Milestone Brewing Higashi-Kakogawa Brewery Spotlights House Beer No.7 Saison IPA
Milestone Brewing Higashi-Kakogawa Brewery in Hyogo has introduced its house beer No.7 on Instagram. The beer is a Saison IPA with 7.5% ABV and 50 IBU, and the caption highlights generous use of Nelson Sauvin hops.
Hop BroToday I want to talk about Milestone Brewing in Kakogawa and their house beer, "No.7 Saison IPA."
MugiWait, that already sounds intense! No.7 Saison IPA is a saison and an IPA at the same time?
Hop BroThat is the fun part. A Saison IPA blends saison's crisp finish with the hoppy punch of an IPA.
MugiOkay, hybrid beer, got it, but what is IBU 50 supposed to mean? A bitterness report card?
Hop BroIBU is the bitterness scale, and ABV 7.5% is the alcohol level. So it is not just light and breezy, it has real weight too.
MugiWhoa, and Nelson Sauvin sounds like some glamorous vineyard prince!
Hop BroHonestly, that is not far off. It gives a white grape aroma that sits beautifully on a dry, spicy saison base.
MugiThat sounds ridiculously classy! And the brewpub setup with brewing downstairs and drinking upstairs feels like a secret base.
Hop BroIt is also near Higashi-Kakogawa Station, so it is easy to drop by, and salty herb dishes should pair really well with No.7.
MugiSo after work, we swing by and make first pint No.7, right? My throat is already pretending it is last call.
Hop BroYou get the aroma first, then that dry finish snaps everything into place. It is a drink-it-now beer for sure.
MugiThat settles it. If I get saison crispness and IPA hops together, cheers tonight is the only correct answer!
No.7 Saison IPA
Milestone Brewing Higashi-Kakogawa Brewery has featured its house beer, No.7, on Instagram. Listed as a Saison IPA, it comes in at 7.5% ABV and 50 IBU, which suggests a beer that keeps the saison's brisk character while still offering real substance.
According to the caption, saisons were originally brewed in the colder months for summer farm work. In that spirit, No.7 was designed with a relatively high hop charge for better keeping quality, a firmer alcohol level, and bitterness held around 50 for a clean finish. The brewery also aimed for a dry, spicy profile, and used Nelson Sauvin generously to build a fragrant hop character.
About the venue
Milestone Brewing Higashi-Kakogawa Brewery is a brewpub in Kakogawa, Hyogo. With brewing and taproom functions arranged across different floors, it offers the appeal of a working brewery paired with a relaxed place to drink upstairs. Its station-area location makes it easy to stop by for a pint, and the house lineup gives beer fans a chance to explore different styles in one visit.
What to expect
No.7 should appeal to drinkers who enjoy the snap of a saison and the aroma of a hop-forward IPA in the same glass. It looks built for balance rather than excess: dry, spicy, aromatic, and still substantial enough to stand on its own. It should also pair well with savory dishes, especially food with salt, herbs, or light spice.
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Hop BroToday I want to talk about Milestone Brewing in Kakogawa and their house beer, "No.7 Saison IPA."
MugiWait, that already sounds intense! No.7 Saison IPA is a saison and an IPA at the same time?
Hop BroThat is the fun part. A Saison IPA blends saison's crisp finish with the hoppy punch of an IPA.
MugiOkay, hybrid beer, got it, but what is IBU 50 supposed to mean? A bitterness report card?
Hop BroIBU is the bitterness scale, and ABV 7.5% is the alcohol level. So it is not just light and breezy, it has real weight too.
MugiWhoa, and Nelson Sauvin sounds like some glamorous vineyard prince!
Hop BroHonestly, that is not far off. It gives a white grape aroma that sits beautifully on a dry, spicy saison base.
MugiThat sounds ridiculously classy! And the brewpub setup with brewing downstairs and drinking upstairs feels like a secret base.
Hop BroIt is also near Higashi-Kakogawa Station, so it is easy to drop by, and salty herb dishes should pair really well with No.7.
MugiSo after work, we swing by and make first pint No.7, right? My throat is already pretending it is last call.
Hop BroYou get the aroma first, then that dry finish snaps everything into place. It is a drink-it-now beer for sure.
MugiThat settles it. If I get saison crispness and IPA hops together, cheers tonight is the only correct answer!
