Gangi Brewing Releases New Batches of Its Two Core Beers, Refining HOP SUMMIT and SWOONY
Gangi Brewing in Joetsu City, Niigata, has released new batches of its core series beers, "HOP SUMMIT" and "SWOONY." The former revises the malt and hop composition, while the latter reworks the yeast, and both are available in 15L kegs and 330ml bottles.
Hop BroJoetsu's Gangi Brewing has rolled out two new batches of its core beers at once. The West Coast IPA "HOP SUMMIT" and the Hazy IPA "SWOONY" are both being sold in 15L kegs and 330ml bottles, which is pretty practical too.
MugiWait, so they are updating two core beers? It sounds like they are polishing the same beers from the inside. That feels so craft-driven, and pretty cool!
Hop BroExactly. HOP SUMMIT, in particular, is a new Batch 11 design, with both the malt and the hops revised. It uses Idaho7, Citra, Mosaic, Simcoe, Chinook, and Columbus, building layers of aroma while still giving the bitterness some backbone.
MugiWhat? A six-hop lineup sounds like a festival! But if it's a West Coast IPA, won't that many hops make it confusing?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: at 6.0% ABV, 52 IBU, and 11 EBC, the firm bitterness still serves as the backbone. Orange, pineapple, and tropical notes are layered with spice and caramel, so it's bold without falling apart.
MugiOh wow, 52 IBU sounds pretty bitter, but the aroma is fruity. Bitter, yet pampering me with sweetness? That's kind of unfair!
Hop BroOn the other hand, the key point with SWOONY is the yeast change, which gives Batch 10 a distinct new character. Since it's a Hazy IPA built with Superderic, Nelson Sauvin, Citra, Mosaic, and Motueka, it has that soft hazy body and aroma-forward profile.
MugiWow, just hearing peach and mango makes me want to drink it! But if it's a Hazy IPA with 0 IBU, is it really not bitter at all?
Hop BroIt keeps bitterness almost entirely out of the picture and goes for a soft, easy-drinking body at 5.0% ABV and 4.7 EBC. A citrus-peel-like bitterness lingers at the end, so it doesn't finish as just something sweet.
MugiI see. So this is what it means to keep refining a core beer. Even with the same name, you can feel it evolving, and that really gets to me...
Hop BroAnd since there's also an announcement for Beer Garden in the Parking Lot this weekend, you can already picture being able to drink these two beers on site. HOP SUMMIT for something crisp, SWOONY for something soft and lush. It's the kind of lineup that makes you want to hop around.
MugiYeah, I want to do a tasting side by side! First I'll wake myself up with the bitterness of HOP SUMMIT, then melt into SWOONY, so now I really want to head to Joetsu right away!
Gangi Brewing in Joetsu City, Niigata, has unveiled new batches of two beers in its core lineup. This release covers the West Coast IPA "HOP SUMMIT" and the Hazy IPA "SWOONY." Both have already been released in 15L kegs and 330ml bottles, and the key point this time is that the recipes have been updated while keeping the beers in the regular lineup.
HOP SUMMIT is Batch 11. Both the malt and hop bills have been revised, using Idaho7, Citra, Mosaic, Simcoe, Chinook, and Columbus. With 6.0% ABV, 52 IBU, and 11 EBC, it is finished as a West Coast IPA with a firm, well-defined bitterness. Its aroma is centered on orange, pineapple, and tropical fruit, layered with hints of spice and caramel.
SWOONY is Batch 10. This time, changing the yeast has reportedly created an impression different from previous versions. This Hazy IPA uses Superderic, Nelson Sauvin, Citra, Mosaic, and Motueka, and comes in at 5.0% ABV, 0 IBU, and 4.7 EBC. It offers a tropical aroma reminiscent of peach, mango, and stone fruit, followed by a refreshing citrus character and a bitter finish that evokes citrus peel.
As a brewery that supports Joetsu's craft beer scene, Gangi Brewing continues to make detailed updates to its flagship beers. In its post, it also announced "Beer Garden in the Parking Lot," which will be held for the first time this year from May 2 to 3, this weekend, making it easy to imagine tasting the two newly released beers on site. This update clearly reflects the brewery's approach of gradually refining its core lineup.
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Hop BroJoetsu's Gangi Brewing has rolled out two new batches of its core beers at once. The West Coast IPA "HOP SUMMIT" and the Hazy IPA "SWOONY" are both being sold in 15L kegs and 330ml bottles, which is pretty practical too.
MugiWait, so they are updating two core beers? It sounds like they are polishing the same beers from the inside. That feels so craft-driven, and pretty cool!
Hop BroExactly. HOP SUMMIT, in particular, is a new Batch 11 design, with both the malt and the hops revised. It uses Idaho7, Citra, Mosaic, Simcoe, Chinook, and Columbus, building layers of aroma while still giving the bitterness some backbone.
MugiWhat? A six-hop lineup sounds like a festival! But if it's a West Coast IPA, won't that many hops make it confusing?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: at 6.0% ABV, 52 IBU, and 11 EBC, the firm bitterness still serves as the backbone. Orange, pineapple, and tropical notes are layered with spice and caramel, so it's bold without falling apart.
MugiOh wow, 52 IBU sounds pretty bitter, but the aroma is fruity. Bitter, yet pampering me with sweetness? That's kind of unfair!
Hop BroOn the other hand, the key point with SWOONY is the yeast change, which gives Batch 10 a distinct new character. Since it's a Hazy IPA built with Superderic, Nelson Sauvin, Citra, Mosaic, and Motueka, it has that soft hazy body and aroma-forward profile.
MugiWow, just hearing peach and mango makes me want to drink it! But if it's a Hazy IPA with 0 IBU, is it really not bitter at all?
Hop BroIt keeps bitterness almost entirely out of the picture and goes for a soft, easy-drinking body at 5.0% ABV and 4.7 EBC. A citrus-peel-like bitterness lingers at the end, so it doesn't finish as just something sweet.
MugiI see. So this is what it means to keep refining a core beer. Even with the same name, you can feel it evolving, and that really gets to me...
Hop BroAnd since there's also an announcement for Beer Garden in the Parking Lot this weekend, you can already picture being able to drink these two beers on site. HOP SUMMIT for something crisp, SWOONY for something soft and lush. It's the kind of lineup that makes you want to hop around.
MugiYeah, I want to do a tasting side by side! First I'll wake myself up with the bitterness of HOP SUMMIT, then melt into SWOONY, so now I really want to head to Joetsu right away!
