In Aridagawa Town, Arida District, Wakayama Prefecture, Nomcraft Brewing, which brews in a renovated former nursery school, has unveiled its collaboration beer with Yellow Monkey Brewing, "Zipangu Soul / Jipangu Soul." Nomcraft is a brewery that promotes "town development through craft beer," and it brings together an international team in pursuit of both drinkability and character.

This beer was brewed in the Japanese Sake Ale style. The malt bill uses Pilsner and wheat malt, the hops are Motueka, Riwaka, and Southern Cross, and the yeast combines Sake Yeast with English Ale. In addition, by adding koji and wasanbon, it aims to express a distinctly Japanese umami and a soft sweetness.

The caption describes it as a flavor that layers the Japanese sense of umami over aromas of tropical fruit, pear, and muscat grapes. The specs are ALC. 5.5%, IBU 40, and carbonation at 2.6 volumes. The brewer is Adam, and suggested food pairings include tamagoyaki with dashi, dashi karaage, and seared sashimi. It reads as a design conscious of pairing well with Japanese cuisine.

From its base in Nagata, Aridagawa Town, Wakayama, Nomcraft Brewing has offered a wide range of beers, from American styles to classic styles. This collaboration can also be seen as a beer that combines the local character of the place with the perspective of its multinational brewing team. The online shop is linked from the profile.