Open Air Minatoyama Brewery Releases West Coast IPA "sky walk"
Open Air Minatoyama Brewery in Kobe’s Hyogo Ward has announced a new beer, "sky walk." The West Coast IPA highlights grapefruit, white grape, and passion fruit notes, and will be sold in both kegs and cans.
Hop BroToday I’ve got one from Open Air Minatoyama Brewery: new sky walk. It’s a West Coast IPA, and even the name feels like a breeze.
MugiWait, a sky-walking name? That’s so stylish! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt leads with aromas like grapefruit, white grape, and passion fruit, with bright hop aroma right up front. The bitterness is restrained and the finish sounds light and easy.
MugiWhoa! But when I hear West Coast IPA, I imagine something so bitter my face folds in half.
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. It keeps the crisp edge of the style, but puts the aroma on a lighter body, so it’s really an aroma-first build.
MugiHold on, IBU 44 sounds like a notification count. What is that even measuring?
Hop BroIBU is basically a bitterness guide. At 44, this kind of balanced IPA profile can feel firm without getting harsh. And ABV 6.5% is the alcohol content.
MugiNo way! Nelson, Citra, and Strata sound like the hop trio from an action movie.
Hop BroHonestly, that fits. Nelson can bring white-grape character, Citra gives citrus, and Strata leans tropical, so white grape and citrus should layer together really nicely.
MugiI’m sold already! Fish tacos, salt-grilled chicken, fresh spring rolls, grilled sausage... great food pairing is just unfair at this point.
Hop BroIt’s going on sale through the official online shop and trade shop in both keg and can, and knowing the brewery grew out of an old school lunchroom makes it hard not to crack one open.
MugiThat seals it. I want a toast right now, and I want to rehearse catching that Kobe breeze with a can of sky walk in hand!
Open Air Minatoyama Brewery introduced a new West Coast IPA called "sky walk" on Instagram. The beer is described as bright and aromatic, with grapefruit, white grape, and passion fruit-like notes, plus a restrained bitterness for a lighter finish.
The posted specs list an ABV of 6.5% and an IBU of 44. Hops used are Nelson, Citra, and Strata. The brewery also describes it as a beer that carries a light body, emphasizing hop aroma and a crisp drinking impression.
Sales begin through the official open air online shop and the wholesale shop, available in both keg and can formats. Suggested pairings include white fish tacos, salt-grilled chicken, fresh spring rolls, and grilled sausage.
Open Air Minatoyama Brewery is based in Kobe’s Hyogo Ward. The brewery presents itself as a place for seasonal beers that fit an open-air lifestyle, and its roots in the former school cafeteria at Minatoyama give this release a distinctly local backdrop.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday I’ve got one from Open Air Minatoyama Brewery: new sky walk. It’s a West Coast IPA, and even the name feels like a breeze.
MugiWait, a sky-walking name? That’s so stylish! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt leads with aromas like grapefruit, white grape, and passion fruit, with bright hop aroma right up front. The bitterness is restrained and the finish sounds light and easy.
MugiWhoa! But when I hear West Coast IPA, I imagine something so bitter my face folds in half.
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. It keeps the crisp edge of the style, but puts the aroma on a lighter body, so it’s really an aroma-first build.
MugiHold on, IBU 44 sounds like a notification count. What is that even measuring?
Hop BroIBU is basically a bitterness guide. At 44, this kind of balanced IPA profile can feel firm without getting harsh. And ABV 6.5% is the alcohol content.
MugiNo way! Nelson, Citra, and Strata sound like the hop trio from an action movie.
Hop BroHonestly, that fits. Nelson can bring white-grape character, Citra gives citrus, and Strata leans tropical, so white grape and citrus should layer together really nicely.
MugiI’m sold already! Fish tacos, salt-grilled chicken, fresh spring rolls, grilled sausage... great food pairing is just unfair at this point.
Hop BroIt’s going on sale through the official online shop and trade shop in both keg and can, and knowing the brewery grew out of an old school lunchroom makes it hard not to crack one open.
MugiThat seals it. I want a toast right now, and I want to rehearse catching that Kobe breeze with a can of sky walk in hand!
