Flora Fermentation Unveils Hazy IPA "Ghoul"
Flora Fermentation in Higashiomi, Shiga Prefecture, has unveiled its new Hazy IPA "Ghoul." At 6.5% ABV and 26 IBU, it layers aromas of white grapes, tropical fruit, and citrus into a juicy beer with a dry finish.
Hop BroFlora Fermentation in Higashiomi, Shiga Prefecture, has released its new Hazy IPA "Ghoul". At 6.5% ABV and 26 IBU, it is a beer with a very deliberate aroma and flavor design.
MugiWhoa, the name Ghoul sounds kind of scary, but tasty! And Hazy IPA means the cloudy kind, right?
Hop BroExactly, that juicy haze is the style's appeal. This one layers white grapes, tropical fruit, and citrus, so it puts the aroma front and center while finishing crisp and clean.
MugiWhat, white grape aroma in beer? Does that mean it tastes like grape juice?
Hop BroThat's exactly what's interesting. Hops like Nelson Sauvin can bring out a white-grape character, while Riwaka, Simcoe, and Centennial add tropical and citrus notes on top.
MugiThose hop names sound like magic spells! And the malts, too - Pale Ale Malt, Naked Oat Malt, and all that - the ingredients alone sound strong!
Hop BroThey've paired Pale Ale Malt and oats to give it a smooth mouthfeel. It's brewed as Batch No.84, and it feels like they were aiming for that Hazy IPA ideal of being rich but not tiring to drink.
MugiOhhh! So it's rich but dry, huh? I kind of like that it doesn't get too sweet. It sounds like something you can gulp down, but with a big aroma - sneaky!
Hop BroAnd Flora Fermentation presents itself as a brewery of agriculture and fermentation, so its strength is in carefully expressing the character of its ingredients and the nuances of fermentation. That attitude really comes through in Ghoul too.
MugiIf the retailers are spread nationwide, I want to buy it the moment I find it! This is definitely one to toast with while checking out that white-grape aroma!
Flora Fermentation in Higashiomi, Shiga Prefecture, has unveiled its new Hazy IPA "Ghoul." It comes in at 6.5% ABV and 26 IBU. The malt bill uses Pale Ale Malt, Naked Oat Malt, Wheat Malt White, and Malted Oats, while the hop blend combines Nelson Sauvin, Riwaka, Simcoe, and Centennial. It was brewed as Batch No.84.
> In the post's description, the beer is presented as a design that layers impressions of white grapes, tropical fruit, and citrus, with juicy character and a crisp, clean finish. It seems aimed at bringing hop character to the forefront while keeping the beer balanced enough to avoid fatigue.
Flora Fermentation describes itself on its official website as "a brewery making the finest beer woven from agriculture and fermentation." Based in Shiga, the brewery is known for carefully expressing the character of its ingredients and the nuances of fermentation. That approach is clear in this "Ghoul" release as well, where hop-driven aroma sits at the center while the beer aims to balance richness with drinkability.
The post also lists stores across Japan where the cans can be purchased or enjoyed. Retailers are shown from Hokkaido to Kyushu, suggesting a wide distribution footprint after release. For anyone looking for a Hazy IPA with a strong hop aroma, this is a new release worth checking out.
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Hop BroFlora Fermentation in Higashiomi, Shiga Prefecture, has released its new Hazy IPA "Ghoul". At 6.5% ABV and 26 IBU, it is a beer with a very deliberate aroma and flavor design.
MugiWhoa, the name Ghoul sounds kind of scary, but tasty! And Hazy IPA means the cloudy kind, right?
Hop BroExactly, that juicy haze is the style's appeal. This one layers white grapes, tropical fruit, and citrus, so it puts the aroma front and center while finishing crisp and clean.
MugiWhat, white grape aroma in beer? Does that mean it tastes like grape juice?
Hop BroThat's exactly what's interesting. Hops like Nelson Sauvin can bring out a white-grape character, while Riwaka, Simcoe, and Centennial add tropical and citrus notes on top.
MugiThose hop names sound like magic spells! And the malts, too - Pale Ale Malt, Naked Oat Malt, and all that - the ingredients alone sound strong!
Hop BroThey've paired Pale Ale Malt and oats to give it a smooth mouthfeel. It's brewed as Batch No.84, and it feels like they were aiming for that Hazy IPA ideal of being rich but not tiring to drink.
MugiOhhh! So it's rich but dry, huh? I kind of like that it doesn't get too sweet. It sounds like something you can gulp down, but with a big aroma - sneaky!
Hop BroAnd Flora Fermentation presents itself as a brewery of agriculture and fermentation, so its strength is in carefully expressing the character of its ingredients and the nuances of fermentation. That attitude really comes through in Ghoul too.
MugiIf the retailers are spread nationwide, I want to buy it the moment I find it! This is definitely one to toast with while checking out that white-grape aroma!
