Four beers from NOVORU Brewing arrive at BeerO’clock Bottle Shop
Four new beers from NOVORU Brewing have arrived at BeerO’clock Bottle Shop in Chuo Ward, Chiba City. The lineup includes the Belgian Blonde "Musubu," the flagship Session IPA "Novoru," the now-established WCIPA "Warau," and the DDH Hazy IPA "Haziku," and they can also be enjoyed in the shop.
Hop BroFour varieties from NOVORU Brewing have arrived at BeerO’clock Bottle Shop in Chuo Ward, Chiba City. What’s nice is that you can not only take them home, but also drink them in the shop.
MugiWait, even though it's a bottle shop, you can drink inside too!? That makes it totally the kind of place you want to swing by on the way home!
Hop BroFirst up is the Belgian Blonde Musubu. At 4.5%, it uses a saison-style house yeast called "Napoleon yeast" and even German Wet Hop, so it combines brightness with a fresh green character.
MugiNapoleon yeast sounds like a powerful name! But what’s Wet Hop supposed to mean, are hops just wet?
Hop BroIt’s not so much about being wet as it is about using hops in a way that’s close to freshly harvested, unprocessed hops. That’s why it tends to bring out a fresh green note, and in Musubu it’s interesting how that aroma layers over the fruity esters and dry finish.
MugiOhhh! So what’s the next one, Novoru? Hearing it’s the flagship makes me want to start with that one!
Hop BroNovoru is a Session IPA at 4.5%. It’s a staple designed to deliver hop aroma and a pleasant bitterness on a light, crisp finish, making it perfect as a first beer.
MugiI see, so it’s light but still satisfying! And Warau has been gone for about a year, right? That makes it feel really anticipated!
Hop BroExactly. Warau is a West Coast IPA at 7.0%. In addition to Citra and Mosaic, it also uses Nelson Sauvin and Motueka, and its sharp bitterness and citrus-tropical aroma come together in a really clean way.
MugiIt feels hop-packed enough to make my head sparkle...! But Haziku at the end already sounds like it’s got momentum, right?
Hop BroHaziku is a DDH Hazy IPA at 6.5%. It leads with impressions of pineapple, white grape, and lime, giving it a clearly juicy, lively feel. The combination of Citra, Mosaic, Nelson Sauvin, and Motueka really supports the fruit character.
MugiThis is definitely the kind of lineup that's fun to compare side by side! Start light with Novoru, then move through Musubu, Warau, and Haziku, and we’re absolutely going to be happy!
Hop BroThat progression is perfect. Tonight I want to try all four at BeerO’clock, and by the time Mugi-chan and I head home, we’ll probably both be wanting one more.
Four beers from NOVORU Brewing have arrived at the beer pub BeerO’clock Bottle Shop in Chuo Ward, Chiba City. As a bottle shop, one of its attractions is that you can take beers home, of course, but also drink them inside the shop, and this lineup spans a wide range of styles, making it ideal for tasting side by side.
Four newly arrived beers
- Musubu (Belgian Blonde / 4.5%)
A beer made with the saison-type house yeast "Napoleon yeast" and also incorporating German Wet Hop. Bright esters, a dry finish, and the fresh, green aroma of fresh hops overlap here.
- Novoru (Session IPA / 4.5%)
NOVORU Brewing's flagship. A standard beer that emphasizes a balance of hop aroma, pleasant bitterness, and a light, easy-drinking finish.
- Warau (West Coast India Pale Ale / 7.0%)
A WCIPA said to have returned after about a year. In addition to Citra and Mosaic, it also uses Nelson Sauvin and Motueka, bringing together citrus and tropical-fruit aromas, a clear body, and sharp bitterness.
- Haziku (DDH Hazy India Pale Ale / 6.5%)
A juicy, lively Hazy IPA with prominent impressions of pineapple, white grape, and lime. The combination of Citra, Mosaic, Nelson Sauvin, and Motueka supports its fruit character.
BeerO’clock Bottle Shop is a reliable place to look for craft beer in the Chiba Station area. This time, the selection ranges from classic Belgian styles to West Coast IPA and Hazy IPA, so it works both for people who already know exactly what they like and for those who want to carefully compare the differences between styles. In particular, "Warau" and "Haziku" make the hop character especially clear, and tasting them side by side makes the brewery's approach easy to see.
If you spot them in the shop, it might be nice to start with the lighter "Novoru," then move on to the Belgian "Musubu," the bitterness-forward "Warau," and the aroma-rich "Haziku."
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroFour varieties from NOVORU Brewing have arrived at BeerO’clock Bottle Shop in Chuo Ward, Chiba City. What’s nice is that you can not only take them home, but also drink them in the shop.
MugiWait, even though it's a bottle shop, you can drink inside too!? That makes it totally the kind of place you want to swing by on the way home!
Hop BroFirst up is the Belgian Blonde Musubu. At 4.5%, it uses a saison-style house yeast called "Napoleon yeast" and even German Wet Hop, so it combines brightness with a fresh green character.
MugiNapoleon yeast sounds like a powerful name! But what’s Wet Hop supposed to mean, are hops just wet?
Hop BroIt’s not so much about being wet as it is about using hops in a way that’s close to freshly harvested, unprocessed hops. That’s why it tends to bring out a fresh green note, and in Musubu it’s interesting how that aroma layers over the fruity esters and dry finish.
MugiOhhh! So what’s the next one, Novoru? Hearing it’s the flagship makes me want to start with that one!
Hop BroNovoru is a Session IPA at 4.5%. It’s a staple designed to deliver hop aroma and a pleasant bitterness on a light, crisp finish, making it perfect as a first beer.
MugiI see, so it’s light but still satisfying! And Warau has been gone for about a year, right? That makes it feel really anticipated!
Hop BroExactly. Warau is a West Coast IPA at 7.0%. In addition to Citra and Mosaic, it also uses Nelson Sauvin and Motueka, and its sharp bitterness and citrus-tropical aroma come together in a really clean way.
MugiIt feels hop-packed enough to make my head sparkle...! But Haziku at the end already sounds like it’s got momentum, right?
Hop BroHaziku is a DDH Hazy IPA at 6.5%. It leads with impressions of pineapple, white grape, and lime, giving it a clearly juicy, lively feel. The combination of Citra, Mosaic, Nelson Sauvin, and Motueka really supports the fruit character.
MugiThis is definitely the kind of lineup that's fun to compare side by side! Start light with Novoru, then move through Musubu, Warau, and Haziku, and we’re absolutely going to be happy!
Hop BroThat progression is perfect. Tonight I want to try all four at BeerO’clock, and by the time Mugi-chan and I head home, we’ll probably both be wanting one more.
