Himitsu Beer releases Racco IPA, a hop-forward session IPA
Mie-based Himitsu Beer introduced a new beer, Racco IPA, in an Instagram post on June 21. The 4.5% ABV session IPA uses Cryo Citra, Cryo Mosaic, Citra, and Riwaka, aiming for a light drinkability with a layered hop profile.
Hop BroI want to talk about Rakko IPA from Himitsu Beer in Ise today. It is a 4.5% session IPA that sounds easy-drinking but still seriously hop-forward.
MugiWait, night patrol turns into a beer announcement? That is such a summer-diary opening, and then suddenly... otter IPA? My brain is sprinting!
Hop BroThat is exactly the Himitsu Beer vibe. A walk around oak trees with his son, spotting a wild stag beetle, and then rolling into a release post gives it this Ise everyday charm before you even taste it.
MugiOooh! But session IPA means an IPA you can keep sipping pretty easily, right? The name sounds intense, so I kind of brace myself!
Hop BroThat is basically it. At ABV 4.5%, the body stays light, the malt sweetness and toast are kept low, and the aroma gets pushed right to the front.
MugiWhat is that even! Cryo Citra and Cryo Mosaic sound like finishing move names. Is this normal conversation in your hop-brain world?
Hop BroThey are hop varieties, yeah. And cryo means a concentrated hop product, so when you pair it with Riwaka, you get white grape and pear vibes plus grapefruit and even little berry notes.
MugiSo basically a fruit basket! But what is this dank character from the article? That is not about sinking into a sofa, right?
Hop BroDefinitely not sofa comfort. It means a deep grassy, resinous aroma, and with all that hop oil the beer gets a slight haze. Even so, it stays light on the palate, which is the whole hops-first design of this beer.
MugiNow I completely want one! If it really becomes a semi-regular, that is great, and honestly I feel like one sip to Ise would work on me right now. Hop bro, get the cheers ready!
A post that starts with a late-night patrol
Himitsu Beer, based in Ise, Mie, introduced its new release, Racco IPA, in an Instagram post dated June 21. The post opens with a personal story about going out at night with the brewer’s son to check kunugi oak trees for stag beetles, and then shifts into the beer announcement.
What Racco IPA is
Racco IPA is a session IPA with 4.5% ABV. The hop bill includes Cryo Citra, Cryo Mosaic, Citra, and Riwaka, bringing together the bright character of American hops with the distinct personality of New Zealand varieties. According to the brewery, the goal was a beer that feels easy to drink while still delivering a strong hop aroma and plenty of flavor depth.
Flavor direction
The post describes white grape and pear-like aromas, grapefruit-forward citrus, and hints of small red berries, alongside a dank, grassy edge. It also notes that the beer looks slightly hazy because of the amount of hop oil used. The body is kept light, with restrained sweetness and only a modest touch of toastiness, so the hop character stays in front.
Likely positioning
Himitsu Beer says Racco IPA will likely be brewed as a semi-regular offering going forward. Rather than a one-off limited release, it appears to be intended as a repeatable IPA built around hop aroma and freshness. For drinkers who like expressive hop character without heavy bitterness, it is a straightforward, practical release from the Ise brewery.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI want to talk about Rakko IPA from Himitsu Beer in Ise today. It is a 4.5% session IPA that sounds easy-drinking but still seriously hop-forward.
MugiWait, night patrol turns into a beer announcement? That is such a summer-diary opening, and then suddenly... otter IPA? My brain is sprinting!
Hop BroThat is exactly the Himitsu Beer vibe. A walk around oak trees with his son, spotting a wild stag beetle, and then rolling into a release post gives it this Ise everyday charm before you even taste it.
MugiOooh! But session IPA means an IPA you can keep sipping pretty easily, right? The name sounds intense, so I kind of brace myself!
Hop BroThat is basically it. At ABV 4.5%, the body stays light, the malt sweetness and toast are kept low, and the aroma gets pushed right to the front.
MugiWhat is that even! Cryo Citra and Cryo Mosaic sound like finishing move names. Is this normal conversation in your hop-brain world?
Hop BroThey are hop varieties, yeah. And cryo means a concentrated hop product, so when you pair it with Riwaka, you get white grape and pear vibes plus grapefruit and even little berry notes.
MugiSo basically a fruit basket! But what is this dank character from the article? That is not about sinking into a sofa, right?
Hop BroDefinitely not sofa comfort. It means a deep grassy, resinous aroma, and with all that hop oil the beer gets a slight haze. Even so, it stays light on the palate, which is the whole hops-first design of this beer.
MugiNow I completely want one! If it really becomes a semi-regular, that is great, and honestly I feel like one sip to Ise would work on me right now. Hop bro, get the cheers ready!
