Introducing a Belgian wit-style collaboration beer from Hastamañana in Okazaki, featuring Barbaric WORKS and others
The beer pub Hastamañana in Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture, introduced a special collaboration beer on Instagram, created together with Barbaric WORKS, yuzzle, and Hapy age・farm. Based on a Belgian wit, it is a beer layered with the aromas of rosemary and hops.
Hop BroThe Special Collaboration Beer!! that Hastamañana in Okazaki posted on Instagram is pretty intriguing.
MugiWhoa, what is that! And it's Belgian wit-based? Even the name sounds too stylish.
Hop BroAnd the contents are interesting too: Barbaric WORKS handled the recipe and brewing, yuzzle did the design, and Hapy age・farm took care of the rosemary, so it's a beer where multiple kinds of craftsmanship overlap.
MugiRosemary? Wait, the herb you use in cooking? If you put that in beer, doesn't it turn into herbal tea?
Hop BroThat's where the skill comes in. They layer the gentle yeast character of Belgian wit with the refreshing coolness of rosemary so it doesn't turn too green, and instead finishes crisp and bright.
MugiOhhh! And if it even carries the aroma of hops on top of that, it sounds like the fragrance changes every time you drink it!
Hop BroExactly. It keeps the lightness while making the aroma more three-dimensional, and it's the kind of aroma design that suits a place like Hastamañana.
MugiAnd the shop is inside NEKKO OKAZAKI in Okazaki, right? It sounds perfect for dropping in casually and having just one glass!
Hop BroIt's a beer pub that serves craft beers from Japan and overseas, and it's the kind of Okuzaki-style beer that welcomes both casual drinking days and days when you want to really savor it.
MugiWow, now my head is full of beer! This is totally the kind of thing that makes you think, I want to drink it right now!
The collaboration beer introduced by Hastamañana in Okazaki
Hastamañana (Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture) introduced a special collaboration beer on Instagram as "Special Collaboration Beer!!". The post mentions recipe development and brewing by Barbaric WORKS, design by yuzzle, and rosemary from Hapy age・farm, conveying that this is a beer shaped by multiple kinds of craftsmanship.
The base style is Belgian wit. According to the post, the beer aims for a memorable finish while keeping it easy to drink, layering the gently expanding yeast character with the fresh, cooling touch of rosemary and the softly lingering aroma of hops. Designed by adding herbal accents to a light, lively style, it is the kind of beer that makes it easy to enjoy changes in aroma.
Hastamañana is a beer pub that serves craft beers from Japan and abroad. The shop is on the first floor inside NEKKO OKAZAKI, in Kosei-dori Minami, Okazaki City, which makes it easy to drop in casually. As a beer-forward shop, this kind of collaboration fits the store's character well. Whether it's a day to enjoy just one casual glass or a day to take your time examining the aroma and construction, this is the sort of beer that naturally conveys the appeal of craft beer.
Extracted beer information
- A collaboration beer based on Belgian wit
- Recipe development and brewing by Barbaric WORKS
- Design by yuzzle
- Rosemary by Hapy age・farm
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe Special Collaboration Beer!! that Hastamañana in Okazaki posted on Instagram is pretty intriguing.
MugiWhoa, what is that! And it's Belgian wit-based? Even the name sounds too stylish.
Hop BroAnd the contents are interesting too: Barbaric WORKS handled the recipe and brewing, yuzzle did the design, and Hapy age・farm took care of the rosemary, so it's a beer where multiple kinds of craftsmanship overlap.
MugiRosemary? Wait, the herb you use in cooking? If you put that in beer, doesn't it turn into herbal tea?
Hop BroThat's where the skill comes in. They layer the gentle yeast character of Belgian wit with the refreshing coolness of rosemary so it doesn't turn too green, and instead finishes crisp and bright.
MugiOhhh! And if it even carries the aroma of hops on top of that, it sounds like the fragrance changes every time you drink it!
Hop BroExactly. It keeps the lightness while making the aroma more three-dimensional, and it's the kind of aroma design that suits a place like Hastamañana.
MugiAnd the shop is inside NEKKO OKAZAKI in Okazaki, right? It sounds perfect for dropping in casually and having just one glass!
Hop BroIt's a beer pub that serves craft beers from Japan and overseas, and it's the kind of Okuzaki-style beer that welcomes both casual drinking days and days when you want to really savor it.
MugiWow, now my head is full of beer! This is totally the kind of thing that makes you think, I want to drink it right now!
