Two Rabbits Brewing Releases BLADE RABBIT 2 with Blade Factory Brewing
Shiga-based Two Rabbits Brewing has released BLADE RABBIT 2, a collaboration with Gifu’s Blade Factory Brewing. Reworking a Byron Bay-inspired Pacific Ale into a hazy beer, the release combines Australian hops, vivid fruit aromas, a refreshing palate, and an approachable lower-alcohol design.
Hop BroNito Brewing in Omihachiman, Shiga, has released BLADE RABBIT 2, a collaboration with Blade Factory Brewing.
MugiWhat? With rabbit and blade in the name, it already sounds like a powerful beer!
Hop BroIt reimagines a Pacific Ale, originally from Byron Bay, Australia, in a hazy-style format.
MugiWhat does hazy mean? Is it a low-visibility beer for foggy days?
Hop BroClose! Hazy means it has a gentle cloudiness, which often gives beer a soft, juicy texture.
MugiOh, wow! So it can feel soft and still have a satisfying body?
Hop BroExactly. Australian Galaxy and Eclipse hops bring tropical fruit aromas like passionfruit, peach, and mandarin orange.
MugiThat sounds like someone poured a fruit basket into the glass! And because it is lower alcohol, I can savor the aroma slowly!
Hop BroIt stays light on its feet without being all aroma; it has real flavor depth, too. It is a meeting of personalities from Nito and Blade Factory.
MugiStarting at 715 yen, I want one tonight! Hop Bro, let's drink BLADE RABBIT 2!
A Pacific Ale Reimagined as a Hazy Beer
BLADE RABBIT 2 is a collaboration beer from Two Rabbits Brewing and Blade Factory Brewing of Gifu. The beer takes inspiration from the Pacific Ale style associated with Byron Bay, Australia, and rebuilds it in a hazy format that emphasizes aromatic hops and a juicy mouthfeel.
The recipe uses the Australian hop varieties Galaxy and Eclipse. Aromas suggest passion fruit, peach, and mandarin orange, creating a distinctly tropical and citrus-led profile. Its soft haze and fruit-forward character give the beer a rounded impression while keeping the overall drinking experience bright and refreshing.
Although designed with a lower alcohol level, BLADE RABBIT 2 is not short on flavor. The hop character is expressive, but the palate remains smooth and easy to drink rather than heavy. It should appeal both to drinkers looking for a refreshing everyday beer and to those who enjoy exploring the aromatic side of modern hazy styles.
A Collaboration from Omihachiman
Two Rabbits Brewing is based in Omihachiman, Shiga, and produces a broad range of craft beer styles. The brewery is known for pursuing an open, creative approach to brewing and for incorporating distinctive ingredients and interpretations into its lineup. In BLADE RABBIT 2, that approach meets the brewing perspective of Blade Factory Brewing, resulting in a fresh take on Pacific Ale.
The beer is offered from ¥715 to ¥4,290 in two variants. With its tropical hop aroma, gentle haze, lively fruit character, and accessible finish, BLADE RABBIT 2 presents the collaboration as an approachable choice for fans of modern craft beer.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroNito Brewing in Omihachiman, Shiga, has released BLADE RABBIT 2, a collaboration with Blade Factory Brewing.
MugiWhat? With rabbit and blade in the name, it already sounds like a powerful beer!
Hop BroIt reimagines a Pacific Ale, originally from Byron Bay, Australia, in a hazy-style format.
MugiWhat does hazy mean? Is it a low-visibility beer for foggy days?
Hop BroClose! Hazy means it has a gentle cloudiness, which often gives beer a soft, juicy texture.
MugiOh, wow! So it can feel soft and still have a satisfying body?
Hop BroExactly. Australian Galaxy and Eclipse hops bring tropical fruit aromas like passionfruit, peach, and mandarin orange.
MugiThat sounds like someone poured a fruit basket into the glass! And because it is lower alcohol, I can savor the aroma slowly!
Hop BroIt stays light on its feet without being all aroma; it has real flavor depth, too. It is a meeting of personalities from Nito and Blade Factory.
MugiStarting at 715 yen, I want one tonight! Hop Bro, let's drink BLADE RABBIT 2!
