HAZY LABO releases collaboration Hazy "Nelson + Terps" with Beer Boy Shibuya PARCO
At HAZY LABO in Sayama, Saitama, the collaboration Hazy "Nelson + Terps" with Beer Boy Shibuya PARCO has arrived. It is a split-batch brew comparing a 20°C fermentation version and a 38°C fermentation version, designed to explore the distinctive aromas derived from Nelson Sauvin and mega terpenes.
Hop BroToday’s star is the collaboration Hazy from HAZY LABO and Beer Boy Shibuya PARCO, Nelson + Terps. True to HAZY LABO in Sayama, Saitama, what’s interesting is that they’re not just brewing it to drink, but really researching how it smells.
MugiWhoa, even the name sounds complicated! So researching Hazy means this beer is like a science experiment?
Hop BroExactly, that’s the point. This time it’s a split batch comparing a 20°C fermentation version and a 38°C fermentation version. By separating the fermentation conditions and comparing how the aroma and flavor come out, the same recipe shows a different face.
MugiSplit batch...!? So that means dividing the beer in half and growing it separately in a tasting experiment?
Hop BroYep, roughly speaking, that’s what it is. And the hops are Nelson Sauvin and mega terpenes, aiming for black grape-like notes and a grape-like aroma, so it’s pretty different from the usual Citra- or Mosaic-driven Hazy.
MugiWhat is that, a Hazy with grapes!? A grape-like Hazy sounds like juice, and now I’m curious!
Hop BroThe 38°C fermentation version is aged at room temperature, and the highlight is its fermentation character, pushing to see how much grape-like quality can be drawn out. The 20°C fermentation version serves as the comparison point and shows off the beer’s outline, and what makes both special is that they’re not just about intensity, which is very HAZY LABO.
MugiWait, 38°C is pretty hot for beer, right!? I kind of love that bold room-temperature aging vibe!
Hop BroThat’s what gives it that lab-like feel. Since HAZY LABO specializes in Hazy IPA, the strength is that you can enjoy the comparison itself in the tasting room inside the shop.
MugiI see! So the fun part is tasting the temperature difference, not just drinking it. And at 6.5% ABV, it sounds like you could compare them carefully!
Hop BroExactly. It’s not the kind of beer that just pushes intense fruitiness, but one that lets you enjoy the nuance of hops and fermentation. This is definitely the kind of beer that makes you want to stand there with a glass in front of you and debate, “Which one first?”
MugiThe kind where you pretend to think about it, but in the end you want both! Today I want to feel like a researcher at HAZY LABO and taste Nelson + Terps side by side!
One beer that explores its character through a comparative brew
At HAZY LABO in Shin-Sayama, Sayama City, Saitama Prefecture, the collaboration Hazy "Nelson + Terps" with Beer Boy Shibuya PARCO is being introduced. This time, it comes as a split batch with two versions, a 20°C fermentation version and a 38°C fermentation version, to see how differences in fermentation temperature appear in the aroma and flavor.
The taste of Nelson + Terps
The hops used are Nelson Sauvin and mega terpenes. In posts and sales information, notes reminiscent of black grapes and a grape-like aroma are discussed as the theme. Unlike a typical Hazy built mainly around Citra or Mosaic, this one has a composition that brings HAZY LABO's experimental spirit to the forefront. The alcohol content is 6.5%.
The 38°C fermentation version is finished with an eye toward how much grape character can be drawn out through ambient-temperature aging, while the 20°C fermentation version is positioned as a comparison point that brings the flavor's contours into focus. Both are designed not simply to be thick, but to let you enjoy hop-derived aroma and changes brought about by aging.
HAZY LABO as a place
HAZY LABO is known as a brewery that continues to brew in a research-driven way, specializing in Hazy IPA. Another attraction is that you can drink in the in-house tasting room, and beer lovers can enjoy not only the recipe's intent but also the differences revealed by side-by-side tasting. This Nelson + Terps is also something you experience not just by drinking the finished beer, but by comparing the different fermentation temperatures themselves.
What makes it appealing to drinkers
This beer is suited to people who find interest less in rich fruitiness and more in the hop combinations and differences in fermentation. HAZY LABO's signature stance of "researching Hazy" is distilled directly into a single glass.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s star is the collaboration Hazy from HAZY LABO and Beer Boy Shibuya PARCO, Nelson + Terps. True to HAZY LABO in Sayama, Saitama, what’s interesting is that they’re not just brewing it to drink, but really researching how it smells.
MugiWhoa, even the name sounds complicated! So researching Hazy means this beer is like a science experiment?
Hop BroExactly, that’s the point. This time it’s a split batch comparing a 20°C fermentation version and a 38°C fermentation version. By separating the fermentation conditions and comparing how the aroma and flavor come out, the same recipe shows a different face.
MugiSplit batch...!? So that means dividing the beer in half and growing it separately in a tasting experiment?
Hop BroYep, roughly speaking, that’s what it is. And the hops are Nelson Sauvin and mega terpenes, aiming for black grape-like notes and a grape-like aroma, so it’s pretty different from the usual Citra- or Mosaic-driven Hazy.
MugiWhat is that, a Hazy with grapes!? A grape-like Hazy sounds like juice, and now I’m curious!
Hop BroThe 38°C fermentation version is aged at room temperature, and the highlight is its fermentation character, pushing to see how much grape-like quality can be drawn out. The 20°C fermentation version serves as the comparison point and shows off the beer’s outline, and what makes both special is that they’re not just about intensity, which is very HAZY LABO.
MugiWait, 38°C is pretty hot for beer, right!? I kind of love that bold room-temperature aging vibe!
Hop BroThat’s what gives it that lab-like feel. Since HAZY LABO specializes in Hazy IPA, the strength is that you can enjoy the comparison itself in the tasting room inside the shop.
MugiI see! So the fun part is tasting the temperature difference, not just drinking it. And at 6.5% ABV, it sounds like you could compare them carefully!
Hop BroExactly. It’s not the kind of beer that just pushes intense fruitiness, but one that lets you enjoy the nuance of hops and fermentation. This is definitely the kind of beer that makes you want to stand there with a glass in front of you and debate, “Which one first?”
MugiThe kind where you pretend to think about it, but in the end you want both! Today I want to feel like a researcher at HAZY LABO and taste Nelson + Terps side by side!
