Noboru Brewing Unveils Belgian IPA "Hashagu"
On May 22, Noboru Brewing in Miyazaki City introduced its new release, "Hashagu," on Instagram. The Belgian IPA has an ABV of 6% and is built around Amarillo and Citra, combined with the Belgian-derived "Napoleon yeast."
Hop BroNoboru Brewing has released a new Belgian IPA called "Hashagu." It's a brewery in Miyazaki City, and this one has a really interesting aroma design.
MugiWhoa! Just the name Hashagu sounds fun! But what makes a Belgian IPA different from a normal IPA?
Hop BroThat's the key point. When you use Belgian-derived yeast, it adds fruitiness and spiciness on top of the hop citrus, giving the aroma more depth.
MugiSeriously? Yeast can change it that much? So it's not just a hop battle anymore.
Hop BroExactly. This one pairs Amarillo and Citra with the brewery's regular Napoleon yeast.
MugiNapoleon sounds powerful! But doesn't yeast just ferment and that's it?
Hop BroThat's actually where its character comes through. This time they set the fermentation temperature a bit higher, so the yeast aroma comes through more strongly and adds even more brightness.
MugiOh, I see! So it's not just citrus, but also fruit-like aromas and spiciness to enjoy too!
Hop BroThat's right. It's 6% ABV, so it has some real heft, and it's the kind of IPA you want to sit with carefully because the aroma layers are so rich.
MugiNoboru Brewing makes West Coast IPA and Hazy IPA too, right? If they can show this kind of range, I just want to drink it now!
Hop BroExactly, this is one that hop lovers and yeast lovers both will want to check out. It makes me want to grab a glass right now and see how the aroma opens up.
MugiYeah, I can't stop wanting to taste and compare it now! I definitely want to enjoy Hashagu from the aroma first!
On May 22, Noboru Brewing unveiled its new beer "Hashagu" on Instagram. The style is Belgian India Pale Ale, and the alcohol content is 6%. It is brewed with Amarillo and Citra hops, along with the Belgian-derived "Napoleon yeast" that the brewery says it uses regularly.
In the post, the yeast is described as a contributor that creates "a bright, layered aroma that is different from a typical IPA." Not only does it add citrus character from the hops, but it also layers in fruit-like aromas from the yeast and a subtle spicy nuance, giving the beer greater dimensionality. This time, the fermentation temperature was set slightly higher to draw out even more of the yeast's aroma.
Noboru Brewing is based in Miyazaki City. Founded in 2022, it opened its brewery in January 2024. On its official website, the brewery states that while it focuses on West Coast IPA and Hazy IPA, it also plans to make classic styles such as Helles and Weizen. "Hashagu" can be seen as a beer that reflects that broad range.
The question is how the brewery balances the bright citrus notes of Amarillo and Citra while putting the personality of Belgian yeast front and center. From the post, it is clear that the beer was crafted with careful attention to layers of aroma. It is likely to attract people who want to enjoy a yeast-driven IPA that goes beyond hop-forward flashiness.
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Hop BroNoboru Brewing has released a new Belgian IPA called "Hashagu." It's a brewery in Miyazaki City, and this one has a really interesting aroma design.
MugiWhoa! Just the name Hashagu sounds fun! But what makes a Belgian IPA different from a normal IPA?
Hop BroThat's the key point. When you use Belgian-derived yeast, it adds fruitiness and spiciness on top of the hop citrus, giving the aroma more depth.
MugiSeriously? Yeast can change it that much? So it's not just a hop battle anymore.
Hop BroExactly. This one pairs Amarillo and Citra with the brewery's regular Napoleon yeast.
MugiNapoleon sounds powerful! But doesn't yeast just ferment and that's it?
Hop BroThat's actually where its character comes through. This time they set the fermentation temperature a bit higher, so the yeast aroma comes through more strongly and adds even more brightness.
MugiOh, I see! So it's not just citrus, but also fruit-like aromas and spiciness to enjoy too!
Hop BroThat's right. It's 6% ABV, so it has some real heft, and it's the kind of IPA you want to sit with carefully because the aroma layers are so rich.
MugiNoboru Brewing makes West Coast IPA and Hazy IPA too, right? If they can show this kind of range, I just want to drink it now!
Hop BroExactly, this is one that hop lovers and yeast lovers both will want to check out. It makes me want to grab a glass right now and see how the aroma opens up.
MugiYeah, I can't stop wanting to taste and compare it now! I definitely want to enjoy Hashagu from the aroma first!
