Northern Brew releases Mango Smoothie after TAP1 and TAP2
Northern Brew, based in Abira, Hokkaido, has launched Mango Smoothie, a new 5.0% release positioned as a freer, poppier line beyond TAP1 and TAP2. The beer is described as mango-forward, lightly carbonated, and low in bitterness.
Hop BroSomething interesting just landed from Hokkaido: Northern Brew has started selling a new beer called "Mango Smoothie."
MugiWhat! That name already sounds delicious! Mango Smoothie feels less like beer and more like a tropical dessert in a glass!
Hop BroThat is exactly the appeal. This brewery from Abira, Hokkaido launched it as a new line, following TAP1 "ABIRA OATS HAZY IPA" and TAP2 "PEACH MICRO HAZY."
MugiWhoa, okay, but what does the Smoothy style even mean? A drink describing itself as another drink is breaking my brain.
Hop BroIn plain terms, it means the fruit character is pushed way forward, with a thick mouthfeel that makes the mango really stand out alongside a gentle sweetness.
MugiWhat is that! Am I drinking mango or beer? And then I see IBU 12 and suddenly it feels like I am taking a science exam.
Hop BroIBU is basically a bitterness scale. At 12, it is pretty low, so the bitterness stays soft and the beer should be easy to drink. It is also just 5.0% ABV.
MugiOhhh, so even newer craft beer fans could get into it! And if it has light carbonation, this is more of a smooth sip than a sharp fizzy chug, right?
Hop BroExactly. Northern Brew has been using oats from Abira, so this release still feels connected to their local ingredients while widening the lineup with a fruit-forward beer.
MugiNow I seriously want one. If the online shop already has it, tonight's pick might have just been decided for us.
A new line from Northern Brew
Northern Brew is a craft beer maker in Abira, Hokkaido. The brewery has already built a clear identity around its house beers, including drinks made with locally grown Abira oats and a profile that leans fruity and juicy. The newly announced Mango Smoothie extends that direction, following TAP1, ABIRA OATS HAZY IPA, and TAP2, PEACH MICRO HAZY.
Beer details
According to the Instagram post, Mango Smoothie is already on sale. The brewery lists the style as Smoothy, with 5.0% ABV and 12 IBU. The beer is described as having a thick, soft mouthfeel, gentle sweetness, low bitterness, and light carbonation. In other words, it is designed to bring a strong mango impression without losing drinkability.
What it says about the brewery
Northern Brew has been building its lineup around local ingredients and a fruit-forward approach. Its official site describes its original beer as a house-made craft beer brewed with Abira-grown oats and defined by a fruity, juicy finish. Mango Smoothie fits naturally into that story, but it also shows a slightly more playful side of the brewery.
For drinkers looking for something approachable, dessert-like, and still clearly beer, this new release broadens the range of what Northern Brew is offering. The brewery also directs customers to its online shop for purchase.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroSomething interesting just landed from Hokkaido: Northern Brew has started selling a new beer called "Mango Smoothie."
MugiWhat! That name already sounds delicious! Mango Smoothie feels less like beer and more like a tropical dessert in a glass!
Hop BroThat is exactly the appeal. This brewery from Abira, Hokkaido launched it as a new line, following TAP1 "ABIRA OATS HAZY IPA" and TAP2 "PEACH MICRO HAZY."
MugiWhoa, okay, but what does the Smoothy style even mean? A drink describing itself as another drink is breaking my brain.
Hop BroIn plain terms, it means the fruit character is pushed way forward, with a thick mouthfeel that makes the mango really stand out alongside a gentle sweetness.
MugiWhat is that! Am I drinking mango or beer? And then I see IBU 12 and suddenly it feels like I am taking a science exam.
Hop BroIBU is basically a bitterness scale. At 12, it is pretty low, so the bitterness stays soft and the beer should be easy to drink. It is also just 5.0% ABV.
MugiOhhh, so even newer craft beer fans could get into it! And if it has light carbonation, this is more of a smooth sip than a sharp fizzy chug, right?
Hop BroExactly. Northern Brew has been using oats from Abira, so this release still feels connected to their local ingredients while widening the lineup with a fruit-forward beer.
MugiNow I seriously want one. If the online shop already has it, tonight's pick might have just been decided for us.
