MATSURI BREWING introduces Brut IPA “Nadeshiko,” a beer inspired by white wine
MATSURI BREWING in Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture, has officially introduced its Brut IPA, “Nadeshiko - NADESHIKO.” This 330 ml, ABV 7.0% beer is characterized by aromas reminiscent of white wine and a dry palate with reduced residual sugar.
Hop BroMATSURI BREWING's Brut IPA “Nadeshiko” is clearly inspired by white wine, and it's pretty intriguing.
MugiWait, a beer that tastes like white wine? So it's pretending to be wine even though it's beer!
Hop BroExactly. And it's ABV 7.0% / 330 ml, so it has real presence, but the finish leans crisp and clean.
MugiHuh! But IBU 0 means it's not bitter, right? Is that really an IPA?
Hop BroThat's what makes it interesting: Brut IPA goes in the direction of significantly reducing bitterness. It brings out hop aroma while pushing the drinking experience toward a dry finish.
MugiWhat? So using Nelson Sauvin and the like is meant to create a grape-like aroma?
Hop BroExactly. They're aiming for the herbal character and muscat-like notes of Sauvignon Blanc, basically taking that white-wine feeling and expressing it in beer.
MugiAnd that part in the article about replacing malt with glucose sounds like a science experiment and suddenly gets hard to follow!
Hop BroIn short, it means replacing part of the malt with sugar to create a lighter body. That reduces maltiness and makes it easier to drink.
MugiI see! And a silver award at the JAPAN GREAT BEER AWARDS 2025 means it's already a proven beer!
Hop BroExactly. It's nice that this is a core beer refined at a base just a four-minute walk from Urayasu Station. Tonight, it feels like the kind of food-pairing beer that's hard not to want to drink.
MATSURI BREWING in Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture, is featuring its Brut IPA “Nadeshiko - NADESHIKO” on its official online shop. The brand operates a brewpub just a four-minute walk from Urayasu Station and promotes craft beer that is “somehow nostalgic and drinkable,” offering its Festival IPA series and JUICY series.
Nadeshiko is a Brut IPA made with white wine in mind. Its specs are ABV 7.0%, IBU 0, and a 330 ml serving size. It uses Nelson Sauvin and Perle hops, and by replacing part of the malt with glucose, it aims for a light body with less maltiness. According to the official description, the key points are aromas similar to Sauvignon Blanc, hints of muscat grape, and a clean finish with restrained bitterness.
In the brewer's comments, they say they focused on the herbal character one feels when drinking white wine, and revised both the brewing process and enzyme design to achieve an even drier finish. It has already won a silver award in the Freestyle Light Ale category at the JAPAN GREAT BEER AWARDS 2025, and it is a beer that has been refined as one of MATSURI BREWING's regular offerings. It suits occasions as a food-pairing beer when you want to enjoy the aroma without heaviness.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroMATSURI BREWING's Brut IPA “Nadeshiko” is clearly inspired by white wine, and it's pretty intriguing.
MugiWait, a beer that tastes like white wine? So it's pretending to be wine even though it's beer!
Hop BroExactly. And it's ABV 7.0% / 330 ml, so it has real presence, but the finish leans crisp and clean.
MugiHuh! But IBU 0 means it's not bitter, right? Is that really an IPA?
Hop BroThat's what makes it interesting: Brut IPA goes in the direction of significantly reducing bitterness. It brings out hop aroma while pushing the drinking experience toward a dry finish.
MugiWhat? So using Nelson Sauvin and the like is meant to create a grape-like aroma?
Hop BroExactly. They're aiming for the herbal character and muscat-like notes of Sauvignon Blanc, basically taking that white-wine feeling and expressing it in beer.
MugiAnd that part in the article about replacing malt with glucose sounds like a science experiment and suddenly gets hard to follow!
Hop BroIn short, it means replacing part of the malt with sugar to create a lighter body. That reduces maltiness and makes it easier to drink.
MugiI see! And a silver award at the JAPAN GREAT BEER AWARDS 2025 means it's already a proven beer!
Hop BroExactly. It's nice that this is a core beer refined at a base just a four-minute walk from Urayasu Station. Tonight, it feels like the kind of food-pairing beer that's hard not to want to drink.
