Shiokaze BrewStand Soga releases yuzu IPA Citrus Mayhem
Shiokaze BrewLab's Shiokaze BrewStand Soga introduced a new IPA, Citrus Mayhem. The beer is 7.4% ABV and 63 IBU, and the brewery says it was inspired by a batch of yuzu obtained through customer connections.
Hop BroI want to talk about a fresh IPA from Shio Kaze Brew Stand Soga today: Citrus Mayhem.
MugiWhat! Yuzu in an IPA? A yuzu IPA sounds seriously bold!
Hop BroThat is exactly why it stands out. It is from Shio Kaze Blue Lab Brewery, and the whole idea started with customer-sourced yuzu.
MugiWhoa! But those numbers caught my eye too. ABV 7.4% and IBU 63 sound kind of intense!
Hop BroABV is the alcohol level, and IBU is a bitterness scale. So this is a firmly bitter build, but not just heavy for the sake of it.
MugiSo that is what IBU means! I thought it was some secret code, but it is basically a beer bitterness meter!
Hop BroExactly. And Citrus Mayhem is designed to bring together yuzu tartness, bitterness, and hop fruitiness into an elegant balance.
MugiHold on, what even is hop fruitiness? Hop-derived fruitiness sounds like fruit without actual fruit!
Hop BroThat is the fun part. Certain hop varieties give off citrus-like aromas, so you can get a citrus-like aroma even without fruit juice doing all the work.
MugiThat makes my brain short-circuit in the best way. From a brewery in Chiba City, this feels like an everyday reward kind of beer!
Hop BroIt also sounds perfect for a rainy or windy day, and I like that you can taste the story behind the ingredient too. It really feels like a beer to savor.
MugiSold. I want the bitterness, the tartness, and the aroma all at once. Now I seriously want a pint!
Citrus Mayhem
Shiokaze BrewLab, which operates Shiokaze BrewStand Soga, introduced a new beer on Instagram called Citrus Mayhem. The beer is an IPA with 7.4% ABV and 63 IBU. In the post, the brewery explains that the recipe started from receiving a large amount of yuzu through customer connections.
A yuzu-driven IPA
The key point of this release is how it balances yuzu character with IPA bitterness and hop-driven fruitiness. The post says the beer aims for a well-rounded experience where bitterness, acidity, and fruity hop notes come together. That suggests a design that is not only citrus-forward, but also built to hold its shape as you keep drinking.
From Chiba City
Shiokaze BrewLab is based in Chiba City, and Shiokaze BrewStand Soga serves as the place where the brewery shares its beers with drinkers. In the post, the brewery frames the release against wind and rain, but the core message is straightforward: a new IPA has arrived, and it is built around yuzu, hops, and the kind of balance that craft beer fans tend to look for in a fresh release.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI want to talk about a fresh IPA from Shio Kaze Brew Stand Soga today: Citrus Mayhem.
MugiWhat! Yuzu in an IPA? A yuzu IPA sounds seriously bold!
Hop BroThat is exactly why it stands out. It is from Shio Kaze Blue Lab Brewery, and the whole idea started with customer-sourced yuzu.
MugiWhoa! But those numbers caught my eye too. ABV 7.4% and IBU 63 sound kind of intense!
Hop BroABV is the alcohol level, and IBU is a bitterness scale. So this is a firmly bitter build, but not just heavy for the sake of it.
MugiSo that is what IBU means! I thought it was some secret code, but it is basically a beer bitterness meter!
Hop BroExactly. And Citrus Mayhem is designed to bring together yuzu tartness, bitterness, and hop fruitiness into an elegant balance.
MugiHold on, what even is hop fruitiness? Hop-derived fruitiness sounds like fruit without actual fruit!
Hop BroThat is the fun part. Certain hop varieties give off citrus-like aromas, so you can get a citrus-like aroma even without fruit juice doing all the work.
MugiThat makes my brain short-circuit in the best way. From a brewery in Chiba City, this feels like an everyday reward kind of beer!
Hop BroIt also sounds perfect for a rainy or windy day, and I like that you can taste the story behind the ingredient too. It really feels like a beer to savor.
MugiSold. I want the bitterness, the tartness, and the aroma all at once. Now I seriously want a pint!
