Free Spirits Brewing Taps Mariposa IPA in Store
Free Spirits Brewing in Hyogo's Himeji has started serving its new beer, Mariposa IPA, on tap in its shop. This American IPA uses three hop varieties, Chinook, Amarillo, and Mosaic, and is designed for a dry, clean finish. Specs: ABV 7% and IBU 30.
Hop BroNews has come in from Free Spirits Brewing in Himeji about the Mariposa IPA being tapped, and this is the kind of beer that makes you want to follow it closely.
MugiWait, the new release is already drinkable? And it's on tap in the shop too, so that really has a freshly poured feel!
Hop BroIt uses a three-hop lineup of Chinook, Amarillo, and Mosaic, with a design that layers piney notes, citrus, and a hint of guava.
MugiWhat? That's a whole field of hop info! By the way, isn't an American IPA just something bitter?
Hop BroThat's where this one stands out. At ABV 7% it has plenty of body, but with IBU 30 it finishes dry and clean, which is the key point.
MugiOh, I see! But the article mentioned whirlpool temperature and pH adjustment, and I thought chemistry class had suddenly started!
Hop BroThat's important too. By revising the brewing conditions and keeping hop-derived astringency and harshness in check, they improved how the aroma rises from the middle through the top notes.
MugiSo it means it's bold but easy to drink, right? That's perfect, an IPA that's friendly even for beginners!
Hop BroExactly. As a brewery and restaurant in Himeji, this beer really shows the brewer's stance of delivering the appeal of American hops in a straightforward way.
MugiAnd it was announced on March 18, 2026, so it's right at the ideal time! I want to drink it on tap right now!
Hop BroAgreed. I want to let the aroma open up in a glass and go for that first sip, and this one is definitely my drink for tonight.
MugiIt's decided! I'm itching to toast Mariposa IPA while tasting that pine and citrus!
Free Spirits Brewing, based in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, announced its new beer, Mariposa IPA, on Instagram on March 18, 2026, saying it had been put on tap at the shop.
According to the post, the beer is a dry, clean American IPA. It uses three hop varieties, Chinook, Amarillo, and Mosaic, and is intended to express aromas of pine, citrus, and a subtle hint of guava. It is designed to have a juicy, satisfying body while finishing crisp and refreshing.
The specs are ABV 7% and IBU 30. The malts listed are Ale malt, Pilsner malt, Dextrin malt, and Caramel Malt. Carrageenan is also used as an adjunct.
The brewer's note also mentions that feedback and insights gained through discussions with other brewers before brewing were reflected in the recipe. The whirlpool temperature was set lower than before, and the pH during the mash-to-kettle process was also adjusted. By revising the process to reduce hop-derived astringency and harshness, the beer reportedly achieved a more vibrant aroma from the mid-palate through the top notes.
Free Spirits Brewing is a brewery and restaurant in Himeji, and the maker focuses on American-style IPAs while also brewing beers that use local ingredients. This Mariposa IPA seems to embody that stance of delivering the appeal of American hops in a straightforward way.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroNews has come in from Free Spirits Brewing in Himeji about the Mariposa IPA being tapped, and this is the kind of beer that makes you want to follow it closely.
MugiWait, the new release is already drinkable? And it's on tap in the shop too, so that really has a freshly poured feel!
Hop BroIt uses a three-hop lineup of Chinook, Amarillo, and Mosaic, with a design that layers piney notes, citrus, and a hint of guava.
MugiWhat? That's a whole field of hop info! By the way, isn't an American IPA just something bitter?
Hop BroThat's where this one stands out. At ABV 7% it has plenty of body, but with IBU 30 it finishes dry and clean, which is the key point.
MugiOh, I see! But the article mentioned whirlpool temperature and pH adjustment, and I thought chemistry class had suddenly started!
Hop BroThat's important too. By revising the brewing conditions and keeping hop-derived astringency and harshness in check, they improved how the aroma rises from the middle through the top notes.
MugiSo it means it's bold but easy to drink, right? That's perfect, an IPA that's friendly even for beginners!
Hop BroExactly. As a brewery and restaurant in Himeji, this beer really shows the brewer's stance of delivering the appeal of American hops in a straightforward way.
MugiAnd it was announced on March 18, 2026, so it's right at the ideal time! I want to drink it on tap right now!
Hop BroAgreed. I want to let the aroma open up in a glass and go for that first sip, and this one is definitely my drink for tonight.
MugiIt's decided! I'm itching to toast Mariposa IPA while tasting that pine and citrus!
