Galapagos Racing Introduces Its First Smoothie Ale, "MANGO fHAZY IPA"
Galapagos Racing, based in Kaisei Town, Kanagawa Prefecture, introduced its new release "MANGO fHAZY IPA" on Instagram. As its first smoothie ale, it keeps the sweetness of mango puree while adding a refreshing touch with Citra and Peacharine.
Hop BroGalapagos Racing in Kaisei Town, Kanagawa Prefecture, introduced MANGO fHAZY IPA on Instagram, and it's pretty interesting.
MugiWhoa, what is that? A first smoothie ale sounds less like beer and more like drinking mango.
Hop BroBasically, it's a hazy IPA layered with fruit character, and the star is the sweetness of mango puree.
MugiPuree in the dry hop too!? That add-it-at-the-end plan really works that well?
Hop BroIt does. It helps keep the aroma from escaping and preserves the fruitiness, and the extra lactose makes the mouthfeel smoother too.
MugiHuh, but if it's only sweet, wouldn't it feel heavy? I'm curious how Citra and Peacharine are working here!
Hop BroThat's where the balance comes in. The citrus and peach aromas add a clean freshness to the mango's richness.
MugiSo it's kind of juice-like, but still definitely beer. And the fact that it uses deep underground water from Kaisei Town makes it sound even tastier!
Hop BroExactly, and since Galapagos Racing is non-heat-treated and unfiltered, the raw aroma and texture are part of the appeal too.
MugiAnd it's not a regular release, right? If they say it's a one-month race, that suddenly makes me anxious!
Hop BroRight, it has that strong vibe of a beer you want to drink now, so if you spot it, you'd want to grab it early.
MugiI'm completely ready for mango on my throat now! I want to put it in my tonight's drink lineup, and I want to go drink it already!
Hop BroNice, I agree. It's the kind of beer that makes you want to open it tonight with a tropical toast.
The brewery Galapagos Racing, based in Kaisei Town, Kanagawa Prefecture, introduced its new release "MANGO fHAZY IPA" on Instagram. In the post, it described the beer as "Galapagos Racing's first smoothie ale," making it a new direction for the brewery.
The key point in the brew is how the mango puree is used. The brewery said it focused on preserving as much sweetness as possible, even adding puree during the final dry hopping. It also added plenty of lactose to give the beer a sweetness suited to summer. The hops used are Citra and Peacharine, bringing a refreshing quality to the fruit-forward character.
Galapagos Racing is a brewery based in Kaisei Town that uses deep underground water from the local area as its brewing water and is known for producing non-heat-treated, unfiltered beer. Originally centered on saisons and IPAs, it has offered a lineup meant to be enjoyed through side-by-side comparisons, and this new release can also be seen as an extension of that approach, leaning further into a more tropical expression.
In the post, the brewery said it expected the beer to be available for about a month, while also recommending an early check-in since it seems likely to be popular. Rather than treating it as something that will become a standard offering, it seems best to enjoy it as a limited release meant to be tasted now.
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Hop BroGalapagos Racing in Kaisei Town, Kanagawa Prefecture, introduced MANGO fHAZY IPA on Instagram, and it's pretty interesting.
MugiWhoa, what is that? A first smoothie ale sounds less like beer and more like drinking mango.
Hop BroBasically, it's a hazy IPA layered with fruit character, and the star is the sweetness of mango puree.
MugiPuree in the dry hop too!? That add-it-at-the-end plan really works that well?
Hop BroIt does. It helps keep the aroma from escaping and preserves the fruitiness, and the extra lactose makes the mouthfeel smoother too.
MugiHuh, but if it's only sweet, wouldn't it feel heavy? I'm curious how Citra and Peacharine are working here!
Hop BroThat's where the balance comes in. The citrus and peach aromas add a clean freshness to the mango's richness.
MugiSo it's kind of juice-like, but still definitely beer. And the fact that it uses deep underground water from Kaisei Town makes it sound even tastier!
Hop BroExactly, and since Galapagos Racing is non-heat-treated and unfiltered, the raw aroma and texture are part of the appeal too.
MugiAnd it's not a regular release, right? If they say it's a one-month race, that suddenly makes me anxious!
Hop BroRight, it has that strong vibe of a beer you want to drink now, so if you spot it, you'd want to grab it early.
MugiI'm completely ready for mango on my throat now! I want to put it in my tonight's drink lineup, and I want to go drink it already!
Hop BroNice, I agree. It's the kind of beer that makes you want to open it tonight with a tropical toast.
