MAHOWBREW Announces Huginn #3, a Czech Pale Lager with Floor Malt
Naha-based MAHOWBREW has announced Huginn #3, the third batch of its Czech Pale Lager. Brewed with floor-malted Bohemian Pilsner malt for the first time and finished with Saaz T45 pellets, the 4.0% ABV lager offers a balanced malt profile, floral hop aroma, and a clean finish.
Hop BroMahou Brew in Naha, Okinawa has released Huginn #3—a Czech Pale Lager reinterpreting a classic Czech tradition.
MugiWait, a Czech-style lager from Okinawa? That has beer-travel energy written all over it!
Hop BroIt is the third batch in the series: 4.0% ABV and 43 IBU, making it light yet clearly bitter.
MugiHow bitter is 43 IBU? Those numbers give me science-test panic!
Hop BroIBU measures bitterness. Forty-three is fairly firm for a lager, but the clean finish means the bitterness stays balanced.
MugiSo it is flavorful without being hard to drink! And this is their first floor-malted beer, right?
Hop BroExactly. Floor malt is traditionally germinated grain dried after being spread on a floor, helping bring out soft honey-and-bread notes.
MugiThey spread the grain on a floor?! Brewing has suddenly become the great malt Olympics!
Hop BroHa, it takes serious craft. Saaz and Saaz T45 pellets also add extra floral depth to the aroma.
MugiSaaz T45 sounds like a secret hop weapon—such robot model-number vibes!
Hop BroPut simply, it is a concentrated, easy-to-use hop format that gives Saaz elegance a fresh new dimension.
MugiHoney-like malt, bready richness, floral hops, and a crisp finish… I need a glass now!
Hop BroMahou Brew is bringing classic lager charm from Tsuboya. Let’s raise a Huginn #3 toast!
MAHOWBREW, a craft brewery based in Tsuboya, Naha, Okinawa, has announced Huginn #3, the third batch in its Huginn series.
The beer is brewed in the Czech Pale Lager style, with an ABV of 4.0%, 43 IBU, a final gravity of 1.014, and an SRM of 6. Its fermentables include floor-malted Bohemian Pilsner malt, Vienna malt, Carapils, and Melanoidin. Saaz and Saaz T45 hops are used alongside WLP802 yeast.
For this batch, MAHOWBREW used floor malt for the first time. The brewery says the malt contributes a gentle malt character, complemented by rounded flavors reminiscent of honey and fresh bread. Despite its moderate alcohol content, the beer is designed to retain a satisfying level of body.
The lager is also described as clear and pure in character. Fermentation with yeast from southern Czechia supports the beer’s clean profile, while Saaz hops add a floral aroma that enhances the malt without overpowering it. The finish is crisp and refreshing.
The third batch introduces Saaz T45 pellets in addition to conventional Saaz hops. This change adds further depth to the hop aroma and gives Huginn #3 a distinct expression compared with earlier batches.
MAHOWBREW operates in Tsuboya, an area known as the birthplace of Okinawan pottery, or yachimun. The brewery obtained its alcohol manufacturing license in June 2024 and aims to carry the spirit of craftsmanship from Tsuboya across Okinawa, Japan, and beyond. Huginn #3 brings that approach to a classic lager format, combining delicate malt richness with floral hop character and an easy-drinking finish.
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Hop BroMahou Brew in Naha, Okinawa has released Huginn #3—a Czech Pale Lager reinterpreting a classic Czech tradition.
MugiWait, a Czech-style lager from Okinawa? That has beer-travel energy written all over it!
Hop BroIt is the third batch in the series: 4.0% ABV and 43 IBU, making it light yet clearly bitter.
MugiHow bitter is 43 IBU? Those numbers give me science-test panic!
Hop BroIBU measures bitterness. Forty-three is fairly firm for a lager, but the clean finish means the bitterness stays balanced.
MugiSo it is flavorful without being hard to drink! And this is their first floor-malted beer, right?
Hop BroExactly. Floor malt is traditionally germinated grain dried after being spread on a floor, helping bring out soft honey-and-bread notes.
MugiThey spread the grain on a floor?! Brewing has suddenly become the great malt Olympics!
Hop BroHa, it takes serious craft. Saaz and Saaz T45 pellets also add extra floral depth to the aroma.
MugiSaaz T45 sounds like a secret hop weapon—such robot model-number vibes!
Hop BroPut simply, it is a concentrated, easy-to-use hop format that gives Saaz elegance a fresh new dimension.
MugiHoney-like malt, bready richness, floral hops, and a crisp finish… I need a glass now!
Hop BroMahou Brew is bringing classic lager charm from Tsuboya. Let’s raise a Huginn #3 toast!
