Neko Beer Introduces DDH Hazy IPA "Nyajii" and Oat-Based "Otsumiru~"
Neko Beer, based in Minami Ward, Fukuoka City, introduced its new releases, "Nyajii" and "Otsumiru~," on Instagram. The former is a DDH Hazy IPA made with NZ hops, while the latter is a creamy milkshake IPA-style beer built on a heavy dose of oats, making for a striking contrast.
Hop BroNeko Beer’s new release from Minami Ward, Fukuoka City is a two-beer set this time: "Nyajii" and "Otsumiru~." What’s interesting is that even though both are hazy beers, they go in very different directions.
MugiWhoa! The names are already cute, but both beers have real personality too. One feels like meow, and the other feels like oats, so they give totally different impressions!
Hop BroFirst up, "Nyajii" is a DDH Hazy IPA. It’s 7.0% ABV, and the grist combines Pilsner, Flaked Oats, Wheat Malt, and Carapils, then ties it together with NZ Cascade, NZ Waimea, and Rakau Hop Kief.
MugiWhoa, a bunch of unfamiliar terms came at me right away! Rakau Hop Kief? What even is that, space dust?
Hop BroThink of it as a material that concentrates hop aroma compounds. In other words, it’s a way to intensify the fragrance and make tropical notes and resinous character stand out more clearly.
MugiAh, I get it! So "Nyajii" is the kind of beer where you really enjoy the character of NZ hops. Neko Beer isn’t just playful with names, it’s serious about the recipe too!
Hop BroExactly. And the other one, "Otsumiru~," is an oat cream-style hazy, basically leaning toward a milkshake IPA. It’s 7% ABV and uses Sabro, Citra, and Motueka.
MugiMilkshake IPA means a sweet beer, right? It sounds kind of dessert-like and intriguing, but is it easy to drink?
Hop BroWhat’s interesting is that it brings sweetness forward without being only sweet. This time, using twice the usual amount of oat flakes creates a creamy mouthfeel and smoothness, while layering in impressions of coconut milk, lemon, peach, and mint.
MugiWow, just hearing that makes it sound silky! If it has lemon and peach too, it must be a really fun beer on the nose.
Hop BroSo this time, the highlight is the contrast between the hop-forward hazy of "Nyajii" and "Otsumiru~," which is built around the thickness of oats. It really shows how Neko Beer differentiates its beers.
MugiI want to taste these side by side! Hearing that they’re two contrasting beers makes me even more curious, and deciding which one to drink first sounds fun too!
Hop BroStarting with the aromatic, vibrant "Nyajii" and then finishing with the smooth, creamy "Otsumiru~" sounds like the way to go. Now I really want to do that exact order at a beer bar.
Neko Beer is a small brewery based in Minami Ward, Fukuoka City. In this Instagram post, it introduced its new releases, "Nyajii" and "Otsumiru~," side by side, bringing together two hazy beers with clearly different directions.
Nyajii
"Nyajii" is presented as a DDH Hazy IPA. It has an ABV of 7.0%, and its grist consists of Pilsner, Flaked Oats, Wheat Malt, and Carapils, while the hops used are NZ Cascade, NZ Waimea, and Rakau Hop Kief. As the name suggests, the recipe centers on the character of New Zealand hops, and the combination of a playful Neko Beer-style name with a carefully constructed recipe is especially memorable.
Otsumiru~
Meanwhile, "Otsumiru~" is introduced as a milkshake IPA in an oat cream-style hazy format. It has an ABV of 7% and combines Sabro, Citra, and Motueka to create aromas of sweet coconut milk, lemon, peach, and mint. In addition, it uses double the usual amount of oat flakes, aiming for a creamy, smooth mouthfeel and a lightly sweet finish.
These two beers show Neko Beer’s strengths clearly: one is a hazy beer that puts hop character front and center, while the other is a milkshake-style beer shaped by the richness of oats. As a local brewery in Fukuoka, it stands out not only for its approachable names, but also for how distinctly it handles different styles.
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Hop BroNeko Beer’s new release from Minami Ward, Fukuoka City is a two-beer set this time: "Nyajii" and "Otsumiru~." What’s interesting is that even though both are hazy beers, they go in very different directions.
MugiWhoa! The names are already cute, but both beers have real personality too. One feels like meow, and the other feels like oats, so they give totally different impressions!
Hop BroFirst up, "Nyajii" is a DDH Hazy IPA. It’s 7.0% ABV, and the grist combines Pilsner, Flaked Oats, Wheat Malt, and Carapils, then ties it together with NZ Cascade, NZ Waimea, and Rakau Hop Kief.
MugiWhoa, a bunch of unfamiliar terms came at me right away! Rakau Hop Kief? What even is that, space dust?
Hop BroThink of it as a material that concentrates hop aroma compounds. In other words, it’s a way to intensify the fragrance and make tropical notes and resinous character stand out more clearly.
MugiAh, I get it! So "Nyajii" is the kind of beer where you really enjoy the character of NZ hops. Neko Beer isn’t just playful with names, it’s serious about the recipe too!
Hop BroExactly. And the other one, "Otsumiru~," is an oat cream-style hazy, basically leaning toward a milkshake IPA. It’s 7% ABV and uses Sabro, Citra, and Motueka.
MugiMilkshake IPA means a sweet beer, right? It sounds kind of dessert-like and intriguing, but is it easy to drink?
Hop BroWhat’s interesting is that it brings sweetness forward without being only sweet. This time, using twice the usual amount of oat flakes creates a creamy mouthfeel and smoothness, while layering in impressions of coconut milk, lemon, peach, and mint.
MugiWow, just hearing that makes it sound silky! If it has lemon and peach too, it must be a really fun beer on the nose.
Hop BroSo this time, the highlight is the contrast between the hop-forward hazy of "Nyajii" and "Otsumiru~," which is built around the thickness of oats. It really shows how Neko Beer differentiates its beers.
MugiI want to taste these side by side! Hearing that they’re two contrasting beers makes me even more curious, and deciding which one to drink first sounds fun too!
Hop BroStarting with the aromatic, vibrant "Nyajii" and then finishing with the smooth, creamy "Otsumiru~" sounds like the way to go. Now I really want to do that exact order at a beer bar.
