Konono Beer sells Red IPA Akazonae at Furusawa Hotaru no Ichi
Konono Beer Brewery, based in Hashimoto, Wakayama Prefecture, sold a Red IPA named Akazonae at the Furusawa Hotaru no Ichi in Kudoyama. The brewery described the beer as having firm bitterness and a bright aroma, and served it as a special brew for the event.
Hop BroI want to talk about Red IPA "Akazonae" from 神野々麦酒醸造所 today.
MugiWhat! That name already sounds intense! What is Akazonae anyway, something a samurai would drink?
Hop BroThat image is pretty close. It was brewed for Furusawa Hotaru Market in Kudoyama, and the name plays on the Sanada clan's iconic red.
MugiWow! The second I hear event-only, I want to chase it down. That limited-only feeling is unfair!
Hop BroAnd the style matters too. It has that Red IPA body with firm bitterness and a bright, floral aroma up front.
MugiHold on, Red IPA is what exactly!? It's an IPA but red? Did beer just ignore traffic laws?
Hop BroThat's the fun part. Caramel malt helps give it the reddish color and a richer malt depth, so the hop aroma sits on a fuller base.
MugiNo way! So it's not just bitter? It looks like battle armor but actually has balance?
Hop BroExactly. And it was served on a day that also featured memorial fireworks for Sanada Masayuki, so the beer connected with local history too.
MugiOkay, now I want to drink the history too! Anyone who had this with fireworks at the market totally won that day.
Hop BroThat's the appeal of breweries like 神野々麦酒醸造所: they turn local stories into beer in a way only craft beer can.
MugiDecision made. I'm going on an Akazonae hunt next. Firm bitterness and floral aroma? I absolutely want a glass now!
A limited brew for a local event
Konono Beer Brewery, based in Hashimoto, Wakayama Prefecture, sold a Red IPA named Akazonae at the Furusawa Hotaru no Ichi in Kudoyama on June 6. In the post, the brewery presented the beer around the idea of red, a color closely associated with the Sanada family.
The beer was brewed specifically for this event. According to the brewery's description, it offers firm bitterness and a bright, aromatic profile, and was served to visitors at the venue. The name links the Red IPA style with akazonae, a historical term that carries strong Sanada imagery.
Furusawa Hotaru no Ichi is a local gathering in Kudoyama, and the day also featured a memorial fireworks program held on the anniversary of Sanada Masayuki's death. The post shows how the brewery connects beer with local history and seasonal community events.
From its base in Hashimoto, Konono Beer appears to be using event-specific brews to add another layer to the region's craft beer culture, offering beers that reflect both place and occasion.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI want to talk about Red IPA "Akazonae" from 神野々麦酒醸造所 today.
MugiWhat! That name already sounds intense! What is Akazonae anyway, something a samurai would drink?
Hop BroThat image is pretty close. It was brewed for Furusawa Hotaru Market in Kudoyama, and the name plays on the Sanada clan's iconic red.
MugiWow! The second I hear event-only, I want to chase it down. That limited-only feeling is unfair!
Hop BroAnd the style matters too. It has that Red IPA body with firm bitterness and a bright, floral aroma up front.
MugiHold on, Red IPA is what exactly!? It's an IPA but red? Did beer just ignore traffic laws?
Hop BroThat's the fun part. Caramel malt helps give it the reddish color and a richer malt depth, so the hop aroma sits on a fuller base.
MugiNo way! So it's not just bitter? It looks like battle armor but actually has balance?
Hop BroExactly. And it was served on a day that also featured memorial fireworks for Sanada Masayuki, so the beer connected with local history too.
MugiOkay, now I want to drink the history too! Anyone who had this with fireworks at the market totally won that day.
Hop BroThat's the appeal of breweries like 神野々麦酒醸造所: they turn local stories into beer in a way only craft beer can.
MugiDecision made. I'm going on an Akazonae hunt next. Firm bitterness and floral aroma? I absolutely want a glass now!
