Open Air Minatoyama Brewery Releases Session IPA "big dreams"
Open Air Minatoyama Brewery in Hyogo, Kobe has announced a new Session IPA, "big dreams (Big Dreams)." While designed to be light at 4.5% ABV, it balances tropical aromas and a strong hop presence derived from Nectaron, Citra, and Riwaka. Sales of kegs and cans have begun through the official online shop and the shop for trade accounts.
Hop BroA new Session IPA release, big dreams, has arrived from Open Air Minatoyama Brewery in Kobe!
MugiWhoa! Even the name sounds huge! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroThe specs are ABV 4.5% and IBU 38, so it is light but still has a solid backbone.
MugiWhat? What is IBU? Those numbers look like a test!
Hop BroIBU is a measure of bitterness, and Session IPA means an IPA you can drink easily and in quantity. Even with low alcohol, it still keeps a strong hop character.
MugiAh! And the hops are Nectaron Citra Riwaka? That sounds like a spell and feels powerful!
Hop BroNot a spell, but a trio of aroma heroes. It has a tropical aroma layered with stone fruit, citrus, and a subtle grassy note.
MugiThat sounds so good! What should we pair it with for spring and summer meals?
Hop BroIt goes perfectly with herb-seasoned grilled chicken, fish and chips, and citrus salads.
MugiI want to know where to buy it too! Where can I get it?
Hop BroRight now it's available through the official online shop and the trade shop, with kegs and cans launching at the same time. It is a beer from a brewery that began in a former elementary school lunchroom and stays close to everyday life.
MugiAnd the backstory is amazing... Tonight, let's toast with big dreams!
A new "big dreams" was unveiled in an Instagram post from Open Air Minatoyama Brewery. The style is Session IPA. The specs are ABV 4.5% / IBU 38, and the hops used are Nectaron / Citra / Riwaka. In the post, it is described as having a flavor where tropical aromas reminiscent of stone fruit and citrus are layered with a subtle grassy note.
Even with a low-alcohol design that makes it easy to keep drinking, the beer's core appeal is that you can still clearly feel the outline of the hops. For food pairings, herb-seasoned grilled chicken, fish and chips, and salads with citrus-based dressing are suggested, making it a beer that should fit easily into spring and summer meals.
On the sales side, the announcement said that the official open air online shop and the trade-account shop have started handling both kegs and cans. The brewery is set up to move both for home use and for restaurant introduction at the same time.
According to the official website, Open Air Minatoyama Brewery started in April 2022 by repurposing a former elementary school lunchroom in Kobe. Its base is in the mixed-use facility "NATURE STUDIO" on the former Minatoyama Elementary School site, and it develops a wide range of beers, from standard IPAs to seasonal offerings, while making use of local water and agricultural products. This new "big dreams" can also be seen as a product that embodies the brewery's balance of "everyday drinkability" and "new flavor design."
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroA new Session IPA release, big dreams, has arrived from Open Air Minatoyama Brewery in Kobe!
MugiWhoa! Even the name sounds huge! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroThe specs are ABV 4.5% and IBU 38, so it is light but still has a solid backbone.
MugiWhat? What is IBU? Those numbers look like a test!
Hop BroIBU is a measure of bitterness, and Session IPA means an IPA you can drink easily and in quantity. Even with low alcohol, it still keeps a strong hop character.
MugiAh! And the hops are Nectaron Citra Riwaka? That sounds like a spell and feels powerful!
Hop BroNot a spell, but a trio of aroma heroes. It has a tropical aroma layered with stone fruit, citrus, and a subtle grassy note.
MugiThat sounds so good! What should we pair it with for spring and summer meals?
Hop BroIt goes perfectly with herb-seasoned grilled chicken, fish and chips, and citrus salads.
MugiI want to know where to buy it too! Where can I get it?
Hop BroRight now it's available through the official online shop and the trade shop, with kegs and cans launching at the same time. It is a beer from a brewery that began in a former elementary school lunchroom and stays close to everyday life.
MugiAnd the backstory is amazing... Tonight, let's toast with big dreams!
