ISEKADO's "Nōtoro" Next Batch Tapped at Taru Taru in Takamatsu
At the beer pub Taru Taru in Kawaramachi, Takamatsu, Kagawa, ISEKADO's "Nōtoro" Next Batch has been tapped. This 10% West Coast-style Triple IPA uses Strata and Krush, balancing drinkability with a strong hop presence.
Hop BroAt Taru Taru in Takamatsu, ISEKADO's "Nōtoro" Next Batch has been tapped.
MugiWhoa! The name Nōtoro already has me curious. What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt's a West Coast-style Triple IPA, and the ABV is 10%.
Mugi10%? That's pretty strong, isn't it? And yet it's easy to drink? What's the magic?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: it's a Next Batch release that revises the recipe with each brew, aiming for a lighter, more drinkable finish.
MugiWow. So it's not just strong, it's actually drinkable!
Hop BroIt uses Strata as the core hop and blends two lots with different character, so the dankness and citrus really stand out.
MugiWhat even is dank? Like, earthy all of a sudden?
Hop BroExactly. Put simply, it means a resinous, deep aroma. On top of that, there's passion fruit, citrus, and ripe tropical fruit too.
MugiAnd they even added Krush, so they've adjusted the clean finish too. That's so stylish!
Hop BroA small amount of Krush rounds out the aroma and really balances the bitterness and body.
MugiIf you can drink something like this in Kawaramachi, Takamatsu, you'd want to try it on tap!
Hop BroExactly. Being able to drink limited releases at a beer pub like Taru Taru is what makes it great. Today, it's definitely the kind of beer you want to sip while talking about it.
At the beer pub "Taru Taru" in Kawaramachi, Takamatsu, Kagawa, ISEKADO's "Nōtoro" Next Batch is being served.
"Nōtoro" is a beer that won a Trophy Award at the International Brewing Awards in its first brew in 2021. In this Next Batch, the recipe is being reviewed with each brew, and the beer is being refined further toward greater drinkability and a stronger hop impression. The style is a West Coast-type Triple IPA, with an ABV of 10%.
The hop bill centers on Strata, blended from two lots with different characteristics. In addition to dank, passion fruit, and citrus notes, it layers in nuances of ripe tropical fruit, and a small amount of Krush is added to sharpen the finish. Designed to feel lighter despite the high alcohol content, it is defined by its balance of bitterness, tropical aroma, and a solid body.
Taru Taru is a beer pub where you can enjoy craft beer in the Kawaramachi area. For anyone who likes keeping up with guest beers, being able to try limited releases like this directly on tap is part of the appeal. This "Nōtoro" release is one to watch as a distinctly ISEKADO beer that brings together a strong hop character and drinkability.
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Hop BroAt Taru Taru in Takamatsu, ISEKADO's "Nōtoro" Next Batch has been tapped.
MugiWhoa! The name Nōtoro already has me curious. What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt's a West Coast-style Triple IPA, and the ABV is 10%.
Mugi10%? That's pretty strong, isn't it? And yet it's easy to drink? What's the magic?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: it's a Next Batch release that revises the recipe with each brew, aiming for a lighter, more drinkable finish.
MugiWow. So it's not just strong, it's actually drinkable!
Hop BroIt uses Strata as the core hop and blends two lots with different character, so the dankness and citrus really stand out.
MugiWhat even is dank? Like, earthy all of a sudden?
Hop BroExactly. Put simply, it means a resinous, deep aroma. On top of that, there's passion fruit, citrus, and ripe tropical fruit too.
MugiAnd they even added Krush, so they've adjusted the clean finish too. That's so stylish!
Hop BroA small amount of Krush rounds out the aroma and really balances the bitterness and body.
MugiIf you can drink something like this in Kawaramachi, Takamatsu, you'd want to try it on tap!
Hop BroExactly. Being able to drink limited releases at a beer pub like Taru Taru is what makes it great. Today, it's definitely the kind of beer you want to sip while talking about it.
