Wano Nigori IPA on Tap at Repubrew Mishima, Sake-Yeast HAZY Debuts
At the beer pub Repubrew Mishima Slider House 24taps in Mishima, Shizuoka, attention is centering on the special-brew beer Wano Nigori IPA. Built on a HAZY IPA design and combined with sake yeast, it delivers both a soft mouthfeel and a fruity character.
Hop BroAt Repubrew Mishima Slider House 24taps in Mishima, they're pouring a really interesting limited release. It's called Wano Nigori IPA, a HAZY IPA made with sake yeast.
MugiWhoa! Beer with sake yeast? My brain can't keep up! So it's like sake, but beer?
Hop BroExactly. The goal is the nuance of nigori sake. It's based on a HAZY IPA, but the key is the aroma from the Kyokai yeast, which brings out apple and pear notes.
MugiWait, HAZY still sounds fuzzy no matter how many times I hear it! Does that just mean cloudy beer?
Hop BroThat's right. It has a milky-white appearance, the hop aroma is strong, but the bitterness is restrained. And with its creamy mouthfeel and clean finish, it's easy to keep drinking.
MugiWow. And the dry hops are Hüll Melon and Mosaic, so the names alone sound like a fruit stand!
Hop BroHaha, but it really does have a lot of fruit character. At 6.0% ABV, it's easy to drink, and the melon- and banana-like notes layer in too, making it feel like a bridge between Japanese fermentation and modern IPA.
MugiI see, so it's something that appeals to sake lovers and also catches IPA fans. With the bitterness kept low, I could probably drink this!
Hop BroAnd the food pairings are amazing too, with kelp-cured sea bream, uni hand rolls, and ikura on grated daikon. It's basically a combination that makes you want to drink.
MugiI can't take it anymore, just reading this makes my mouth water! I want to drink it in Mishima, and line up in front of the tap right now!
A Clear Theme: Sake Yeast x HAZY IPA
"Wano Nigori IPA" is a Sake-Yeast HAZY IPA brewed by Repubrew for the Wano Beer Festival. The project was organized by Choryo Craft Beer, and the beer was born in the context of breweries across Japan working on beers made with sake yeast.
While the base is a HAZY IPA, the aim is to evoke the nuance of nigori sake. By making use of the flavor and aroma of Kyokai yeast, it is designed to layer in apple/pear-like and melon/banana-like impressions. Although it is a malt-fermented beer, it is said to draw out fruity character and a sense of ingredient-driven depth reminiscent of sake.
Specs and Flavor
- Beer Name: Wano Nigori IPA
- Style: Sake-Yeast HAZY IPA
- ABV: 6.0%
- IBU: 14.97
- Dry Hop: Hüll Melon / Idaho 7 / Ekuanot / Mosaic
- Pairing Foods: Kelp-cured sea bream, uni hand rolls, ikura on grated daikon
The tasting direction features a yellowish milky-white appearance, soft foam, sweet fruitiness reminiscent of muskmelon, and a creamy mouthfeel. Bitterness is restrained, and the finish drops away smoothly. It is a bridge-like character that should appeal not only to people looking for hop expression in an IPA, but also to sake lovers.
Why It Matters in Mishima
The serving location, Repubrew Mishima Slider House 24taps, is a beer pub on the first floor of the KOHWA Building at 2-25 Ichibancho, Mishima City, Shizuoka Prefecture. As the name suggests, the multi-tap setup is a strength because it lets guests compare limited beers side by side. It is a beer worth checking out for anyone who wants to experience the intersection of Japanese fermentation culture and modern craft at the tap.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt Repubrew Mishima Slider House 24taps in Mishima, they're pouring a really interesting limited release. It's called Wano Nigori IPA, a HAZY IPA made with sake yeast.
MugiWhoa! Beer with sake yeast? My brain can't keep up! So it's like sake, but beer?
Hop BroExactly. The goal is the nuance of nigori sake. It's based on a HAZY IPA, but the key is the aroma from the Kyokai yeast, which brings out apple and pear notes.
MugiWait, HAZY still sounds fuzzy no matter how many times I hear it! Does that just mean cloudy beer?
Hop BroThat's right. It has a milky-white appearance, the hop aroma is strong, but the bitterness is restrained. And with its creamy mouthfeel and clean finish, it's easy to keep drinking.
MugiWow. And the dry hops are Hüll Melon and Mosaic, so the names alone sound like a fruit stand!
Hop BroHaha, but it really does have a lot of fruit character. At 6.0% ABV, it's easy to drink, and the melon- and banana-like notes layer in too, making it feel like a bridge between Japanese fermentation and modern IPA.
MugiI see, so it's something that appeals to sake lovers and also catches IPA fans. With the bitterness kept low, I could probably drink this!
Hop BroAnd the food pairings are amazing too, with kelp-cured sea bream, uni hand rolls, and ikura on grated daikon. It's basically a combination that makes you want to drink.
MugiI can't take it anymore, just reading this makes my mouth water! I want to drink it in Mishima, and line up in front of the tap right now!
