Open Air Minatoyama Brewery Releases English IPA "nonic" in Kegs and Cans
Open Air Minatoyama Brewery in Kobe's Hyogo Ward has introduced its English IPA "nonic." Inspired by the nonic glass, it combines a malty body with citrusy hop aroma. Keg and can sales have begun through the official online shop and the business-facing shop.
Hop BroToday, I'm introducing the new English IPA "nonic" from Open Air Minatoyama Brewery in Kobe. If you like pub culture, this is a beer that really hits the spot.
MugiWhoa! The name "nonic" is cute! What does it mean?
Hop BroIt's named after the nonic glass used in British pubs. It was inspired by the glass's bulging shape, and it really carries that English IPA feel.
MugiOhh! But what's the difference between English IPA and regular IPA? I get lost with all these names!
Hop BroIn short, it's a balance where you enjoy the thickness of the malt while keeping the hop aroma from getting too flashy. This nonic uses East Kent Golding, Amarillo, and Cascade to balance citrus notes and toastiness.
MugiWhat? And at 5.5% and IBU 30, that sounds easy to drink, right? Is this one of those beers you can keep going with!?
Hop BroExactly, that's precisely the point. It's designed to be easy to keep drinking, the kind of beer you want to slowly enjoy by the pint. It's great because it pairs well with food too.
MugiAnd the brewery is based in NATURE STUDIO! A complex built on a former school site has such a story behind it, I like that!
Hop BroYeah, Open Air Minatoyama Brewery is in Kobe's Hyogo Ward, and it feels like they really value seasonality and beers suited to the dinner table. This time too, that focus on how it pairs with food is very much apparent.
MugiThe food pairing is supposed to go well with roast beef, right? And when you hear meat pie and sausage too, my stomach is already growling!
Hop BroThat's exactly the best combination. Since it's sold in kegs and cans, you can enjoy it at a bar or at home, and it makes you want a glass of this nonic tonight.
MugiI'm totally in the mood to drink it now! Tonight's main event is nonic, Hop bro!
What is nonic
"nonic," announced by Open Air Minatoyama Brewery, is an English IPA named after the nonic glass widely used in British pubs. The style is English IPA, the alcohol content is 5.5%, and the IBU is 30. The hops used are East Kent Golding, Amarillo, and Cascade.
Flavor Direction
The introduction explains that this beer is designed to combine the malty drinkability typical of British ales with citrusy hop aroma. The description of it as a beer you want to keep drinking by the pint also suggests a strong focus on balance in the drinking experience. It is a beer suited to those who want to enjoy the toasty character typical of English IPA along with a moderate hop aroma.
Brewery Background
Open Air Minatoyama Brewery is located in Kobe's Hyogo Ward. Based in NATURE STUDIO, a mixed-use complex on the former Minatoyama Elementary School site, the brewery continues to make beers with a sense of seasonality. This "nonic" also reflects the brewery's signature emphasis on being easy to drink and pairing well with food.
Recommended Pairings
The food pairings listed are roast beef, meat pie, and sausage. The malt's toasty character and the hop's citrus notes make it an easy match for the umami and browned flavors of meat dishes. It can be said to be a style that works well both at the family table and on a British-style plate.
Sales Information
"nonic" is now available in kegs and cans through the Open Air official online shop and the shop for business customers. This is a new release worth noting as a beer with a distinctly British outline that differs a little from a standard IPA.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday, I'm introducing the new English IPA "nonic" from Open Air Minatoyama Brewery in Kobe. If you like pub culture, this is a beer that really hits the spot.
MugiWhoa! The name "nonic" is cute! What does it mean?
Hop BroIt's named after the nonic glass used in British pubs. It was inspired by the glass's bulging shape, and it really carries that English IPA feel.
MugiOhh! But what's the difference between English IPA and regular IPA? I get lost with all these names!
Hop BroIn short, it's a balance where you enjoy the thickness of the malt while keeping the hop aroma from getting too flashy. This nonic uses East Kent Golding, Amarillo, and Cascade to balance citrus notes and toastiness.
MugiWhat? And at 5.5% and IBU 30, that sounds easy to drink, right? Is this one of those beers you can keep going with!?
Hop BroExactly, that's precisely the point. It's designed to be easy to keep drinking, the kind of beer you want to slowly enjoy by the pint. It's great because it pairs well with food too.
MugiAnd the brewery is based in NATURE STUDIO! A complex built on a former school site has such a story behind it, I like that!
Hop BroYeah, Open Air Minatoyama Brewery is in Kobe's Hyogo Ward, and it feels like they really value seasonality and beers suited to the dinner table. This time too, that focus on how it pairs with food is very much apparent.
MugiThe food pairing is supposed to go well with roast beef, right? And when you hear meat pie and sausage too, my stomach is already growling!
Hop BroThat's exactly the best combination. Since it's sold in kegs and cans, you can enjoy it at a bar or at home, and it makes you want a glass of this nonic tonight.
MugiI'm totally in the mood to drink it now! Tonight's main event is nonic, Hop bro!
