Noboribetsu Craft Beer Oni Densetsu Introduces a New Batch of Kinki Pale Ale, with a Dolcita Version
Hokkaido’s Noboribetsu brewery "Noboribetsu craft beer Oni Densetsu" announced a new "Kinki Pale Ale 'Single Ver.'" in a February 25 post. This batch is ABV 5.5% and IBU 35. The key point is the hop design, which switches from HBC1019 to Dolcita.
Hop BroA new release from Noboribetsu, Kinki Pale Ale's new batch is out, and this time it's the Dolcita version!
MugiWhoa! That Oni Densetsu one? Just the name Noboribetsu craft beer Oni Densetsu sounds powerful!
Hop BroThis batch is ABV 5.5% / IBU 35, and the style is Kinki Pale Ale 'Single Ver.' It strikes a nice balance between drinkability and body.
MugiWait, what does IBU mean? Once numbers show up, it suddenly feels like a science test!
Hop BroIBU is a rough measure of bitterness, and 35 is a level you can definitely taste without it feeling too heavy. What's interesting here is the hop switch from HBC1019 to Dolcita.
MugiWhat is that, a hop exchange drama!? And hearing it has citrus and tropical notes instantly makes it feel like the tropics!
Hop BroOn top of that, it has stone fruit character and even a faint coconut nuance, so the aroma has a lot of layers.
MugiOhh, nice! It’s great that it’s not just bitter, and an easy-drinking finish is the best!
Hop BroThat’s Oni Densetsu for you: brewing with local roots in the hot spring town of Noboribetsu and letting people enjoy the differences between batches. Honestly, I’m already in the mood to have a pint on site.
MugiTotally! Let’s stop by on a drive and go experience the aroma differences in the Dolcita version. I want to drink it right now!
The Noboribetsu craft beer Oni Densetsu, based in Nakadoribetsu-cho, Noboribetsu City, Hokkaido, announced a new batch in an Instagram post titled "Sorry for the delay...". The beer introduced was Kinki Pale Ale 'Single Ver.', part of the brewery’s regular lineup.
The specs stated in the post are ABV 5.5% / IBU 35. The hop change from "HBC1019 -> Dolcita" was highlighted, with aroma notes described as citrus, tropical fruit, and even stone fruit. The post also mentioned a coconut-like nuance, suggesting a beer designed not just for lightness, but for layered aroma.
On the flavor side, it is described as having "solid bitterness," "good balance," and "an easy-drinking finish," pointing to a pale ale that keeps the hop character while still going down smoothly. It seems especially well suited for people who want both aromatic depth and a firm bitterness.
Oni Densetsu is a brewery rooted in the local area, continuing to brew in the atmosphere of the hot spring town of Noboribetsu. It is also known as a stop for travelers and drivers, and drinking a glass there offers a direct way to experience updates to ingredients and recipes. This Dolcita version is another release that clearly reflects the brewery’s culture of enjoying the differences from batch to batch.
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Hop BroA new release from Noboribetsu, Kinki Pale Ale's new batch is out, and this time it's the Dolcita version!
MugiWhoa! That Oni Densetsu one? Just the name Noboribetsu craft beer Oni Densetsu sounds powerful!
Hop BroThis batch is ABV 5.5% / IBU 35, and the style is Kinki Pale Ale 'Single Ver.' It strikes a nice balance between drinkability and body.
MugiWait, what does IBU mean? Once numbers show up, it suddenly feels like a science test!
Hop BroIBU is a rough measure of bitterness, and 35 is a level you can definitely taste without it feeling too heavy. What's interesting here is the hop switch from HBC1019 to Dolcita.
MugiWhat is that, a hop exchange drama!? And hearing it has citrus and tropical notes instantly makes it feel like the tropics!
Hop BroOn top of that, it has stone fruit character and even a faint coconut nuance, so the aroma has a lot of layers.
MugiOhh, nice! It’s great that it’s not just bitter, and an easy-drinking finish is the best!
Hop BroThat’s Oni Densetsu for you: brewing with local roots in the hot spring town of Noboribetsu and letting people enjoy the differences between batches. Honestly, I’m already in the mood to have a pint on site.
MugiTotally! Let’s stop by on a drive and go experience the aroma differences in the Dolcita version. I want to drink it right now!
