Minoh Beer releases Weiss IPA, a seasonal wheat-forward IPA
Minoh Beer, based in Minoh, Osaka, has released a new seasonal beer called Weiss IPA on August 21. The beer uses about 50% wheat malt and blends Nelson Sauvin, Dolcita, and Citra for a fruity aroma and gentle bitterness.
Hop BroMinoh Brewery in Osaka just dropped a seasonal Weiss IPA, and this one is a pretty smart twist.
MugiWait, that Weiss IPA name already sounds intense. What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt is an IPA, but about 50% of the malt bill is wheat, so the key is that soft, silky mouthfeel and hazy appearance.
MugiHalf wheat? Seriously? 50% wheat malt sounds like my sandwich somehow turned into beer!
Hop BroThat is the fun part. Nelson Sauvin, Dolcita, and Citra build a three-hop aroma with white grape, white flowers, peach, lychee, and citrus.
MugiWhat is that, a spell from wizard school? Nelson Sauvin is a hop name?
Hop BroExactly, it is a hop variety. And at IBU 16, the bitterness stays pretty gentle, so this IPA is not trying to punch you.
MugiOhhh, so it is still IPA but not aggressive. Low bitterness sounds dangerously easy to drink!
Hop BroIt is unfiltered too, with a milky color, 5.0% ABV, and best at 6 to 8C. Also, no online sales this time.
MugiWow, that makes it feel like treasure! The taproom starts at 11 a.m. on August 21, so 11 a.m. release sounds like a mission.
Hop BroMinoh says it carries over the charm of their Hoppy Weizen while pushing the hops further, so it really feels like Weizen meets IPA in one glass.
MugiWhite grape aroma, soft wheat body, gentle bitterness... that is just unfair. I need a glass now and I need it fast!
Minoh Beer, the brewery based in Minoh City, Osaka, announced its seasonal release "Weiss IPA" on August 21, 2026. Sales started the same day at the brewery's direct shop from 11:00, while bars and retailers are taking the beer in gradually. No sale is planned through the official online shop.
Weiss IPA is described as a new hazy, fruity IPA made with about 50% wheat malt. The hop bill centers on Nelson Sauvin, with Dolcita and Citra added for layering. The result is said to bring aromas of white grape and white flowers, followed by peach, lychee, and citrus notes.
The beer is designed around a soft wheat-driven mouthfeel and a rounded fruit character. It has an IBU of 16, an alcohol content of 5.0%, and is unfiltered with a milky appearance. The recommended serving temperature is 6 to 8°C.
Minoh Beer says the release carries forward the appeal of its earlier Hoppy Weizen, while pushing further toward an IPA that highlights hop character. For drinkers who enjoy wheat beers with a more expressive hop profile, Weiss IPA sits at an interesting intersection of styles.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroMinoh Brewery in Osaka just dropped a seasonal Weiss IPA, and this one is a pretty smart twist.
MugiWait, that Weiss IPA name already sounds intense. What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt is an IPA, but about 50% of the malt bill is wheat, so the key is that soft, silky mouthfeel and hazy appearance.
MugiHalf wheat? Seriously? 50% wheat malt sounds like my sandwich somehow turned into beer!
Hop BroThat is the fun part. Nelson Sauvin, Dolcita, and Citra build a three-hop aroma with white grape, white flowers, peach, lychee, and citrus.
MugiWhat is that, a spell from wizard school? Nelson Sauvin is a hop name?
Hop BroExactly, it is a hop variety. And at IBU 16, the bitterness stays pretty gentle, so this IPA is not trying to punch you.
MugiOhhh, so it is still IPA but not aggressive. Low bitterness sounds dangerously easy to drink!
Hop BroIt is unfiltered too, with a milky color, 5.0% ABV, and best at 6 to 8C. Also, no online sales this time.
MugiWow, that makes it feel like treasure! The taproom starts at 11 a.m. on August 21, so 11 a.m. release sounds like a mission.
Hop BroMinoh says it carries over the charm of their Hoppy Weizen while pushing the hops further, so it really feels like Weizen meets IPA in one glass.
MugiWhite grape aroma, soft wheat body, gentle bitterness... that is just unfair. I need a glass now and I need it fast!
