Mingel in Mashiko, Tochigi, announces IPL "Shiawase Mono" and the return of its flagship saison
Mingel of Mashiko Town, Tochigi Prefecture, introduced its new IPL "Shiawase Mono" on Instagram. The beer combines the clean drinkability of lager with IPA-derived fruitiness, and the post also announced the return of the out-of-stock flagship beer "Turn! Turn! Turn!".
Hop BroMingel's new release in Mashiko Town was looking pretty delicious on Instagram. This time, #22 "Shiawase Mono" and the return of the sold-out flagship beer appeared at the same time, making for a post that shows where the shop is right now.
MugiWhoa, a new release and a return at the same time!? Just seeing that would make me tipsy from the amount of information alone!
Hop BroThe star is #22 "Shiawase Mono", and it's an IPL at 4.5% ABV. It layers IPA-like fruitiness over lager's clean character, which makes it feel very current.
MugiAn IPL, huh!? A fusion of lager and IPA? My brain can't keep up, like it's trying to run a three-legged race!
Hop BroTo put it simply, it starts with a clean-drinking base and then gently adds tropical fruit, berry notes, and a touch of dank aroma. It's not heavy, but it still has plenty of flair. That's what makes IPL feel so good.
MugiI see! So it's refreshing and lively, but still has real character. That definitely sounds like something I'd want to gulp down in summer!
Hop BroAnd the beer name comes from a Fishmans song title. That hits music fans too, and it has Mingel's playful spirit, which is great.
MugiWow, I love that kind of origin! When a name has a story, it already feels a little special before you even drink it!
Hop BroThe one that came back in the same post was Turn! Turn! Turn!. It's a Hoppy Saison with Bread and the flagship at 5%.
MugiIf it uses bread, does that mean the beer gets bread-like richness? Just imagining it is making me hungry!
Hop BroExactly. They use leftover bread from the bakery to give it a smooth mouthfeel, plus saison-like dryness and spice. The hops also bring out white grape and lychee, and it's definitely the kind of beer that makes you want another glass.
MugiMingel is so strong at making both the bread and beer worlds delicious! Hearing that makes me feel like I just have to drink it!
Hop BroIt's also stylish to put out two beers suited to the hot season during the busy period before the pottery fair. Tonight, I really can't decide whether to start with Shiawase Mono or Turn! Turn! Turn!.
MugiIt's a tough choice, but that's the best kind of problem! Now I want to compare them right away, and taste the air of Mashiko along with them!
Tochigi's Mashiko Town-based Mingel Farmhouse beer & bread / ミンゲル shared updates on its new and existing beers on Instagram. The main focus of the post was #22 "Shiawase Mono". The style is IPL, and the alcohol content is 4.5%.
According to Mingel, IPL is "a new style born from the modern craft beer scene." It is presented as a beer that builds on the clean malt flavor and gentle sweetness typical of lager beer, while softly yet sharply layering in tropical fruit, berry notes, and dank impressions reminiscent of IPA. The beer name comes from Fishmans' "Shiawase Mono".
The same post also marked the return of the flagship "Turn! Turn! Turn!", which had been sold out. This is a Hoppy Saison with Bread, at 5% ABV. Mingel says it uses bread that would otherwise go to waste from its bakery, giving the beer a smooth mouthfeel from the bread, along with saison-like dryness and spice, while the hops bring out aromas of white grape and lychee.
Mingel is a Mashiko brewery known for building its identity around bread and beer. This time, by placing the new IPL and the return of the flagship beer side by side, the post shows where the brewery stands now. In the busy period before the pottery fair, it neatly introduced two beers that are perfect for hot weather.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroMingel's new release in Mashiko Town was looking pretty delicious on Instagram. This time, #22 "Shiawase Mono" and the return of the sold-out flagship beer appeared at the same time, making for a post that shows where the shop is right now.
MugiWhoa, a new release and a return at the same time!? Just seeing that would make me tipsy from the amount of information alone!
Hop BroThe star is #22 "Shiawase Mono", and it's an IPL at 4.5% ABV. It layers IPA-like fruitiness over lager's clean character, which makes it feel very current.
MugiAn IPL, huh!? A fusion of lager and IPA? My brain can't keep up, like it's trying to run a three-legged race!
Hop BroTo put it simply, it starts with a clean-drinking base and then gently adds tropical fruit, berry notes, and a touch of dank aroma. It's not heavy, but it still has plenty of flair. That's what makes IPL feel so good.
MugiI see! So it's refreshing and lively, but still has real character. That definitely sounds like something I'd want to gulp down in summer!
Hop BroAnd the beer name comes from a Fishmans song title. That hits music fans too, and it has Mingel's playful spirit, which is great.
MugiWow, I love that kind of origin! When a name has a story, it already feels a little special before you even drink it!
Hop BroThe one that came back in the same post was Turn! Turn! Turn!. It's a Hoppy Saison with Bread and the flagship at 5%.
MugiIf it uses bread, does that mean the beer gets bread-like richness? Just imagining it is making me hungry!
Hop BroExactly. They use leftover bread from the bakery to give it a smooth mouthfeel, plus saison-like dryness and spice. The hops also bring out white grape and lychee, and it's definitely the kind of beer that makes you want another glass.
MugiMingel is so strong at making both the bread and beer worlds delicious! Hearing that makes me feel like I just have to drink it!
Hop BroIt's also stylish to put out two beers suited to the hot season during the busy period before the pottery fair. Tonight, I really can't decide whether to start with Shiawase Mono or Turn! Turn! Turn!.
MugiIt's a tough choice, but that's the best kind of problem! Now I want to compare them right away, and taste the air of Mashiko along with them!
