Hideji Beer Releases Kumamoto Recovery Beer "HOPe Step Jump for Kumamoto from Miyazaki"
Hideji Beer's Mukabaki Brewery in Nobeoka, Miyazaki Prefecture, has released the recovery-support beer "HOPe Step Jump for Kumamoto from Miyazaki" today, timed to mark 10 years since the Kumamoto Earthquakes. A portion of sales will be donated to support regional recovery in Kumamoto.
Hop BroToday we're talking about the Kumamoto recovery beer "HOPe Step Jump for Kumamoto from Miyazaki" released by Hideji Beer's Mukabaki Brewery in Miyazaki.
MugiWhoa, the title alone is packed with information! A recovery-support beer feels like something you can support just by drinking it.
Hop BroExactly. A portion of sales is donated to Kumamoto's regional recovery, and it was made to mark 10 years since the Kumamoto Earthquakes, so it's a drink with real meaning.
MugiWow, and the fact that it’s planned and supervised by Kumamoto Nichinichi Shimbun makes it feel serious! Are a lot of companies involved?
Hop BroThey are. Minami Aso Beer and Mojiko Retro Beer are involved too, so it’s a four-company collaboration project. You can really feel the aim of not letting the memories fade from the name alone.
MugiBut wait, what’s HOPe? It feels like hops and hope got mixed together somehow, but it’s not a spell, right?
Hop BroNot a spell, that’s what makes it clever. HOPe is a coined word combining hops and hope. STEP means progress, and JUMP means a leap forward, so it’s all about moving ahead.
MugiI see! And they even use spring water from the Shiio Water Source and Cascade hops and rice from Minami Aso? That feels so local!
Hop BroThe recipe is great too. With Luminosa and Superdelic hops, it brings in the tropical aroma typical of an American Pale Ale while keeping it easy to drink with a gentle malt richness.
MugiWait, at 5% and 350 ml, it sounds easy to enjoy! But when I hear American Pale Ale, I kind of picture it being a little bitter.
Hop BroThat’s fine. It doesn't push bitterness to the front; instead, it’s made for a light, easy-drinking finish, so it pairs well with food too. Pairing it with Kumamoto's famous akaushi beef bowl is a pretty great idea.
MugiWow, pairing with akaushi beef bowl sounds amazing! Once you know the background, it feels less like just a new product and more like a beer made with real intention.
Hop BroExactly. It’s nice to drink it as a beer that connects memories and still feel connected to both Kumamoto and Miyazaki.
MugiThen I want to toast right now! If part of the sales supports recovery efforts, that makes me want to drink it even more!
Hideji Beer’s Mukabaki Brewery in Nobeoka, Miyazaki Prefecture, has released the Kumamoto recovery beer "HOPe Step Jump for Kumamoto from Miyazaki" starting today. The project was planned as an initiative to pass on memories and foster disaster preparedness awareness at the milestone of 10 years since the Kumamoto Earthquakes, and a portion of sales will be donated to support Kumamoto’s regional recovery, including disaster reconstruction efforts.
This project is being carried out through collaboration among four companies, including Minami Aso Beer, Miyazaki Hideji Beer, and Mojiko Retro Beer, under the planning and supervision of Kumamoto Nichinichi Shimbun. The Kumamoto Earthquakes in April 2016 caused major damage across Kyushu, centered on Kumamoto Prefecture; in the Aso region in particular, the impact extended beyond homes and infrastructure to tourism and industry. This beer is also a single serving meant to keep those memories from fading.
The recipe uses spring water from the Shiio Water Source in Mashiki Town, Kumamoto Prefecture and Cascade hops and rice from Minami Aso, as well as two hop varieties, Luminosa and Superdelic. The name "HOPe" is a coined word combining hops and hope, while "STEP" and "JUMP" each carry wishes for steady progress and a leap forward.
The beer style is American Pale Ale. Its mild malt richness is layered with tropical aromas, creating a light, easy-drinking finish. With an alcohol content of 5% and a volume of 350 ml, it is designed to be approachable in the Hideji Beer style while condensing attention to Kumamoto’s ingredients and land into a commemorative recovery beer that pairs well with meals. It is also intended to go well with Kumamoto’s famous akaushi beef bowl.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday we're talking about the Kumamoto recovery beer "HOPe Step Jump for Kumamoto from Miyazaki" released by Hideji Beer's Mukabaki Brewery in Miyazaki.
MugiWhoa, the title alone is packed with information! A recovery-support beer feels like something you can support just by drinking it.
Hop BroExactly. A portion of sales is donated to Kumamoto's regional recovery, and it was made to mark 10 years since the Kumamoto Earthquakes, so it's a drink with real meaning.
MugiWow, and the fact that it’s planned and supervised by Kumamoto Nichinichi Shimbun makes it feel serious! Are a lot of companies involved?
Hop BroThey are. Minami Aso Beer and Mojiko Retro Beer are involved too, so it’s a four-company collaboration project. You can really feel the aim of not letting the memories fade from the name alone.
MugiBut wait, what’s HOPe? It feels like hops and hope got mixed together somehow, but it’s not a spell, right?
Hop BroNot a spell, that’s what makes it clever. HOPe is a coined word combining hops and hope. STEP means progress, and JUMP means a leap forward, so it’s all about moving ahead.
MugiI see! And they even use spring water from the Shiio Water Source and Cascade hops and rice from Minami Aso? That feels so local!
Hop BroThe recipe is great too. With Luminosa and Superdelic hops, it brings in the tropical aroma typical of an American Pale Ale while keeping it easy to drink with a gentle malt richness.
MugiWait, at 5% and 350 ml, it sounds easy to enjoy! But when I hear American Pale Ale, I kind of picture it being a little bitter.
Hop BroThat’s fine. It doesn't push bitterness to the front; instead, it’s made for a light, easy-drinking finish, so it pairs well with food too. Pairing it with Kumamoto's famous akaushi beef bowl is a pretty great idea.
MugiWow, pairing with akaushi beef bowl sounds amazing! Once you know the background, it feels less like just a new product and more like a beer made with real intention.
Hop BroExactly. It’s nice to drink it as a beer that connects memories and still feel connected to both Kumamoto and Miyazaki.
MugiThen I want to toast right now! If part of the sales supports recovery efforts, that makes me want to drink it even more!
