Noboribetsu local beer Oni Densetsu announces limited IPA "Shin Asaki Oni IPA" in collaboration with Beer House TONOTO
The brewery Noboribetsu Jibeer Oni Densetsu, based in Noboribetsu, Hokkaido, introduced its limited beer "Shin Asaki Oni IPA" on Instagram. It is a West Coast IPA with ABV 7.5% and IBU 65, announced as a collaboration with Beer House TONOTO.
Hop BroThis story about a limited IPA from Hokkaido Noboribetsu really catches my eye. Noboribetsu Jibeer Oni Densetsu has put out "Shin Asaki Oni IPA" on Instagram.
MugiWhoa, that name sounds powerful! Shin Asaki Oni IPA feels like the oni are coming at you in a double attack, doesn't it?
Hop BroAnd this time it's a collaboration with Beer House TONOTO. The style is a West Coast IPA in Oni Densetsu's usual style, and the specs are ABV 7.5% and IBU 65, so it's definitely the serious kind.
MugiWhoa, what's IBU?! The bigger the number, the more bitter it sounds, somehow...
Hop BroRoughly speaking, IBU 65 bitterness is a sign that you can really feel the bite. But this one seems designed not just to be bitter, but also to be easy to drink.
MugiOhhh! So the hop aroma is probably flashy too! What ingredients did they use?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: they use KRUSH and Citra, plus Strata and Simcoe. The setup brings out citrusy tropical vibes, with hints of peach and grape too.
MugiPeach, grape, and citrus? That's basically a fruit stand! But it's still a West Coast IPA, right?
Hop BroRight, they reworked the hop bill and evolved the beer based on the "Asaki Oni IPA" from two years ago. It keeps the robust character while giving the aroma a more modern feel.
MugiI see, when I hear Oni Densetsu, I thought it would be all punch and no finesse, but it actually has balance too! If it's robust and easy to drink, I want to try it even more.
Hop BroAnd since you can order through SNS, messages, or email, it's friendly to people far away too. That limited-edition pull makes me want to chase it from afar and go for another pint.
MugiYeah, I already feel like I want to toast right now! Shin Asaki Oni IPA is making me want to chase it together with Hop-nii!
Announcing the limited IPA "Shin Asaki Oni IPA"
Noboribetsu Jibeer Oni Densetsu, based in Noboribetsu, Hokkaido, introduced a new limited beer, "Shin Asaki Oni IPA", on Instagram. In the post, it is presented as a Beer House TONOTO collaboration beer, with specs of ABV 7.5% and IBU 65. The style is a West Coast IPA in true Oni Densetsu fashion.
A beer whose hop design has been reworked
According to the post, this beer is a new release based on the "Asaki Oni IPA" from two years ago, with the hop composition changed. This time, it uses KRUSH (HBC586), Citra, Strata, and Simcoe, creating a design that brings out citrusy tropical aromas along with notes reminiscent of peach and grape. It is said to have firm bitterness while keeping balance and being crafted with drinkability in mind.
Robust character and easy drinkability in the Oni Densetsu style
Noboribetsu Jibeer Oni Densetsu is a brewery based in Naka-Noboribetsu-cho, Noboribetsu, Hokkaido, and it also presents its own beers through its official online shop. In this post as well, it notes that orders can be placed via SNS posts, messages, or email, so beyond enjoying a pint on site, there may also be a way to follow it from afar.
For those who enjoy chasing limited IPAs, "Shin Asaki Oni IPA", with its altered hop build, is a beer worth watching. Anyone familiar with the earlier "Asaki Oni IPA" will likely want to compare how the impressions of aroma and bitterness have changed.
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Hop BroThis story about a limited IPA from Hokkaido Noboribetsu really catches my eye. Noboribetsu Jibeer Oni Densetsu has put out "Shin Asaki Oni IPA" on Instagram.
MugiWhoa, that name sounds powerful! Shin Asaki Oni IPA feels like the oni are coming at you in a double attack, doesn't it?
Hop BroAnd this time it's a collaboration with Beer House TONOTO. The style is a West Coast IPA in Oni Densetsu's usual style, and the specs are ABV 7.5% and IBU 65, so it's definitely the serious kind.
MugiWhoa, what's IBU?! The bigger the number, the more bitter it sounds, somehow...
Hop BroRoughly speaking, IBU 65 bitterness is a sign that you can really feel the bite. But this one seems designed not just to be bitter, but also to be easy to drink.
MugiOhhh! So the hop aroma is probably flashy too! What ingredients did they use?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: they use KRUSH and Citra, plus Strata and Simcoe. The setup brings out citrusy tropical vibes, with hints of peach and grape too.
MugiPeach, grape, and citrus? That's basically a fruit stand! But it's still a West Coast IPA, right?
Hop BroRight, they reworked the hop bill and evolved the beer based on the "Asaki Oni IPA" from two years ago. It keeps the robust character while giving the aroma a more modern feel.
MugiI see, when I hear Oni Densetsu, I thought it would be all punch and no finesse, but it actually has balance too! If it's robust and easy to drink, I want to try it even more.
Hop BroAnd since you can order through SNS, messages, or email, it's friendly to people far away too. That limited-edition pull makes me want to chase it from afar and go for another pint.
MugiYeah, I already feel like I want to toast right now! Shin Asaki Oni IPA is making me want to chase it together with Hop-nii!
