Fukuoka's Neko Beer releases TDH Hazy IPA 'Fighting! IPA!'
Neko Beer in Fukuoka's Minami Ward has released a new beer, "Fighting! IPA!". With 7% alcohol and a full-bodied recipe that uses plenty of oats and wheat, it is characterized by an aroma centered on NZ hops and a hazy appearance.
Hop BroA new beer from Fukuoka's Neko Beer, "Fighting! IPA!", is out. And it's a TDH Hazy IPA, so the name alone already sounds full of fighting spirit.
MugiWhoa! Fighting! IPA!? A beer that fights? It sounds like a special move from a video game, and now I'm curious!
Hop BroExactly. And it's 7% ABV. Like a Hazy IPA should, it's designed to put haze, mouthfeel, and hop aroma front and center.
MugiWow! But what kind of spell is TDH Hazy IPA anyway? Beer terminology is getting way too powerful!
Hop BroBroadly speaking, TDH is a way of pushing the hops hard. It boosts the aroma and makes it easier to create that layered hop character.
MugiI see! Then the aroma really has my attention. Nectaron and Rakau even sound tasty just from the names alone!
Hop BroThe recipe is interesting too. Pilsner with plenty of oats, plus flaked wheat and CaraPils, building a strong malt backbone.
MugiWait, they put in that much oats and wheat? Now it sounds less like beer and more like a rich soup!
Hop BroAnd on top of that, they used more than 200 kg of ingredients for a small 500L tank. Because it's so dense, it should have serious drinking weight.
MugiWow, if it's got the aroma of NZ hops plus a rich body, that's definitely a winner! Neko Beer isn't all about the name, they're serious on the inside too!
Hop BroExactly. Even though the name is playful, the malt depth and outline are very carefully designed. This is the kind of beer that Hazy IPA fans and NZ hop fans alike will want to try.
MugiJust reading about it makes my throat tighten with anticipation! Tonight, Fighting! IPA! is going to make me lose the will to fight first!
The brewery Neko Beer, based in Fukuoka City's Minami Ward, has released a new beer called "Fighting! IPA!". This beer is a TDH Hazy IPA with 7% ABV. As a style, it is finished with an emphasis on haze, mouthfeel, and the dimensional presence of hop aroma, even within the IPA category.
On the recipe side, it uses Pilsner, flaked oats, flaked wheat, and CaraPils. The hops are a combination of Nectaron, Rakau, NZ Cascade, and Citra. According to the description, this release is built around NZ hops from Freestyle, and it is designed with a very high ingredient density, using more than 200 kg of oats, malt, and wheat for a small 500L tank.
In the brewhouse, a high-temperature mash was used to create a mouthfeel that would not be overwhelmed by the hops, while also aiming for a solid final gravity. For dry hopping, only T90 hop pellets were used, and by carefully removing elements that could cause impurities or off-flavors, the brewery aimed to balance a hazy appearance with drinkability.
Neko Beer is a brewery based in Fukuoka City's Minami Ward, and as its name suggests, its playful beer names are also memorable. This "Fighting! IPA!" is positioned not just as a flashy release, but as a beer that carefully designs both malt depth and hop character. It is a new release that will appeal not only to Hazy IPA fans, but also to people who enjoy the aroma of NZ hops and an IPA with a substantial body.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroA new beer from Fukuoka's Neko Beer, "Fighting! IPA!", is out. And it's a TDH Hazy IPA, so the name alone already sounds full of fighting spirit.
MugiWhoa! Fighting! IPA!? A beer that fights? It sounds like a special move from a video game, and now I'm curious!
Hop BroExactly. And it's 7% ABV. Like a Hazy IPA should, it's designed to put haze, mouthfeel, and hop aroma front and center.
MugiWow! But what kind of spell is TDH Hazy IPA anyway? Beer terminology is getting way too powerful!
Hop BroBroadly speaking, TDH is a way of pushing the hops hard. It boosts the aroma and makes it easier to create that layered hop character.
MugiI see! Then the aroma really has my attention. Nectaron and Rakau even sound tasty just from the names alone!
Hop BroThe recipe is interesting too. Pilsner with plenty of oats, plus flaked wheat and CaraPils, building a strong malt backbone.
MugiWait, they put in that much oats and wheat? Now it sounds less like beer and more like a rich soup!
Hop BroAnd on top of that, they used more than 200 kg of ingredients for a small 500L tank. Because it's so dense, it should have serious drinking weight.
MugiWow, if it's got the aroma of NZ hops plus a rich body, that's definitely a winner! Neko Beer isn't all about the name, they're serious on the inside too!
Hop BroExactly. Even though the name is playful, the malt depth and outline are very carefully designed. This is the kind of beer that Hazy IPA fans and NZ hop fans alike will want to try.
MugiJust reading about it makes my throat tighten with anticipation! Tonight, Fighting! IPA! is going to make me lose the will to fight first!
