Isana Brewing Announces Nitro Version of Kuyte Ale, Limited Release in Akishima
Isana Brewing in Akishima, Tokyo announced a new release on Instagram on March 19: "Isana Kuyte Ale Nitro ver. (high-pressure pure nitrogen)." The style is listed as "Duch Style Kuyte Ale," with Alc. 5% and IBU 28. Its creamy mouthfeel, delivered through high-pressure pure nitrogen service, is the defining feature, and availability will be focused mainly on-site.
Hop BroAkishima has fresh news: Isana Brewing has released a nitro version of its Kuyte Ale.
MugiWhoa! That sounds intense already. "Isana Kuyte Ale Nitro ver." just sounds cool.
Hop BroThe style is Duch Style Kuyte Ale, and the specs are Alc. 5% and IBU 28, so it’s a nicely balanced beer.
MugiHuh? What exactly is Kuyte? And is IBU 28 like a bitterness level or something?
Hop BroKuyte is a historical style from the Netherlands around 1400 to 1550, and IBU is a measure of bitterness, so IBU 28 means a fairly mild bitterness.
MugiI love that it has that historical-romance vibe! And since it’s nitro, does that mean you get the cascading foam effect?
Hop BroExactly. Freshly poured, the foam swirls and looks airy, then settles into a creamy texture. That’s the essence of a high-pressure pure nitrogen pour.
MugiThat’s amazing! Light and fluffy at first, then thick and creamy later. It’s like getting two pleasures in one glass!
Hop BroThe downside is that it needs high-pressure gas equipment, so distribution is difficult, which is why this one is mainly a local limited release.
MugiSo it’s an experience that includes going to Akishima, huh? "The only place you can drink the Nitro ver. is Isana" really hits home!
Hop BroThey’ve been running a brewery & roastery in Akishima since May 2018, so this is an experimental beer that shows how serving technique can change the same label.
MugiThat settles it! I want to go right away and enjoy looking at it before drinking it. Let’s toast in Akishima!
The new release from Isana Brewing (Akishima, Tokyo) is a glass served in a nitro format based on the historical-style "Isana Kuyte Ale." In the post, it was introduced as "Isana Kuyte Ale Nitro ver. (high-pressure pure nitrogen)," with the specs clearly listed as Alc. 5% / IBU 28.
The appeal of the nitro pour is the cascading effect that appears the moment it is served, along with the fine texture of the foam. The caption also explained that while the beer starts out light and airy as the foam circulates, it becomes pleasantly chewy and creamy as it settles. Because it is served using high-pressure gas, wide distribution is difficult, and the post emphasizes that "the only place you can drink the Nitro ver. is Isana," highlighting it as a local, on-site experience.
The base beer, "Isana Kuyte Ale," is itself a historical design inspired by kuyte ale that was drunk in the Netherlands around 1400 to 1550. According to the post, the recipe combines about 50% oats and wheat with ale malt, aiming for a gentle grain-derived flavor and a restrained hop aroma.
On the brewery's official website, Isana Brewing says it has operated a "brewery & roastery" in Akishima since May 2018 and works as a Factory & Laboratory under the motto "Make everyone smile with bitter drinks." For the company, which continues brewing research using deep underground water, this nitro version seems to be a new proposal that shows how the same label can take on a different expression through serving technique.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAkishima has fresh news: Isana Brewing has released a nitro version of its Kuyte Ale.
MugiWhoa! That sounds intense already. "Isana Kuyte Ale Nitro ver." just sounds cool.
Hop BroThe style is Duch Style Kuyte Ale, and the specs are Alc. 5% and IBU 28, so it’s a nicely balanced beer.
MugiHuh? What exactly is Kuyte? And is IBU 28 like a bitterness level or something?
Hop BroKuyte is a historical style from the Netherlands around 1400 to 1550, and IBU is a measure of bitterness, so IBU 28 means a fairly mild bitterness.
MugiI love that it has that historical-romance vibe! And since it’s nitro, does that mean you get the cascading foam effect?
Hop BroExactly. Freshly poured, the foam swirls and looks airy, then settles into a creamy texture. That’s the essence of a high-pressure pure nitrogen pour.
MugiThat’s amazing! Light and fluffy at first, then thick and creamy later. It’s like getting two pleasures in one glass!
Hop BroThe downside is that it needs high-pressure gas equipment, so distribution is difficult, which is why this one is mainly a local limited release.
MugiSo it’s an experience that includes going to Akishima, huh? "The only place you can drink the Nitro ver. is Isana" really hits home!
Hop BroThey’ve been running a brewery & roastery in Akishima since May 2018, so this is an experimental beer that shows how serving technique can change the same label.
MugiThat settles it! I want to go right away and enjoy looking at it before drinking it. Let’s toast in Akishima!
