Bighand Bros. Beer introduces Mimetite, a British lager made with British malt and hops
Kyoto-based Bighand Bros. Beer introduced Mimetite in a beer note dated June 4. The British Lager comes in at 5.0% ABV and 19 IBU, using British malt and hops for a quieter, more understated take that sits close to a Helles in spirit.
Hop BroToday’s pick is Kyoto’s Big Hand Bros Brewery, and they’ve introduced Mimetite, a British Lager.
MugiWait, British Lager? Does the beer arrive with a tiny passport?
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. It uses British malt and hops, and the build is Helles-leaning while landing softer and milder.
MugiWhat is that! Helles-leaning sounds like you just opened a pop quiz on beer words!
Hop BroHelles is a pale German lager that’s crisp and easygoing. Mimetite sits near that lane, but pushes a gentler profile up front.
MugiOhh! Then what’s IBU 19? IBU 19 sounds like a secret move in a fighting game.
Hop BroIBU is a bitterness scale. At 19, with 5.0% ABV, it’s not aggressive at all, more of a slow-sipping lager.
MugiAnd soft malt sweetness first, then grassy and floral hops? That calm aroma sounds dangerously elegant.
Hop BroThis brewery is meticulous too. They brew in a Nishijin basement, do small batches, fill their own cans and kegs, and keep mineral-themed naming across the brand.
MugiA basement brewery with a mineral name and a 500ml can? That’s a lot of charisma. If it’s also great with food, I want it with dinner tonight.
Hop BroSame here. It doesn’t sound flashy, just quietly excellent. One can of Mimetite with a meal sounds exactly right.
Based in the Nishijin area of Kyoto, Bighand Bros. Beer focuses on classic British styles and small-batch brewing. The brewery handles canning and keg filling in-house and gives its beers mineral names, building a clear identity around both flavor and presentation.
`Mimetite`, introduced in the brewery’s beer note on June 4, is a British Lager brewed with British malt and hops. It weighs in at 5.0% ABV and 19 IBU. The brewery describes it as being close to a Helles in style, but with a calmer, more understated character. On the palate, it leans on soft malt sweetness, while the hop profile brings grassy and floral aromas.
Rather than aiming for sharp bitterness or a loud hop-forward profile, this is a lager designed to be sipped slowly. It is sold in 500 ml cans and fits naturally as a food-friendly beer or a quiet pint to linger over. For a brewery that has built a lineup around British ale traditions, from golden ale to bitter and Helles, `Mimetite` adds another focused interpretation of British lager brewing.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s pick is Kyoto’s Big Hand Bros Brewery, and they’ve introduced Mimetite, a British Lager.
MugiWait, British Lager? Does the beer arrive with a tiny passport?
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. It uses British malt and hops, and the build is Helles-leaning while landing softer and milder.
MugiWhat is that! Helles-leaning sounds like you just opened a pop quiz on beer words!
Hop BroHelles is a pale German lager that’s crisp and easygoing. Mimetite sits near that lane, but pushes a gentler profile up front.
MugiOhh! Then what’s IBU 19? IBU 19 sounds like a secret move in a fighting game.
Hop BroIBU is a bitterness scale. At 19, with 5.0% ABV, it’s not aggressive at all, more of a slow-sipping lager.
MugiAnd soft malt sweetness first, then grassy and floral hops? That calm aroma sounds dangerously elegant.
Hop BroThis brewery is meticulous too. They brew in a Nishijin basement, do small batches, fill their own cans and kegs, and keep mineral-themed naming across the brand.
MugiA basement brewery with a mineral name and a 500ml can? That’s a lot of charisma. If it’s also great with food, I want it with dinner tonight.
Hop BroSame here. It doesn’t sound flashy, just quietly excellent. One can of Mimetite with a meal sounds exactly right.
