens at Rebrew 24taps in Mishima, Spotlight on Sake Yeast x HAZY
At Rebrew Mishima Slider House 24taps, the limited-edition Wano Nigori IPA, brewed for the Wano Beer Festival, is drawing attention. This beer combines the design of a HAZY IPA with sake yeast, offering a smooth mouthfeel and a fragrance reminiscent of sake, making it a guest beer that works especially well with food.
Hop BroA pretty interesting guest just went on tap at Rebrew Mishima Slider House 24taps near Mishima Station. It’s called Wano Nigori IPA, kind of a bridge between Japanese style and HAZY.
MugiHuh, what even is Wano Nigori IPA?! It sounds like sake, but it’s also an IPA, and I can’t keep up!
Hop BroThat’s the key. It uses sake yeast, layering sake-like aromatics onto a HAZY IPA structure, so it comes together in this soft, bright, strangely coherent way.
MugiSake yeast is like a magic powder that turns beer into sake? That’s some serious yeast-border-crossing!
Hop BroNot magic exactly, but the fermentation character changes, which is what makes it interesting. Plus it’s ABV 6.0%, bitterness is pretty mild, and the IBU is 14.97, so it drinks gently.
MugiOhhh! So it’s not a super aggressive IPA, but more like a creamy mouthfeel that goes down easy? Then I could totally drink that!
Hop BroExactly. It looks yellowish and milky-white, with a muskmelon-like sweetness coming first and a finish that fades cleanly. What’s nice is that the melon aroma leads without making it feel heavy.
MugiAnd the hops are Hüll Melon, Idaho 7, Ekuanot, and Mosaic, so just the names already sound like an aroma traffic jam! So that’s what you mean by layers of aroma!
Hop BroExactly. The more you drink, the more melon, pear, and banana-like nuances come out, and the fruity aroma spreads in a three-dimensional way. That’s what makes it strong for both HAZY fans and sake fans.
MugiAnd the official pairings are kombu-cured sea bream, uni hand rolls, and grated daikon with salmon roe? That’s basically perfect with Japanese food! Now I’m already imagining the snacks!
Hop BroRight? Being able to drink it at 24taps as a Japanese-Western fusion drink is the best part. This is definitely one of those beers that makes you want to lean over your glass and talk about it together in Mishima.
MugiYeah, yeah, I want to drink it right now! If it has both sake aromatics and HAZY juiciness, it’s perfect for today’s mood!
A HAZY IPA Rebuilt with Sake Yeast
What you should check out at Rebrew Mishima Slider House 24taps, the beer pub near Mishima Station in Shizuoka, is "Wano Nigori IPA."
This beer was brewed for Choryo Craft Beer’s "Wano Beer Festival," and its defining feature is the approach of combining a HAZY IPA with sake yeast. With a recipe that aims for both the haze of beer and flavor design reminiscent of sake, it has been crafted into a taste that appeals not only to craft beer fans but also to sake fans.
A Clear Character You Can Feel in the Glass
Wano Nigori IPA has a yellowish milky-white appearance. Its ABV is 6.0%, and its IBU is 14.97, so the bitterness is restrained. The mouthfeel is creamy, with a gentle sweetness reminiscent of muskmelon arriving first, and the finish is clean and light. The fruity aroma derived from the sake yeast overlaps with the juiciness of a HAZY IPA.
The hops used are Hüll Melon, Idaho 7, Ekuanot, and Mosaic. The aromatic layers are rich, and the design lets notes of melon, pear, and banana spread out in a three-dimensional way as you keep drinking.
A "Japanese-Western Fusion" Drink to Enjoy at 24 Taps
Rebrew Mishima Slider House 24taps is a beer pub on the first floor of the KOHWA Building in Ichibancho, Mishima City. Among its diverse tap lineup, one of its strengths is being able to drink these concept-driven, boundary-crossing styles on site.
The official pairing suggestions are kombu-cured sea bream, uni hand rolls, and grated daikon with salmon roe. Even though it is a hop-driven IPA, its ability to connect with Japanese ingredients is what makes Wano Nigori IPA special. Whether you're usually an IPA drinker or someone who approaches craft beer from the sake side, it's the kind of beer that gets conversation flowing around the same table.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroA pretty interesting guest just went on tap at Rebrew Mishima Slider House 24taps near Mishima Station. It’s called Wano Nigori IPA, kind of a bridge between Japanese style and HAZY.
MugiHuh, what even is Wano Nigori IPA?! It sounds like sake, but it’s also an IPA, and I can’t keep up!
Hop BroThat’s the key. It uses sake yeast, layering sake-like aromatics onto a HAZY IPA structure, so it comes together in this soft, bright, strangely coherent way.
MugiSake yeast is like a magic powder that turns beer into sake? That’s some serious yeast-border-crossing!
Hop BroNot magic exactly, but the fermentation character changes, which is what makes it interesting. Plus it’s ABV 6.0%, bitterness is pretty mild, and the IBU is 14.97, so it drinks gently.
MugiOhhh! So it’s not a super aggressive IPA, but more like a creamy mouthfeel that goes down easy? Then I could totally drink that!
Hop BroExactly. It looks yellowish and milky-white, with a muskmelon-like sweetness coming first and a finish that fades cleanly. What’s nice is that the melon aroma leads without making it feel heavy.
MugiAnd the hops are Hüll Melon, Idaho 7, Ekuanot, and Mosaic, so just the names already sound like an aroma traffic jam! So that’s what you mean by layers of aroma!
Hop BroExactly. The more you drink, the more melon, pear, and banana-like nuances come out, and the fruity aroma spreads in a three-dimensional way. That’s what makes it strong for both HAZY fans and sake fans.
MugiAnd the official pairings are kombu-cured sea bream, uni hand rolls, and grated daikon with salmon roe? That’s basically perfect with Japanese food! Now I’m already imagining the snacks!
Hop BroRight? Being able to drink it at 24taps as a Japanese-Western fusion drink is the best part. This is definitely one of those beers that makes you want to lean over your glass and talk about it together in Mishima.
MugiYeah, yeah, I want to drink it right now! If it has both sake aromatics and HAZY juiciness, it’s perfect for today’s mood!
