Hansharo Beer Brewing releases limited Poseidon’s Brew West Coast Double IPA
Hansharo Beer Brewing in Izu no Kuni, Shizuoka, has unveiled Poseidon’s Brew, a limited West Coast Double IPA. Brewed with a generous dose of American hops and dry-hopped with Motueka, it comes in at 8.0% ABV and 40 IBU.
Hop BroI’ve got a sea-god-level release for you today. Hansharo Beer just dropped the limited Poseidon’s Brew, and it’s a West Coast Double IPA built for summer.
MugiWhat, that name already sounds intense! Does West Coast Double IPA mean it’s like a regular IPA but somehow bigger in every direction?
Hop BroPretty much, yeah. It’s a limited summer release from Hansharo Beer in Izunokuni, Shizuoka, and it pours a bright, clear gold.
MugiOooh! But wait, what is dry hopping? Is that like sprinkling dried hops on top like seasoning?
Hop BroClose in kitchen energy, totally wrong in beer terms. It’s a late-stage aroma boost, where hops go in during or after fermentation to load in Motueka’s lemony and tropical character.
MugiOkay, that suddenly sounds delicious! But the article also said Dip Hop and now I’m picturing hops taking a little bath in the wort?
Hop BroHonestly, that image isn’t far off. It means adding hops before fermentation to sharpen the hop expression, and this one uses Amarillo Cryo to make the flavor pop more clearly.
MugiAmarillo Cryo, Citra Cryo, Mosaic... this hop lineup sounds like a festival poster. So what does it actually taste like?
Hop BroYou get lemon, pineapple, and white grape-like notes in a fruity wave, then a firm but clean bitterness rolls in. It’s 8.0% ABV and 40 IBU, but still drinks crisp.
MugiEight percent and still crisp? That’s unfair! If it’s perfect with seafood, I’m already mentally inviting oysters and shrimp to the party.
Hop BroAnd the name being Poseidon just seals it. It also pairs with grilled dishes, so now I want it with a whole table of seafood immediately.
MugiThat’s it, I’m done for, I need a Hansharo Beer toast right now! Drinking Poseidon’s Brew while pretending there’s an ocean breeze sounds like the start of summer.
Hansharo Beer Brewing, based in Izu Nirayama in Izu no Kuni, Shizuoka, has announced a limited beer called Poseidon’s Brew. The beer is a West Coast Double IPA, designed as a summer release with a bold hop profile and a clear finish.
The brewery uses Amarillo Cryo, Citra Cryo, Motueka, Mosaic, El Dorado, and Simcoe. It also applies Amarillo Cryo as a dip hop to wort before fermentation, with the aim of making the hop flavor feel more vivid. In the glass, the beer shows a bright, transparent gold color. Aromatically, it starts with yellow citrus from American hops, then shifts toward tropical notes from New Zealand hops.
On the palate, the beer brings flavors reminiscent of lemon, pineapple, and white grape, followed by a pleasant bitterness. It is packaged at 8.0% ABV and 40 IBU, balancing drinkability with the fuller body expected from a Double IPA. The brewery suggests pairing it with seafood or grilled dishes.
Hansharo Beer Brewing is rooted in the history of the Nirayama Reverberatory Furnace area and emphasizes a balance of tradition and innovation in its brewing. With a beer stand located near the reverberatory furnace site, the brewery continues to release seasonal and limited beers while staying closely connected to the local region. Poseidon’s Brew fits that line of limited releases as a seasonal hop-forward offering.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI’ve got a sea-god-level release for you today. Hansharo Beer just dropped the limited Poseidon’s Brew, and it’s a West Coast Double IPA built for summer.
MugiWhat, that name already sounds intense! Does West Coast Double IPA mean it’s like a regular IPA but somehow bigger in every direction?
Hop BroPretty much, yeah. It’s a limited summer release from Hansharo Beer in Izunokuni, Shizuoka, and it pours a bright, clear gold.
MugiOooh! But wait, what is dry hopping? Is that like sprinkling dried hops on top like seasoning?
Hop BroClose in kitchen energy, totally wrong in beer terms. It’s a late-stage aroma boost, where hops go in during or after fermentation to load in Motueka’s lemony and tropical character.
MugiOkay, that suddenly sounds delicious! But the article also said Dip Hop and now I’m picturing hops taking a little bath in the wort?
Hop BroHonestly, that image isn’t far off. It means adding hops before fermentation to sharpen the hop expression, and this one uses Amarillo Cryo to make the flavor pop more clearly.
MugiAmarillo Cryo, Citra Cryo, Mosaic... this hop lineup sounds like a festival poster. So what does it actually taste like?
Hop BroYou get lemon, pineapple, and white grape-like notes in a fruity wave, then a firm but clean bitterness rolls in. It’s 8.0% ABV and 40 IBU, but still drinks crisp.
MugiEight percent and still crisp? That’s unfair! If it’s perfect with seafood, I’m already mentally inviting oysters and shrimp to the party.
Hop BroAnd the name being Poseidon just seals it. It also pairs with grilled dishes, so now I want it with a whole table of seafood immediately.
MugiThat’s it, I’m done for, I need a Hansharo Beer toast right now! Drinking Poseidon’s Brew while pretending there’s an ocean breeze sounds like the start of summer.
