Ise Kadoya Brewery Releases the 29th Anniversary "NIKUKYU IPA" and "KABOSU BEAT"
Ise Kadoya Brewery has released "Nikukyu IPA," commemorating its 29th anniversary, and "KABOSU BEAT," which was first launched at the Fukuoka music festival TRIANGLE 2026 and was well received. The lineup consists of a West Coast IPA and a beer cocktail, designed to fit anniversary celebrations as well as mealtime occasions.
Hop BroWhat Ise Kadoya Brewery brought out for its 29th anniversary was Nikukyu IPA and KABOSU BEAT. It really nails both the anniversary feel and a light, seasonal vibe at the same time.
MugiWait, a beer called Nikukyu!? That's way too cute, and now I'm getting hungry!
Hop BroExactly, and the contents are serious too: it's a West Coast IPA. At 6.0% ABV and IBU 50, it has a strong hop aroma but also a crisp finish, so it's a beer with a really clear backbone.
MugiIBU 50? What is that, like 50 rounds of bitterness!?
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it's a measure of bitterness. The higher the number, the more bitterness you tend to notice, but Nikukyu IPA has a dry finish, so it's not just bitter for the sake of being bitter - it's also easy to drink.
MugiOhhh! So that's the kind of beer that goes with meat dishes. Put it next to yakiniku or a hamburger steak and it's basically a winner!
Hop BroExactly. The label is cute, but the flavor is serious, and you can feel the effort that went into it as a 29th anniversary commemorative release. I like that kind of gap.
MugiAnd then there's KABOSU BEAT - even the name has rhythm! A pre-release at a music festival is just too stylish, isn't it?
Hop BroThis one was first offered at TRIANGLE 2026 in Fukuoka and was well received. It's a Beer cocktail, with 4.0% ABV and IBU 15, so it's a very gentle drink.
MugiBeer cocktail? Is it beer or a cocktail? Which is it? My brain is floating!
Hop BroThat's the interesting part - it's a delicate creation with aromas like lemongrass and honey. It feels like it stretches the boundaries of beer a little, and it's the kind of drink that slips in nicely at events or when you're drinking at home.
MugiSo basically these are two bottles that are strong at both anniversary festivals and at-home drinking! A cute commemorative beer and a laid-back music-themed beer side by side - that sounds so fun!
Hop BroThat's what's nice about Ise Kadoya Brewery - it's built to work with both meals and events. All right, today I'll have Nikukyu IPA, and Mugi-chan can toast with KABOSU BEAT.
Two Bottles Marking the 29th Anniversary
Ise Kadoya Brewery, based in Ise City, Mie Prefecture, has introduced two new products as preparations for its anniversary festival near completion. One is "Nikukyu IPA," a commemorative beer marking the brewery's 29th anniversary; the other is the return of "KABOSU BEAT," a beer suited to this season. Ise Kadoya Brewery has been making craft beer since 1997, rooted in the long-established Ise business Nikenchaya Mochi Kadoyahonten, and produces a wide range of beers from year-round staples to limited releases.
Nikukyu IPA
"Nikukyu IPA" is, as its name suggests, a commemorative beer tied to the 29th anniversary's "niku" (meat). It is a West Coast IPA with an alcohol content of 6.0% and an IBU of 50. Brewed with a dry finish layered with hop aroma, it was designed with meat dishes in mind. It is the kind of beer that lifts your mood just by looking at the label, yet its flavor is more firmly built than its cute appearance suggests.
KABOSU BEAT
Meanwhile, "KABOSU BEAT" was first released as the original beer for TRIANGLE 2026, a music festival in Fukuoka sponsored by ISEKADO, and has returned after a positive response. It has an alcohol content of 4.0%, an IBU of 15, and is a beer cocktail. Its defining feature is a delicate flavor reminiscent of lemongrass and honey, making it a good fit not only for anniversary festivals and events, but also for relaxed drinking at home.
A commemorative release for a milestone anniversary and a seasonal collaboration brew. By lining up two bottles with different directions, this release clearly shows the breadth of Ise Kadoya Brewery's recipe range. True to a brewery from Ise, the lineup pays attention to both food and events.
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Hop BroWhat Ise Kadoya Brewery brought out for its 29th anniversary was Nikukyu IPA and KABOSU BEAT. It really nails both the anniversary feel and a light, seasonal vibe at the same time.
MugiWait, a beer called Nikukyu!? That's way too cute, and now I'm getting hungry!
Hop BroExactly, and the contents are serious too: it's a West Coast IPA. At 6.0% ABV and IBU 50, it has a strong hop aroma but also a crisp finish, so it's a beer with a really clear backbone.
MugiIBU 50? What is that, like 50 rounds of bitterness!?
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it's a measure of bitterness. The higher the number, the more bitterness you tend to notice, but Nikukyu IPA has a dry finish, so it's not just bitter for the sake of being bitter - it's also easy to drink.
MugiOhhh! So that's the kind of beer that goes with meat dishes. Put it next to yakiniku or a hamburger steak and it's basically a winner!
Hop BroExactly. The label is cute, but the flavor is serious, and you can feel the effort that went into it as a 29th anniversary commemorative release. I like that kind of gap.
MugiAnd then there's KABOSU BEAT - even the name has rhythm! A pre-release at a music festival is just too stylish, isn't it?
Hop BroThis one was first offered at TRIANGLE 2026 in Fukuoka and was well received. It's a Beer cocktail, with 4.0% ABV and IBU 15, so it's a very gentle drink.
MugiBeer cocktail? Is it beer or a cocktail? Which is it? My brain is floating!
Hop BroThat's the interesting part - it's a delicate creation with aromas like lemongrass and honey. It feels like it stretches the boundaries of beer a little, and it's the kind of drink that slips in nicely at events or when you're drinking at home.
MugiSo basically these are two bottles that are strong at both anniversary festivals and at-home drinking! A cute commemorative beer and a laid-back music-themed beer side by side - that sounds so fun!
Hop BroThat's what's nice about Ise Kadoya Brewery - it's built to work with both meals and events. All right, today I'll have Nikukyu IPA, and Mugi-chan can toast with KABOSU BEAT.
