Nomcraft Brewing releases Hazy IPA "Solar Phantom"
Nomcraft Brewing in Aridagawa Town, Wakayama Prefecture, has introduced *Solar Phantom*, a Hazy IPA built around an orange-and-creamy profile. The release lists the beer’s specs, ingredients, tasting notes, and suggested pairings.
Hop BroI want to talk about Solar Phantom today. It’s a new Hazy IPA from Nomcraft Brewing in Wakayama, and the name already sounds like a sci-fi movie.
MugiWait, Nomcraft Brewing? That brewery in Wakayama, right? And Hazy IPA already makes me imagine a glass full of juicy fog!
Hop BroExactly. The whole concept is orange and creamy, and with ABV 7.0% plus IBU 26, it sounds full-bodied without going too bitter.
MugiWhat is that supposed to mean? IBU 26 sounds like a math score, and my brain is already turning into foam!
Hop BroIBU is basically a bitterness scale. At 26, it’s pretty gentle for a Hazy IPA, so the juicy fruit character can stay up front.
MugiOhh! Then I need the ingredient gossip too. I saw brewed with oats... is this beer secretly eating breakfast?
Hop BroPretty much a breakfast cousin. It uses Pale Ale, Pilsner, Wheat malt, and oats to build a smooth, creamy body, with Citra, Centennial, Amarillo, and Motueka for the hop lineup.
MugiThose hop names sound like a superhero team! So what does it taste like? Tropical vanilla already has my dessert brain fully activated.
Hop BroThe notes are creamy orange, tropical vanilla, and pine, so the profile sounds really clear. And very Nomcraft-like, it even ties into harmony of light and shadow, which is a pretty poetic brewer’s note.
MugiNow I want it with sweet-and-sour pork or roast ham immediately. I need a pour right now so I can drink that orange glow for myself!
Nomcraft Brewing has introduced Solar Phantom, a Hazy IPA from its brewery in Aridagawa Town, Wakayama Prefecture. The brewery operates out of a renovated former nursery and frames its work as part of a wider effort to build a town around craft beer.
According to the release note, the beer was designed to emphasize a clear orange-and-creamy character. The recipe uses Pale Ale, Pilsner, Wheat malt, and oats, with Citra, Centennial, Amarillo, and Motueka in the hop bill. It is fermented with English Ale Yeast and comes in at 7.0% ABV, 26 IBU, 1.018 FG, and 2.5 volumes of CO2.
The tasting note reads creamy orange, tropical vanilla, and pine. Suggested pairings include sweet and sour pork, roast ham, and maple nuts, which points to a beer that should work well with dishes that bring sweetness, salt, and a bit of richness.
The brewer’s note centers on the balance of light and shadow, giving the beer a clear concept without moving away from a straightforward Hazy IPA structure. Nomcraft’s lineup has long stretched from hop-forward American styles to classic beer styles, and Solar Phantom fits that approach: expressive, accessible, and built around drinkability.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI want to talk about Solar Phantom today. It’s a new Hazy IPA from Nomcraft Brewing in Wakayama, and the name already sounds like a sci-fi movie.
MugiWait, Nomcraft Brewing? That brewery in Wakayama, right? And Hazy IPA already makes me imagine a glass full of juicy fog!
Hop BroExactly. The whole concept is orange and creamy, and with ABV 7.0% plus IBU 26, it sounds full-bodied without going too bitter.
MugiWhat is that supposed to mean? IBU 26 sounds like a math score, and my brain is already turning into foam!
Hop BroIBU is basically a bitterness scale. At 26, it’s pretty gentle for a Hazy IPA, so the juicy fruit character can stay up front.
MugiOhh! Then I need the ingredient gossip too. I saw brewed with oats... is this beer secretly eating breakfast?
Hop BroPretty much a breakfast cousin. It uses Pale Ale, Pilsner, Wheat malt, and oats to build a smooth, creamy body, with Citra, Centennial, Amarillo, and Motueka for the hop lineup.
MugiThose hop names sound like a superhero team! So what does it taste like? Tropical vanilla already has my dessert brain fully activated.
Hop BroThe notes are creamy orange, tropical vanilla, and pine, so the profile sounds really clear. And very Nomcraft-like, it even ties into harmony of light and shadow, which is a pretty poetic brewer’s note.
MugiNow I want it with sweet-and-sour pork or roast ham immediately. I need a pour right now so I can drink that orange glow for myself!
