Northern Brew begins offering TAP1, a Hazy IPA made with Abira-grown grains
Northern Brew, the Hokkaido brewery based in Abira, has started offering its TAP1 beer. The flagship Hazy IPA is brewed with barley and oats grown in Abira and is listed at 6.0% ABV.
Hop BroNorthern Brew up in Hokkaido just started offering TAP1 in stores. It’s a Hazy IPA brewed with barley and oats from Abira, and that kind of local focus really gets me going.
MugiWait, grain from Abira turns into beer? That makes it sound like the farm jumped straight into the glass!
Hop BroAnd the full name is TAP1 - ABIRA OATS Hazy IPA. It’s their 6.0% flagship, basically the beer carrying Northern Brew’s banner.
MugiWhoa! But Hazy IPA means the cloudy one, right? It sounds tasty, but also kind of like an advanced-level spell.
Hop BroExactly. It’s hazy to look at, and the oats help create a smooth, soft mouthfeel. It’s juicy, but still very much beer.
MugiNo way! So the oats matter that much? I had them filed under breakfast cereal, not beer hero.
Hop BroThey absolutely do. TAP1 is also unfiltered by design, which helps keep more aroma and flavor in the beer. You get tropical hop notes, a pleasant bitterness, and then a clean finish.
MugiUnfiltered!? And I saw happoshu labeling too. Does that mean it’s not really beer? The label feels like a traffic jam.
Hop BroThat part is a legal tax category in Japan. It’s classified that way because of the ingredient rules, with malt over 50%, but in the glass it still drinks like proper craft beer. It also comes in 250ml cans in 6-, 12-, and 24-pack sets.
MugiOkay, that makes sense. Local ingredients, juicy flavor, clean finish... this sounds made for BBQ. I’m ready to set out fried chicken before the first sip.
Hop BroThat’s the move. Northern Brew also builds around beer and BBQ as an experience, so that tropical hop aroma out in the open would be perfect.
MugiI’m done resisting, I want one now. Hop-bro, you handle opening TAP1 and I’ll gather the snacks at full speed!
NORTHERN BREW is a craft brewery based in Abira, Hokkaido. On its official site, the brewery describes its beer as fruity and juicy, built around local oats from Abira, and also presents itself as a place where craft beer and BBQ can be enjoyed together.
The newly offered beer, TAP1 (ABIRA OATS HAZY IPA), is the brewery's flagship release. According to the product description, it is brewed with barley and oats grown in Abira, Hokkaido, and is characterized by a hazy appearance, a smooth mouthfeel, tropical hop aroma, moderate bitterness, and a clean finish. It is a Hazy IPA with 6.0% ABV.
TAP1 is unfiltered, and the product category is happoshu (a low-malt beer-style beverage) with more than 50% malt content. It is sold in 250ml cans in 6-, 12-, and 24-pack sets. The beer clearly reflects NORTHERN BREW's focus on local ingredients and an approachable drinking profile.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroNorthern Brew up in Hokkaido just started offering TAP1 in stores. It’s a Hazy IPA brewed with barley and oats from Abira, and that kind of local focus really gets me going.
MugiWait, grain from Abira turns into beer? That makes it sound like the farm jumped straight into the glass!
Hop BroAnd the full name is TAP1 - ABIRA OATS Hazy IPA. It’s their 6.0% flagship, basically the beer carrying Northern Brew’s banner.
MugiWhoa! But Hazy IPA means the cloudy one, right? It sounds tasty, but also kind of like an advanced-level spell.
Hop BroExactly. It’s hazy to look at, and the oats help create a smooth, soft mouthfeel. It’s juicy, but still very much beer.
MugiNo way! So the oats matter that much? I had them filed under breakfast cereal, not beer hero.
Hop BroThey absolutely do. TAP1 is also unfiltered by design, which helps keep more aroma and flavor in the beer. You get tropical hop notes, a pleasant bitterness, and then a clean finish.
MugiUnfiltered!? And I saw happoshu labeling too. Does that mean it’s not really beer? The label feels like a traffic jam.
Hop BroThat part is a legal tax category in Japan. It’s classified that way because of the ingredient rules, with malt over 50%, but in the glass it still drinks like proper craft beer. It also comes in 250ml cans in 6-, 12-, and 24-pack sets.
MugiOkay, that makes sense. Local ingredients, juicy flavor, clean finish... this sounds made for BBQ. I’m ready to set out fried chicken before the first sip.
Hop BroThat’s the move. Northern Brew also builds around beer and BBQ as an experience, so that tropical hop aroma out in the open would be perfect.
MugiI’m done resisting, I want one now. Hop-bro, you handle opening TAP1 and I’ll gather the snacks at full speed!
