BLACK TIDE BREWING Taps Fruit IPA "Horse" Featuring Raspberry and Plum
BLACK TIDE BREWING released its new beer, "Horse," on March 26. This fruit IPA was made to coincide with the Year of the Horse in 2026, and it is a reddish beer brewed with raspberry and plum. At the brewery pub in Kesennuma, it offers a finish where fruitiness and hop bitterness come together.
Hop BroBLACK TIDE BREWING's new fruit IPA "Horse" was tapped on March 26. It was made to coincide with the Year of the Horse in 2026, and one of the nice things about it, true to a Kesennuma brewpub, is that you can enjoy it fresh on the spot.
MugiWait, it's called Horse even though it's a beer!? The idea of a new beer made for the Year of the Horse is so funny!
Hop BroThe contents are solid too. It uses raspberry and plum, giving it a reddish beer color. At 6.5% ABV, it looks bright and stylish, but it's also designed to have real drinking depth.
MugiHold on, ABV 6.5%? That suddenly sounds like science class!
Hop BroABV means alcohol by volume, right? At 6.5%, it's not too light and not too heavy, so you can enjoy the fruitiness while still getting the just-right strength that makes it feel like an IPA.
MugiI see. And that herbal aroma in the description means a herb-like smell, right? It feels like the sophistication level just shot up!
Hop BroExactly. Herbal means a green, refreshing, herb-like quality. Layer that with hop bitterness, and the point is that the finish also has a grapefruit-like flavor.
MugiWhat, raspberry and plum, but it ends with grapefruit!? The fact that it's not just sweet makes me even more curious!
Hop BroThat's the clever part of this beer: the fruit-driven acidity, hop bitterness, and aroma all connect beautifully. So the mouthfeel is crisp, and it won't get in the way if you pair it with food.
MugiIt sounds amazing to drink it with the sea air of Kesennuma! Just fresh from the brewpub is enough to make the first glass exciting!
Hop BroExactly. The appeal of BLACK TIDE BREWING is that you can taste the atmosphere of the town itself, so this Horse is a beer that really and clearly conveys that charm.
MugiAll right, decision made! I’m in the mood to go drink Horse now, and I want a glass of that red raspberry-and-plum beer too!
BLACK TIDE BREWING's new release, "Horse," is a fruit IPA crafted to match the Year of the Horse in 2026. Brewed with raspberry and plum, it has a reddish beer color and an ABV of 6.5%. Its moderate acidity from the fruit is layered with the herbal aroma and bitterness of hops, creating a clean and crisp drinking impression.
The introduction says the beer leaves a grapefruit-like flavor in the aftertaste, giving it a balance that does not lean only toward sweetness. While it has the bright character typical of a fruit IPA, it also feels light on the palate and seems easy to enjoy with food. Its straightforward design lets you appreciate the connection between fruitiness, aroma, and bitterness, which also makes it appealing as a beer to compare alongside others.
Its base is a brewpub in Minamimachi, Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture. In a location that feels true to the seaside town of Kesennuma, one of its strengths is being able to taste freshly brewed beer on the spot. The appeal of BLACK TIDE BREWING lies in the fun of following each new release while also feeling the atmosphere of the town itself. "Horse," wrapped in seasonal fruit character, is a beer that clearly conveys that charm.
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Hop BroBLACK TIDE BREWING's new fruit IPA "Horse" was tapped on March 26. It was made to coincide with the Year of the Horse in 2026, and one of the nice things about it, true to a Kesennuma brewpub, is that you can enjoy it fresh on the spot.
MugiWait, it's called Horse even though it's a beer!? The idea of a new beer made for the Year of the Horse is so funny!
Hop BroThe contents are solid too. It uses raspberry and plum, giving it a reddish beer color. At 6.5% ABV, it looks bright and stylish, but it's also designed to have real drinking depth.
MugiHold on, ABV 6.5%? That suddenly sounds like science class!
Hop BroABV means alcohol by volume, right? At 6.5%, it's not too light and not too heavy, so you can enjoy the fruitiness while still getting the just-right strength that makes it feel like an IPA.
MugiI see. And that herbal aroma in the description means a herb-like smell, right? It feels like the sophistication level just shot up!
Hop BroExactly. Herbal means a green, refreshing, herb-like quality. Layer that with hop bitterness, and the point is that the finish also has a grapefruit-like flavor.
MugiWhat, raspberry and plum, but it ends with grapefruit!? The fact that it's not just sweet makes me even more curious!
Hop BroThat's the clever part of this beer: the fruit-driven acidity, hop bitterness, and aroma all connect beautifully. So the mouthfeel is crisp, and it won't get in the way if you pair it with food.
MugiIt sounds amazing to drink it with the sea air of Kesennuma! Just fresh from the brewpub is enough to make the first glass exciting!
Hop BroExactly. The appeal of BLACK TIDE BREWING is that you can taste the atmosphere of the town itself, so this Horse is a beer that really and clearly conveys that charm.
MugiAll right, decision made! I’m in the mood to go drink Horse now, and I want a glass of that red raspberry-and-plum beer too!
