Mya-Brew taps 5-month-aged “Kohaku Goh Beer,” an 8% strong ale
Mya-Brew, a brewpub in Chikusa Ward, Nagoya, introduced its new release “Kohaku Goh Beer” in an Instagram post on June 12. The 5-month-aged strong ale layers Maris Otter malt character with notes of caramel and dried fruit.
Hop BroToday’s headline is Mya Brew, which unveiled a new beer called "Kohaku Go Bakushu" on June 12. The fact that it’s a five-month-aged strong ale already makes it hard to ignore.
MugiWait, aged for five months? So beer can have a whole “rest and grow up” phase too? And at 8%, I’m already bracing myself!
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. The recipe is built around Maris Otter malt, giving it a fresh-baked bread and biscuit character, then layering in caramel and dried-fruit notes.
MugiWhat is that! Maris Otter sounds like someone from a British detective show. Is it a person? A grain? Please don’t tell me it’s an actual otter.
Hop BroIf it were an otter, brewing would get complicated fast. It’s a classic malt variety from the UK, basically the grain backbone of the beer, and it brings out that toasty, bread-like richness.
MugiOhh, got it. Then what about IBU 22? The second numbers show up, my brain starts acting like it’s taking a pop quiz.
Hop BroIBU is a bitterness scale, and IBU 22 is mild. This one is described as smooth enough that the 8% doesn’t come off harsh, so it drinks more through its finish than through brute strength.
MugiSo it’s strong but gentle? That’s wild. And the bit about changing with temperature sounds kind of romantic. Like, don’t ice it to death and let the sweetness slowly open up?
Hop BroExactly. At the time of the post, it was pouring on tap four, alongside beers like GOse WOMEN and Eight Star Apple. For a neighborhood brewpub in the Imaike area, that’s a pretty solid lineup.
MugiI’m already drinking it in my head. Kohaku Go Bakushu sounds like the kind of beer you want to follow from the first sip all the way through the finish.
Hop BroThat’s the appeal. Instead of flashy gimmicks, it leans into the shape of the malt and lets you sit with it. This is the kind of pint I’d want to drink slowly and pay attention to.
MugiThen it’s settled. I want a pint right now, and I also kind of want to order it by saying, “One please, hold the otter.”
Mya-Brew, the brewpub in Kamida-cho, Chikusa Ward, Nagoya, introduced its new beer “Kohaku Goh Beer” in an Instagram post dated June 12. The label was designed by @soyamax, and the release reflects the brewery’s focus on in-house beers with a clear malt-driven profile.
The recipe is built around Maris Otter malt. According to the post, the beer opens with aromas reminiscent of freshly baked bread and biscuits, then adds subtle layers of caramel and dried fruit. After five months of maturation, the edges have softened, allowing the malt sweetness to unfold slowly. It is positioned as a strong ale that aims for depth and balance rather than raw intensity.
The beer clocks in at 8.0% ABV and 22 IBU. Mya-Brew also notes that the flavor changes as the beer warms, making it the kind of pint that rewards slow drinking. Rather than finishing the glass quickly, this is a beer to follow from the first sip to the last as the aroma and body evolve.
At the time of the post, it was being poured on tap 4 alongside beers such as GOse WOMEN, Eight Star Apple, and Star Sand from Southern Cross. As a neighborhood brewpub in Nagoya, Mya-Brew is known for serving a rotating lineup of house beers and guest taps. Kohaku Goh Beer fits that approach well: a malt-forward release designed to be appreciated with attention, not haste.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s headline is Mya Brew, which unveiled a new beer called "Kohaku Go Bakushu" on June 12. The fact that it’s a five-month-aged strong ale already makes it hard to ignore.
MugiWait, aged for five months? So beer can have a whole “rest and grow up” phase too? And at 8%, I’m already bracing myself!
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. The recipe is built around Maris Otter malt, giving it a fresh-baked bread and biscuit character, then layering in caramel and dried-fruit notes.
MugiWhat is that! Maris Otter sounds like someone from a British detective show. Is it a person? A grain? Please don’t tell me it’s an actual otter.
Hop BroIf it were an otter, brewing would get complicated fast. It’s a classic malt variety from the UK, basically the grain backbone of the beer, and it brings out that toasty, bread-like richness.
MugiOhh, got it. Then what about IBU 22? The second numbers show up, my brain starts acting like it’s taking a pop quiz.
Hop BroIBU is a bitterness scale, and IBU 22 is mild. This one is described as smooth enough that the 8% doesn’t come off harsh, so it drinks more through its finish than through brute strength.
MugiSo it’s strong but gentle? That’s wild. And the bit about changing with temperature sounds kind of romantic. Like, don’t ice it to death and let the sweetness slowly open up?
Hop BroExactly. At the time of the post, it was pouring on tap four, alongside beers like GOse WOMEN and Eight Star Apple. For a neighborhood brewpub in the Imaike area, that’s a pretty solid lineup.
MugiI’m already drinking it in my head. Kohaku Go Bakushu sounds like the kind of beer you want to follow from the first sip all the way through the finish.
Hop BroThat’s the appeal. Instead of flashy gimmicks, it leans into the shape of the malt and lets you sit with it. This is the kind of pint I’d want to drink slowly and pay attention to.
MugiThen it’s settled. I want a pint right now, and I also kind of want to order it by saying, “One please, hold the otter.”
