Drawing Attention at Mishima's 24Taps, the Spring-Colored Hazy "HEARTS UP! IPA 60"
RePuBrew's beer archive introduces "HEARTS UP! IPA 60," a collaboration brew celebrating PLAZA's 60th anniversary. Its defining features are a pale pink color derived from hibiscus and an aroma design that evokes citrus, peach, and mango. At RePuBrew Mishima Slider House 24taps, the brewery's own beer pub in Mishima, this is a release worth noticing as a seasonal pint.
Hop BroToday's highlight is the talked-about HEARTS UP! IPA 60 at 24Taps in Mishima.
MugiWhoa! The name alone is cute, and a spring-colored Hazy IPA sounds way too intriguing!
Hop BroExactly. It's a 60th-anniversary collaboration by PLAZA×YuyaBoys×RePuBrew, a special edition of a spring classic.
MugiWhat even is that! But honestly, what is Hazy? I know it's cloudy, but still!
Hop BroA Hazy IPA is appealing because of its smooth, juicy drinking character, and it's the kind of beer you enjoy for the aroma more than the bitterness.
MugiOhh! So with an IBU of 8.49, how not-bitter is it?
Hop BroPretty restrained. With ABV 6.0% and an aroma-first design, it's easy for craft beer beginners to get into.
MugiNice! Citrus, peach, mango, papaya... it's a tropical fruit festival for your nose!
Hop BroAnd on top of that, it gets its pale pink color from hibiscus without colorants, it's creamy from oats, and the multiple hop additions really build a layered aroma.
MugiStrong in appearance and aroma but gentle too? That's almost unfair! Hearing it goes great with Chicago pizza makes me hungry too!
Hop BroIt's at RePuBrew Mishima Slider House 24taps near the station, and the best part is the 24-tap tasting lineup where you can compare regular beers and limited releases.
MugiIt's settled! If it works as a first beer or something in the middle of a tasting, let's go toast with a spring-colored pint today!
A spring staple collaboration gets a 60th-anniversary update
The "HEARTS UP! IPA 60" featured in RePuBrew's official archive is a Hazy IPA brewed as a collaboration between PLAZA × YuyaBoys × RePuBrew. The article explains that the long-running series, a signature of spring, has been updated in a format for the 60th anniversary.
What stands out in this version is the light rosy hue created with hibiscus instead of artificial coloring. Beyond its festive appearance, the recipe layers hop additions across multiple stages to build depth of aroma, aiming for a soft mouthfeel and a juicy fruit character.
Tasting highlights
The public information gives a clear picture of its aroma and drinking character.
- Style: Hazy IPA
- ABV: 6.0%
- IBU: 8.49
- Hop-driven impressions: citrus, peach, mango, papaya
- Mouthfeel: smoothness from the haze, creaminess from oats, low carbonation
In numerical terms, the bitterness is restrained and the recipe is centered on aroma. That balance makes it approachable even for people who do not seek out strong bitterness in beer. Suggested pairings include Chicago pizza, cheese and crackers, and buffalo wings.
If you're enjoying it in Mishima
"RePuBrew Mishima Slider House 24taps" is the brewery's own beer pub in the station-area district of Ichibancho, Mishima City, Shizuoka Prefecture. Its 24-tap format makes it easy to compare regular offerings and limited releases side by side. Collaboration beers like this one have a clearly defined color and aroma personality, making them easy to slot in as either the first beer of the day or partway through a tasting lineup. Centered on a pint with a spring-like tone, it is a beer that can be enjoyed in a more layered way alongside food.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's highlight is the talked-about HEARTS UP! IPA 60 at 24Taps in Mishima.
MugiWhoa! The name alone is cute, and a spring-colored Hazy IPA sounds way too intriguing!
Hop BroExactly. It's a 60th-anniversary collaboration by PLAZA×YuyaBoys×RePuBrew, a special edition of a spring classic.
MugiWhat even is that! But honestly, what is Hazy? I know it's cloudy, but still!
Hop BroA Hazy IPA is appealing because of its smooth, juicy drinking character, and it's the kind of beer you enjoy for the aroma more than the bitterness.
MugiOhh! So with an IBU of 8.49, how not-bitter is it?
Hop BroPretty restrained. With ABV 6.0% and an aroma-first design, it's easy for craft beer beginners to get into.
MugiNice! Citrus, peach, mango, papaya... it's a tropical fruit festival for your nose!
Hop BroAnd on top of that, it gets its pale pink color from hibiscus without colorants, it's creamy from oats, and the multiple hop additions really build a layered aroma.
MugiStrong in appearance and aroma but gentle too? That's almost unfair! Hearing it goes great with Chicago pizza makes me hungry too!
Hop BroIt's at RePuBrew Mishima Slider House 24taps near the station, and the best part is the 24-tap tasting lineup where you can compare regular beers and limited releases.
MugiIt's settled! If it works as a first beer or something in the middle of a tasting, let's go toast with a spring-colored pint today!