Vi-Again Brewing unveils new IPA in collaboration with Hohly
Vi-Again Brewing in Gotemba, Shizuoka, has introduced a collaboration beer with mural artist Hohly called "HOLHY IPA." It is a 6% American IPA centered on aromas reminiscent of grapefruit and passion fruit.
Hop BroIt’s here: Vi-Again Brewing in Gotemba, Shizuoka, has released a new beer with mural artist Hohly. It’s called HOLHY IPA, and this is going to get people talking.
MugiWhoa! HOLHY IPA already sounds super artsy from the name alone. What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt’s an American IPA with an ABV of 6.0%. It’s built around aromas that call to mind grapefruit and passion fruit, and the aroma comes through really cleanly.
MugiI see! When I hear grapefruit aroma, it sounds refreshing, but does that mean it’s packed with hops?
Hop BroExactly. It’s a dry-hop design using Galaxy, Citra, Idaho 7, and Mosaic. Instead of adding hops in the boil, the hop aroma is layered on later, which brings the fruity character to the front.
MugiDry hopping, huh! Is that kind of like adding aroma afterward?
Hop BroThat’s a good way to think about it. Rather than piling on bitterness, it’s a technique for softly layering in aroma, and this one also leads to a sharp finish.
MugiI get it! But I’m not just curious about the beer’s name, I want to know about the label too. The article mentioned a twin-dragon design, right?
Hop BroYeah, those twin dragons reflect the fusion of nature and equipment: the water flowing from Mt. Fuji and the brewery’s stainless-steel machinery. I like how it turns Gotemba’s local character into an image.
MugiThat’s great. I love that it’s not just a collab, but a story too! And with brewing water from natural Mt. Fuji water, it somehow makes it sound even more delicious!
Hop BroThat’s the point. They didn’t go overboard on body with flaked wheat and flaked oats, so the design smoothly carries the hop character, which should make for a very clean drinking experience.
MugiWow, I want to drink this! It also seems like it fits the Vi-again Village vibe of people connecting with people, and now I want a pint too!
Vi-Again Brewing has introduced HOLHY IPA as a new release. True to the brewery at the foot of Mt. Fuji in Gotemba, Shizuoka Prefecture, it uses natural Mt. Fuji water for the brewing water and puts the emphasis on a design that brings out the aroma of the ingredients.
The beer is positioned as a collaboration with mural artist Hohly. The twin dragons depicted on the label incorporate two motifs: the water flowing from Mt. Fuji and the brewery's stainless-steel equipment, expressing the idea that beer is born in a place where nature and brewing gear intersect.
The flavor design is straightforward as well. The style is American IPA and the ABV is 6.0%. It is dry-hopped with Galaxy, Citra, Idaho 7, and Mosaic to bring out aromas of grapefruit, lemon-lime, and ripe tropical fruit, while finishing with a sharp, clean aftertaste. The malt bill uses flaked wheat and flaked oats; rather than adding body, it is tuned to smoothly carry the expanding hop character, which is another defining feature.
As a brewery attached to the campsite Vi-again Village, Vi-Again Brewing has presented its beers as part of creating a space where people connect with one another. This new release also balances drinkability and visual storytelling, clearly reflecting the brewery's direction.
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Hop BroIt’s here: Vi-Again Brewing in Gotemba, Shizuoka, has released a new beer with mural artist Hohly. It’s called HOLHY IPA, and this is going to get people talking.
MugiWhoa! HOLHY IPA already sounds super artsy from the name alone. What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt’s an American IPA with an ABV of 6.0%. It’s built around aromas that call to mind grapefruit and passion fruit, and the aroma comes through really cleanly.
MugiI see! When I hear grapefruit aroma, it sounds refreshing, but does that mean it’s packed with hops?
Hop BroExactly. It’s a dry-hop design using Galaxy, Citra, Idaho 7, and Mosaic. Instead of adding hops in the boil, the hop aroma is layered on later, which brings the fruity character to the front.
MugiDry hopping, huh! Is that kind of like adding aroma afterward?
Hop BroThat’s a good way to think about it. Rather than piling on bitterness, it’s a technique for softly layering in aroma, and this one also leads to a sharp finish.
MugiI get it! But I’m not just curious about the beer’s name, I want to know about the label too. The article mentioned a twin-dragon design, right?
Hop BroYeah, those twin dragons reflect the fusion of nature and equipment: the water flowing from Mt. Fuji and the brewery’s stainless-steel machinery. I like how it turns Gotemba’s local character into an image.
MugiThat’s great. I love that it’s not just a collab, but a story too! And with brewing water from natural Mt. Fuji water, it somehow makes it sound even more delicious!
Hop BroThat’s the point. They didn’t go overboard on body with flaked wheat and flaked oats, so the design smoothly carries the hop character, which should make for a very clean drinking experience.
MugiWow, I want to drink this! It also seems like it fits the Vi-again Village vibe of people connecting with people, and now I want a pint too!
