Nomcraft Brewing Releases 'Human's Drink' Collaboration with IBREW Akihabara
Nomcraft Brewing in Aridagawa, Wakayama, introduced a new collaboration beer with IBREW Akihabara on Instagram. 'Human's Drink' is a 6.0% Dip Hop IPA featuring New Zealand hops and a profile described as juicy, light, and bright with tropical, citrus, and lime notes.
Hop BroI found a fun collab today: Wakayama's Nomcraft Brewing teamed up with IBREW Akihabara for Human's Drink.
MugiWait, a beer bar in Akihabara and a brewery in Wakayama? That long-distance collab already sounds fun!
Hop BroAnd the style is a Dip Hop IPA, loaded with New Zealand hops, which is exactly the sort of thing that makes beer nerds grin.
MugiHold on, Dip Hop? Are we dipping chips in the tank now or what?
Hop BroNot quite. It's a method where hops go into the wort before fermentation to push aroma forward, basically aroma-first brewing.
MugiOoh, so instead of a punch of bitterness, you get tropical aromas first?
Hop BroExactly. Think tropical fruit, citrus, and lime, with juicy character but still a light drinking finish.
MugiWhat is that, a 6.0% IPA that goes down easy? My self-control is about to clock out.
Hop BroVery possible. Nomcraft also runs a renovated former nursery and ties brewing to local revitalization, so this collab has story in the glass.
MugiOkay, now it's not just an IPA, it's a whole little journey. My brain is already pouring the imaginary first sip.
Hop BroThe bitterness is only medium too, so it sounds built to let the hops lead. I seriously want to chill a pint glass right now.
MugiThen let's stop talking and fix this properly: I want a Human's Drink toast tonight!
Nomcraft Brewing is based in Aridagawa Town, Wakayama, where it operates out of a renovated former nursery school and pursues its "craft beer town-making" vision. The brewery began with the idea of Adam and Ben, two Americans who wanted to share the beers they loved, and it has built its identity around approachable, hop-forward beers and local collaboration.
Collaboration Beer
The beer introduced on Instagram is a collaboration with CRAFT BEER BAR IBREW Akihabara: Human's Drink. It is a Dip Hop IPA at 6.0% ABV, brewed with New Zealand hops. The beer is described as having tropical fruit, citrus, and lime aromas, with a juicy profile that still drinks light. The online store also lists the beer under the same name and describes its bitterness as medium.
Why It Fits Nomcraft
Nomcraft has long balanced regional community work with beer-making partnerships. This release connects a Tokyo beer bar and a Wakayama brewery in a single pint, bringing together place, style, and collaboration. For hop lovers, it is the kind of beer that invites you to think about both aroma and background when you take the first sip.
References
- Nomcraft Brewing About
- Nomcraft Online Store
- Instagram post
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI found a fun collab today: Wakayama's Nomcraft Brewing teamed up with IBREW Akihabara for Human's Drink.
MugiWait, a beer bar in Akihabara and a brewery in Wakayama? That long-distance collab already sounds fun!
Hop BroAnd the style is a Dip Hop IPA, loaded with New Zealand hops, which is exactly the sort of thing that makes beer nerds grin.
MugiHold on, Dip Hop? Are we dipping chips in the tank now or what?
Hop BroNot quite. It's a method where hops go into the wort before fermentation to push aroma forward, basically aroma-first brewing.
MugiOoh, so instead of a punch of bitterness, you get tropical aromas first?
Hop BroExactly. Think tropical fruit, citrus, and lime, with juicy character but still a light drinking finish.
MugiWhat is that, a 6.0% IPA that goes down easy? My self-control is about to clock out.
Hop BroVery possible. Nomcraft also runs a renovated former nursery and ties brewing to local revitalization, so this collab has story in the glass.
MugiOkay, now it's not just an IPA, it's a whole little journey. My brain is already pouring the imaginary first sip.
Hop BroThe bitterness is only medium too, so it sounds built to let the hops lead. I seriously want to chill a pint glass right now.
MugiThen let's stop talking and fix this properly: I want a Human's Drink toast tonight!
