Fukuoka Craft Brewing Releases Fourth 'Shiroi Neko' Collaboration IPA
Fukuoka Craft Brewing is now selling 'Ichiban Shiroi Neko,' the fourth beer in its 'Shiroi Neko' collaboration series with BEERKICHI and Yuyaboys. The hazy IPA uses wheat and oats, heavy hopping, and comes in at 7% ABV for a juicier, more approachable profile.
Hop BroI’ve got a fresh Fukuoka release for you: Ichiban Shiroi Neko. It’s the fourth collab in the series from Fukuoka Craft Brewing with BEERKICHI and Yuyaboys.
MugiWait, the Shiroi Neko series is already on volume four? That name is so cute I’d probably adopt the can on sight!
Hop BroThis one is all about chasing that whiteness in a Hazy IPA. They loaded it with wheat and oats so both the look and the mouthfeel come out soft and fluffy.
MugiWhoa! But what exactly is a Hazy IPA besides being cloudy? It suddenly sounds like a spell with attack power.
Hop Bro“Hazy” basically means misty, and the big appeal is juicy aroma with a smooth, rounded sip. Instead of sharp bitterness, it drinks more like a burst of fruit.
MugiNo way, so wheat and oats are the fluffy squad? That sounds like a pancake unit reporting for duty!
Hop BroExactly, and they even rebuilt the malt bill for a creamier texture. Then they stacked in Citra and Nectaron through whirlpool and DDH to push the aroma higher.
MugiHold on, DDH and whirlpool are what now!? Those sound less like brewing terms and more like a secret organization.
Hop BroIn simple terms, they add hops at different stages to make the aroma go wild. That’s why it lands at 7% ABV but still feels fruity, hoppy, and easy to drink.
MugiA drinkable 7% is dangerous business! And at 903 yen tax included, I can already see myself “buying one for comparison” and somehow leaving with two.
Hop BroWhat really makes it Fukuoka Craft Brewing is the hard water from 50 meters underground in Okagaki. Once you know they started in Daimyo in 2017 and began brewing in Okagaki in 2022, the whole beer feels even more compelling.
MugiThat makes it a collab packed with local culture. BEERKICHI, the taproom, wherever it is, I just want to raise a glass of Ichiban Shiroi Neko right now!
A fourth collaboration built around a brighter, hazier profile
Fukuoka Craft Brewing has released Ichiban Shiroi Neko, the latest entry in its collaboration series with the Fukuoka beer specialists BEERKICHI and Yuyaboys. It is the fourth beer in the 'Shiroi Neko' line, and the brewery says this version was rebuilt from the ground up to emphasize a clearer sense of 'whiteness' in both appearance and texture. The retail price is JPY 903 including tax.
The beer is designed as a hazy IPA with a base of wheat and oats, giving it a soft, fluffy malt character and a smoother mouthfeel. The malt bill was reconsidered from scratch, with an eye toward adding a creamier impression. Rather than focusing only on haze, the brewery also paid attention to how the grist would shape the drinking experience.
Hops are centered on Citra and Nectaron, added generously through whirlpool and double dry hopping. The goal was not just aroma, but also the right kind of haze and a fuller fruit expression. The result is described as a cleanly cloudy, hop-forward, fruity, juicy, and aromatic white hazy IPA. At 7% ABV, it is slightly lighter than the previous release and positioned as a more drinkable version of the series.
Brewed in Okagaki, shaped by local water
Fukuoka Craft Brewing is based in Okagaki, Fukuoka, and makes use of local underground hard water drawn from 50 meters below ground. That water profile is a core part of the brewery's identity. The company originally started in Fukuoka's Daimyo district in July 2017 and began brewing in Okagaki in October 2022.
Ichiban Shiroi Neko fits neatly into that story: a local brewery working with local beer culture, then pushing a familiar collaboration format a step further. For drinkers who have followed the 'Shiroi Neko' series, this release offers a useful marker for how the recipe and aroma profile have evolved over time.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI’ve got a fresh Fukuoka release for you: Ichiban Shiroi Neko. It’s the fourth collab in the series from Fukuoka Craft Brewing with BEERKICHI and Yuyaboys.
MugiWait, the Shiroi Neko series is already on volume four? That name is so cute I’d probably adopt the can on sight!
Hop BroThis one is all about chasing that whiteness in a Hazy IPA. They loaded it with wheat and oats so both the look and the mouthfeel come out soft and fluffy.
MugiWhoa! But what exactly is a Hazy IPA besides being cloudy? It suddenly sounds like a spell with attack power.
Hop Bro“Hazy” basically means misty, and the big appeal is juicy aroma with a smooth, rounded sip. Instead of sharp bitterness, it drinks more like a burst of fruit.
MugiNo way, so wheat and oats are the fluffy squad? That sounds like a pancake unit reporting for duty!
Hop BroExactly, and they even rebuilt the malt bill for a creamier texture. Then they stacked in Citra and Nectaron through whirlpool and DDH to push the aroma higher.
MugiHold on, DDH and whirlpool are what now!? Those sound less like brewing terms and more like a secret organization.
Hop BroIn simple terms, they add hops at different stages to make the aroma go wild. That’s why it lands at 7% ABV but still feels fruity, hoppy, and easy to drink.
MugiA drinkable 7% is dangerous business! And at 903 yen tax included, I can already see myself “buying one for comparison” and somehow leaving with two.
Hop BroWhat really makes it Fukuoka Craft Brewing is the hard water from 50 meters underground in Okagaki. Once you know they started in Daimyo in 2017 and began brewing in Okagaki in 2022, the whole beer feels even more compelling.
MugiThat makes it a collab packed with local culture. BEERKICHI, the taproom, wherever it is, I just want to raise a glass of Ichiban Shiroi Neko right now!
