Sakamichi Brewing unveils a new NZ-hop beer, "Tricerahops," created with Our Brewing
Sakamichi Brewing in Tachikawa, Tokyo introduced its collaboration beer "Tricerahops," brewed together with Our Brewing in Fukui. It is a 5.5% hazy pale ale made with New Zealand Peacharine and Nelson Sauvin hops, plus American Citra, and is characterized by aromas of stone fruit, passion fruit, and white grape.
Hop BroTachikawa's Sakamichi Brewing's new release is here: "Tricerahops." It's a collaboration with Our Brewing in Fukui, and it's the kind of beer that will really hit home for NZ-hop fans.
MugiWhoa, Tricerahops sounds strong just from the name! It looks dinosaur-like, but is it actually cute when you drink it?
Hop BroWhat's inside is an NZ Hazy Pale Ale, with 5.5% alcohol and 12 IBU, so it's a gentle design. It's not about heavy bitterness; it's the kind of beer you enjoy with your nose first.
MugiHuh! But what does IBU 12 mean? That doesn't mean 12 people drink it, right? Surely not!
Hop BroThat's an important one. It's an bitterness index, and the lower the number, the milder the bitterness. So this one is more juicy and aroma-focused than punchy.
MugiGot it! And Peacharine and Nelson Sauvin sound like a fruit parade just from the names. Peach and grape aromas? That already sounds way too tasty!
Hop BroExactly. What's interesting is the way it layers stone fruit and white grape aromas with a passion-fruit note too. Citra supports the outline with sweet citrus and peach, so the aroma stays unified instead of flying apart.
MugiSo Citra is kind of the one in the background? Not just flashy lead roles, but hops that support the whole thing too.
Hop BroExactly. Sakamichi Brewing is a brewery that values the process, so they're good at drawing out the character of the ingredients. It's the kind of place that makes beer delicious through accumulation, not flashy tricks.
MugiI love that. A beer that wins through aroma feels so sophisticated! Whether in Tachikawa or Fukui, if collabs like this exist, I want to go drink one right now.
Hop BroThen today's decision is made: let's open a hazy glass and check out those peach and white-grape aromas. Both I and Mugi definitely want to drink this one.
A collaboration-born NZ-hop hazy pale ale
Tokyo-based Sakamichi Brewing in Tachikawa has introduced a new release, "Tricerahops," brewed in collaboration with Our Brewing in Fukui. The style is NZ Hazy Pale Ale, with 5.5% ABV and 12 IBU. It is presented as a beer that focuses on lifted aromatics, built around fresh New Zealand hops.
The hops used are Peacharine, Nelson Sauvin, and American Citra. In the post, Peacharine and Nelson Sauvin are described as bringing rich aromas of stone fruit, passion fruit, and white grape, while Citra supports sweet citrus and peach nuances. By layering three hop varieties, the beer appears designed to balance the juiciness typical of a hazy pale ale with a clear, defined aromatic profile.
Sakamichi Brewing is a Tachikawa brewery whose official site emphasizes the "process" and the idea that brewing requires patience, skill, and a strong commitment to craftsmanship. It also highlights its stance of using local organic ingredients as much as possible and taking on a wide range of brewing expressions, from classic styles to newer ones. This collaboration can be seen as an example of that philosophy naturally extending into hop selection and aroma design. Rather than relying on flashy gimmicks, it is a beer that focuses on how to bring out the character of the ingredients, making it an appealing option for drinkers who value aroma first.
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Hop BroTachikawa's Sakamichi Brewing's new release is here: "Tricerahops." It's a collaboration with Our Brewing in Fukui, and it's the kind of beer that will really hit home for NZ-hop fans.
MugiWhoa, Tricerahops sounds strong just from the name! It looks dinosaur-like, but is it actually cute when you drink it?
Hop BroWhat's inside is an NZ Hazy Pale Ale, with 5.5% alcohol and 12 IBU, so it's a gentle design. It's not about heavy bitterness; it's the kind of beer you enjoy with your nose first.
MugiHuh! But what does IBU 12 mean? That doesn't mean 12 people drink it, right? Surely not!
Hop BroThat's an important one. It's an bitterness index, and the lower the number, the milder the bitterness. So this one is more juicy and aroma-focused than punchy.
MugiGot it! And Peacharine and Nelson Sauvin sound like a fruit parade just from the names. Peach and grape aromas? That already sounds way too tasty!
Hop BroExactly. What's interesting is the way it layers stone fruit and white grape aromas with a passion-fruit note too. Citra supports the outline with sweet citrus and peach, so the aroma stays unified instead of flying apart.
MugiSo Citra is kind of the one in the background? Not just flashy lead roles, but hops that support the whole thing too.
Hop BroExactly. Sakamichi Brewing is a brewery that values the process, so they're good at drawing out the character of the ingredients. It's the kind of place that makes beer delicious through accumulation, not flashy tricks.
MugiI love that. A beer that wins through aroma feels so sophisticated! Whether in Tachikawa or Fukui, if collabs like this exist, I want to go drink one right now.
Hop BroThen today's decision is made: let's open a hazy glass and check out those peach and white-grape aromas. Both I and Mugi definitely want to drink this one.
