diagonal in Kofu features Beer Geek on Packet ISEKADO
diagonal, a beer pub in Kofu, Yamanashi, posted “Beer Geek on Packet Ise Kadoya” on Instagram on June 24. The post highlights two beers from ISEKADO’s “Brewed Around the World” series.
Hop BroToday I want to talk about diagonal in Kofu posting "Beer Geek on Packet ISEKADO" on Instagram.
MugiWhat, really? diagonal is that place where you can sit down and enjoy craft beer, right? An ISEKADO feature sounds so good!
Hop BroExactly. This one focuses on Isekado Brewery's "ISEKADO Brewed Around the World" series, with two ISEKADO International beers side by side.
MugiTwo beers? No way! Passion Fruit Pale Ale and Hoppy Rice Lager already sound like a lot to process!
Hop BroThe first release is a fruit pale ale made with fresh Vietnamese passion fruit, balancing tropical fruit character with bright acidity.
MugiWhoa, okay! But when you say balance of fruitiness and acidity, you suddenly sound like a full-on beer critic!
Hop BroWhat that really means is, you get a fruity pop up front without it turning heavy. Basically, it's tropical without being syrupy.
MugiOhh, that I can picture! Then what about the Hoppy Rice Lager? Does it actually use rice?
Hop BroYep. The second release uses Vietnamese indica rice and ISEKADO's American hop know-how for a clean, brisk finish with lively aroma.
MugiThat sounds incredible! So one is vacation mode, and the other is easy-drinking mode? My tongue needs a passport at this point!
Hop BroThat's the fun part. Putting a fruit-forward pale ale next to a crisp lager really shows the brewery's range in one glance.
MugiNow I totally want both. At diagonal, these feel like the perfect side-by-side pour. Let's go get them.
diagonal, a beer pub in Aonuma, Kofu, shared an Instagram post titled “Beer Geek on Packet Ise Kadoya” on June 24. The post focuses on Ise Kadoya Beer’s “Brewed Around the World” concept and introduces two releases from the ISEKADO International line: the first release, Passion Fruit Pale Ale, and the second release, Hoppy Rice Lager.
The Two Beers
- ISEKADO International Passion Fruit Pale Ale
A fruit pale ale brewed by combining fresh Vietnamese passion fruit with ISEKADO’s pale ale brewing approach. It leans tropical, with bright fruit character and a lively, refreshing acidity.
- ISEKADO International Hoppy Rice Lager
A rice lager that blends Vietnamese indica rice with ISEKADO’s American hop know-how. It keeps a clean, crisp finish while still carrying a vivid hop aroma, making it easy to drink and easy to revisit.
For a beer pub like diagonal, these kinds of guest beer posts fit naturally: they give beer fans a clear reason to compare styles and follow what a brewery is doing now. A fruit-forward pale ale and a crisp rice lager side by side also make the range of the brewery easy to understand. For craft beer drinkers in Kofu, it is the kind of announcement that points to both the beer and the place worth stopping in for it.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday I want to talk about diagonal in Kofu posting "Beer Geek on Packet ISEKADO" on Instagram.
MugiWhat, really? diagonal is that place where you can sit down and enjoy craft beer, right? An ISEKADO feature sounds so good!
Hop BroExactly. This one focuses on Isekado Brewery's "ISEKADO Brewed Around the World" series, with two ISEKADO International beers side by side.
MugiTwo beers? No way! Passion Fruit Pale Ale and Hoppy Rice Lager already sound like a lot to process!
Hop BroThe first release is a fruit pale ale made with fresh Vietnamese passion fruit, balancing tropical fruit character with bright acidity.
MugiWhoa, okay! But when you say balance of fruitiness and acidity, you suddenly sound like a full-on beer critic!
Hop BroWhat that really means is, you get a fruity pop up front without it turning heavy. Basically, it's tropical without being syrupy.
MugiOhh, that I can picture! Then what about the Hoppy Rice Lager? Does it actually use rice?
Hop BroYep. The second release uses Vietnamese indica rice and ISEKADO's American hop know-how for a clean, brisk finish with lively aroma.
MugiThat sounds incredible! So one is vacation mode, and the other is easy-drinking mode? My tongue needs a passport at this point!
Hop BroThat's the fun part. Putting a fruit-forward pale ale next to a crisp lager really shows the brewery's range in one glance.
MugiNow I totally want both. At diagonal, these feel like the perfect side-by-side pour. Let's go get them.
