Shiokaze Blue Stand Soga starts serving Obina Brewing collaboration "Rye Voltage"
Shiokaze Blue Stand Soga, a related location of Shiokaze Blue Lab Brewery, announced on Instagram its collaboration beer "Rye Voltage" with Obina Brewing in Kofu, Yamanashi Prefecture. The style is Rye IPA, ABV 5.5%, IBU 38. It is introduced as a beer with a silky mouthfeel derived from rye, layered with citrus and tropical notes plus earthy and spicy nuances.
Hop BroToday's highlight is the news that Rye Voltage is now being served! You can drink the collaboration between Shiokaze Blue Lab Brewery and Obina Brewing at Shiokaze Blue Stand Soga.
MugiWhoa! A Chiba x Kofu tag team is hot! And the name sounds like a lightning-bolt IPA. It's too cool!
Hop BroThe style is Rye IPA, ABV 5.5%, and IBU 38. It's designed for a balance of briskness and bitterness, so it's a very current beer.
MugiHuh, I always get confused about ABV and IBU... what makes a rye IPA different?
Hop BroABV is alcohol by volume, and IBU is a rough measure of bitterness. What makes a rye IPA appealing is the silky mouthfeel that comes from rye grain.
MugiWhat is that! The post mentioned adjusting the DH process too? Another hop-bro word!
Hop BroDH means dry hopping. It's the step where hops are added after fermentation for aroma, and this one is adjusted so the rye character isn't hidden and the way the aroma is layered is tuned!
MugiI see! So you can enjoy an aromatic layering of citrus and tropical notes together with earthy and spicy character!
Hop BroExactly. The best part is that it's a drinkable IPA where malt and hops don't fight but appear together. Collaborations that cross regions make the excitement for the next pint even bigger.
MugiIt's decided! I want to drink Shiokaze Blue Stand Soga right now, and Hop-nii, let's go have one together!
Shiokaze Blue Stand Soga announced the launch of its new collaboration beer "Rye Voltage" in a post. It was created by the stand of Chiba-based Shiokaze Blue Lab Brewery and Obina Brewing in Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture.
The post explicitly listed the following specs for the beer:
- Style: Rye IPA
- ABV: 5.5%
- IBU: 38
In the description, the silky touch you feel the moment the glass reaches your lips is described as coming "from the rye." Furthermore, the dry hopping (DH) process was adjusted so as not to obscure the rye character, and the beer is designed so that citrus and tropical flavors coexist with earthy and spicy nuances. The presentation as a "drinkable IPA" where malt and hops assert themselves in balance also fits the recent IPA context, which emphasizes ease of drinking.
Rooted in the local Chiba scene, Shiokaze Blue Lab Brewery uses the communication power of its stand format to deliver new release information in a timely way. Through collaborations like this one with breweries outside the prefecture, the effort to create craft beer touchpoints that cross regional boundaries is news that expands the enjoyment for drinkers in choosing their "next pint."
This is a collaboration worth watching not only for people who like Rye IPA, but also for anyone who wants to taste not just hop brightness but grain-derived texture as well.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's highlight is the news that Rye Voltage is now being served! You can drink the collaboration between Shiokaze Blue Lab Brewery and Obina Brewing at Shiokaze Blue Stand Soga.
MugiWhoa! A Chiba x Kofu tag team is hot! And the name sounds like a lightning-bolt IPA. It's too cool!
Hop BroThe style is Rye IPA, ABV 5.5%, and IBU 38. It's designed for a balance of briskness and bitterness, so it's a very current beer.
MugiHuh, I always get confused about ABV and IBU... what makes a rye IPA different?
Hop BroABV is alcohol by volume, and IBU is a rough measure of bitterness. What makes a rye IPA appealing is the silky mouthfeel that comes from rye grain.
MugiWhat is that! The post mentioned adjusting the DH process too? Another hop-bro word!
Hop BroDH means dry hopping. It's the step where hops are added after fermentation for aroma, and this one is adjusted so the rye character isn't hidden and the way the aroma is layered is tuned!
MugiI see! So you can enjoy an aromatic layering of citrus and tropical notes together with earthy and spicy character!
Hop BroExactly. The best part is that it's a drinkable IPA where malt and hops don't fight but appear together. Collaborations that cross regions make the excitement for the next pint even bigger.
MugiIt's decided! I want to drink Shiokaze Blue Stand Soga right now, and Hop-nii, let's go have one together!
