Galapago Racing unveils a HAZY PALE ALE packed with RIWAKA
Galapago Racing in Kaisei Town, Kanagawa, shared on Instagram the brewing details of a triple dry-hopped HAZY PALE ALE featuring New Zealand hop RIWAKA. It is said to finish with citrus and tropical aromas layered with herbal notes.
Hop BroGalapago Racing is brewing a new release starring RIWAKA. This time it's a HAZY PALE ALE, and it's a beer that really pushes New Zealand hops hard.
MugiWait, loading it up with RIWAKA? Just the name sounds like the hops are going wild! What kind of aroma is it going to have?
Hop BroThe goal is to layer the aroma in three stages with triple dry hopping. Even if it starts out quiet, the fun part is how the hop character suddenly rises at the end.
MugiWhat! Does dry hopping mean drying the hops? That name sounds like laundry, so it kind of makes me laugh!
Hop BroIt's not about drying them. It's a method of adding hops after boiling to bring in aroma. And this time, it apparently exploded on the third addition, like a huge wave of aroma came rushing in.
MugiWow, just hearing that makes it sound delicious! And with pink grapefruit, lychee, and kiwi too, it's basically a fruit party!
Hop BroThat layered with rosemary-like herbal notes is what makes RIWAKA feel like RIWAKA. It's not just citrus; the appeal is that it gives a more three-dimensional aroma with a little green edge.
MugiWhoa, herbs in beer!? The layers of aroma are so complex that my brain can't keep up!
Hop BroBut the drinking feel was shaped properly too, and once it was carbonated and kegged, the outline seems to have sharpened. It keeps the softness of a hazy beer while avoiding a loose, vague finish.
MugiI see, so it's fluffy but not blurry! If the finish is juicy, I could drink it down pretty easily too!
Hop BroAnd Galapago Racing uses water from 80 meters underground and brews unpasteurized and unfiltered. That means the brewery's character really comes through in the clean expression of the aroma.
MugiI can't wait! If it connects by the end of May, we should get a pint sometime too!
Galapago Racing introduced on Instagram the brewing of a new HAZY PALE ALE starring the NZ hop "RIWAKA." The post revealed that RIWAKA was added in large amounts through triple dry hopping, and while the initial impressions of aroma and flavor were restrained, the third addition suddenly brought the hop character to the forefront.
The finished impression is said to evoke pink grapefruit, lychee, and kiwi, along with a rosemary-like herbal note. By the stage when it was carbonated and packaged into kegs, the contours of the drinking experience seem to have come together. The post says it should be connected by the end of May, indicating it is expected to be served as a juicy hazy pale ale.
Galapago Racing is a brewery in Kaisei Town, Kanagawa. On its official website, it states that it uses deep groundwater drawn from 80 meters underground as brewing water, and brews unpasteurized and unfiltered using hops from the UK, Germany, the US, Australia, and New Zealand. Its regular lineup includes saison, amber ale, Belgian ale, and porter, and it also offers limited hop-forward beers like this one.
This RIWAKA version of HAZY PALE ALE seems set to be a beer that reflects the brewery's brewing style, with a clear hop profile while still retaining hazy softness.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroGalapago Racing is brewing a new release starring RIWAKA. This time it's a HAZY PALE ALE, and it's a beer that really pushes New Zealand hops hard.
MugiWait, loading it up with RIWAKA? Just the name sounds like the hops are going wild! What kind of aroma is it going to have?
Hop BroThe goal is to layer the aroma in three stages with triple dry hopping. Even if it starts out quiet, the fun part is how the hop character suddenly rises at the end.
MugiWhat! Does dry hopping mean drying the hops? That name sounds like laundry, so it kind of makes me laugh!
Hop BroIt's not about drying them. It's a method of adding hops after boiling to bring in aroma. And this time, it apparently exploded on the third addition, like a huge wave of aroma came rushing in.
MugiWow, just hearing that makes it sound delicious! And with pink grapefruit, lychee, and kiwi too, it's basically a fruit party!
Hop BroThat layered with rosemary-like herbal notes is what makes RIWAKA feel like RIWAKA. It's not just citrus; the appeal is that it gives a more three-dimensional aroma with a little green edge.
MugiWhoa, herbs in beer!? The layers of aroma are so complex that my brain can't keep up!
Hop BroBut the drinking feel was shaped properly too, and once it was carbonated and kegged, the outline seems to have sharpened. It keeps the softness of a hazy beer while avoiding a loose, vague finish.
MugiI see, so it's fluffy but not blurry! If the finish is juicy, I could drink it down pretty easily too!
Hop BroAnd Galapago Racing uses water from 80 meters underground and brews unpasteurized and unfiltered. That means the brewery's character really comes through in the clean expression of the aroma.
MugiI can't wait! If it connects by the end of May, we should get a pint sometime too!
