Shinobazu Brewery Hitsuji Aisu Introduces New Double IPA Fortissimo
On its June 5 Instagram post, Tokyo's Shinobazu Brewery Hitsuji Aisu introduced a new beer called Fortissimo. The beer is a Double IPA at 7% ABV, with strong bitterness, a balanced body, and a hop-driven tropical-fruit aroma.
Hop BroToday’s pick is Shinobazu Brewery Hitsuji Ice, and this new release is seriously worth talking about.
MugiWhat! That lamb-focused spot? The moment I heard new beer release, my stomach and my throat both reacted!
Hop BroIt’s called Fortessimo. They introduced it on Instagram on June 5, and it’s a Double IPA at 7% ABV.
MugiOoh! Does Double IPA mean IPA turned up to double power? Even the name sounds loud!
Hop BroBasically, it’s a denser IPA. The style pushes bitterness and hop aroma harder, and this one is all about very strong bitterness.
MugiHold on, what does well-balanced body even mean? I’m picturing a muscular beer standing inside the glass!
Hop BroIt means a fuller mouthfeel. So it’s not just bitter, it also has enough weight on the palate to feel satisfying.
MugiAhh, got it! And when they say tropical fruit aroma, I suddenly want to teleport from Ueno straight to a beach resort!
Hop BroRight, hop character that suggests mango or pineapple. For a lamb-centered place to sharpen the hop profile this much, that’s a bold move.
MugiNow I’m fully in Ueno trip mode! I’m curious about their regular beers too, but today I want the IPA lover’s pick.
Hop BroWith four regular beers and seasonal house brews already on hand, this one should stand out. Tonight calls for a pint with dinner.
MugiDeal! If it wakes me up with bitterness and sends me on a tropical trip with aroma, I want a toast right now!
Tokyo's Shinobazu Brewery Hitsuji Aisu, a microbrewery in Ueno, Taito, is built around house-brewed beer and lamb dishes. Its official site says the brewery keeps four regular beers on tap along with seasonal house brews, centered on the flagship `Hitsuji Aisu` and the Hazy IPA `Shinobazu Yell Ale!`.
In an Instagram post on June 5, the brewery introduced a new beer called `Fortissimo`. The beer is a `Double IPA` with `ABV 7%`. According to the post, it features a very strong bitterness with a well-balanced body, plus a hop-driven aroma that evokes tropical fruit. The brewery also presents it as a recommendation for IPA fans.
The new beer fits the brewery's broader approach: a beer-focused spot in Ueno where the lineup is built around its own brewing program as much as its lamb kitchen. For drinkers looking for something more assertive than the regular pale ale or hazy IPA, Fortissimo adds a clear new option.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s pick is Shinobazu Brewery Hitsuji Ice, and this new release is seriously worth talking about.
MugiWhat! That lamb-focused spot? The moment I heard new beer release, my stomach and my throat both reacted!
Hop BroIt’s called Fortessimo. They introduced it on Instagram on June 5, and it’s a Double IPA at 7% ABV.
MugiOoh! Does Double IPA mean IPA turned up to double power? Even the name sounds loud!
Hop BroBasically, it’s a denser IPA. The style pushes bitterness and hop aroma harder, and this one is all about very strong bitterness.
MugiHold on, what does well-balanced body even mean? I’m picturing a muscular beer standing inside the glass!
Hop BroIt means a fuller mouthfeel. So it’s not just bitter, it also has enough weight on the palate to feel satisfying.
MugiAhh, got it! And when they say tropical fruit aroma, I suddenly want to teleport from Ueno straight to a beach resort!
Hop BroRight, hop character that suggests mango or pineapple. For a lamb-centered place to sharpen the hop profile this much, that’s a bold move.
MugiNow I’m fully in Ueno trip mode! I’m curious about their regular beers too, but today I want the IPA lover’s pick.
Hop BroWith four regular beers and seasonal house brews already on hand, this one should stand out. Tonight calls for a pint with dinner.
MugiDeal! If it wakes me up with bitterness and sends me on a tropical trip with aroma, I want a toast right now!
