Noboribetsu Local Beer Oni Densetsu Releases New Batch "Kin Oni Pale Ale Krush Single Ver."
The Hokkaido brewery Noboribetsu Local Beer Oni Densetsu is introducing a new Kin Oni Pale Ale. This batch uses Krush (formerly HBC586) as a single-hop beer, with ABV 5.5% and IBU 45. The sales page is scheduled to go live at 0:00 on March 25, and shipping is expected to begin on March 25 or March 26.
Hop BroThe Noboribetsu brewery, Noboribetsu Local Beer Oni Densetsu, has put out a new batch. This time it's the standard "Kin Oni Pale Ale," and it's a single-hop version using Krush.
MugiWhoa! What is Krush?! That name sounds intense. Is it some kind of hop that punches you in the face?!
Hop BroNo punching, no punching. Krush is the former HBC586, a hop with aromas of citrus and stone fruit, plus a tropical character on top of that.
MugiStone fruit? Fruit made of stone? That's way too much information. I still don't get the fruit but stone vibe at all!
Hop BroIt refers to juicy fruits with pits, like peaches and apricots. So that fruity aroma is the star of this Kin Oni Pale Ale.
MugiI see! So what are the specs like? The thing I always want to know here is that ABV 5.5% / IBU 45 part!
Hop BroGood eye. At 5.5% ABV, it's easy to drink, and with an IBU of 45, there is bitterness, but the phrase "soft but solid" fits it perfectly.
MugiWait, so it looks gentle but is actually properly bitter? That's the kind of beer that, if you let your guard down, will sneak in with a hop punch!
Hop BroExactly, that contrast is what makes it fun. Plus, the sales page is scheduled to go live at March 25, 0:00, and shipping starts on March 25 or 26, so timing matters if you want it.
MugiAll right, I have to check this out! A pale ale with a spring-like aroma sounds like an instant tonight's pint candidate!
News has arrived from Noboribetsu Local Beer Oni Densetsu, a brewery in Noboribetsu, Hokkaido, about a new batch in its standard series. The one introduced this time is "Kin Oni Pale Ale." The post also notes that orders can still be placed as usual via SNS posts, messages, and email.
The hop bill is the highlight. The hop used is Krush (formerly HBC586) in a single-hop setup. The specs are ABV 5.5% / IBU 45, and the beer is described as being designed with aromas of citrus, stone fruit, and a tropical nuance as well. The key flavor point is fruitiness up front, with bitterness that is "soft but solid." For anyone looking for a pale ale with an emphasis on aroma, this is a beer whose direction comes through clearly.
As for the sales flow, the Oni Densetsu page on Best Beer Japan is scheduled to be published at 0:00 on March 25. Shipping is slated to begin on March 25 or March 26, so if you want to secure it early, it is a good idea to keep an eye on the release timing.
The "Oni Densetsu" series, unique to this Noboribetsu brewery, is appealing because you can follow each hop variation and its personality. This Krush version looks like a release craft beer fans will not want to miss if they are hoping to enjoy a fragrant pint heading into spring.
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Hop BroThe Noboribetsu brewery, Noboribetsu Local Beer Oni Densetsu, has put out a new batch. This time it's the standard "Kin Oni Pale Ale," and it's a single-hop version using Krush.
MugiWhoa! What is Krush?! That name sounds intense. Is it some kind of hop that punches you in the face?!
Hop BroNo punching, no punching. Krush is the former HBC586, a hop with aromas of citrus and stone fruit, plus a tropical character on top of that.
MugiStone fruit? Fruit made of stone? That's way too much information. I still don't get the fruit but stone vibe at all!
Hop BroIt refers to juicy fruits with pits, like peaches and apricots. So that fruity aroma is the star of this Kin Oni Pale Ale.
MugiI see! So what are the specs like? The thing I always want to know here is that ABV 5.5% / IBU 45 part!
Hop BroGood eye. At 5.5% ABV, it's easy to drink, and with an IBU of 45, there is bitterness, but the phrase "soft but solid" fits it perfectly.
MugiWait, so it looks gentle but is actually properly bitter? That's the kind of beer that, if you let your guard down, will sneak in with a hop punch!
Hop BroExactly, that contrast is what makes it fun. Plus, the sales page is scheduled to go live at March 25, 0:00, and shipping starts on March 25 or 26, so timing matters if you want it.
MugiAll right, I have to check this out! A pale ale with a spring-like aroma sounds like an instant tonight's pint candidate!
