Himitsu Beer Introduces the IPA "SECRET HOUSE," Co-Brewed with U.S. Little House Brewing
Himitsu Beer, based in Ise City, Mie Prefecture, unveiled on Instagram the New England-style IPA "SECRET HOUSE," brewed with Little House Brewing in Connecticut, USA. It is a beer that layers both brewers' strengths, from hop selection to the use of oats.
Hop BroHimitsu Beer in Ise City, Mie Prefecture, teamed up with Little House Brewing in Connecticut, USA, for SECRET HOUSE, and it’s seriously interesting.
MugiWhoa! A collaborative brew with the U.S. already makes it feel special! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt’s a New England IPA, aiming for aromas like mango, orange, and lush peach.
MugiWhat? Why are New England IPAs so tropical?
Hop BroThe key is the hop selection, and they’re using Citra, Simcoe, and Motueka. It’s a combination that layers citrus, resin, and a tropical character.
MugiOh wow! But hearing all cryo hops makes it sound like a science lab!
Hop BroBasically, it’s a hop product that concentrates aromatic compounds, so it helps keep grassy notes down while making the aroma come through more intensely. And this time they also directly added oat powder to the kettle to push it even juicier.
MugiWait, they put powder into the kettle? So that’s how they make a silky mouthfeel.
Hop BroExactly. They aimed for a finish that’s soft even in the foam, while still keeping Himitsu Beer’s local perspective, which is great. It really feels like a beer born of trial and error.
MugiHimitsu Beer is a microbrewery in Ise, right? Even with overseas collaborations, they still have their own identity, which makes me want to drink it so badly!
Hop BroThat’s exactly the appeal. What came together through exchanging ideas with overseas friends is the strengths of both sides. I’m already craving a glass before even checking the aroma.
MugiYeah, I want to toast right now! I feel like the mango and orange aromas are already reaching my nose!
Himitsu Beer, based in Ise City, Mie Prefecture, introduced its new IPA "SECRET HOUSE," co-brewed with Little House Brewing, a brewery on the U.S. East Coast, on Instagram. In the post, company representative Keita Yabuki explained that it is a true-to-style New England IPA made together with his American friend Sam.
This beer is a collaboration that takes inspiration from the brewing style of Connecticut, where Little House Brewing is located, while adding Himitsu Beer’s own interpretation. It uses Citra, Simcoe, and Motueka hops, and the brewery said it used cryo hops, which concentrate aromatic compounds, for the entire hop bill. It also challenged itself by directly adding oat powder to the kettle in order to make the beer even juicier on the palate.
The post highlights aromas reminiscent of mango, orange, and lush peach, along with a silky texture derived from the oats. While the beer was finished with a soft, pillowy mouthfeel all the way to the foam, the process, including the label design, seems to have involved plenty of trial and error.
Himitsu Beer is a microbrewery founded in Futami-cho, Ise City, Mie Prefecture. While valuing its distance from local ingredients and agriculture, it continues to make beer that brings out the character of yeast and raw materials. This "SECRET HOUSE" is also one to watch as a beer shaped through discussions with an overseas brewery while maintaining that approach.
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Hop BroHimitsu Beer in Ise City, Mie Prefecture, teamed up with Little House Brewing in Connecticut, USA, for SECRET HOUSE, and it’s seriously interesting.
MugiWhoa! A collaborative brew with the U.S. already makes it feel special! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt’s a New England IPA, aiming for aromas like mango, orange, and lush peach.
MugiWhat? Why are New England IPAs so tropical?
Hop BroThe key is the hop selection, and they’re using Citra, Simcoe, and Motueka. It’s a combination that layers citrus, resin, and a tropical character.
MugiOh wow! But hearing all cryo hops makes it sound like a science lab!
Hop BroBasically, it’s a hop product that concentrates aromatic compounds, so it helps keep grassy notes down while making the aroma come through more intensely. And this time they also directly added oat powder to the kettle to push it even juicier.
MugiWait, they put powder into the kettle? So that’s how they make a silky mouthfeel.
Hop BroExactly. They aimed for a finish that’s soft even in the foam, while still keeping Himitsu Beer’s local perspective, which is great. It really feels like a beer born of trial and error.
MugiHimitsu Beer is a microbrewery in Ise, right? Even with overseas collaborations, they still have their own identity, which makes me want to drink it so badly!
Hop BroThat’s exactly the appeal. What came together through exchanging ideas with overseas friends is the strengths of both sides. I’m already craving a glass before even checking the aroma.
MugiYeah, I want to toast right now! I feel like the mango and orange aromas are already reaching my nose!
