Yellow Beer Works to release Hazy IPA 'Sora ni Panda' on July 21 at 2 p.m.
Yellow Beer Works in Fukushima City will begin selling its new Hazy IPA, Sora ni Panda, on July 21 at 2 p.m. The beer is listed at 8% ABV, and the release fits the brewery's focus on local ingredients and small-batch brewing.
Hop BroToday’s topic is Yellow Beer Works from Fukushima and their new “Sora ni Panda” release. It’s a Hazy IPA going on sale at 2:00 p.m. on July 21.
MugiWhat, that name is already amazing! Sora ni Panda sounds like a beer, a sky, and a zoo all collided at once!
Hop BroThat’s exactly the charm. Yellow Beer Works is based in Ozaso, Fukushima City, and they’re good at putting out beers with a bit of surprise to them.
MugiWow! But when I hear Hazy IPA, I suddenly feel like I need a textbook. So what does it actually taste like?
Hop BroHazy usually means a cloudy style with a soft mouthfeel and expressive aroma. It often comes across juicy rather than sharply bitter.
MugiWhat is that, I instantly get it now! But 8% ABV sounds like the kind of beer that sneaks up and steals your balance!
Hop BroThat part deserves respect, yeah. But this is also a rice-farmer brewery, so the local Fukushima identity is a big part of the appeal.
MugiWait, it’s run by rice farmers? Home-grown rice and local fruit in the broader brewery story is such a strong image!
Hop BroExactly. For this release, ingredient details aren’t public yet, but even just the name, style, and timing make it a beer worth watching.
MugiAt this point I’m done for, because when 2 p.m. hits, I’m absolutely going to want a glass. Now I need to drink this panda-in-the-sky beer.
Release details
Yellow Beer Works announced on Instagram that its new Hazy IPA, Sora ni Panda, will go on sale on July 21 at 2 p.m. The post lists the beer at 8% ABV and presents the release in a concise announcement format. Based on the post itself, the available details are the beer name, style, ABV, and launch time; ingredient and sales-channel details are not specified.
About the brewery
Yellow Beer Works is based in Osasao, Fukushima City. On its official site, the brewery says it is run by one of Fukushima City's largest rice-farming operations and uses some homegrown rice, vegetables, and locally grown fruit as ingredients. The brewery also says it began in the summer of 2020 with the goal of using beer as a communication tool and creating a place where people can gather and talk.
Why it matters
With a memorable name and a classic Hazy IPA format, Sora ni Panda fits Yellow Beer Works' approach of releasing beers with seasonal character and a bit of surprise. The brewery has built its identity around local production and a playful but grounded brewing style, so this release is another example of how it ties those ideas together.
Sources: Instagram post / Yellow Beer Works official site
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s topic is Yellow Beer Works from Fukushima and their new “Sora ni Panda” release. It’s a Hazy IPA going on sale at 2:00 p.m. on July 21.
MugiWhat, that name is already amazing! Sora ni Panda sounds like a beer, a sky, and a zoo all collided at once!
Hop BroThat’s exactly the charm. Yellow Beer Works is based in Ozaso, Fukushima City, and they’re good at putting out beers with a bit of surprise to them.
MugiWow! But when I hear Hazy IPA, I suddenly feel like I need a textbook. So what does it actually taste like?
Hop BroHazy usually means a cloudy style with a soft mouthfeel and expressive aroma. It often comes across juicy rather than sharply bitter.
MugiWhat is that, I instantly get it now! But 8% ABV sounds like the kind of beer that sneaks up and steals your balance!
Hop BroThat part deserves respect, yeah. But this is also a rice-farmer brewery, so the local Fukushima identity is a big part of the appeal.
MugiWait, it’s run by rice farmers? Home-grown rice and local fruit in the broader brewery story is such a strong image!
Hop BroExactly. For this release, ingredient details aren’t public yet, but even just the name, style, and timing make it a beer worth watching.
MugiAt this point I’m done for, because when 2 p.m. hits, I’m absolutely going to want a glass. Now I need to drink this panda-in-the-sky beer.
