Kamiyama Beer Brewery Releases Seasonal Smoked Rye IPA "HOCUS POCUS"
Kamiyama Beer Brewery in Kamiyama Town, Tokushima Prefecture, introduced its seasonal beer, "HOCUS POCUS -Smoked Rye IPA-". It is a 5.5% IPA that combines light smoky aroma, rye malt, and American hops, and the post also points readers to the online store.
Hop BroTokushima Prefecture's Kamiyama Beer Brewery has released its seasonal "HOCUS POCUS -Smoked Rye IPA-". The mix of light smoky aroma, rye malt, and American hops sounds great, and this is definitely a bottle that catches my attention.
MugiWait, what's a smoked rye IPA? Just the name already sounds like a magic spell, and somehow delicious!
Hop BroStylistically, it's closer to a West Coast IPA, with the piney aroma and bitterness of American hops standing out cleanly. On top of that, the rye adds a spicy edge and a faint smoky nuance, so the whole beer gets a sharper profile.
MugiA sharper profile? A beer has a profile? And this rye spiciness sounds kind of like bread?
Hop BroGood question. Rye is a type of grain, and it tends to leave a slightly spicy finish on the palate. Not really bread-like, but more of a peppery kick that supports the IPA's hop character without clashing with it.
MugiI see, and they listed the numbers too! ABV 5.5% sounds easy to drink and pretty nice, doesn't it?
Hop BroExactly, and with IBU 40, the bitterness isn't too strong, so you could call it a well-balanced beer. SRM 9 is a guide to color, and visually it seems like it would lean toward a slightly darker amber.
MugiWow, now even the numbers look delicious! And hearing about small-batch brewing equipment makes it sound like they're making it really carefully, which is so tempting!
Hop BroKamiyama Beer Brewery started in 2018, and they make beer that reflects Kamiyama's ingredients and local character. When a brewery with that kind of regional identity releases a beer with real character as a seasonal offering, it's something drinkers can really appreciate.
MugiAnd they even included a link to the online store? That's thoughtful! I'll check the comments and maybe plan what to drink tonight.
Hop BroSounds good. Then tonight, let's toast while imagining the pine aroma and smoky notes. A beer like this gets the conversation going from the moment you open it.
MugiAgreed! When I hear seasonal release, I already want to drink it right now!
Tokushima Prefecture's Kamiyama Beer Brewery introduced its seasonal beer, HOCUS POCUS -Smoked Rye IPA-. According to the post, it was brewed into a well-balanced West Coast IPA by combining rye malt with a light smoky aroma and American hops reminiscent of pine. The specs are ABV 5.5%, IBU 40, and SRM 9.
Kamiyama Beer Brewery is a brewery started in Kamiyama Town in 2018 by Manu and Sayaka. On its official website, it says it focuses on small-batch production using compact brewing equipment made in Canada, and on brewing beer that makes use of Kamiyama's ingredients and local climate. In a town where nature is close at hand, this new release feels like a fitting example of a brewery that has continued to build beers with a strong sense of place.
This time's HOCUS POCUS stands out for bringing roast and smoky nuances to the forefront while keeping the whole beer neatly framed by hop aroma and bitterness. While preserving the contours implied by the style name, it adds variation to the drinking experience with rye-derived spiciness, giving it a clear seasonal character. There is also guidance to the online store, and those interested can check it from the comments section of the post.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroTokushima Prefecture's Kamiyama Beer Brewery has released its seasonal "HOCUS POCUS -Smoked Rye IPA-". The mix of light smoky aroma, rye malt, and American hops sounds great, and this is definitely a bottle that catches my attention.
MugiWait, what's a smoked rye IPA? Just the name already sounds like a magic spell, and somehow delicious!
Hop BroStylistically, it's closer to a West Coast IPA, with the piney aroma and bitterness of American hops standing out cleanly. On top of that, the rye adds a spicy edge and a faint smoky nuance, so the whole beer gets a sharper profile.
MugiA sharper profile? A beer has a profile? And this rye spiciness sounds kind of like bread?
Hop BroGood question. Rye is a type of grain, and it tends to leave a slightly spicy finish on the palate. Not really bread-like, but more of a peppery kick that supports the IPA's hop character without clashing with it.
MugiI see, and they listed the numbers too! ABV 5.5% sounds easy to drink and pretty nice, doesn't it?
Hop BroExactly, and with IBU 40, the bitterness isn't too strong, so you could call it a well-balanced beer. SRM 9 is a guide to color, and visually it seems like it would lean toward a slightly darker amber.
MugiWow, now even the numbers look delicious! And hearing about small-batch brewing equipment makes it sound like they're making it really carefully, which is so tempting!
Hop BroKamiyama Beer Brewery started in 2018, and they make beer that reflects Kamiyama's ingredients and local character. When a brewery with that kind of regional identity releases a beer with real character as a seasonal offering, it's something drinkers can really appreciate.
MugiAnd they even included a link to the online store? That's thoughtful! I'll check the comments and maybe plan what to drink tonight.
Hop BroSounds good. Then tonight, let's toast while imagining the pine aroma and smoky notes. A beer like this gets the conversation going from the moment you open it.
MugiAgreed! When I hear seasonal release, I already want to drink it right now!
