BEERSONIC in Fukuoka Introduces Aozora Brewery's "Have a Rice Day!"
At the beer pub BEERSONIC in Takasago, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City, Aozora Brewery's Hoppy Rice IPA "Have a Rice Day!" is being featured. It uses Nelson Sauvin as a single hop and layers in the lightness of rice, making for a beer that balances aroma and crispness.
Hop BroToday's star is BEERSONIC in Takasago, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City. They're introducing Aozora Brewery's 'Have a Rice Day!', and it's a beer that really grabs my attention.
MugiWhoa! Just from the name, it already makes me hungry! Is 'Have a Rice Day!' a rice IPA?
Hop BroExactly. The style is Hoppy Rice IPA. It brings out the hop aroma while using rice to lighten the mouthfeel, so even though it's an IPA, it's designed to go down smoothly.
MugiI get the smooth part, but what is a single-hop recipe? Like the only child of the hop world?
Hop BroPretty much. This one goes all in with 100% Nelson Sauvin, and you get clean aromas like white grape and lychee. When you narrow the variety down, its character comes through more clearly.
MugiOhhh! So the aroma hits you big, but the mouthfeel is light? That's the whole balance of aroma and crisp finish!
Hop BroThat's right. Using rice keeps the malt heaviness down, and at the end a pleasant bitterness lingers. That's what makes IPA fans feel properly satisfied.
MugiAnd it's ABV 6.0% too! Not too strong, but with presence - that's really just right.
Hop BroAnd the background is interesting too. It's a collaboration between the Hakata bar 'Solriva' and BEERSONIC, with a whole Hoppy Special Mix cultural angle on top.
MugiWhat is that? It sounds like you can hear a Fukuoka night through the beer! A local pint like that is always exciting.
Hop BroYeah, you can enjoy it both at the bar and through online ordering, and it's the kind of IPA you want to sit down and take your time with. I'm getting pretty much in the mood for a pint myself.
MugiI want a drink too! Let's make tonight the kind of night where we toast with Have a Rice Day!
If you're following Fukuoka's craft beer scene, BEERSONIC in Takasago, Chuo Ward is a place you can't skip. Centered on carefully selected beers chosen by the owner, it offers craft beer both in-house and through online sales, thoughtfully suggesting an everyday pint.
What the shop is announcing this time is Aozora Brewery's "Have a Rice Day!". The style is Hoppy Rice IPA, and the hops are a single-hop recipe using 100% Nelson Sauvin. It is said to be characterized by aromas reminiscent of white grape and lychee, a light, crisp mouthfeel, and a pleasant bitterness that lingers softly at the finish.
Rice is used in the ingredients, giving it a cleaner drinking profile while preserving the hop presence that is characteristic of IPA. Rather than leaning entirely on the weight of malt, it has an impression of a design that cleanly brings out the contours of its aroma. ABV is 6.0%, and it is offered as a six-can set of 350 ml cans.
As background, it's also worth noting that it was brewed in collaboration between the Hakata bar Solriva and BEERSONIC. It carries the context of a "Hoppy Special Mix" that connects bar culture and music, making it not just a limited release but one that reflects Fukuoka's local culture.
As a beer pub, BEERSONIC is a good fit both for people who want to drink while having a calm conversation and for those who want to take their time with specific beers. IPA fans who want to taste Nelson Sauvin's character directly, and anyone interested in a light, easy-drinking beer made with rice, should check this out now.
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Hop BroToday's star is BEERSONIC in Takasago, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City. They're introducing Aozora Brewery's 'Have a Rice Day!', and it's a beer that really grabs my attention.
MugiWhoa! Just from the name, it already makes me hungry! Is 'Have a Rice Day!' a rice IPA?
Hop BroExactly. The style is Hoppy Rice IPA. It brings out the hop aroma while using rice to lighten the mouthfeel, so even though it's an IPA, it's designed to go down smoothly.
MugiI get the smooth part, but what is a single-hop recipe? Like the only child of the hop world?
Hop BroPretty much. This one goes all in with 100% Nelson Sauvin, and you get clean aromas like white grape and lychee. When you narrow the variety down, its character comes through more clearly.
MugiOhhh! So the aroma hits you big, but the mouthfeel is light? That's the whole balance of aroma and crisp finish!
Hop BroThat's right. Using rice keeps the malt heaviness down, and at the end a pleasant bitterness lingers. That's what makes IPA fans feel properly satisfied.
MugiAnd it's ABV 6.0% too! Not too strong, but with presence - that's really just right.
Hop BroAnd the background is interesting too. It's a collaboration between the Hakata bar 'Solriva' and BEERSONIC, with a whole Hoppy Special Mix cultural angle on top.
MugiWhat is that? It sounds like you can hear a Fukuoka night through the beer! A local pint like that is always exciting.
Hop BroYeah, you can enjoy it both at the bar and through online ordering, and it's the kind of IPA you want to sit down and take your time with. I'm getting pretty much in the mood for a pint myself.
MugiI want a drink too! Let's make tonight the kind of night where we toast with Have a Rice Day!
