BREW CLASSIC unveils Arino Ichigeki, a NZ IPA with Galibier and Nomikkeller
Kanazawa-based BREW CLASSIC has introduced a collaboration beer made with Galibier, a charcuterie shop in Nomi, Ishikawa, and the Nomi-based trail-running team Nomikkeller Running Club. The beer, Arino Ichigeki, is a 6.5% ABV New Zealand IPA and is also available at Galibier's shop.
Hop BroBREW CLASSIC in Kanazawa just dropped a collab NZ IPA called Arinoichigeki with Garibier and Nomikkeller Running Club.
MugiWait, what! A charcuterie shop, a running team, and a brewery? That is a collab traffic jam in the best way.
Hop BroThat is exactly why it works, all built around Nomi City, and the style is a New Zealand IPA at 6.5% ABV.
MugiWhoa! But what does that super drinkable part mean if it is meant for after a run?
Hop BroIt means it goes down easy, even at 6.5%, landing with a bitter juicy finish instead of feeling too heavy.
MugiThat sounds amazing... and it opens with sweet stone fruit? So it has tropical fruit vibes too?
Hop BroExactly, with Riwaka and Nelson hops, Pilsner and Wheat Malt, plus Verdant IPA yeast, it flows into a citrus-zest bitterness really cleanly.
MugiHang on, you just switched into full brewer mode again. What does clean fermentation finish even mean?
Hop BroIt means the body clears out neatly instead of dragging, so with salami or sausage, especially saucisson sec , I would have zero self-control.
MugiNZ IPA with white-mold salami is totally unfair... if Garibier sells it and the taproom has draft and cans, I need a glass right now !
Collaboration details
BREW CLASSIC shared a new collaboration beer brewed with Galibier, a charcuterie shop in Nomi, Ishikawa, and the Nomikkeller Running Club, a trail-running group based in the same area. The beer is called Arino Ichigeki.
It is a New Zealand IPA with 6.5% ABV. The recipe uses Pilsner and Wheat Malt, with Riwaka and Nelson hops and Verdant IPA yeast. In the post, the brewery describes flavors that move from sweet stone fruit to a firm citrus-zest bitterness.
Tasting angle
The key point here is balance: aromatic, juicy, and bitter, yet still easy to drink. BREW CLASSIC frames it as a beer that can be enjoyed after a run, so the finish is designed to feel refreshing rather than heavy. The hazy appearance, soft mouthfeel, and well-attenuated body all support that drinkable IPA profile.
Pairing suggestions are also part of the story. The post highlights salami and sausages, with saucisson sec singled out as a team favorite. That makes the beer feel built not just for solo drinking, but for charcuterie pairing as well.
As a Kanazawa brewery with a direct taproom, BREW CLASSIC continues to tie its beers to local food and regional connections. This release is a good example of a beer that is interesting both in the glass and in context.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBREW CLASSIC in Kanazawa just dropped a collab NZ IPA called Arinoichigeki with Garibier and Nomikkeller Running Club.
MugiWait, what! A charcuterie shop, a running team, and a brewery? That is a collab traffic jam in the best way.
Hop BroThat is exactly why it works, all built around Nomi City, and the style is a New Zealand IPA at 6.5% ABV.
MugiWhoa! But what does that super drinkable part mean if it is meant for after a run?
Hop BroIt means it goes down easy, even at 6.5%, landing with a bitter juicy finish instead of feeling too heavy.
MugiThat sounds amazing... and it opens with sweet stone fruit? So it has tropical fruit vibes too?
Hop BroExactly, with Riwaka and Nelson hops, Pilsner and Wheat Malt, plus Verdant IPA yeast, it flows into a citrus-zest bitterness really cleanly.
MugiHang on, you just switched into full brewer mode again. What does clean fermentation finish even mean?
Hop BroIt means the body clears out neatly instead of dragging, so with salami or sausage, especially saucisson sec , I would have zero self-control.
MugiNZ IPA with white-mold salami is totally unfair... if Garibier sells it and the taproom has draft and cans, I need a glass right now !
