Izumo Brewing Releases Year-of-the-Horse Limited "Golden Sacred Horse IPA," a 130L Batch with Gold Leaf Dancing Through It
Izumo Brewing Co. of Izumo, Shimane, has announced "Golden Sacred Horse IPA," a zodiac beer crafted for the Year of the Horse in 2026. Inspired by a divine horse motif, this limited release highlights not only IPA-like aroma and bitterness, but also the festive sparkle of gold leaf.
Hop BroIzumo Brewing Co. in Izumo is releasing "Golden Sacred Horse IPA" as a Year-of-the-Horse limited beer! It was announced on December 31, 2025, so it’s the zodiac beer for 2026, right?
MugiWhat, that name is intense! If it’s called gold, does that mean it actually sparkles?!
Hop BroYep, it’s built around IPA hop aroma and firm bitterness, but with gold leaf dancing in the glass. The divine horse motif makes it feel extra festive.
MugiWait, what does "built around" even mean? You suddenly sound like a brewery brochure!
Hop BroTo put it simply, the star is still the aroma and bitterness you expect from an IPA. On top of that, they added a golden color and gold leaf, so it feels bright and celebratory for New Year toasts.
MugiOhhh! So it looks festive but still tastes like a proper IPA? That sounds amazing as a gift too!
Hop BroAnd it’s only a 130L limited brew. For a microbrewery, that’s seriously rare, and since it’ll be sold at the shop and on BASE online, you’ll have to move fast.
MugiOnly 130L!? If you take it easy, it’ll sell out faster than a divine horse sprinting ahead!
Hop BroExactly. True to a brewery attached to a direct-run Izumo stand, it layers local storytelling onto a single glass. A beer with a real reason to be chosen at the turn of the year is powerful.
MugiDecided! Let’s toast the New Year with "Golden Sacred Horse IPA"! I’ll get excited about the gold leaf, and you can go off on a hop-aroma tangent!
A New Zodiac-Limited IPA for the Year of the Horse
Izumo Brewing Co. announced the release of its new product, "Golden Sacred Horse IPA," as of December 31, 2025. According to the official announcement, this is a Year-of-the-Horse-only beer for 2026. It is a special brew inspired by a "divine horse" racing through the light, made with wishes for challenge, growth, and glory.
The flavor profile is built around the IPA design that the company does best. Based on hop-derived aroma and firm bitterness, the beer pours with a striking golden hue in the glass. In addition, the gold leaf floating through the beer adds a sense of celebration, making it well suited for New Year toasts and milestone drinks.
Limited to 130L, Planned for Both Retail and Online Sales
Only 130 liters will be brewed. Sales are planned not only at the brewery shop but also through its online store on BASE, and the brewery is urging people to check early. The release is notable not just for Year-of-the-Horse commemorative demand, but also for its gift-friendly appeal.
In the Context of a Local Izumo Microbrewery
The company is a microbrewery attached to a directly operated beer stand in Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture, and while it centers its lineup on IPAs, it emphasizes character through ingredient combinations and adjuncts. On its official website, it states that it dreams of "the day when craft beer becomes ordinary," and it has continued to roll out labels that layer regional identity with storytelling. This new "Golden Sacred Horse IPA" also seems aimed at becoming a beer from Izumo that people choose with meaning at the turn of the year.
An eto beer from a local Izumo brewery also fits well with the recent craft beer market, where limited availability and storytelling matter. For readers looking for a beer to open at the start of the year, this looks like one release not to miss.
Sources
- New product announcement (Izumo Brewing Co. official blog)
- Brewery introduction (official site)
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroIzumo Brewing Co. in Izumo is releasing "Golden Sacred Horse IPA" as a Year-of-the-Horse limited beer! It was announced on December 31, 2025, so it’s the zodiac beer for 2026, right?
MugiWhat, that name is intense! If it’s called gold, does that mean it actually sparkles?!
Hop BroYep, it’s built around IPA hop aroma and firm bitterness, but with gold leaf dancing in the glass. The divine horse motif makes it feel extra festive.
MugiWait, what does "built around" even mean? You suddenly sound like a brewery brochure!
Hop BroTo put it simply, the star is still the aroma and bitterness you expect from an IPA. On top of that, they added a golden color and gold leaf, so it feels bright and celebratory for New Year toasts.
MugiOhhh! So it looks festive but still tastes like a proper IPA? That sounds amazing as a gift too!
Hop BroAnd it’s only a 130L limited brew. For a microbrewery, that’s seriously rare, and since it’ll be sold at the shop and on BASE online, you’ll have to move fast.
MugiOnly 130L!? If you take it easy, it’ll sell out faster than a divine horse sprinting ahead!
Hop BroExactly. True to a brewery attached to a direct-run Izumo stand, it layers local storytelling onto a single glass. A beer with a real reason to be chosen at the turn of the year is powerful.
MugiDecided! Let’s toast the New Year with "Golden Sacred Horse IPA"! I’ll get excited about the gold leaf, and you can go off on a hop-aroma tangent!
