New IPA "Super Mandrill" Debuts at BREW CLASSIC in Kanazawa
Kanazawa, Ishikawa brewery "BREW CLASSIC" introduced its new IPA, "Super Mandrill," on Instagram. As the second release in its "Superman series," following last August's "Supermant Baboon," it emphasizes layered fruitiness from hops and a sharp, crisp finish.
Hop BroBREW CLASSIC in Kanazawa has released a new IPA called "Super Mandrill." It's the second installment in the series, following last August's "Supermant Baboon."
MugiWhoa, the name alone sounds strong! How far is this Superman series going to go?
Hop BroThis one is an IPA style beer with 6.5% ABV. The malt bill is Pilsner and Wheat Malt, and the hops are Rakau, Nelson, Mosaic, Simcoe, and Sabro.
MugiThere are so many hop names, it feels like a hop roster! What does each one do?
Hop BroBasically, it's designed to layer in fruit character. They're aiming for layered fruitiness, bringing out notes of pineapple, peach, and passion fruit.
MugiWow, that sounds like something delicious! But what's WLP008? Some kind of code?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. They deliberately use a yeast that's often found in Hazy IPAs to create a solid haze and a soft mouthfeel.
MugiThey're aiming for a clear IPA, but it turns out hazy? My brain is in a state of delighted confusion!
Hop BroRight, the idea is to lean clear in appearance while keeping the drinking experience soft. They also fully attenuate the fermentation, so the finish is crisp and clean as it goes down.
MugiIf it has the sweetness and bitterness of red grapefruit too, it sounds like one sip would seal the deal! It really feels like a must-try in Kanazawa!
Hop BroIf this were on a bar menu, I'd order it immediately. The balance between hop presence and drinkability makes it a beer I'd want to compare side by side with others.
MugiAlright, I'm in IPA mode today! Let's go drink Super Mandrill together!
BREW CLASSIC's new release is the second installment in the series
Kanazawa brewery BREW CLASSIC unveiled its new beer, "Super Mandrill," in a post on March 1, 2026. In the post, it is positioned as the second release in the "Superman series," following "Supermant Baboon," which was released last August.
Beer Specs (as posted)
- Name: Super Mandrill
- Style: IPA
- ABV: 6.5%
- Malt: Pilsner, Wheat Malt
- Hop: Rakau, Nelson, Mosaic, Simcoe & Sabro
- Yeast: WLP008
The recipe was designed with a "clear IPA" concept in mind, but the brewery chose WLP008, a yeast often used in Hazy IPAs. In the post, the beer is described as having a soft mouthfeel from a solid haze and a sweet, fruity character. The flavor profile is said to evoke pineapple, peach, passion fruit, and even the sweetness and bitterness of red grapefruit. Thanks to a fermentation process that fully attenuates the beer, the finish is crisp and clean as it goes down.
As expected from a brewery that handles its own brewing, it is striking how carefully they articulate not only the recipe design but also the intention behind the yeast choice. For anyone in Kanazawa looking for an IPA that aims to balance hop presence with drinkability, this looks like one to watch.
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Hop BroBREW CLASSIC in Kanazawa has released a new IPA called "Super Mandrill." It's the second installment in the series, following last August's "Supermant Baboon."
MugiWhoa, the name alone sounds strong! How far is this Superman series going to go?
Hop BroThis one is an IPA style beer with 6.5% ABV. The malt bill is Pilsner and Wheat Malt, and the hops are Rakau, Nelson, Mosaic, Simcoe, and Sabro.
MugiThere are so many hop names, it feels like a hop roster! What does each one do?
Hop BroBasically, it's designed to layer in fruit character. They're aiming for layered fruitiness, bringing out notes of pineapple, peach, and passion fruit.
MugiWow, that sounds like something delicious! But what's WLP008? Some kind of code?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. They deliberately use a yeast that's often found in Hazy IPAs to create a solid haze and a soft mouthfeel.
MugiThey're aiming for a clear IPA, but it turns out hazy? My brain is in a state of delighted confusion!
Hop BroRight, the idea is to lean clear in appearance while keeping the drinking experience soft. They also fully attenuate the fermentation, so the finish is crisp and clean as it goes down.
MugiIf it has the sweetness and bitterness of red grapefruit too, it sounds like one sip would seal the deal! It really feels like a must-try in Kanazawa!
Hop BroIf this were on a bar menu, I'd order it immediately. The balance between hop presence and drinkability makes it a beer I'd want to compare side by side with others.
MugiAlright, I'm in IPA mode today! Let's go drink Super Mandrill together!
