Mya Brew Opens New NZ-Style Hazy IPA ‘Star Sand from Southern Cross’
Mya Brew, based in Chikusa Ward, Nagoya, has introduced a new beer called “Star Sand from Southern Cross.” The NZ-style Hazy IPA uses Nelson Sauvin and Riwaka heavily, with 6.5% ABV and 16 IBU.
Hop BroToday’s headline is from Mya Brew in Nagoya: they just tapped a new Hazy IPA called "Star Sand from Southern Cross," and that name already sells the mood.
MugiWait, what! A star-sand name like that is instantly dramatic, so what does it actually taste like?
Hop BroIt’s an NZ style Hazy IPA, loaded with Nelson Sauvin and Riwaka, bringing tropical fruit, plus lime and a herbal edge.
MugiWhat is that even! NZ style means New Zealand-ish, right? Suddenly I feel like I need a map.
Hop BroPretty much, yeah. NZ hop character often leans into white-grape notes and crisp citrus, so the aroma comes off bright and super refreshing.
MugiHuh, nice! But Hazy IPA sounds heavy, and the article says IBU 16. So the bitterness is actually pretty soft?
Hop BroExactly. IBU measures bitterness, and 16 is fairly gentle. With 6.5% ABV and a silky texture, it’s built to go down easy.
MugiSilky? Beer is fabric now!? Oh, you mean smooth mouthfeel. Okay, that just made it sound way better.
Hop BroRight, and the best part is the clean finish. You get that soft fruit up front, then it fades out neatly instead of sitting heavy.
MugiThat is so unfair. Calling it a perfect summer pint suddenly makes total sense.
Hop BroAnd in the taproom they had multiple house beers on as well, including "GOse WOMEN" and "Hakkaku Apple," so the whole lineup sounds very Mya Brew.
MugiThen it’s settled, I want to raise a glass now. Start with Star Sand from Southern Cross, then keep going through the other taps.
Mya Brew, a self-brewing brewery in Chikusa Ward, Nagoya, has opened a new beer called Star Sand from Southern Cross.
The beer is described as an NZ-style Hazy IPA built with generous amounts of Nelson Sauvin and Riwaka. According to the brewery’s post, it is meant to be the kind of beer you want to drink in the summer: bright, tropical, and layered with fresh citrus and herbal notes. The spec sheet is straightforward as well, with 6.5% ABV and 16 IBU, pointing to a beer that should balance aromatic hop character with a clean, easy-drinking finish.
Mya Brew is located in Nagoya’s Chikusa Ward, near the Imaike area, and is known for serving its own house-brewed beers on site. In the same post, the brewery also listed several draft beers on tap that day, underscoring the taproom’s everyday role as a place to explore a rotating range of styles.
The lineup included beers such as GOse WOMEN and Eight-Star Apple, showing Mya Brew’s interest in acidity, fruit character, and lighter, drinkable profiles. Within that context, Star Sand from Southern Cross looks like another addition to the brewery’s hop-forward lineup.
- Beer name: Star Sand from Southern Cross
- Style: NZ-style Hazy IPA
- Hops: Nelson Sauvin, Riwaka
- ABV: 6.5%
- IBU: 16
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s headline is from Mya Brew in Nagoya: they just tapped a new Hazy IPA called "Star Sand from Southern Cross," and that name already sells the mood.
MugiWait, what! A star-sand name like that is instantly dramatic, so what does it actually taste like?
Hop BroIt’s an NZ style Hazy IPA, loaded with Nelson Sauvin and Riwaka, bringing tropical fruit, plus lime and a herbal edge.
MugiWhat is that even! NZ style means New Zealand-ish, right? Suddenly I feel like I need a map.
Hop BroPretty much, yeah. NZ hop character often leans into white-grape notes and crisp citrus, so the aroma comes off bright and super refreshing.
MugiHuh, nice! But Hazy IPA sounds heavy, and the article says IBU 16. So the bitterness is actually pretty soft?
Hop BroExactly. IBU measures bitterness, and 16 is fairly gentle. With 6.5% ABV and a silky texture, it’s built to go down easy.
MugiSilky? Beer is fabric now!? Oh, you mean smooth mouthfeel. Okay, that just made it sound way better.
Hop BroRight, and the best part is the clean finish. You get that soft fruit up front, then it fades out neatly instead of sitting heavy.
MugiThat is so unfair. Calling it a perfect summer pint suddenly makes total sense.
Hop BroAnd in the taproom they had multiple house beers on as well, including "GOse WOMEN" and "Hakkaku Apple," so the whole lineup sounds very Mya Brew.
MugiThen it’s settled, I want to raise a glass now. Start with Star Sand from Southern Cross, then keep going through the other taps.
