Manchin Brewing Launches “AWA HANA” Collaboration Beer with Mexico’s Falling Piano Brewing Co.
Manchin Brewing of Hokuto, Yamanashi Prefecture, has released the collaboration beer “AWA HANA (泡花)” with Mexico’s Falling Piano Brewing Co. A cream IPA made with açaí and berries, it is designed at 7.5% ABV and 50 IBU. It is also drawing attention as the brewery’s first collaboration with an overseas brewery.
Hop BroToday we’re talking about Manchin Brewing’s new release from Hokuto, Yamanashi Prefecture: “AWA HANA (泡花),” made with Mexico’s Falling Piano Brewing Co. The fact that it’s their first collaboration with an overseas brewery already gets my heart racing.
MugiWhat, Mexico and Yamanashi are connected through beer!? And the name “Awa Hana” already looks so stylish!
Hop BroInside, it’s a cream IPA with açaí and berries. At 7.5% ABV and 50 IBU, it has real drinking depth, but it’s designed not to lean too far into bitterness alone.
MugiCream IPA? I briefly thought, does it have cream in it? My brain is getting confused about whether this is sweet or bitter...
Hop BroThat’s the interesting part. It’s basically an IPA aiming for a smooth mouthfeel. It doesn’t mean dairy cream; it usually refers to the texture and body.
MugiI see! So with açaí and berries, they’re creating a purple-toned world, right? That’s the kind of thing that gets me excited just from the look!
Hop BroExactly. And the backstory is great too. The idea developed around the timing of FOOD TO FUJI, and the inspiration came from Japanese gardener Tatsugoro Matsumoto, who went to Mexico, and the scenery of jacaranda blossoms.
MugiWait, there’s even a gardener's story behind the beer!? It’s not just a fruit IPA; it actually has a proper drama to it...
Hop BroThe finish is solid too. Mosaic and Strata bring out the berry character while keeping the hoppiness, and it’s adjusted so it doesn’t become overly heavy.
MugiManchin Brewing started in 2022 after renovating a former tripod factory, right? A brewery with that kind of background teaming up with overseas partners really hits different!
Hop BroYeah, it’s great that they’re taking on challenges like this while valuing Hokuto’s nature and their ties to the local community. At this point, I just want to secure a bottle online and slowly savor that purple pour.
MugiSame! I want to drink it too, and toast while looking at Awa Hana’s purple color. This definitely feels like one that will brighten the mood!
Manchin Brewing’s latest release is AWA HANA (泡花). Brewed in collaboration with Falling Piano Brewing Co. of Mexico, it is a cream IPA with açaí and berry. It has an alcohol content of 7.5% and an IBU of 50. Online sales are also being announced, making it a notable beer in the brewery’s latest lineup.
This brew apparently came together in conjunction with FOOD TO FUJI held in Tokyo. As the two sides developed ideas, they drew inspiration from Japanese gardener Tatsugoro Matsumoto, who traveled to Mexico, and from the landscape created by jacaranda blossoms. From there, the concept evolved into an expression centered on “purple,” leading to the addition of açaí and mixed berries. Rather than simply being a new fruit beer, the collaboration is interesting for the story behind it.
The finished beer has a slightly purplish hue and a liquid body that clearly retains a hoppy impression. It is tuned to emphasize mouthfeel without becoming too heavy. The dry hop centers on Mosaic with Strata added to bring out the berry character even more, according to the brewery. The oat-derived elements are not pushed too far to the foreground, with the recipe designed to balance flavor and drinkability.
Manchin Brewing is a brewery that opened in Hokuto, Yamanashi Prefecture in 2022, after renovating a former tripod factory. Focusing on drinkability, it has consistently brewed beers that go well with everyday meals and moods. While rooted in Hokuto’s nature and local connections, it actively incorporates seasonal ingredients and collaborations. AWA HANA can be seen as an extension of that approach, now broadened further through cooperation with an overseas brewery.
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Hop BroToday we’re talking about Manchin Brewing’s new release from Hokuto, Yamanashi Prefecture: “AWA HANA (泡花),” made with Mexico’s Falling Piano Brewing Co. The fact that it’s their first collaboration with an overseas brewery already gets my heart racing.
MugiWhat, Mexico and Yamanashi are connected through beer!? And the name “Awa Hana” already looks so stylish!
Hop BroInside, it’s a cream IPA with açaí and berries. At 7.5% ABV and 50 IBU, it has real drinking depth, but it’s designed not to lean too far into bitterness alone.
MugiCream IPA? I briefly thought, does it have cream in it? My brain is getting confused about whether this is sweet or bitter...
Hop BroThat’s the interesting part. It’s basically an IPA aiming for a smooth mouthfeel. It doesn’t mean dairy cream; it usually refers to the texture and body.
MugiI see! So with açaí and berries, they’re creating a purple-toned world, right? That’s the kind of thing that gets me excited just from the look!
Hop BroExactly. And the backstory is great too. The idea developed around the timing of FOOD TO FUJI, and the inspiration came from Japanese gardener Tatsugoro Matsumoto, who went to Mexico, and the scenery of jacaranda blossoms.
MugiWait, there’s even a gardener's story behind the beer!? It’s not just a fruit IPA; it actually has a proper drama to it...
Hop BroThe finish is solid too. Mosaic and Strata bring out the berry character while keeping the hoppiness, and it’s adjusted so it doesn’t become overly heavy.
MugiManchin Brewing started in 2022 after renovating a former tripod factory, right? A brewery with that kind of background teaming up with overseas partners really hits different!
Hop BroYeah, it’s great that they’re taking on challenges like this while valuing Hokuto’s nature and their ties to the local community. At this point, I just want to secure a bottle online and slowly savor that purple pour.
MugiSame! I want to drink it too, and toast while looking at Awa Hana’s purple color. This definitely feels like one that will brighten the mood!
