Fukuoka's Nekobeer Introduces "Otsumiru ~2026ver." - An Oat-Forward Milkshake IPA
Nekobeer, based in Minami Ward, Fukuoka City, introduced "Otsumiru ~2026ver." on Instagram. This 7% milkshake IPA uses Sabro, Citra, and Motueka, and its signature is an oat cream style made with twice the usual amount of oat flakes.
Hop BroThis has emerged as a beer that feels very much like Nekobeer in Minami Ward, Fukuoka City. It's a milkshake IPA, and even the name is already intriguing.
MugiWow, Otsumiru ~2026ver. - what a cute name! And a milkshake IPA? Is it beer or a shake?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. It's 7% ABV, and among IPA styles, it's a milkshake IPA. This time they've used Sabro, Citra, and Motueka to design the aroma very deliberately.
MugiSabro, Citra... it sounds like a spell of hops! What's different about each one?
Hop BroPut simply, they're assigned different aroma roles. Sabro adds a sweet coconut-like impression, Citra brings citrus, and Motueka adds lemon and mint so it doesn't end up being only sweet.
MugiOhh! The moment it's poured, the coconut milk aroma comes up? That's full-on dessert vibes.
Hop BroExactly, but the key point is that it isn't just cloyingly sweet - it aims for a balance that doesn't get tiring to drink. The layers of lemon, peach, and mint keep it properly put together as a beer.
MugiBut in the description, what exactly is the oat cream style? Does it actually have milk in it?
Hop BroThat's where the double amount of oat flakes comes in. The thickness from the oats gives it a smooth mouthfeel and boosts the milky character, while keeping the finish from becoming too heavy.
MugiI see, so it's rich but still light on its feet! Nekobeer is bold in both the name and the recipe, and now I really want to drink this right away!
Nekobeer is a small brewery in Minami Ward, Fukuoka City, and in the craft beer context it is known for its distinctive naming and recipe building. This latest "Otsumiru ~2026ver." is also being presented as a beer that follows that same line.
The beer style is IPA, classified as a milkshake IPA. The ABV is 7%, and the description calls it an "oat cream style hazy with a creamy, smooth mouthfeel." The hop bill is centered on Sabro, with Citra and Motueka rounding it out, and the aroma design clearly reflects a deliberate intent.
In terms of tasting impressions, when poured into a glass it opens with a sweet aroma reminiscent of coconut milk, layered with notes of lemon, peach, and mint. Rather than leaning only on hop intensity, it is said to be finished with an eye toward a balance that keeps it from becoming tiring to drink.
On the brewing side, to fully commit to the oat cream style, they used twice the usual amount of oat flakes to maximize the milky character. By carefully extracting the wort as well, the finish is lightly sweet and designed not to leave a heavy impression. The direction of achieving both richness and drinkability reflects the kind of experimentation and meticulous craftsmanship that is characteristic of Nekobeer.
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Hop BroThis has emerged as a beer that feels very much like Nekobeer in Minami Ward, Fukuoka City. It's a milkshake IPA, and even the name is already intriguing.
MugiWow, Otsumiru ~2026ver. - what a cute name! And a milkshake IPA? Is it beer or a shake?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. It's 7% ABV, and among IPA styles, it's a milkshake IPA. This time they've used Sabro, Citra, and Motueka to design the aroma very deliberately.
MugiSabro, Citra... it sounds like a spell of hops! What's different about each one?
Hop BroPut simply, they're assigned different aroma roles. Sabro adds a sweet coconut-like impression, Citra brings citrus, and Motueka adds lemon and mint so it doesn't end up being only sweet.
MugiOhh! The moment it's poured, the coconut milk aroma comes up? That's full-on dessert vibes.
Hop BroExactly, but the key point is that it isn't just cloyingly sweet - it aims for a balance that doesn't get tiring to drink. The layers of lemon, peach, and mint keep it properly put together as a beer.
MugiBut in the description, what exactly is the oat cream style? Does it actually have milk in it?
Hop BroThat's where the double amount of oat flakes comes in. The thickness from the oats gives it a smooth mouthfeel and boosts the milky character, while keeping the finish from becoming too heavy.
MugiI see, so it's rich but still light on its feet! Nekobeer is bold in both the name and the recipe, and now I really want to drink this right away!
