Blade Factory Brewing Releases the Second KASUMIBA 霞刃
Blade Factory Brewing in Seki, Gifu Prefecture, announced its new beer, "KASUMIBA 霞刃 - Kohia Nelson Hazy Pale Ale," on Instagram. It is a 5% ABV Hazy Pale Ale made with New Zealand Kohia Nelson as a single hop.
Hop BroBlade Factory Brewing in Seki, Gifu Prefecture, has released the second KASUMIBA 霞刃. This time it's "Kohia Nelson Hazy Pale Ale," and they're really putting the hop character front and center.
MugiWhoa, so KASUMIBA is already on its second release! The name already sounds intense, and now it's a Hazy Pale Ale too, which makes it even more interesting~.
Hop BroThe style is a 5% ABV Hazy Pale Ale. It's the kind you can drink lightly, but the aroma really makes its presence felt.
MugiHuh~! But why is Hazy beer so cloudy? It looks so much like a foggy beer that it's almost like magic!
Hop BroGood question. With Hazy beers, things like not filtering too heavily and the way malt and hops are used make it easier to bring out cloudiness and juiciness. That's why both the appearance and mouthfeel come out softer.
MugiI see~! And this time it says Kohia Nelson single hop. Going all in with just one hop sounds so craftsman-like, it's thrilling!
Hop BroExactly. Kohia Nelson is Freestyle's original blend, and its defining feature is a passion fruit-like aroma. Orange, guava, and pink grapefruit-like elements are layered in too, making it quite multidimensional.
MugiWait, that's basically juice! If you say orange and guava, it sounds like this beer might teleport me straight to the tropics!
Hop BroAnd the brewery is aiming for a silky, light body. Even if the tropical aroma is bold, the drinking experience is designed to go down smoothly.
MugiThat's the best! If it's available in 350ml cans too, I can really take my time enjoying the aroma at home. It's so nice that you can enjoy it in cans too~.
Hop BroIt'll also be available in kegs for bars and restaurants, so if you spot it on tap, it's definitely worth a check. As a new release from Gifu, it has a strong presence.
MugiJust hearing about it makes me want to drink it already! I want to gently catch the aroma first, while Hop-bro here would probably drink it while talking about the ingredients. I want to toast right now~!
Hop BroExactly, this is the kind you drink through the aroma. All right, let's raise a glass of KASUMIBA 霞刃 today and toast with a tropical brew.
Blade Factory Brewing in Seki, Gifu Prefecture, has announced a new beer: "KASUMIBA 霞刃 - Kohia Nelson Hazy Pale Ale." In the post, it is introduced as the second release in the Hazy Pale Ale "KASUMIBA 霞刃" series.
The star of this release is the New Zealand hop Kohia Nelson. Described as Freestyle's signature passion fruit blend, it is said to layer sweet, tropical aromas reminiscent of passion fruit, orange, and guava juice with a complex citrus character leaning toward pink grapefruit. Using it as a single hop creates a composition that lets the hop's personality come through clearly.
The beer style is Hazy Pale Ale, and the ABV is 5%. The brewery says it was crafted with a balance between a tropical yet deep aroma and a silky, light body in mind. It will be sold in 15L/10L kegs and 350ml cans, and for businesses, orders can be placed through BEST BEER JAPAN or by direct message.
As a brewery that has consistently rolled out distinctive new releases in its home region of Gifu, this hop-forward release is also one to watch as an expression of the series' direction.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBlade Factory Brewing in Seki, Gifu Prefecture, has released the second KASUMIBA 霞刃. This time it's "Kohia Nelson Hazy Pale Ale," and they're really putting the hop character front and center.
MugiWhoa, so KASUMIBA is already on its second release! The name already sounds intense, and now it's a Hazy Pale Ale too, which makes it even more interesting~.
Hop BroThe style is a 5% ABV Hazy Pale Ale. It's the kind you can drink lightly, but the aroma really makes its presence felt.
MugiHuh~! But why is Hazy beer so cloudy? It looks so much like a foggy beer that it's almost like magic!
Hop BroGood question. With Hazy beers, things like not filtering too heavily and the way malt and hops are used make it easier to bring out cloudiness and juiciness. That's why both the appearance and mouthfeel come out softer.
MugiI see~! And this time it says Kohia Nelson single hop. Going all in with just one hop sounds so craftsman-like, it's thrilling!
Hop BroExactly. Kohia Nelson is Freestyle's original blend, and its defining feature is a passion fruit-like aroma. Orange, guava, and pink grapefruit-like elements are layered in too, making it quite multidimensional.
MugiWait, that's basically juice! If you say orange and guava, it sounds like this beer might teleport me straight to the tropics!
Hop BroAnd the brewery is aiming for a silky, light body. Even if the tropical aroma is bold, the drinking experience is designed to go down smoothly.
MugiThat's the best! If it's available in 350ml cans too, I can really take my time enjoying the aroma at home. It's so nice that you can enjoy it in cans too~.
Hop BroIt'll also be available in kegs for bars and restaurants, so if you spot it on tap, it's definitely worth a check. As a new release from Gifu, it has a strong presence.
MugiJust hearing about it makes me want to drink it already! I want to gently catch the aroma first, while Hop-bro here would probably drink it while talking about the ingredients. I want to toast right now~!
Hop BroExactly, this is the kind you drink through the aroma. All right, let's raise a glass of KASUMIBA 霞刃 today and toast with a tropical brew.
