Minoh Beer Begins Online Sales of Spring-Summer Limited "Kozaru IPA" on May 15
Minoh Brewery has released its popular seasonal "Kozaru IPA." Brewed every year in early summer as the little brother of Osaru IPA, it is a 4.5% session IPA that highlights the citrus aroma of American hops. Sales on the official online shop begin at 5:00 p.m. on May 15.
Hop BroMinoh Beer’s spring-summer limited Kozaru IPA is back again this year. It’s positioned as the little brother of Osaru IPA, and it’s brewed to be just right for early summer with a light, refreshing character.
MugiWait, a little-brother IPA? That’s adorable! Beer has family relations now? That’s kind of funny.
Hop BroThis one’s a drinkable style called a session IPA, and it’s 4.5% ABV. The aroma is strong, but it isn’t too heavy, so it really suits the time of year when the weather starts getting warmer.
MugiWhat does session mean? I get that it means easy to drink, but it suddenly sounds like a meeting term and now I’m confused.
Hop BroBasically, it means an IPA you can keep drinking for a long time. With IBU 32, it isn’t overly bitter, and the light body makes it a design that won’t wear you out even if you drink it one after another.
MugiOkay, but I heard it uses six kinds of hops? If that many go in, won’t the flavor turn into a traffic jam?
Hop BroThat’s the interesting part. Columbus, Simcoe, Centennial, Cascade, Citra, and Amarillo create layers of citrus and tropical notes with floral accents too. It builds an aromatic stack while keeping the finish crisp.
MugiWow, just the aroma description makes it sound delicious! And it’s an unfiltered beer, too. The haze makes it feel gentle somehow.
Hop BroExactly. Minoh Beer is a brewery that has long valued unfiltered, non-heat-treated beer. It has been brewing in Minoh City, Osaka since 1997, and its strong seasonal approach is one of its appeals.
MugiAnd the label with the tiny monkey is unfairly cute! If I saw this, I’d definitely pick it up.
Hop BroIt comes in 330 ml bottles and on draft, and the official online shop starts sales at 5:00 p.m. on May 15. If you’re looking for an IPA heading into early summer with strong aroma and a clean, easy-drinking finish, this is a serious contender.
MugiNow I really want to drink it! When someone says an IPA you can gulp down, it makes you want to have one after work.
A refreshing seasonal beer suited to early summer
Minoh Beer has released its spring-summer limited "Kozaru IPA." It is a staple seasonal brewed every early summer and positioned as the little brother of "Osaru IPA." This release is once again crafted as a session IPA that lets you fully enjoy the citrus aroma of American hops, with specs listed as Alc. 4.5%, IBU 32, light body, and unfiltered.
The hops used are six varieties: Columbus, Simcoe, Centennial, Cascade, Citra, and Amarillo. The official description presents it as an "IPA you can gulp down," with an emphasis on aroma balance and a crisp finish. The hop combination creates a profile where not only citrus, but also tropical and floral impressions are likely to overlap.
The label design features a motif of a "tiny monkey," making the connection to the series name easy to understand. Rather than a flashy limited-edition brew, it can be seen as a beer that proposes seasonal drinkability within the brand’s context.
A seasonal release that feels distinctly Minoh Beer
Minoh Beer is a brewery that has been brewing in Minoh City, Osaka since 1997, and it has long valued non-heat-treated, unfiltered beer. In a natural environment close to Minoh Quasi-National Park, it offers a wide lineup ranging from core beers to seasonal limited releases.
This "Kozaru IPA" also reflects that emphasis on seasonality. It will be sold in 330 ml bottles and on draft, with rollout to restaurants and liquor retailers beginning around May 7, and sales on the official online shop starting at 5:00 p.m. on May 15. For anyone looking for an IPA with a strong aroma and a light, easy-drinking profile heading into early summer, this looks like a beer worth watching.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroMinoh Beer’s spring-summer limited Kozaru IPA is back again this year. It’s positioned as the little brother of Osaru IPA, and it’s brewed to be just right for early summer with a light, refreshing character.
MugiWait, a little-brother IPA? That’s adorable! Beer has family relations now? That’s kind of funny.
Hop BroThis one’s a drinkable style called a session IPA, and it’s 4.5% ABV. The aroma is strong, but it isn’t too heavy, so it really suits the time of year when the weather starts getting warmer.
MugiWhat does session mean? I get that it means easy to drink, but it suddenly sounds like a meeting term and now I’m confused.
Hop BroBasically, it means an IPA you can keep drinking for a long time. With IBU 32, it isn’t overly bitter, and the light body makes it a design that won’t wear you out even if you drink it one after another.
MugiOkay, but I heard it uses six kinds of hops? If that many go in, won’t the flavor turn into a traffic jam?
Hop BroThat’s the interesting part. Columbus, Simcoe, Centennial, Cascade, Citra, and Amarillo create layers of citrus and tropical notes with floral accents too. It builds an aromatic stack while keeping the finish crisp.
MugiWow, just the aroma description makes it sound delicious! And it’s an unfiltered beer, too. The haze makes it feel gentle somehow.
Hop BroExactly. Minoh Beer is a brewery that has long valued unfiltered, non-heat-treated beer. It has been brewing in Minoh City, Osaka since 1997, and its strong seasonal approach is one of its appeals.
MugiAnd the label with the tiny monkey is unfairly cute! If I saw this, I’d definitely pick it up.
Hop BroIt comes in 330 ml bottles and on draft, and the official online shop starts sales at 5:00 p.m. on May 15. If you’re looking for an IPA heading into early summer with strong aroma and a clean, easy-drinking finish, this is a serious contender.
MugiNow I really want to drink it! When someone says an IPA you can gulp down, it makes you want to have one after work.
