Magic Hour Kyodo taps Brasserie Knot's "JIRI" Hazy IPA
At the beer pub "Magic Hour Kyodo" in Setagaya Ward, Tokyo, Brasserie Knot's Hazy IPA "JIRI" from Hokkaido has been newly tapped. Inspired by sea fog, this seasonal beer is characterized by tropical hop-driven aromas and a juicy mouthfeel.
Hop BroAt Magic Hour in Kyodo, Brasserie Knot's JIRI is now on tap. I love how the atmosphere of a Hokkaido brewery reaches a basement beer pub in Tokyo.
MugiWhoa! JIRI as a name sounds cute, but it already feels foggy! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt's a Hazy IPA. The cloudy appearance lets the hop aroma burst forward, while the mouthfeel is crafted to stay soft and smooth.
MugiHuh! But how do you turn a sea fog theme into a beer? You can't drink fog, right?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. It expresses the world of sea fog in Kushiro from spring into early summer through layers of flavor. It's not just flashy; the aroma and mouthfeel create that hazy, drifting atmosphere.
MugiWow, that's so romantic! It said the aroma has a tropical impression, but what exactly do you pick up?
Hop BroThink of tropical fruit notes like pineapple and mango, with grapefruit-like citrus on top. The hop aroma is right up front, but JIRI still keeps the drinkability that makes it so appealing.
MugiAnd with the texture from oats and wheat, it gets silky! So it sounds like something you could gulp down like fruit juice?
Hop BroExactly. It's not just juice-like; the best part of JIRI is that its juicy mouthfeel still has the defined bitterness you'd expect from an IPA. When that combines with Hazy-style softness, it makes you want another one.
MugiIf you drank it in a basement beer pub like Magic Hour Kyodo, the conversation would probably go on forever! Isn't that perfect for relaxed drinking with friends?
Hop BroExactly. There's also the special feeling of a seasonal release, and it's great that you can find guest beers like this in Kyodo. At this point, just looking at JIRI makes both of us want a drink.
Newly Tapped
An Instagram post from Magic Hour Kyodo (Kyodo, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo) announced that Brasserie Knot (Hokkaido)'s "JIRI" Hazy IPA had been newly tapped. As a beer pub, the venue continues to serve guest beers that appeal to craft beer fans.
According to the post, "JIRI" is a seasonal offering. It is a beer themed around the dense fog known as "sea fog" (jiri) that occurs in the Kushiro area from spring into early summer, with a design that seems to translate the visual impression itself into flavor. True to the Hazy IPA style, it puts explosive hop aroma front and center.
The aroma profile is described as tropical fruits such as pineapple and mango, along with citrus notes like grapefruit. Added to that are the soft texture from oats and wheat, creating a smooth mouthfeel that overlaps with hop flavor and leads to a juicy character reminiscent of a fruit mix.
At this location, tucked underground on 1-chome in Kyodo, this is the kind of beer that is easy to enjoy alongside food and conversation, with a balance between expressive aroma and a pleasing mouthfeel. Rather than relying on flash alone, it stands out as a guest beer that combines a fog-inspired worldview with the fruitiness typical of a Hazy IPA.
One for the glass
- Beer name: JIRI
- Brewery: Brasserie Knot
- Style: Hazy IPA
- Flavor profile: Tropical fruit, citrus, juicy mouthfeel
At Magic Hour Kyodo, one of the charms is being able to enjoy differences in origin and concept through guest beers with strong personalities like this one.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt Magic Hour in Kyodo, Brasserie Knot's JIRI is now on tap. I love how the atmosphere of a Hokkaido brewery reaches a basement beer pub in Tokyo.
MugiWhoa! JIRI as a name sounds cute, but it already feels foggy! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt's a Hazy IPA. The cloudy appearance lets the hop aroma burst forward, while the mouthfeel is crafted to stay soft and smooth.
MugiHuh! But how do you turn a sea fog theme into a beer? You can't drink fog, right?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. It expresses the world of sea fog in Kushiro from spring into early summer through layers of flavor. It's not just flashy; the aroma and mouthfeel create that hazy, drifting atmosphere.
MugiWow, that's so romantic! It said the aroma has a tropical impression, but what exactly do you pick up?
Hop BroThink of tropical fruit notes like pineapple and mango, with grapefruit-like citrus on top. The hop aroma is right up front, but JIRI still keeps the drinkability that makes it so appealing.
MugiAnd with the texture from oats and wheat, it gets silky! So it sounds like something you could gulp down like fruit juice?
Hop BroExactly. It's not just juice-like; the best part of JIRI is that its juicy mouthfeel still has the defined bitterness you'd expect from an IPA. When that combines with Hazy-style softness, it makes you want another one.
MugiIf you drank it in a basement beer pub like Magic Hour Kyodo, the conversation would probably go on forever! Isn't that perfect for relaxed drinking with friends?
Hop BroExactly. There's also the special feeling of a seasonal release, and it's great that you can find guest beers like this in Kyodo. At this point, just looking at JIRI makes both of us want a drink.
