Gangi Brewing releases hazy IPA "EASY GROVE" featuring Rakau hops
Gangi Brewing in Joetsu, Niigata has released "EASY GROVE," a session hazy IPA made mainly with New Zealand Rakau hops. It is being offered in 15L kegs and 330ml bottles, and will go on tap at the taproom from the weekend.
Hop BroFrom Gangi Brewing in Joetsu, Niigata, here's a new Rakau-hop-led release called "EASY GROVE."
MugiWow, even the title sounds tasty already! EASY GROVE feels like the name of a path through the woods!
Hop BroIt's a Session Hazy IPA, and the alcohol content is 4.5%. I like that it's designed to be easy to drink without getting tiring.
MugiWhat does session mean? Does that mean an easy-drinking IPA?
Hop BroExactly. Roughly speaking, it's an IPA you can enjoy casually. And because it's hazy, the mouthfeel is soft and smooth.
MugiI see! So what kind of aroma does the Rakau hop have?
Hop BroYou get fruitiness like pineapple and apricot, fresh citrus, and then a hint of woodiness at the end. The aroma hits in three waves, which makes it fun.
MugiThat "three-wave attack" is an intense way to put it! But I'm wondering, isn't it too bitter?
Hop BroThat's covered too, since IBU 7.8 is pretty restrained. And with EBC 3.8, the color is very pale, so both the appearance and the drinking experience feel light and airy.
MugiGot it. And with malts like Pilsner and Wheat Malt Light, it should have that soft, fluffy mouthfeel!
Hop BroPlus it's coming in 15L kegs and 330ml bottles, and you can drink it at the taproom from the weekend. Just the fact that the brewery is near Joetsu-Myoko Station makes me want another glass.
MugiTotally! I want to go drink EASY GROVE while feeling the now of a local brewery!
Niigata-based Gangi Brewing in Joetsu City has released a new beer, EASY GROVE. According to the announcement, this is a Session Hazy IPA made mainly with New Zealand Rakau hops, and it has an alcohol content of 4.5%. The brewery describes it as a beer designed with a balance that makes it easy to keep drinking without getting fatigued.
The defining feature of this beer is the aroma profile brought by the Rakau hops. The brewery highlights strong fruit notes such as pineapple and apricot, along with a fresh citrus impression and a subtle woodiness that tightens the finish. It is a beer that aims to combine the soft mouthfeel typical of hazy styles with an ABV that stays light and easy to drink.
The specs are IBU 7.8 and EBC 3.8. The grist uses Pilsner, Golden Promise, Naked Oat Malt, Carapils, and Wheat Malt Light, while the hop bill combines Rakau with Citra and Nelson Sauvin. It is being released in 15L keg and 330ml bottle formats, and it will also be available on tap at the taproom from the weekend, with bottles available for purchase as well.
Gangi Brewing is a craft beer brewery in Joetsu City that was founded in August 2023. Based within walking distance of Joetsu-Myoko Station, it continues brewing while staying rooted in the local community. This latest release, EASY GROVE, is another new beer that deserves attention as a snapshot of where this local brewery stands now.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroFrom Gangi Brewing in Joetsu, Niigata, here's a new Rakau-hop-led release called "EASY GROVE."
MugiWow, even the title sounds tasty already! EASY GROVE feels like the name of a path through the woods!
Hop BroIt's a Session Hazy IPA, and the alcohol content is 4.5%. I like that it's designed to be easy to drink without getting tiring.
MugiWhat does session mean? Does that mean an easy-drinking IPA?
Hop BroExactly. Roughly speaking, it's an IPA you can enjoy casually. And because it's hazy, the mouthfeel is soft and smooth.
MugiI see! So what kind of aroma does the Rakau hop have?
Hop BroYou get fruitiness like pineapple and apricot, fresh citrus, and then a hint of woodiness at the end. The aroma hits in three waves, which makes it fun.
MugiThat "three-wave attack" is an intense way to put it! But I'm wondering, isn't it too bitter?
Hop BroThat's covered too, since IBU 7.8 is pretty restrained. And with EBC 3.8, the color is very pale, so both the appearance and the drinking experience feel light and airy.
MugiGot it. And with malts like Pilsner and Wheat Malt Light, it should have that soft, fluffy mouthfeel!
Hop BroPlus it's coming in 15L kegs and 330ml bottles, and you can drink it at the taproom from the weekend. Just the fact that the brewery is near Joetsu-Myoko Station makes me want another glass.
MugiTotally! I want to go drink EASY GROVE while feeling the now of a local brewery!
