Mallika Brewing Releases Wassa IPA Made with Nagano Wassa Peaches
Nagano-based Mallika Brewing has released its annual Wassa IPA, a fruity IPA made with Wassa, a local fruit created by crossing Kawakajima Hakuto peaches with nectarines. The beer is also available at the Culture Festa currently being held at Nagano Central Square.
Hop BroMarika Brewing in Nagano City's Zenkoji-monzen area has released its eagerly awaited seasonal Wasser IPA.
MugiWhat! “Wasser” sounds like a splash attack. What kind of fruit is it?
Hop BroWasser is a fruit from Nagano, a cross between Kawanakajima white peach and nectarine. It has peachy floral sweetness plus refreshing nectarine notes.
MugiWow, the best of both worlds! That sounds like a fruit all-star. I want to drink the aroma already!
Hop BroAnd it is an IPA: hop aroma and bitterness provide the base, while the Wasser fruit character creates a fruity IPA experience.
MugiI think of IPA as bitter. Does adding fruit turn it into juice? Where does the bitterness go?
Hop BroThat is the fun part: the bitterness does not disappear. It crisply supports the sweet fruit aroma. In beer terms, the hop aroma layers with the fruit.
MugiNo way! Bitterness is the supporting actor here. I suddenly want to cheer for it: Go, bitterness, go!
Hop BroMarika Brewing runs a brewery and craft-beer cafe in Daimoncho, Nagano, with a focus on Nagano-grown ingredients such as local fruit and generous hops.
MugiI would love to try it there! It is also being poured at the Central Square culture festival, right?
Hop BroExactly. Let it warm slightly so the Wasser aroma opens up, then take time to notice the IPA's changing hop character too.
MugiGreat! I will investigate the aroma, and you can supervise Team Bitterness. Cheers with Wasser IPA!
Mallika Brewing, a brewery and craft beer café located in Nagano’s historic Zenkoji-monzen area, has released its annual Wassa IPA.
The beer uses Wassa, a Nagano fruit bred by crossing Kawakajima Hakuto peaches with nectarines. The fruit is known for combining the sweet, aromatic character of peaches with the brighter, refreshing notes associated with nectarines. Mallika Brewing uses that fruit character as the foundation for a fruity IPA.
As an IPA, the beer is built around hop aroma and bitterness, with the fruit adding another layer of fragrance and flavor. It should appeal both to drinkers who enjoy fruit-forward craft beer and to those looking for a beer that reflects Nagano’s local produce.
Mallika Brewing operates its brewery and craft beer café in Daimoncho, Nagano City. Its official website highlights beers made with Nagano fruit as well as hop-driven beers with expressive aromas. The brewery also sells bottled beer online and offers keg and bottle wholesale services for restaurants and liquor retailers.
Wassa IPA can be enjoyed at the Culture Festa currently taking place at Nagano Central Square. Availability and serving details may vary, so readers should check Mallika Brewing’s official social media channels for the latest information.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroMarika Brewing in Nagano City's Zenkoji-monzen area has released its eagerly awaited seasonal Wasser IPA.
MugiWhat! “Wasser” sounds like a splash attack. What kind of fruit is it?
Hop BroWasser is a fruit from Nagano, a cross between Kawanakajima white peach and nectarine. It has peachy floral sweetness plus refreshing nectarine notes.
MugiWow, the best of both worlds! That sounds like a fruit all-star. I want to drink the aroma already!
Hop BroAnd it is an IPA: hop aroma and bitterness provide the base, while the Wasser fruit character creates a fruity IPA experience.
MugiI think of IPA as bitter. Does adding fruit turn it into juice? Where does the bitterness go?
Hop BroThat is the fun part: the bitterness does not disappear. It crisply supports the sweet fruit aroma. In beer terms, the hop aroma layers with the fruit.
MugiNo way! Bitterness is the supporting actor here. I suddenly want to cheer for it: Go, bitterness, go!
Hop BroMarika Brewing runs a brewery and craft-beer cafe in Daimoncho, Nagano, with a focus on Nagano-grown ingredients such as local fruit and generous hops.
MugiI would love to try it there! It is also being poured at the Central Square culture festival, right?
Hop BroExactly. Let it warm slightly so the Wasser aroma opens up, then take time to notice the IPA's changing hop character too.
MugiGreat! I will investigate the aroma, and you can supervise Team Bitterness. Cheers with Wasser IPA!
