OGA BREWING Releases Bottled Beer "KHAOHOM" That Highlights the Aroma of Thai Rice
OGA BREWING COMPANY in Mitaka, Tokyo is currently selling its OEM beer "KHAOHOM (bottle)". It is characterized by the floral aroma derived from Thai jasmine rice and a crisp finish, and the 330 ml bottle is priced at 880 yen.
Hop BroToday I'm talking about KHAOHOM (bottle) from OGA BREWING COMPANY in Mitaka. It's a slightly unconventional beer that brings out the aroma of Thai jasmine rice.
MugiWhat!? The aroma of Thai rice can go into beer!? I only think of rice as food~.
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. The style is a pale ale design. It uses Heidelberg malt, Cascade and Saaz hops, and layers in Thai rice on top of that.
MugiI know Cascade, but what exactly is Saaz!? This is suddenly starting to feel like a science textbook!
Hop BroIn simple terms, Saaz is a great supporting player for shaping aroma. It adds elegance and refinement, and when it combines with Cascade's brightness, it gives you that softly fragrant feeling.
MugiI get it now! So even though it has a clean finish, the aroma still comes through. Sounds easy to drink, which is dangerous!
Hop BroExactly. And with 5.0% ABV, 20 IBU, and 3 SRM, it's a light design that's gentle in both appearance and taste. The rice element doesn't make it heavy, which is nice.
MugiWait, they put that much care into a 880-yen bottle!? At 330 ml, it sounds like it would disappear in no time...
Hop BroAthipatai's approach is also nice, making it with the idea that beer is a bridge connecting people. That pairs well with OGA BREWING's stance of creating a place to belong in a residential area of Mitaka.
MugiThen if we open it at the dinner table, it sounds like a beer that gets conversations going! Now I feel like inviting it to tonight's meal~.
Hop BroExactly. It's perfect for a night when you want to check out the aroma, and I'd like to sit down and drink it slowly myself. Mugi-chan, this is one we're going in on together.
MugiYeah, I want to open it right now! Once you learn about a beer like this, there's no way you can hold back~.
OGA BREWING COMPANY, based in a residential area of Mitaka City, Tokyo, has added the OEM beer "KHAOHOM (bottle)" to its lineup. The retail price is 880 yen including tax, and the volume is 330 ml.
This beer is a bottle that makes use of the aroma of Thai jasmine rice. In the product description, it is presented as having a refreshing drinking experience with an aroma that gently unfolds, a subtle sweetness, and a clean finish. It was created by the craft beer brand Athipatai, which sees "beer as a bridge connecting people."
Looking at the specs, the style is pale ale, the malt is Heidelberg, the hops are Cascade and Saaz, and Thai rice is used as an adjunct. With an ABV of 5.0%, IBU of 20, and SRM of 3, both its appearance and flavor are designed to feel light. The composition, layering hop-driven brightness with rice-derived nuances, gives it a distinctive character that stands out even among craft beers.
OGA BREWING is a brewery based in a residential neighborhood of Mitaka that aims to be "a place where intergenerational communication and smiles are born." Another hallmark is its approach of building a drinking occasion and story for each product, and this KHAOHOM also reflects that philosophy. It is a beer you will want to reach for both at the everyday dinner table and whenever you want to slowly appreciate the differences in aroma.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday I'm talking about KHAOHOM (bottle) from OGA BREWING COMPANY in Mitaka. It's a slightly unconventional beer that brings out the aroma of Thai jasmine rice.
MugiWhat!? The aroma of Thai rice can go into beer!? I only think of rice as food~.
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. The style is a pale ale design. It uses Heidelberg malt, Cascade and Saaz hops, and layers in Thai rice on top of that.
MugiI know Cascade, but what exactly is Saaz!? This is suddenly starting to feel like a science textbook!
Hop BroIn simple terms, Saaz is a great supporting player for shaping aroma. It adds elegance and refinement, and when it combines with Cascade's brightness, it gives you that softly fragrant feeling.
MugiI get it now! So even though it has a clean finish, the aroma still comes through. Sounds easy to drink, which is dangerous!
Hop BroExactly. And with 5.0% ABV, 20 IBU, and 3 SRM, it's a light design that's gentle in both appearance and taste. The rice element doesn't make it heavy, which is nice.
MugiWait, they put that much care into a 880-yen bottle!? At 330 ml, it sounds like it would disappear in no time...
Hop BroAthipatai's approach is also nice, making it with the idea that beer is a bridge connecting people. That pairs well with OGA BREWING's stance of creating a place to belong in a residential area of Mitaka.
MugiThen if we open it at the dinner table, it sounds like a beer that gets conversations going! Now I feel like inviting it to tonight's meal~.
Hop BroExactly. It's perfect for a night when you want to check out the aroma, and I'd like to sit down and drink it slowly myself. Mugi-chan, this is one we're going in on together.
MugiYeah, I want to open it right now! Once you learn about a beer like this, there's no way you can hold back~.
