Minoh Beer’s "Blooming IPA" Tapped at Craft Beer 2 TAPS
At the beer pub Craft Beer 2 TAPS in Shioiri-cho, Yokosuka City, Kanagawa, Minoh Beer’s seasonal IPA "Blooming IPA" has been put on tap. With its combination of Belgian yeast and American hops, it’s a bright, aromatic beer that will catch the attention of anyone looking for a fragrance-forward brew.
Hop BroAt Craft Beer 2 TAPS in Shioiri-cho, Yokosuka, Minoh Beer’s seasonal IPA, "Blooming IPA," has been put on tap. It’s the kind that brings a springlike aroma floating in right away, so this is one to watch.
MugiHuh, just the name "Blooming IPA" already sounds like a flower garden! But I only think of IPA as bitter. Is that okay?
Hop BroThat’s the interesting part: the bitterness is kept modest. The spice and floral notes from Belgian yeast are layered with the aroma of American hops, creating a beer designed to let the aroma shine.
MugiBelgian yeast? What even is that! American hops and Belgian yeast, and my brain is turning into a beer strategy meeting!
Hop BroIn simple terms, the character of the Belgian yeast adds spice and a floral edge to the aroma, while the hops bring citrus and tropical notes. So it’s not just bitter; it has layers of aroma.
MugiWow! And with names like Centennial and Citra, the lineup alone sounds powerful! It feels like the aromas are going to cause a massive traffic jam!
Hop BroExactly. Add Cascade and Amarillo, and then Nelson and Luminosa in the dry hop, and the aroma layers get really rich. With an IBU of 21 and 6.0% ABV, it’s also easy to drink.
MugiThe moment I heard "unfiltered pale peach color," I already thought it sounded delicious! So it’s visually this peach-colored liquid, and you can even imagine the aroma, right?
Hop BroExactly. And since the best drinking temperature is 8 to 12 C, it’s fun to follow the aroma as the temperature changes. Watching the aroma open up little by little is a pretty expert-level way to enjoy it.
MugiIt feels like a glass that was brewed with spring inside it... I want to keep going back to Craft Beer 2 TAPS in Yokosuka every time the guest beers rotate!
Hop BroThen tonight, let’s make a detour for an aroma-driven IPA. I can already see both me and Mugi grinning at the very first sip.
At the beer pub Craft Beer 2 TAPS in Shioiri-cho, Yokosuka City, Kanagawa, Minoh Beer’s "Blooming IPA" has been tapped. What makes this guest beer worth noting is that it is a seasonal IPA brewed with spring in mind. It is built around the spicy, floral aroma of Belgian yeast layered with the aroma of American hops, while keeping bitterness modest. It’s the kind of beer you enjoy slowly as its aroma spreads.
There are highlights in the specs too. The alcohol content is 6.0%, and the IBU is 21. In addition to Centennial, Citra, Cascade, and Amarillo, Nelson and Luminosa are used for dry hopping. The fact that it is unfiltered and pale peach-colored also suggests a beer to enjoy from appearance to aroma. The recommended drinking temperature is 8 to 12 C, so it would be interesting to drink it while following how the aroma changes with temperature.
Craft Beer 2 TAPS is a second-floor beer pub in Shioiri-cho, Yokosuka. It’s a place where you can enjoy watching the rotation of guest beers and checking what kegs are on tap. This "Blooming IPA" is a good choice for people seeking a balance of bright aroma and gentle bitterness. On a day when you want an IPA focused on aroma, it sounds like a good reason to stop by.
References: Minoh Beer release information / Original post
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Hop BroAt Craft Beer 2 TAPS in Shioiri-cho, Yokosuka, Minoh Beer’s seasonal IPA, "Blooming IPA," has been put on tap. It’s the kind that brings a springlike aroma floating in right away, so this is one to watch.
MugiHuh, just the name "Blooming IPA" already sounds like a flower garden! But I only think of IPA as bitter. Is that okay?
Hop BroThat’s the interesting part: the bitterness is kept modest. The spice and floral notes from Belgian yeast are layered with the aroma of American hops, creating a beer designed to let the aroma shine.
MugiBelgian yeast? What even is that! American hops and Belgian yeast, and my brain is turning into a beer strategy meeting!
Hop BroIn simple terms, the character of the Belgian yeast adds spice and a floral edge to the aroma, while the hops bring citrus and tropical notes. So it’s not just bitter; it has layers of aroma.
MugiWow! And with names like Centennial and Citra, the lineup alone sounds powerful! It feels like the aromas are going to cause a massive traffic jam!
Hop BroExactly. Add Cascade and Amarillo, and then Nelson and Luminosa in the dry hop, and the aroma layers get really rich. With an IBU of 21 and 6.0% ABV, it’s also easy to drink.
MugiThe moment I heard "unfiltered pale peach color," I already thought it sounded delicious! So it’s visually this peach-colored liquid, and you can even imagine the aroma, right?
Hop BroExactly. And since the best drinking temperature is 8 to 12 C, it’s fun to follow the aroma as the temperature changes. Watching the aroma open up little by little is a pretty expert-level way to enjoy it.
MugiIt feels like a glass that was brewed with spring inside it... I want to keep going back to Craft Beer 2 TAPS in Yokosuka every time the guest beers rotate!
Hop BroThen tonight, let’s make a detour for an aroma-driven IPA. I can already see both me and Mugi grinning at the very first sip.
