Open Air Minatoyama Brewery Releases Cold IPA "new worlds" in Cans and Kegs
Open Air Minatoyama Brewery in Kobe's Hyogo Ward has released its Cold IPA "new worlds." Built around a dry, clear finish layered with hop aroma, the beer is now available in kegs and cans through the brewery's online shop and its shop for business accounts.
Hop BroSo Open Air Minatoyama Brewery in Kobe has released a Cold IPA called new worlds. The brewery is at NATURE STUDIO on the former site of Minatoyama Elementary School, and I love how their brewing still feels tied to the seasons.
MugiWait, they brew beer in a school lunchroom? That suddenly makes me feel like I’ve gone back to lunchtime at school, and the name new worlds is way too cool!
Hop BroExactly, and the style is Cold IPA. It’s 6.5% ABV with an IBU of 44, and they use Ekuanot and Strata hops, so it’s built to have a strong aroma but a sharp, clean finish.
MugiHold on, what is IBU 44? Does that mean it’s bitter in 44 stages? Or that 44 sips is the perfect amount?
Hop BroIBU is a measure of bitterness, and the higher the number, the stronger the bitterness tends to be. This one has its bitterness neatly balanced, so it’s not just bitter; the key point is that it drinks smoothly even in hot weather.
MugiOhhh, so the hop aroma is lively, but the finish is light and brisk. Dry and crisp sounds like something even I could drink easily, which makes me happy!
Hop BroAnd for this batch, they used malt that participants in the Golden Week event "open table" helped to mill. Having drinkers involved in the brewing process gives it that Open Air community feel, and that’s seriously great.
MugiWhoa, fans got to take part in making the beer? It already feels like a glass everyone helped raise, and now it seems delicious even before I’ve taken a sip!
Hop BroThe pairings are solid too: fish and chips, salt-grilled chicken, and citrus salads all work with it. The fact that it goes well with fried food alone makes me think the glass would disappear fast.
MugiI know! And hearing it’s sold in cans and kegs makes me want to drink it both at home and out at a bar. If there’s an online shop and a business-shop channel, then tonight I’m going straight to new worlds!
A new release, "new worlds," has arrived from Open Air Minatoyama Brewery, based at NATURE STUDIO, a multi-purpose facility built on the former site of Minatoyama Elementary School in Kobe's Hyogo Ward. This brewery, born from the renovation of the school's lunchroom, advocates beer-making that follows the changing seasons, and this latest release strongly reflects that direction.
new worlds
The style is Cold IPA, with an alcohol content of 6.5% and an IBU of 44. Ekuanot and Strata hops are used, giving the beer a firm hop character over a dry body while keeping the finish crisp and clean. The bitterness is neatly balanced, making it an easy fit for the hotter months ahead.
For this batch, malt that had been milled with help from participants in the brewery's Golden Week "open table" event was used. The fact that visitors were involved in the brewing process also adds an interesting layer to the beer's background. It is an episode that reflects Open Air's close relationship between brewery and drinker, and its community-minded atmosphere.
Suggested food pairings include fish and chips, salt-grilled chicken, and citrus-based salads. With hop aroma and a refreshing finish at its core, it pairs broadly with fried foods, salty dishes, and plates that carry citrus notes.
"new worlds" is now available in both kegs and cans through the official Open Air online shop and the shop for business accounts. This is a Cold IPA from Kobe that deserves attention as a light-footed, clear, and crisp offering.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroSo Open Air Minatoyama Brewery in Kobe has released a Cold IPA called new worlds. The brewery is at NATURE STUDIO on the former site of Minatoyama Elementary School, and I love how their brewing still feels tied to the seasons.
MugiWait, they brew beer in a school lunchroom? That suddenly makes me feel like I’ve gone back to lunchtime at school, and the name new worlds is way too cool!
Hop BroExactly, and the style is Cold IPA. It’s 6.5% ABV with an IBU of 44, and they use Ekuanot and Strata hops, so it’s built to have a strong aroma but a sharp, clean finish.
MugiHold on, what is IBU 44? Does that mean it’s bitter in 44 stages? Or that 44 sips is the perfect amount?
Hop BroIBU is a measure of bitterness, and the higher the number, the stronger the bitterness tends to be. This one has its bitterness neatly balanced, so it’s not just bitter; the key point is that it drinks smoothly even in hot weather.
MugiOhhh, so the hop aroma is lively, but the finish is light and brisk. Dry and crisp sounds like something even I could drink easily, which makes me happy!
Hop BroAnd for this batch, they used malt that participants in the Golden Week event "open table" helped to mill. Having drinkers involved in the brewing process gives it that Open Air community feel, and that’s seriously great.
MugiWhoa, fans got to take part in making the beer? It already feels like a glass everyone helped raise, and now it seems delicious even before I’ve taken a sip!
Hop BroThe pairings are solid too: fish and chips, salt-grilled chicken, and citrus salads all work with it. The fact that it goes well with fried food alone makes me think the glass would disappear fast.
MugiI know! And hearing it’s sold in cans and kegs makes me want to drink it both at home and out at a bar. If there’s an online shop and a business-shop channel, then tonight I’m going straight to new worlds!
