Johana Beer Announces Limited Cold IPA "Kagayaki E7" Rebuilt After Four Years
Johana Beer announced its limited beer "Kagayaki E7 (Kagayaki Extra Seven)" on Instagram. Building on the base brewed four years ago, this one updates the beer style to a Cold IPA, with ABV 7.0%, IBU 50, and Citra and Strata hops.
Hop BroJohana Beer in Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture, has brought out a limited beer called "Kagayaki E7 (Kagayaki Extra Seven)." And this isn't just a simple revival, it's a beer rebuilt after four years.
MugiWait, four years!? If you leave a beer that long, wouldn't it age into a sage by now!? But the name Kagayaki E7 sounds powerful, and I'm curious!
Hop BroRight? And the style is Cold IPA. It's the sharp, popular kind that drinks clean like a lager but still lets the hops come forward like an IPA.
MugiCold IPA? Does that mean an IPA you serve cold? The name alone makes it sound like some kind of icy trap!
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it's designed to bring out crispness with a low-temperature fermentation approach while still making the IPA aromas stand out. This one's ABV 7.0% and IBU 50, so those numbers show a solid balance between drinkability and bitterness.
MugiWhoa, the moment I hear ABV 7.0%, I'm already in weekend mode! But IBU 50 sounds like it might be too bitter and make my cheeks shrink up!
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. The hops are Citra and Strata, which tend to bring out citrus and passion-fruit-like aromas. Plus, it uses rice, so it should feel lighter on the palate and finish dry.
MugiWhat! Fruity but clean on the finish? That's unfair! So it's got a clear drinking profile and goes down really smoothly?
Hop BroExactly. In true Johana Beer fashion, it stays rooted in the local area while also bringing a modern update this time around. They're not just bringing back the old concept as-is; they're rebuilding it with today's sensibilities.
MugiThat's kind of romantic. When you hear it's a one-time limited release, it makes you want to drink it even more! Revisiting a four-year-old memory through today's flavor feels a little emotional.
Hop BroThis is definitely one to keep in mind as a limited IPA from Nanto. So tonight, let's toast with Kagayaki E7 and slowly follow the hop aroma.
MugiAgreed! I'm already craving Citra and Strata. All right, let's not stop at just talking about beer today, let's go drink it for real!
The Limited Release Returns After Four Years
Johana Beer in Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture, introduced its limited beer "Kagayaki E7 (Kagayaki Extra Seven)" on Instagram. The post says that a limited product that could not be brewed several years ago has returned after four years. Rather than a simple revival, it is positioned as a one-time release that has been significantly updated to a modern style.
The Style Is Cold IPA
This "Kagayaki E7" is designed as a Cold IPA. The specs are ABV 7.0% and IBU 50. It uses Citra and Strata hops, and also features rice. The post emphasizes an aroma reminiscent of citrus and passion fruit, a clear drinking profile, and a dry finish.
Cold IPA is known as a style that balances the clarity of a lager with the hop presence of an IPA. From this description as well, it seems Johana Beer kept that outline in mind while preserving memories of the original recipe and adjusting it in a sharper direction that better suits today's drinkers.
Balancing "Local Roots and Newness" in Typical Johana Beer Fashion
Johana Beer is a brewery rooted in the Nanto area while producing a wide range of beers, from core offerings to seasonal releases. Its official website also shows the strong presence of its regular lineup, reflecting its role as a local brewery. At the same time, the approach here, where an old idea is not simply brought back as-is but reconfigured and presented again in a different style, shows the kind of experimentation that defines craft beer.
"Kagayaki E7" is not just a nostalgic return. It is a limited beer that was rebuilt with today's techniques and sensibilities from a concept originally formed four years ago, and it deserves attention as a sign of where Johana Beer stands now.
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Hop BroJohana Beer in Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture, has brought out a limited beer called "Kagayaki E7 (Kagayaki Extra Seven)." And this isn't just a simple revival, it's a beer rebuilt after four years.
MugiWait, four years!? If you leave a beer that long, wouldn't it age into a sage by now!? But the name Kagayaki E7 sounds powerful, and I'm curious!
Hop BroRight? And the style is Cold IPA. It's the sharp, popular kind that drinks clean like a lager but still lets the hops come forward like an IPA.
MugiCold IPA? Does that mean an IPA you serve cold? The name alone makes it sound like some kind of icy trap!
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it's designed to bring out crispness with a low-temperature fermentation approach while still making the IPA aromas stand out. This one's ABV 7.0% and IBU 50, so those numbers show a solid balance between drinkability and bitterness.
MugiWhoa, the moment I hear ABV 7.0%, I'm already in weekend mode! But IBU 50 sounds like it might be too bitter and make my cheeks shrink up!
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. The hops are Citra and Strata, which tend to bring out citrus and passion-fruit-like aromas. Plus, it uses rice, so it should feel lighter on the palate and finish dry.
MugiWhat! Fruity but clean on the finish? That's unfair! So it's got a clear drinking profile and goes down really smoothly?
Hop BroExactly. In true Johana Beer fashion, it stays rooted in the local area while also bringing a modern update this time around. They're not just bringing back the old concept as-is; they're rebuilding it with today's sensibilities.
MugiThat's kind of romantic. When you hear it's a one-time limited release, it makes you want to drink it even more! Revisiting a four-year-old memory through today's flavor feels a little emotional.
Hop BroThis is definitely one to keep in mind as a limited IPA from Nanto. So tonight, let's toast with Kagayaki E7 and slowly follow the hop aroma.
MugiAgreed! I'm already craving Citra and Strata. All right, let's not stop at just talking about beer today, let's go drink it for real!
