OGA BREWING COMPANY releases the "Casshern" IPA inspired by a classic SF anime
OGA BREWING COMPANY, based in Mitaka, Tokyo, is selling a collaboration beer called the "Casshern" IPA, inspired by the anime "Casshan" ("New Human Casshern"). The 350mL bottle is priced at JPY 770 and blends Belgian-style character with IPA bitterness.
Hop BroThere’s a new one you need to see: OGA BREWING COMPANY in Mitaka released “Casshan” IPA, a collaboration beer that turns an SF hero into a Belgian IPA.
MugiWhat! You can turn an anime hero into beer? Drinking an SF hero is such a wild sentence that my brain is already foaming.
Hop BroAnd that’s the thing, it’s not just a gimmick. The Belgian IPA concept is properly built, layering floral, spicy Belgian character with IPA-style bitterness and savory depth.
MugiWhoa, okay, but what are IBU 32 and SRM 3? That sounds less like beer and more like a code from an evil organization.
Hop BroNothing sinister there. Bitterness scale is what IBU means, and 32 says it has a firm bite without going overboard. SRM 3 means the color is quite pale and bright.
MugiThat actually sounds approachable! And the malt is Heidelberg and wheat, with Cascade and Simcoe hops? Even the ingredients sound powerful, like they should have transformation sequences.
Hop BroThat part matters. Cascade and Simcoe should bring citrus and aromatic depth, while the wheat softens the texture. With ABV at 5.0%, the world-building is intense but the drinking experience stays friendly.
MugiSo the flavor has a plot too? OGA BREWING COMPANY is the brewery that builds recipes from scenes, right? That is absurdly director-like.
Hop BroAnd it goes further than that. This beer even comes with the short short story “The Heart of an Artificial Human”, so you can enjoy the narrative before and after drinking.
MugiA 350mL can for 770 yen including tax? As a story-packed pour, that feels very fair. It sounds like it works for beer fans and anime fans alike.
Hop BroExactly. It’s easy for newcomers, but beer geeks can still appreciate the hybrid construction of a Belgian IPA done around a character’s worldview. That kind of collaboration makes you want to talk and drink at the same time.
MugiThen it’s settled. I want a Casshan-mode drink right now. Read the story first, sip it, and then nod dramatically after the first gulp.
A story-driven collaboration from Mitaka
OGA BREWING COMPANY is offering the "Casshern" IPA, a collaboration beer inspired by the classic anime New Human Casshern. The beer is priced at JPY 770 for 350mL. It is brewed as a Belgian IPA, with 5.0% ABV, 32 IBU, and an SRM of 3. The malt bill uses Heidelberg and wheat, while Cascade and Simcoe provide the hop character.
According to the product description, the beer draws on the image of Casshern, a solitary SF hero first introduced in the 1973 anime and remembered through a range of later screen adaptations. The brewery describes the flavor concept as a hybrid of a bright, spicy Belgian profile and the bitterness and savoriness of IPA, linking the character’s presence to the beer’s structure.
OGA BREWING COMPANY is located in Mitaka, Tokyo, and its brewery philosophy is to make beers that surprise first-time and early-stage craft beer drinkers and help turn them into beer fans. The company also says its recipes begin with the question of when and how a beer will be enjoyed, which makes its collaborations feel more like narrative-driven projects than simple licensing products.
The beer is also paired with a short short story titled "Human Heart of an Android," extending the product into a small piece of reading material as well as a drink. For readers who enjoy anime references and for beer fans looking for a Belgian IPA with a clear concept, this release has enough substance to stand on its own.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThere’s a new one you need to see: OGA BREWING COMPANY in Mitaka released “Casshan” IPA, a collaboration beer that turns an SF hero into a Belgian IPA.
MugiWhat! You can turn an anime hero into beer? Drinking an SF hero is such a wild sentence that my brain is already foaming.
Hop BroAnd that’s the thing, it’s not just a gimmick. The Belgian IPA concept is properly built, layering floral, spicy Belgian character with IPA-style bitterness and savory depth.
MugiWhoa, okay, but what are IBU 32 and SRM 3? That sounds less like beer and more like a code from an evil organization.
Hop BroNothing sinister there. Bitterness scale is what IBU means, and 32 says it has a firm bite without going overboard. SRM 3 means the color is quite pale and bright.
MugiThat actually sounds approachable! And the malt is Heidelberg and wheat, with Cascade and Simcoe hops? Even the ingredients sound powerful, like they should have transformation sequences.
Hop BroThat part matters. Cascade and Simcoe should bring citrus and aromatic depth, while the wheat softens the texture. With ABV at 5.0%, the world-building is intense but the drinking experience stays friendly.
MugiSo the flavor has a plot too? OGA BREWING COMPANY is the brewery that builds recipes from scenes, right? That is absurdly director-like.
Hop BroAnd it goes further than that. This beer even comes with the short short story “The Heart of an Artificial Human”, so you can enjoy the narrative before and after drinking.
MugiA 350mL can for 770 yen including tax? As a story-packed pour, that feels very fair. It sounds like it works for beer fans and anime fans alike.
Hop BroExactly. It’s easy for newcomers, but beer geeks can still appreciate the hybrid construction of a Belgian IPA done around a character’s worldview. That kind of collaboration makes you want to talk and drink at the same time.
MugiThen it’s settled. I want a Casshan-mode drink right now. Read the story first, sip it, and then nod dramatically after the first gulp.
