South Horizon Brewing releases limited NEIPA "Essence of Happiness" in collaboration with Zichovec
South Horizon Brewing in Kochi City is releasing a limited-batch brew, "Essence of Happiness," created with Czech Zichovec Brewery. It is an 8% New England IPA with aromas reminiscent of mango and pineapple layered with notes of white grape.
Hop BroSouth Horizon Brewing in Kochi has released a limited NEIPA made with Czech Zichovec Brewery. It's called "Essence of Happiness" - a name that lifts your mood before you even drink it.
MugiWhoa, a cross-border collaboration sounds too cool! And with a name like Happy, is the contents happy too?
Hop BroPretty happy indeed. It's a New England IPA, 8% ABV, 350 ml, priced at 880 yen. The design puts fruitiness right at the center.
MugiHey, I hear NEIPA a lot, but is it basically a juicy IPA? It's weird that beer can feel like juice!
Hop BroPut simply, it's an IPA that brings hop aroma to the front while softening the bitterness and smoothing the mouthfeel. This one layers in mango and pineapple, plus even a white-grape nuance.
MugiWhat is that, amazing! Even just the tropical aroma would be enough, but if white grape shows up too, I'd mistake it for the juice aisle!
Hop BroThe hops are Citra Incognito, Citra, and Nelson Sauvin. What's interesting is that Citra adds citrus and tropical character, while Nelson Sauvin adds gooseberry notes and a wine-like elegance.
MugiIncognito sounds like a movie spy! But it's a trick for bringing out hop depth - my brain can't keep up!
Hop BroExactly. Citra Incognito makes it easier to layer in a dense aroma, so it's a great match for NEIPA. They also use Pineapple Passion yeast, aiming for a soft mouthfeel while keeping the beer easy to drink.
MugiSo it's fluffy without being heavy. Being easy to drink without fatigue is super important - I'd probably keep going back for another glass!
Hop BroFor pairings, it goes with quattro formaggi, prosciutto, fruit appetizers, fried chicken, and even fish and chips. In other words, it holds up well against fried foods, and it's a beer that will really hit home for aroma lovers.
MugiThis is totally my mood tonight! Essence of Happiness has a great name and a great flavor direction, so it makes me want to toast with a beer in hand!
A Glass Born from a Cross-Border Collaboration
South Horizon Brewing in Kochi City has released "Essence of Happiness," a collaboration beer with the popular Czech brewery Zichovec Brewery, as a limited brew. The release price is 880 yen, the volume is 350 ml. The style is New England IPA, and the ABV is 8%.
If you were to sum up this beer in one phrase, it would be a NEIPA where layers of fruitiness stack together beautifully. On the product page, it is described as offering tropical aromas reminiscent of mango and pineapple, along with citrus freshness and notes of white grape and gooseberry. The hops used are Citra Incognito, Citra, and Nelson Sauvin. The recipe is designed to balance aromatic depth with the elegant white-grape character.
The mouthfeel is built around the softness contributed by oats, and Pineapple Passion yeast is used. It finishes juicy and rounded, while keeping bitterness gently restrained. It is a beer that aims to bring NEIPA-style rich hop aroma to the forefront while remaining easy to drink without fatigue.
South Horizon Brewing is a brewery that aims to send a breeze from Kochi to the world. Its stance of creating a place in the port city of Kochi where people meet and smiles are born connects directly to this international collaboration. Another highlight is that, through the combination with Zichovec Brewery, two brewing philosophies with different backgrounds have come together in one beer.
As for pairings, as noted on the product page, quattro formaggi, prosciutto, and fruit-based appetizers should go well. It also pairs nicely with fried foods such as fried chicken and fish and chips, with the juicy fruit character helping to carry the richness of the oil. For beer lovers who want to enjoy aroma, this looks like a strong candidate to check out among limited releases.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroSouth Horizon Brewing in Kochi has released a limited NEIPA made with Czech Zichovec Brewery. It's called "Essence of Happiness" - a name that lifts your mood before you even drink it.
MugiWhoa, a cross-border collaboration sounds too cool! And with a name like Happy, is the contents happy too?
Hop BroPretty happy indeed. It's a New England IPA, 8% ABV, 350 ml, priced at 880 yen. The design puts fruitiness right at the center.
MugiHey, I hear NEIPA a lot, but is it basically a juicy IPA? It's weird that beer can feel like juice!
Hop BroPut simply, it's an IPA that brings hop aroma to the front while softening the bitterness and smoothing the mouthfeel. This one layers in mango and pineapple, plus even a white-grape nuance.
MugiWhat is that, amazing! Even just the tropical aroma would be enough, but if white grape shows up too, I'd mistake it for the juice aisle!
Hop BroThe hops are Citra Incognito, Citra, and Nelson Sauvin. What's interesting is that Citra adds citrus and tropical character, while Nelson Sauvin adds gooseberry notes and a wine-like elegance.
MugiIncognito sounds like a movie spy! But it's a trick for bringing out hop depth - my brain can't keep up!
Hop BroExactly. Citra Incognito makes it easier to layer in a dense aroma, so it's a great match for NEIPA. They also use Pineapple Passion yeast, aiming for a soft mouthfeel while keeping the beer easy to drink.
MugiSo it's fluffy without being heavy. Being easy to drink without fatigue is super important - I'd probably keep going back for another glass!
Hop BroFor pairings, it goes with quattro formaggi, prosciutto, fruit appetizers, fried chicken, and even fish and chips. In other words, it holds up well against fried foods, and it's a beer that will really hit home for aroma lovers.
MugiThis is totally my mood tonight! Essence of Happiness has a great name and a great flavor direction, so it makes me want to toast with a beer in hand!
