Nomcraft Brewing Announces "The Beast" Collaboration with Brew Beast
On March 13, 2026, Nomcraft Brewing in Aridagawa Town, Wakayama, unveiled its collaboration beer "The Beast / The Beast" with Brew Beast Brewing of Iwate. The style is a Hazy Triple IPA with an alcohol content of 10.0%. It is a satisfying beer with tropical aromas front and center.
Hop BroBreaking news! Nomcraft Brewing in Aridagawa Town, Wakayama teamed up with Brew Beast Brewing in Iwate and released "The Beast" on March 13. It's a Hazy Triple IPA!
MugiWhoa! The name alone sounds fierce! How "beast-like" is it?
Hop BroALC 10.0%, IBU 25.4, carbonation 2.7vol. It's high in alcohol, but the bitterness is set to Low, with tropical aroma pushed to the front.
MugiWhat?! IBU and 2.7vol sound like test scores, and I have no idea what they mean!
Hop BroIBU is a measure of bitterness. At 25.4, it's relatively gentle for a Triple IPA. 2.7vol is the carbonation level, so it's nicely fizzy. In other words, it tastes "rich but silky on the palate."
MugiOhhh! Strong but gentle? That's like a beer with gap-moe! What kind of aroma is it?
Hop BroThe hops are Idaho 7, El Dorado, Nectaron, and Manalita. It's all big tropical, citrus, and stone fruit. The kind that sends your nose on a tropical vacation!
MugiOnly my nose got to go on vacation first! So, what about the food? My stomach is getting to the point!
Hop BroPork steak, nachos, and mozzarella are the recommended pairings. Nomcraft started because Adam and Ben wanted to "share the beers they love," and they're also working with a community-building mindset, so an out-of-prefecture collaboration feels natural.
MugiEven the background is intense... Then tonight, let's just keep the pacing in mind and toast with The Beast. Respect the 10%, but I still want to drink with everything I've got!
A new collaboration release: a Hazy Triple IPA worthy of the "beast" name
The newly released "The Beast / The Beast" is a Hazy Triple IPA brewed as a collaboration between Nomcraft Brewing and Brew Beast Brewing (Iwate). According to the published information, the specs are ALC. 10.0% / IBU 25.4 / Carbonation 2.7vol. Bitterness is set to Low, reflecting a design meant to feel approachable despite the high alcohol content.
The hops used are Idaho 7, El Dorado, Nectaron, and Manalita. The tasting notes are big tropical, citrus, and stone fruit. Suggested food pairings include pork steak, nachos, and mozzarella cheese.
A beer to read through a Nomcraft lens
According to Nomcraft Brewing's official information, the brewery was started by Adam and Ben with the desire to "share the beers they love with more people." Its launch in Aridagawa Town was rooted in a community-oriented background of "town building through craft beer" in cooperation with the local area. This collaboration with an out-of-prefecture brewery can be seen as a release that fully embodies that open-minded stance.
Because it is a Triple IPA with a high ABV, the post also notes that drinkers should keep in mind that it is 10%. While leaning into tropical aromas and a silky mouthfeel, it is a beer to approach with pacing in mind when drinking.
References
- Instagram post (March 13, 2026, 17:03): https://www.instagram.com/p/DV0TUxsAeEd/
- Nomcraft Brewing official website: https://nomcraft.beer/
- About Us: https://nomcraft.beer/about/
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBreaking news! Nomcraft Brewing in Aridagawa Town, Wakayama teamed up with Brew Beast Brewing in Iwate and released "The Beast" on March 13. It's a Hazy Triple IPA!
MugiWhoa! The name alone sounds fierce! How "beast-like" is it?
Hop BroALC 10.0%, IBU 25.4, carbonation 2.7vol. It's high in alcohol, but the bitterness is set to Low, with tropical aroma pushed to the front.
MugiWhat?! IBU and 2.7vol sound like test scores, and I have no idea what they mean!
Hop BroIBU is a measure of bitterness. At 25.4, it's relatively gentle for a Triple IPA. 2.7vol is the carbonation level, so it's nicely fizzy. In other words, it tastes "rich but silky on the palate."
MugiOhhh! Strong but gentle? That's like a beer with gap-moe! What kind of aroma is it?
Hop BroThe hops are Idaho 7, El Dorado, Nectaron, and Manalita. It's all big tropical, citrus, and stone fruit. The kind that sends your nose on a tropical vacation!
MugiOnly my nose got to go on vacation first! So, what about the food? My stomach is getting to the point!
Hop BroPork steak, nachos, and mozzarella are the recommended pairings. Nomcraft started because Adam and Ben wanted to "share the beers they love," and they're also working with a community-building mindset, so an out-of-prefecture collaboration feels natural.
MugiEven the background is intense... Then tonight, let's just keep the pacing in mind and toast with The Beast. Respect the 10%, but I still want to drink with everything I've got!
