Novoru Brewing releases Asobe II with IBREW AKIHABARA
Novoru Brewing has unveiled Asobe II, a collaboration beer with IBREW AKIHABARA in Tokyo’s Akihabara district. The 5.5% release is a triple-dry-hopped hazy pale ale that revisits and upgrades the earlier Asobe recipe.
Hop BroToday's topic is Asobe II and it's a fun one. Novoru Brewing teamed up with IBREW AKIHABARA in Tokyo for this collab.
MugiWait, an Akihabara collab already sounds like chaos in a glass! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt's a Triple Dryhopped Hazy Pale Ale at 5.5% ABV. Think of it as a polished-up sequel to the Asobe they made two years ago.
MugiWhoa, but triple dry hop means what exactly? Are the hops doing three workout sets?
Hop BroHonestly, that image works, because it's added in three rounds to stack aroma. It's more about building layers of scent than cranking up bitterness.
MugiAnd names like Citra Dynaboost and Mosaic HyperBoost sound like finishing moves from an anime!
Hop BroPretty much hop-world gadgets, meant to boost the aroma in a focused way. They used Citra T90 and Citra Dynaboost in the whirlpool, then Nelson Sauvin, El Dorado, Citra, Motueka, and Mosaic HyperBoost in dry hopping.
MugiHold on, whirlpool addition sounds like the beer is taking a hot spa bath.
Hop BroThat is weirdly close, because they swirl hot wort so the hop character transfers well. That's how you get white grape notes plus ripe tropical fruit and citrus.
MugiOkay, so we're talking juicy and soft drinking, right? For a 5.5% Hazy Pale Ale, that sounds dangerously crushable.
Hop BroExactly, and Novoru Brewing is a Miyazaki-based brewery that cares about repeatable balance. Even with flashy hop design, it sounds built to stay easy to drink.
MugiYep, now I need a glass of Asobe II immediately. If this is hop study, I'm finally ready for class!
Novoru Brewing announced `Asobe II` on Instagram on June 30. The beer is a Triple Dryhopped Hazy Pale Ale at 5.5% ABV, brewed in collaboration with IBREW AKIHABARA in Tokyo’s Akihabara area. According to the brewery, it is a brushed-up version of `Asobe`, first released in a previous collaboration two years ago.
The hop bill is built in layers: Citra T90 and Citra Dynaboost in the whirlpool, then Nelson Sauvin, El Dorado, Citra, Motueka, and Mosaic HyperBoost added in three dry-hop stages. Novoru describes the profile as overlapping notes of white grape, ripe tropical fruit, and citrus, with a juicy texture and a soft drinking impression.
Based in Miyazaki City, Novoru Brewing was founded in 2022 and began full brewery operations in the Aoi district in January 2024. The brewery focuses on balanced beers that invite another sip, with IPA and pale ale at the core of its lineup. This collaboration continues that approach with a carefully built hop structure and a clear flavor direction.
More details are available on the official Novoru Brewing site and the product page.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's topic is Asobe II and it's a fun one. Novoru Brewing teamed up with IBREW AKIHABARA in Tokyo for this collab.
MugiWait, an Akihabara collab already sounds like chaos in a glass! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt's a Triple Dryhopped Hazy Pale Ale at 5.5% ABV. Think of it as a polished-up sequel to the Asobe they made two years ago.
MugiWhoa, but triple dry hop means what exactly? Are the hops doing three workout sets?
Hop BroHonestly, that image works, because it's added in three rounds to stack aroma. It's more about building layers of scent than cranking up bitterness.
MugiAnd names like Citra Dynaboost and Mosaic HyperBoost sound like finishing moves from an anime!
Hop BroPretty much hop-world gadgets, meant to boost the aroma in a focused way. They used Citra T90 and Citra Dynaboost in the whirlpool, then Nelson Sauvin, El Dorado, Citra, Motueka, and Mosaic HyperBoost in dry hopping.
MugiHold on, whirlpool addition sounds like the beer is taking a hot spa bath.
Hop BroThat is weirdly close, because they swirl hot wort so the hop character transfers well. That's how you get white grape notes plus ripe tropical fruit and citrus.
MugiOkay, so we're talking juicy and soft drinking, right? For a 5.5% Hazy Pale Ale, that sounds dangerously crushable.
Hop BroExactly, and Novoru Brewing is a Miyazaki-based brewery that cares about repeatable balance. Even with flashy hop design, it sounds built to stay easy to drink.
MugiYep, now I need a glass of Asobe II immediately. If this is hop study, I'm finally ready for class!
