Two Rabbits' "Nue Hop Juice IPA" Newly Tapped at Half Yard Shiki
Half Yard Shiki, a beer pub in Honcho, Shiki City, introduced Two Rabbits Brewing's "Nue Hop Juice IPA" on Instagram. The beer is described as offering aromas and a drinking experience reminiscent of citrus and tropical fruit, thanks to the use of cold-pressed hop juice.
Hop BroAt Half Yard Shiki, the beer pub in Shiki, Nue Hop Juice IPA has just been tapped. It's from Two Rabbits Brewing, and as part of their yokai series, the word "unknowable" is already intriguing, isn't it?
MugiWhat! Unknowable? For beer to be that mysterious!? Is it scary or delicious? Which is it!?
Hop BroMore delicious than scary. They lavishly use cold-pressed hop juice, which extracts hop aroma without heat. That makes the hop character pop while still staying smooth and not overpowering.
MugiCold-pressed? Like a juice stand? Why does turning hops into juice boost the aroma?
Hop BroTo put it simply, because no heat is used, the aromatic compounds are less likely to blow off. So citrus and tropical fruit notes come through first, and then the layers start to reveal themselves.
MugiOhhh! So it's like a fruit festival the moment you drink it? And if it's an IPA, I would've expected a bigger punch, but it's smooth and easy to sip!?
Hop BroExactly. The post said it has sweetness but still feels clear. In other words, it's sweet but transparent, not too heavy, and easy to keep drinking.
MugiWhat even is that! Then it's one of those "rich but easy to drink" beers, right? I'm weak for that kind of thing. The moment they said ripe tropical, wasn't it basically a sure win?
Hop BroThat's exactly the appeal. If you drink it slowly, you can feel the aroma shift from citrus to tropical, and it's fun to follow the changes in flavor.
MugiWait, it changes that much!? So you can be surprised several times in one glass. And Half Yard Shiki really feels like the perfect place for your first drink in Shiki!
Hop BroAnd the caption had a whole range of tags, which shows how broad its craft beer context is. It looks like they take reservations by phone or DM, so it's definitely a shop to remember when you're looking for tonight's drink.
MugiNow I really want to drink it! I want Nue Hop Juice IPA to wash me away in a wave of citrus!
Hop BroThen it's settled. Tonight, let's raise a glass in Shiki and chase the shifting aroma together.
Half Yard Shiki is a beer pub located on the 3rd floor of Hayashi Building, 5-25-12 Honcho, Shiki City, Saitama Prefecture. In this post, after opening with "Good evening, this is Hikage," the pub announced a newly connected beer from Two Rabbits Brewing: "Nue Hop Juice IPA."
This label is presented as one beer in the yokai series, with the keyword being "unknowable." It is said to make lavish use of cold-pressed hop juice, which extracts and boosts hop aroma without heat, creating a complex layering of flavors. The post also mentioned the drinking experience: it has a touch of sweetness yet still feels somehow clear, and it goes down smoothly and easily. It is a beer that makes you want to slowly explore how its aroma shifts from citrus to ripe tropical fruit.
The caption also listed tags such as `#Isekadoya Beer`, `#tworabbitsbrewing`, `#bairdbeer`, `#brewdog`, `trapdoorbrewing`, `guinnes`, `heartland`, and `hoegaarden`, suggesting the shop's broad connection to the craft beer world. The post closed with an invitation saying, "We, the staff, sincerely look forward to welcoming you today as well," and noted that reservations are accepted by phone or DM. It is a place to keep in mind when looking for your first drink in Shiki.
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Hop BroAt Half Yard Shiki, the beer pub in Shiki, Nue Hop Juice IPA has just been tapped. It's from Two Rabbits Brewing, and as part of their yokai series, the word "unknowable" is already intriguing, isn't it?
MugiWhat! Unknowable? For beer to be that mysterious!? Is it scary or delicious? Which is it!?
Hop BroMore delicious than scary. They lavishly use cold-pressed hop juice, which extracts hop aroma without heat. That makes the hop character pop while still staying smooth and not overpowering.
MugiCold-pressed? Like a juice stand? Why does turning hops into juice boost the aroma?
Hop BroTo put it simply, because no heat is used, the aromatic compounds are less likely to blow off. So citrus and tropical fruit notes come through first, and then the layers start to reveal themselves.
MugiOhhh! So it's like a fruit festival the moment you drink it? And if it's an IPA, I would've expected a bigger punch, but it's smooth and easy to sip!?
Hop BroExactly. The post said it has sweetness but still feels clear. In other words, it's sweet but transparent, not too heavy, and easy to keep drinking.
MugiWhat even is that! Then it's one of those "rich but easy to drink" beers, right? I'm weak for that kind of thing. The moment they said ripe tropical, wasn't it basically a sure win?
Hop BroThat's exactly the appeal. If you drink it slowly, you can feel the aroma shift from citrus to tropical, and it's fun to follow the changes in flavor.
MugiWait, it changes that much!? So you can be surprised several times in one glass. And Half Yard Shiki really feels like the perfect place for your first drink in Shiki!
Hop BroAnd the caption had a whole range of tags, which shows how broad its craft beer context is. It looks like they take reservations by phone or DM, so it's definitely a shop to remember when you're looking for tonight's drink.
MugiNow I really want to drink it! I want Nue Hop Juice IPA to wash me away in a wave of citrus!
Hop BroThen it's settled. Tonight, let's raise a glass in Shiki and chase the shifting aroma together.
