Blade Factory Brewing Releases New Batches of YANAGIBA Lager and GYUTO IPA
Blade Factory Brewing in Seki, Gifu, announced a new batch of its core beers. YANAGIBA Lager is a hoppy lager with Motueka and Waimea, while GYUTO IPA is a West Coast IPA marked by Galaxy-derived bitterness and dank character.
Hop BroBlade Factory Brewing in Gifu's Seki City has put out a new batch of its core beers. This time it's YANAGIBA Lager and GYUTO IPA, and the contrast between the two is what makes it interesting.
MugiWhoa! Just the names YANAGIBA and GYUTO already sound razor-sharp! They have this sushi-restaurant intensity to them, but they're beers!?
Hop BroExactly. YANAGIBA Lager is a hoppy lager. It uses Motueka and Waimea, and the idea is crisp drinkability with citrus notes like lime and pink grapefruit layered on top.
MugiWhat!? Lime character and restrained bitterness? That's so refreshing it sounds like summer air. A lager that's hoppy is making my head spin!
Hop BroWhat's important here is the design for drinkability: layering hop aroma over the lightness of a lager. Instead of pushing with bitterness, it builds an impression through aroma, so it goes down smoothly without feeling thin.
MugiI see! So it's the kind of beer you can just keep drinking with one hand. And if something like that shows up from Seki City, your evening is basically guaranteed to be happy!
Hop BroMeanwhile, the GYUTO IPA is sharply defined in true West Coast IPA style. It brings a dank quality from Galaxy, aromas recalling guava and orange, and a bitterness like orange zest.
MugiDank!? I don't know whether "Galaxy-derived dankness" is space or a damp forest! But it sounds strong, and I like it!
Hop BroTo put it simply, dank means a lush, deeply hop-forward character. The aroma is vivid and the finish really lingers, so it should hit hard for anyone who loves bitterness.
MugiGot it! A tasting comparison between the light lager and the bitter IPA is absolutely something I want to do! Today might be the perfect flow: start with YANAGIBA, then follow it up with GYUTO!
Hop BroExactly. With Blade Factory's two core beers side by side, you can even see the brewer's intent. So, which one are we starting with? I'm already in the mood to open both.
MugiI'm going with both too! I can't stop wanting to drink them right now! Let's toast with the refreshing lager first, then let the IPA smack us with hops!
Blade Factory Brewing in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, has unveiled a new batch of its core lineup. In this post, two beers with very different characters, a lager and an IPA, are presented side by side, showing the breadth of the brewery's approach to flavor.
- YANAGIBA Lager - Hoppy Lager
In addition to New Zealand-grown Motueka hops, this batch also uses Waimea for the first time. Its crisp, clean drinkability is layered with a refreshing citrus character reminiscent of lime and pink grapefruit, while bitterness is kept restrained.
- GYUTO IPA - West Coast IPA
A beer that combines fruitiness reminiscent of guava and orange with a clear bitterness like orange zest. Its dank finish from Galaxy hops is also highlighted, making it a beer designed for drinkers who prefer bitter beers.
Blade Factory Brewing is known as a brewery that continually releases distinctive core beers from Seki City. This announcement also contrasts a light, easy-drinking lager with an IPA that puts the outline of hops front and center, clearly showing different directions even within the same "core" lineup. It is a release that is enjoyable not only as a seasonal pint, but also for the pleasure of tasting side by side and following the brewery's design intent.
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Hop BroBlade Factory Brewing in Gifu's Seki City has put out a new batch of its core beers. This time it's YANAGIBA Lager and GYUTO IPA, and the contrast between the two is what makes it interesting.
MugiWhoa! Just the names YANAGIBA and GYUTO already sound razor-sharp! They have this sushi-restaurant intensity to them, but they're beers!?
Hop BroExactly. YANAGIBA Lager is a hoppy lager. It uses Motueka and Waimea, and the idea is crisp drinkability with citrus notes like lime and pink grapefruit layered on top.
MugiWhat!? Lime character and restrained bitterness? That's so refreshing it sounds like summer air. A lager that's hoppy is making my head spin!
Hop BroWhat's important here is the design for drinkability: layering hop aroma over the lightness of a lager. Instead of pushing with bitterness, it builds an impression through aroma, so it goes down smoothly without feeling thin.
MugiI see! So it's the kind of beer you can just keep drinking with one hand. And if something like that shows up from Seki City, your evening is basically guaranteed to be happy!
Hop BroMeanwhile, the GYUTO IPA is sharply defined in true West Coast IPA style. It brings a dank quality from Galaxy, aromas recalling guava and orange, and a bitterness like orange zest.
MugiDank!? I don't know whether "Galaxy-derived dankness" is space or a damp forest! But it sounds strong, and I like it!
Hop BroTo put it simply, dank means a lush, deeply hop-forward character. The aroma is vivid and the finish really lingers, so it should hit hard for anyone who loves bitterness.
MugiGot it! A tasting comparison between the light lager and the bitter IPA is absolutely something I want to do! Today might be the perfect flow: start with YANAGIBA, then follow it up with GYUTO!
Hop BroExactly. With Blade Factory's two core beers side by side, you can even see the brewer's intent. So, which one are we starting with? I'm already in the mood to open both.
MugiI'm going with both too! I can't stop wanting to drink them right now! Let's toast with the refreshing lager first, then let the IPA smack us with hops!
