OGA BREWING COMPANY releases Belgian IPA 'Casshern'
OGA BREWING COMPANY, based in Mitaka, Tokyo, has launched a new canned beer called 'Casshern.' The beer is built on a Belgian IPA base, highlighting a floral aroma and spicy character, with packaging inspired by the 1973 anime hero 'Casshern.'
Hop BroMitaka’s OGA BREWING COMPANY just dropped a new canned beer, Casshan. Big hero name, but the beer itself sounds pretty nuanced.
MugiWhat, a beer called Casshan!? And it riffs on the 1973 anime 'Neo-Human Casshan'? That can sounds like it might start fighting robots.
Hop BroThat’s the fun of it. It’s a Belgian IPA, so you get floral aroma, spicy character, and that IPA-style bitterness and savoriness.
MugiHold on, what is a Belgian IPA? Is it Belgian? Is it IPA? My brain wants a refund.
Hop BroBasically, it blends spicy Belgian character with IPA hop expression. So it feels elegant, but it still has a proper bitter snap.
MugiOkay, so it’s not just a cool label. Did they post the full specs too?
Hop BroYep. Heidelberg and wheat malt, Cascade and Simcoe hops, and 5.0% ABV, 32 IBU. That’s a pretty tidy balance of drinkability and bitterness.
MugiWait, what even is IBU? Why does beer suddenly sound like a math exam?
Hop BroIBU is bitterness, ABV is alcohol, and SRM is color. This one’s SRM 3, so it should pour pretty pale, and at 770 yen tax-included, it feels easy to grab.
MugiAnd you still get that retro sci-fi hero can, right? That’s fun before the first sip. I’m ready to sprint to Mitaka.
Hop BroOGA BREWING COMPANY is good at local identity, limited releases, and collabs. This kind of beer-meets-pop-culture release is hard not to chase.
MugiThen it’s settled. Floral, spicy, crushable, and wrapped in Casshan energy? I want one right now.
A canned beer inspired by 'Casshern'
OGA BREWING COMPANY has started selling a new canned beer, 'Casshern.' In its Instagram post, the brewery announced that the beer was available from today. The style is Belgian IPA, designed to combine the floral, spicy qualities associated with Belgian yeast character and the bitterness and umami of an IPA.
A 1973 sci-fi hero becomes beer
The beer is themed around New Human Casshern, the animation that began airing in 1973. The post also highlights the packaging, which brings back the legendary SF hero Casshern. That makes the release more than just a flavor update: it is a product that clearly connects beer with Japanese pop culture.
Official specs on the brewery site
OGA BREWING COMPANY's official product page lists the beer as 'Casshern IPA.' The specs shown there are Heidelberg and wheat malt, Cascade and Simcoe hops, 5.0% ABV, 32 IBU, and SRM 3. The can is priced at JPY 770, and the brewery describes the beer as a hybrid of a floral, spicy Belgian profile and the bitterness and savory depth of IPA.
A Mitaka brewery with a broad lineup
Based in Mitaka, Tokyo, OGA BREWING COMPANY has built a lineup that includes regular beers, limited releases, and collaboration beers. That background makes 'Casshern' feel consistent with the brewery's approach: a local craft brewery using beer to express both style and story.
For drinkers, the appeal is straightforward. The release offers a recognizable character tie-in, a clear beer style, and a spec sheet that suggests a balanced but distinctive profile. It should be an easy pick for both craft beer fans and anyone drawn to the Casshern name.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroMitaka’s OGA BREWING COMPANY just dropped a new canned beer, Casshan. Big hero name, but the beer itself sounds pretty nuanced.
MugiWhat, a beer called Casshan!? And it riffs on the 1973 anime 'Neo-Human Casshan'? That can sounds like it might start fighting robots.
Hop BroThat’s the fun of it. It’s a Belgian IPA, so you get floral aroma, spicy character, and that IPA-style bitterness and savoriness.
MugiHold on, what is a Belgian IPA? Is it Belgian? Is it IPA? My brain wants a refund.
Hop BroBasically, it blends spicy Belgian character with IPA hop expression. So it feels elegant, but it still has a proper bitter snap.
MugiOkay, so it’s not just a cool label. Did they post the full specs too?
Hop BroYep. Heidelberg and wheat malt, Cascade and Simcoe hops, and 5.0% ABV, 32 IBU. That’s a pretty tidy balance of drinkability and bitterness.
MugiWait, what even is IBU? Why does beer suddenly sound like a math exam?
Hop BroIBU is bitterness, ABV is alcohol, and SRM is color. This one’s SRM 3, so it should pour pretty pale, and at 770 yen tax-included, it feels easy to grab.
MugiAnd you still get that retro sci-fi hero can, right? That’s fun before the first sip. I’m ready to sprint to Mitaka.
Hop BroOGA BREWING COMPANY is good at local identity, limited releases, and collabs. This kind of beer-meets-pop-culture release is hard not to chase.
MugiThen it’s settled. Floral, spicy, crushable, and wrapped in Casshan energy? I want one right now.
