OUR BREWING releases American Pale Ale "New Classic"
OUR BREWING in Fukui City has announced a new American Pale Ale, New Classic. The brewery says it keeps malt sweetness while using a hop-addition approach usually associated with IPA, resulting in a 5.5% beer with orange-like aroma and a fuller palate.
Hop BroListen, Mugi, Fukui City's OUR BREWING just released new beer New Classic.
MugiWhat! A brewery from Fukui drops a new beer and I already want the trip planned.
Hop BroThe style is American Pale Ale, and the fun part is how it borrows IPA-style hopping while keeping pale ale drinkability.
MugiWait, IPA-style hopping sounds like homework disguised as beer. What does that actually mean?
Hop BroBasically, Centennial, Simcoe, and Mosaic push orange, blueberry, and a hint of bubblegum aroma, and it still sits at 5.5% ABV so it won't wreck your pace.
MugiOooh! Then why does the article call it a fuller mouthfeel? So it's not just light and breezy?
Hop BroThat's the malt bill talking. Pilsen, Vienna, Caramunich 1, plus Fukui-grown six-row barley malt, and they even tried lowering attenuation to keep more depth.
MugiWait, lowering attenuation means what exactly? Did they tell the yeast to stop at a reasonable buffet portion?
Hop BroAnnoyingly, that's pretty close. They leave some sugar unfermented for sweetness and depth, so even at IBU 26.3 it lands as a satisfying pint.
MugiA classic pale ale with real hop presence? That sounds like the kind of beer that starts a whole table discussion.
Hop BroExactly, and OUR BREWING says it aims for beer that sparks conversation. New Classic already has me wanting a glass.
MugiOrange, blueberry, and malt sweetness? That's it, I need a pint now. Hop Bro, take me there.
OUR BREWING, based in Fukui City, has introduced a new American Pale Ale called New Classic. In its Instagram announcement, the brewery describes the beer as an American Pale Ale that retains malt sweetness while adopting a hop-addition approach commonly used in IPA. The listed specs are ABV 5.5% and IBU 26.3. The grist includes Pilsen, Vienna, Caramunich 1, and Fukui-grown six-row barley malt, while the hop bill features Centennial, Simcoe, and Mosaic.
According to the brewery’s official website, OUR BREWING is a craft beer brand founded by two Fukui natives and focuses on American-style beers that highlight hop character. That local-first, conversation-friendly philosophy is reflected in this release as well.
The brewer’s comment notes aroma and flavor impressions such as orange, bubblegum, and a slight blueberry-like acidity. By combining those hop notes with malt sweetness, the beer is designed to feel fuller than a typical Pale Ale while still remaining approachable for everyday drinking and pairing.
The brewery also says this release was an experiment in leaving more sweetness in the beer by controlling fermentation. Compared with the brewery’s usual dry profile, this batch uses more malt yet still aims for balance and depth. The team says the approach may be applied to future beers as well, positioning New Classic as a step toward a more established house take on Pale Ale.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroListen, Mugi, Fukui City's OUR BREWING just released new beer New Classic.
MugiWhat! A brewery from Fukui drops a new beer and I already want the trip planned.
Hop BroThe style is American Pale Ale, and the fun part is how it borrows IPA-style hopping while keeping pale ale drinkability.
MugiWait, IPA-style hopping sounds like homework disguised as beer. What does that actually mean?
Hop BroBasically, Centennial, Simcoe, and Mosaic push orange, blueberry, and a hint of bubblegum aroma, and it still sits at 5.5% ABV so it won't wreck your pace.
MugiOooh! Then why does the article call it a fuller mouthfeel? So it's not just light and breezy?
Hop BroThat's the malt bill talking. Pilsen, Vienna, Caramunich 1, plus Fukui-grown six-row barley malt, and they even tried lowering attenuation to keep more depth.
MugiWait, lowering attenuation means what exactly? Did they tell the yeast to stop at a reasonable buffet portion?
Hop BroAnnoyingly, that's pretty close. They leave some sugar unfermented for sweetness and depth, so even at IBU 26.3 it lands as a satisfying pint.
MugiA classic pale ale with real hop presence? That sounds like the kind of beer that starts a whole table discussion.
Hop BroExactly, and OUR BREWING says it aims for beer that sparks conversation. New Classic already has me wanting a glass.
MugiOrange, blueberry, and malt sweetness? That's it, I need a pint now. Hop Bro, take me there.
