Nomcraft Brewing makes a Citra-only collaboration IPA with Open Air
Nomcraft Brewing, based in Aridagawa, Wakayama, said on Instagram that it is working on a collaboration beer with Open Air Brewing. The Open Air batch is a Citra Single Hop Double Hazy IPA, with the final beer potentially landing as a Hazy IPA.
Hop BroThis one starts with Nomcraft and Open Air. Nomcraft Brewing in Wakayama posted that they are brewing a collab on Instagram, and it already sounds like a glass worth stalking.
MugiWhat! A collab IPA in progress? The second a brewery posts a brew day update, I feel like dramatic tank magic is happening backstage.
Hop BroThe big headline is Citra Single Hop Double Hazy IPA. Open Air Brewing is brewing its side of the same project too, and depending on how it finishes, it could even land closer to a Hazy IPA.
MugiHold on, single hop means what exactly? Is this the solo artist version of beer, where one hop leaves the band?
Hop BroHonestly, that comparison works. Citra only means they build the aroma with just one hop instead of blending several, so the character comes through a lot more clearly.
MugiOhhh! So juicy citrus character comes straight at you? And with tropical aroma too? That sounds like a fruit parade marching into the pint glass.
Hop BroExactly. Double Hazy IPA usually means a thicker, juicier, more intense setup, with that soft haze and a big hop-forward impression leading the whole thing.
MugiWait a second, how double is double? If it looks friendly but hits like a heavyweight, my weekend plans are in serious danger.
Hop BroThe simple version is more body and heft. These beers often carry more alcohol or density, but Nomcraft is good at keeping things drinkable, so that balance is what I want to taste.
MugiAnd Nomcraft being a community-building brewery in a renovated former nursery is such a good detail. That makes the whole collab feel even warmer somehow.
Hop BroThere is still no release date, but the aroma profile is the part I want to check first. A one-hop Citra build makes the final reveal extra fun to chase.
MugiThen it is settled: I want this now. The moment it drops, I want that first sip and the instant wow, that is definitely Citra reaction.
A collaboration built around Citra
Nomcraft Brewing, based in Aridagawa, Wakayama, shared on Instagram that it is brewing a collaboration beer with Open Air Brewing. According to the post, Open Air is also brewing the same project, showing a joint effort between the two breweries.
The beer brewed at Open Air is a Citra Single Hop Double Hazy IPA. Nomcraft notes that the final beer could end up as a Hazy IPA depending on how it finishes. With Citra as the only hop, the brewery says it is aiming for bright citrus juiciness and tropical aroma.
Nomcraft Brewing operates out of a renovated former nursery school and describes its work as part of a broader effort to build community through craft beer. The brewery focuses on approachable beers while spanning everything from hop-forward American styles to classic styles.
No release date or launch timing was mentioned in the post, but the recipe direction is clear. For hop drinkers, the appeal is straightforward: a Citra-driven collaboration that aims to let aroma and fruit character lead the way.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThis one starts with Nomcraft and Open Air. Nomcraft Brewing in Wakayama posted that they are brewing a collab on Instagram, and it already sounds like a glass worth stalking.
MugiWhat! A collab IPA in progress? The second a brewery posts a brew day update, I feel like dramatic tank magic is happening backstage.
Hop BroThe big headline is Citra Single Hop Double Hazy IPA. Open Air Brewing is brewing its side of the same project too, and depending on how it finishes, it could even land closer to a Hazy IPA.
MugiHold on, single hop means what exactly? Is this the solo artist version of beer, where one hop leaves the band?
Hop BroHonestly, that comparison works. Citra only means they build the aroma with just one hop instead of blending several, so the character comes through a lot more clearly.
MugiOhhh! So juicy citrus character comes straight at you? And with tropical aroma too? That sounds like a fruit parade marching into the pint glass.
Hop BroExactly. Double Hazy IPA usually means a thicker, juicier, more intense setup, with that soft haze and a big hop-forward impression leading the whole thing.
MugiWait a second, how double is double? If it looks friendly but hits like a heavyweight, my weekend plans are in serious danger.
Hop BroThe simple version is more body and heft. These beers often carry more alcohol or density, but Nomcraft is good at keeping things drinkable, so that balance is what I want to taste.
MugiAnd Nomcraft being a community-building brewery in a renovated former nursery is such a good detail. That makes the whole collab feel even warmer somehow.
Hop BroThere is still no release date, but the aroma profile is the part I want to check first. A one-hop Citra build makes the final reveal extra fun to chase.
MugiThen it is settled: I want this now. The moment it drops, I want that first sip and the instant wow, that is definitely Citra reaction.
