Beer Base Campanella releases Cold IPA 'MICHIKUSA SHIYO'
Beer Base Campanella, based in Higashimatsushima, Miyagi, has released a new Cold IPA called 'MICHIKUSA SHIYO'. The beer comes in at 5.5% ABV and 34 IBU, with Cashmere, Citra, and Magnum hops and about 20% rice in the grist.
Hop BroI’ve got a good one today: Beer Base Campanella in Higashimatsushima just released a new Cold IPA called 'MICHIKUSA SHIYO.' Even the name makes you want to take a little detour.
MugiWait, MICHIKUSA SHIYO is such a cute name! But what even is a Cold IPA? Is this like the beer version of summer noodles?
Hop BroNot quite. It starts with pilsner malt, then adds about 20% rice, which helps give it a lighter body and a really crisp finish.
MugiWhat is that supposed to mean? The moment you said lager yeast, I felt like I got dropped into science class!
Hop BroIt sounds technical, but it’s simple: it uses fermentation that cuts sweetness, so the beer stays dry and easy to keep drinking instead of getting heavy.
MugiOhhh, got it! So what about the aroma? When I see three different hops, it suddenly feels like a full team lineup.
Hop BroExactly, and it’s a strong lineup too. Cashmere brings soft citrus, Citra adds citrus and tropical notes, and Magnum locks in the bitterness with a three-hop structure.
MugiHold on, IBU 34 sounds like a test score that would make me nervous. That’s the bitterness number, right?
Hop BroRight. It’s a bitterness marker, and with 5.5% ABV it won’t hit too hard. Compared with today’s juicy IPAs, this one really pushes bitterness and crispness first, which sounds perfect after work.
MugiThat actually sounds ideal! If it’s available at the brewery, online, and through Best Beer Japan, I’m fully ready to make this my after-work grab today.
Hop BroThat’s the move. Beer Base Campanella’s dry and snappy pint feels like exactly the kind of beer that makes a detour feel completely worth it.
Beer Base Campanella is a brewery based in Higashimatsushima, Miyagi. Its official site presents the brewery as one that connects people through craft beer, with the area's natural setting as part of its identity. The latest release introduced on Instagram is a Cold IPA named 'MICHIKUSA SHIYO'.
The recipe uses Pilsner malt as the base and about 20% rice overall. It is fermented with lager yeast, aiming for a dry finish with minimal residual sweetness. The beer is set at 5.5% ABV and 34 IBU, and uses Cashmere, Citra, and Magnum hops.
The hop profile is described around Cashmere's soft citrus character, layered with Citra-driven citrus and tropical notes. The result is meant to feel hop-forward without becoming heavy, making it an easy beer to keep drinking. Compared with many juicy-style IPAs, this one leans more toward bitterness and crispness as a Cold IPA.
The post also notes that the beer is available through the brewery's shop, online sales, and Best Beer Japan. It looks like a beer suited to an after-work pint or a small detour on the way home.
Reference
- Instagram post
- Official site
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI’ve got a good one today: Beer Base Campanella in Higashimatsushima just released a new Cold IPA called 'MICHIKUSA SHIYO.' Even the name makes you want to take a little detour.
MugiWait, MICHIKUSA SHIYO is such a cute name! But what even is a Cold IPA? Is this like the beer version of summer noodles?
Hop BroNot quite. It starts with pilsner malt, then adds about 20% rice, which helps give it a lighter body and a really crisp finish.
MugiWhat is that supposed to mean? The moment you said lager yeast, I felt like I got dropped into science class!
Hop BroIt sounds technical, but it’s simple: it uses fermentation that cuts sweetness, so the beer stays dry and easy to keep drinking instead of getting heavy.
MugiOhhh, got it! So what about the aroma? When I see three different hops, it suddenly feels like a full team lineup.
Hop BroExactly, and it’s a strong lineup too. Cashmere brings soft citrus, Citra adds citrus and tropical notes, and Magnum locks in the bitterness with a three-hop structure.
MugiHold on, IBU 34 sounds like a test score that would make me nervous. That’s the bitterness number, right?
Hop BroRight. It’s a bitterness marker, and with 5.5% ABV it won’t hit too hard. Compared with today’s juicy IPAs, this one really pushes bitterness and crispness first, which sounds perfect after work.
MugiThat actually sounds ideal! If it’s available at the brewery, online, and through Best Beer Japan, I’m fully ready to make this my after-work grab today.
Hop BroThat’s the move. Beer Base Campanella’s dry and snappy pint feels like exactly the kind of beer that makes a detour feel completely worth it.
