South Horizon Brewing introduces the NEIPA "Essence of Happiness" with Pivovar Zichovec
South Horizon Brewing in Kochi City introduced its collaboration beer "Essence of Happiness" with Czech brewery Pivovar Zichovec on Instagram. This limited-release beer emphasizes the tropical aroma, smooth mouthfeel, and gentle bitterness characteristic of a New England IPA.
Hop BroOh, so this time the spotlight is on South Horizon Brewing in Kochi City teaming up with Czech brewery Pivovar Zichovec for Essence of Happiness, right?
MugiWait, a Czech-Kochi collaboration? That already sounds way too stylish!
Hop BroThe style is New England IPA, or NEIPA for short, and the key point is putting the tropical aroma front and center.
MugiWhat’s the difference between a NEIPA and a regular IPA? I thought it was all about being bitter and punchy!
Hop BroThat’s what makes it interesting. This one is designed to let you enjoy the aroma, with a silky mouthfeel and gentle bitterness.
MugiOhhh! So it’s not a chug-it-down beer, but more of a juicy-style one that makes you want to sniff the aroma?
Hop BroExactly. And it’s not just following a trend either. What’s nice is that it’s a glass where they’ve really crafted the overall finish through aroma, drinkability, and bitterness.
MugiWow, I can almost picture the brewers having a serious meeting…! But what’s this Kochi brewery like? I’m curious about the whole from Kochi to the world thing!
Hop BroSouth Horizon Brewing is based in Kochi City, and it has a brewery where you can take a tour, plus a beer restaurant, bottle shop, and even its own coffee roastery. It also pairs well with local ingredients, so it has a solid foundation for sharing the appeal of the region.
MugiIf it’s limited and sold both in stores and online, I want to look for it right away! Hearing limited quantities on sale is basically a no-brainer to drink it!
Hop BroRight? This is the kind of beer you can travel through with the aroma and then finish cleanly, so I’d put it on the list of tonight’s drink candidates.
MugiYeah, I want to enjoy the conversation between Kochi and the Czech Republic while holding a tropical glass in my hand!
South Horizon Brewing in Kochi City introduced its collaboration beer "Essence of Happiness" on its official Instagram account. The partner is the Czech brewery Pivovar Zichovec (@pivovarzichovec). The style is New England IPA, and the post highlights its juicy tropical aroma, silky mouthfeel, and softly balanced bitterness as defining features.
This beer is positioned as a collaboration born from the meeting of different brewing cultures. South Horizon Brewing is a Kochi brewery that has promoted the appeal of the region through beer, and this post also shows its stance of broadening its flavor range by working with an overseas brewery. Rather than being just another trendy NEIPA, it is presented as a beer whose overall quality is carefully crafted through the balance of aroma, drinkability, and bitterness.
The brewery is based in Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture, and its facility includes brewery tours, a beer restaurant, a bottle shop, and its own coffee roastery. Another strength is that visitors can enjoy it alongside dishes and sweets made with local ingredients, and this collaboration can also be seen as an extension of that "from Kochi to the world" approach.
The post says it is available in limited quantities and is currently on sale both in stores and online. If you're interested, it would be best to check it soon. The post can be seen on the Instagram embed page, and brewery information is available on the official website.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroOh, so this time the spotlight is on South Horizon Brewing in Kochi City teaming up with Czech brewery Pivovar Zichovec for Essence of Happiness, right?
MugiWait, a Czech-Kochi collaboration? That already sounds way too stylish!
Hop BroThe style is New England IPA, or NEIPA for short, and the key point is putting the tropical aroma front and center.
MugiWhat’s the difference between a NEIPA and a regular IPA? I thought it was all about being bitter and punchy!
Hop BroThat’s what makes it interesting. This one is designed to let you enjoy the aroma, with a silky mouthfeel and gentle bitterness.
MugiOhhh! So it’s not a chug-it-down beer, but more of a juicy-style one that makes you want to sniff the aroma?
Hop BroExactly. And it’s not just following a trend either. What’s nice is that it’s a glass where they’ve really crafted the overall finish through aroma, drinkability, and bitterness.
MugiWow, I can almost picture the brewers having a serious meeting…! But what’s this Kochi brewery like? I’m curious about the whole from Kochi to the world thing!
Hop BroSouth Horizon Brewing is based in Kochi City, and it has a brewery where you can take a tour, plus a beer restaurant, bottle shop, and even its own coffee roastery. It also pairs well with local ingredients, so it has a solid foundation for sharing the appeal of the region.
MugiIf it’s limited and sold both in stores and online, I want to look for it right away! Hearing limited quantities on sale is basically a no-brainer to drink it!
Hop BroRight? This is the kind of beer you can travel through with the aroma and then finish cleanly, so I’d put it on the list of tonight’s drink candidates.
MugiYeah, I want to enjoy the conversation between Kochi and the Czech Republic while holding a tropical glass in my hand!
