Novol Brewing Releases Limited-Edition Black Beer “Nova 2026” in 50-Set Run
Novol Brewing in Miyazaki City has released “Nova 2026,” an imperial stout made with vanilla beans, in a limited run of 50 sets. Using more than 2.5 times the usual amount of malt, it is designed to evolve through aging after brewing.
Hop BroNovol Brewing in Miyazaki City has rolled out its annual black trump card. It's an imperial stout called Nova 2026, and it even has vanilla beans. The name alone sounds like the night sky, right?
MugiWhoa! A black beer with a space vibe? And only 50 sets? That's way too competitive!
Hop BroThat's the serious part. They use more than 2.5 times the usual malt, add roasted malt too, and finish it with a double mash process for a really full-bodied, rich beer.
MugiDouble mash process? What is that, magic? Something like straining twice?
Hop BroIn simple terms, it's a brewing method that really draws out the goodness of the malt. The idea is to squeeze together the sugars and body to make a rich liquid.
MugiWow! And with ABV 11.5%, it's pretty strong. Drink it and you might suddenly look like a grown-up!
Hop BroExactly. But the appeal isn't just the alcohol presence. The espresso-like foam and smooth vanilla aroma overlap, giving it real depth. It doesn't just sweeten things up; it still has the darkness and complexity of a black beer.
MugiWait, so it's like a dessert, but it's black beer? The fact that it changes as you keep drinking makes me curious!
Hop BroThat's the interesting part about this beer. It's designed so you can enjoy it not just fresh from brewing, but also after letting it age. A limited release made with changes through aging in mind has a lot of romance to it, doesn't it?
MugiAnd it's 7,800 yen for a two-bottle set, right? It feels like something you'd open on a special night. I get it.
Hop BroNovol Brewing has been building things up in Miyazaki since 2022, and by 2024 it even had its own brewery. Its mission to make beer you want to drink again is great too, and if this were on the shelf I'd want to drink it while talking about it.
MugiYeah, I'm already feeling totally black inside! I want to drink it right now, and I want to try the aged version too, so first I need to secure one set!
A special black beer brewed only once a year
The “Nova 2026” released by Novol Brewing is a two-bottle set of imperial stout paired with vanilla beans. On the official online shop, it is available in a limited run of 50 sets for 7,800 yen. With an ABV of 11.5%, it uses more than 2.5 times the usual amount of malt along with roasted malt, and is said to be finished into a rich liquid through a double-mash process.
Designed to be enjoyed from brew day through aging
What makes this beer interesting is that it is meant to be enjoyed not only at the moment it is finished, but also as it changes afterward. Dense, fine foam reminiscent of espresso is layered with a smooth vanilla aroma, creating a composition that changes character as you keep drinking. The product page also suggests not only drinking it right away, but also letting it rest and enjoying the changes that come with aging.
Building a craft context in Miyazaki
Novol Brewing is a brewery making beer in Miyazaki City. It began operations in 2022 and opened its own brewery in January 2024. Its mission is to "make beer you want to drink again." By rolling out not only easy-to-drink staples but also limited aging-oriented releases like Nova, it conveys the makers' design philosophy. As a craft beer from Miyazaki, its future releases are also worth watching.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroNovol Brewing in Miyazaki City has rolled out its annual black trump card. It's an imperial stout called Nova 2026, and it even has vanilla beans. The name alone sounds like the night sky, right?
MugiWhoa! A black beer with a space vibe? And only 50 sets? That's way too competitive!
Hop BroThat's the serious part. They use more than 2.5 times the usual malt, add roasted malt too, and finish it with a double mash process for a really full-bodied, rich beer.
MugiDouble mash process? What is that, magic? Something like straining twice?
Hop BroIn simple terms, it's a brewing method that really draws out the goodness of the malt. The idea is to squeeze together the sugars and body to make a rich liquid.
MugiWow! And with ABV 11.5%, it's pretty strong. Drink it and you might suddenly look like a grown-up!
Hop BroExactly. But the appeal isn't just the alcohol presence. The espresso-like foam and smooth vanilla aroma overlap, giving it real depth. It doesn't just sweeten things up; it still has the darkness and complexity of a black beer.
MugiWait, so it's like a dessert, but it's black beer? The fact that it changes as you keep drinking makes me curious!
Hop BroThat's the interesting part about this beer. It's designed so you can enjoy it not just fresh from brewing, but also after letting it age. A limited release made with changes through aging in mind has a lot of romance to it, doesn't it?
MugiAnd it's 7,800 yen for a two-bottle set, right? It feels like something you'd open on a special night. I get it.
Hop BroNovol Brewing has been building things up in Miyazaki since 2022, and by 2024 it even had its own brewery. Its mission to make beer you want to drink again is great too, and if this were on the shelf I'd want to drink it while talking about it.
MugiYeah, I'm already feeling totally black inside! I want to drink it right now, and I want to try the aged version too, so first I need to secure one set!
