Toki Brewery Releases Its Core Pale Ale, "NP v4.0"
In an Instagram post at 19:46 on March 2, 2026, Toki Brewery announced the release of its core beer, "NP v4.0." The style is American Pale Ale, with an ABV of 5.5%. By revisiting the base malt, the brewery aimed for a beer that is easier to keep drinking.
Hop BroBreaking news: Toki Brewery on Sado has released NP v4.0!
MugiWhoa! A new release at last? So this is the latest version of their core pale ale?
Hop BroExactly. It's an American Pale Ale with a 5.5% ABV, designed to be drinkable every day.
Mugi5.5% sounds safe... but then I hear it's a four-hop blend and suddenly it feels super pro!
Hop BroThey use Columbus, Idaho7, Citra, and Mosaic, but this time they've revamped the base malt to make the beer easier to drink from the ground up.
MugiBase malt is basically the beer's staple food, like the rice in a meal?
Hop BroThat's a really good way to put it! If you tune the staple, you can get a balance where even bold aromas still go down smooth and easy.
MugiBut "adjusting the dry-hop amount and timing" sounds way too much like a science experiment!
Hop BroIt's the stage where you add aroma after fermentation, and once you fine-tune how much and when you add it, the way the aroma pops changes completely.
MugiGot it! Citra and Mosaic bringing that grapefruit-berry-mango vibe sounds amazing just imagining it!
Hop BroAnd the fact that a Sado microbrewery keeps developing its core lineup feels like place-rooted evolution, which is really exciting.
MugiIf they served that as your first beer in the taproom, you'd be hooked instantly! I'm ready to go drink it now!
Toki Brewery, based in Niigata and Sado, has unveiled the latest version of its core pale ale, "NP v4.0."
The specs revealed in the post are as follows.
- Style: American Pale Ale
- Hops: Columbus, Idaho7, Citra, Mosaic
- ABV: 5.5%
In the comments, the brewery explained that this version changes the base malt and is aimed at creating an even more "easy-drinking pale ale." Rather than pushing the hops too far forward, or making the malt too heavy, the brewers said they focused on finding a middle balance and refined the recipe through repeated brewing trials.
The hop bill itself follows the previous version (v3.0), while the amount and timing of the dry hopping have been adjusted. The result is a design that layers soft malt character over aromas reminiscent of grapefruit, berries, and mango from Citra and Mosaic.
Toki Brewery continues to present itself on its official website as a "microbrewery on Sado Island." While it is rooted in the context of place-based brewing, its approach of gradually updating its core lineup is likely a development craft beer fans looking for an everyday beer will not want to miss.
NP v4.0 was conceived as the "first beer" for a taproom visit. For anyone who values the balance between drinkability and aroma, this is a release that makes you want to taste the difference for yourself.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBreaking news: Toki Brewery on Sado has released NP v4.0!
MugiWhoa! A new release at last? So this is the latest version of their core pale ale?
Hop BroExactly. It's an American Pale Ale with a 5.5% ABV, designed to be drinkable every day.
Mugi5.5% sounds safe... but then I hear it's a four-hop blend and suddenly it feels super pro!
Hop BroThey use Columbus, Idaho7, Citra, and Mosaic, but this time they've revamped the base malt to make the beer easier to drink from the ground up.
MugiBase malt is basically the beer's staple food, like the rice in a meal?
Hop BroThat's a really good way to put it! If you tune the staple, you can get a balance where even bold aromas still go down smooth and easy.
MugiBut "adjusting the dry-hop amount and timing" sounds way too much like a science experiment!
Hop BroIt's the stage where you add aroma after fermentation, and once you fine-tune how much and when you add it, the way the aroma pops changes completely.
MugiGot it! Citra and Mosaic bringing that grapefruit-berry-mango vibe sounds amazing just imagining it!
Hop BroAnd the fact that a Sado microbrewery keeps developing its core lineup feels like place-rooted evolution, which is really exciting.
MugiIf they served that as your first beer in the taproom, you'd be hooked instantly! I'm ready to go drink it now!
