Vi Again Brewing unveils "EASY LiFE IPA" in collaboration with the Saito couple, who quit their jobs
Vi Again Brewing in Gotemba, Shizuoka, unveiled the collaboration IPA "EASY LiFE IPA" on Instagram, made with Taro-chan of the Saito couple, who quit their jobs. Using Krush, Simcoe, and Motueka, it is a West Coast IPA that balances citrus and dank character.
Hop BroShizuoka's Gotemba-based Vi Again Brewing teamed up with Taro-chan of the Saito couple, who quit salaried work, to unveil EASY LiFE IPA.
MugiWhoa, even the name sounds fun! What kind of beer is this collaboration IPA?
Hop BroThis one's built around the theme citrus dank: it's a West Coast IPA made with Krush, Simcoe, and Motueka.
MugiWhat's Krush? Is a hard-to-find hop really that rare of a character?
Hop BroExactly. It's a pretty rare hop with a bright citrus character. They layer in Simcoe's dank character and Motueka's lime notes on top of that.
MugiLime, dank, and citrus? That's a lot to take in! But if it has bitterness and crispness too, it sounds like it has some real heft.
Hop BroAnd even at 7% ABV, it's aiming for a light, easy-drinking finish rather than putting its weight front and center.
MugiIf I drank this around a campfire, it'd be perfect! It's the kind of beer I'd want for the first drink.
Hop BroAnother draw is that Vi Again Brewing brews at the foot of Mount Fuji using natural water from Mount Fuji.
MugiAnd hearing that akkaaakooon handled the label makes it even more interesting! This is already a conversation-starting IPA, and I want to raise a glass right now!
Vi Again Brewing (Gotemba City, Shizuoka Prefecture) has unveiled the collaboration IPA "EASY LiFE IPA" with Taro-chan of the Saito couple, who quit salaried work. This time's theme is "citrus dank." The star hop is Krush, known as a hard-to-find variety, layered with Simcoe's dank character and Motueka's lime notes to create both a wide citrus profile and the sharp outline of a West Coast IPA.
The finished beer is designed to deliver bright aromas while still offering firm bitterness and a crisp finish. At 7% ABV, it is built not to emphasize heaviness, but to keep the drinking experience light and lively. Even the commentary envisioning it around a campfire, as the first toast, or slowly sipped while enjoying conversation makes clear where this beer is meant to fit.
Vi Again Brewing is a brewery based at the foot of Mount Fuji and brews with natural water from the mountain. It focuses on making beer that suits gathering places such as campgrounds, bars, and events, and this collaboration follows that direction. The label illustration was handled by akkaaakooon, giving the whole project a strong collaborative feel. It is an IPA that is easy to drink yet clearly distinct in its hop design, and one that deserves attention as a signature beer from the brewery.
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Hop BroShizuoka's Gotemba-based Vi Again Brewing teamed up with Taro-chan of the Saito couple, who quit salaried work, to unveil EASY LiFE IPA.
MugiWhoa, even the name sounds fun! What kind of beer is this collaboration IPA?
Hop BroThis one's built around the theme citrus dank: it's a West Coast IPA made with Krush, Simcoe, and Motueka.
MugiWhat's Krush? Is a hard-to-find hop really that rare of a character?
Hop BroExactly. It's a pretty rare hop with a bright citrus character. They layer in Simcoe's dank character and Motueka's lime notes on top of that.
MugiLime, dank, and citrus? That's a lot to take in! But if it has bitterness and crispness too, it sounds like it has some real heft.
Hop BroAnd even at 7% ABV, it's aiming for a light, easy-drinking finish rather than putting its weight front and center.
MugiIf I drank this around a campfire, it'd be perfect! It's the kind of beer I'd want for the first drink.
Hop BroAnother draw is that Vi Again Brewing brews at the foot of Mount Fuji using natural water from Mount Fuji.
MugiAnd hearing that akkaaakooon handled the label makes it even more interesting! This is already a conversation-starting IPA, and I want to raise a glass right now!
