OGA BREWING Releases Mitaka IPA Made with 2026 Fresh Hops
Tokyo-based OGA BREWING COMPANY has released Mitaka IPA — Harvest Brew 2026, a seasonal IPA brewed with fresh hops harvested in Mitaka. The 5.0% beer combines a restrained aroma with a fresh, green character reminiscent of newly picked hops.
Hop BroAutumn in Mitaka has arrived in a glass! OGA BREWING COMPANY has released its seasonal Mitaka IPA Harvest Brew 2026.
MugiWhat? It uses hops grown in Mitaka? Locally grown fresh hops already sound irresistible!
Hop BroExactly. They use 2026 hops harvested from fields in Mitaka, giving it a fresh, green herbal aroma like just-picked hops.
MugiHerbal and grassy? Are we drinking a garden from a pint glass? And what makes fresh hops different?
Hop BroFresh hops are brewed soon after harvest instead of being dried first. That helps capture a just-picked hop character. Please don't sip the flowerpots.
MugiI was this close to putting a straw in one! Since it's an IPA, is the bitterness going to hit hard?
Hop BroIt has 47 IBU and 5.0% ABV. The hops are present, but it is a smooth, approachable IPA that should pair well with food.
MugiOooh! Which hops are in it? I feel like some magical beer words are coming.
Hop BroCascade and Saaz, plus Pils and ale malts. Malt is the grain base of beer, providing a foundation for flavor and balance.
MugiThe product page even has a short story called “Hidden Flavor.” It makes this feel like a taste of Mitaka's season.
Hop BroAt 770 yen for 350ml, you can also enjoy it at the brewery's OGA BREWING CAFE. Let's raise a toast with fresh Mitaka IPA tonight!
MugiI'm in! I want to experience that green, fresh aroma. I'm heading straight to OGA's cafe—not the garden!
OGA BREWING COMPANY, based in Mitaka, Tokyo, is offering Mitaka IPA — Harvest Brew 2026, a seasonal beer made with fresh hops harvested from a hop field in Mitaka.
The beer is described as having a calm, restrained aroma complemented by a refreshing green and grassy character. Its hop expression is present without being overly aggressive, making it a suitable choice for drinkers who want to enjoy the character of fresh hops alongside a meal.
Mitaka IPA is brewed in the IPA style with pilsner and ale malts, and Cascade and Saaz hops. It has an alcohol content of 5.0%, an IBU of 47, and comes in a 350ml package. The listed price is ¥770.
The product page also includes a short story titled “The Secret Ingredient.” It follows a child visiting a grandfather’s vegetable garden and connects the beer with food, family memories, and the local landscape. The story adds a personal, place-based dimension to a beer brewed with ingredients grown in Mitaka.
OGA BREWING presents itself as Mitaka’s first craft brewery and produces beers such as Mitaka Pale Ale, Mitaka Wheat Ale, and Kichijoji IPA. Its M.C. (Mitaka Consecutive) series focuses on beers made with agricultural products from Mitaka, while its brewery-hosted OGA BREWING CAFE offers visitors a place to enjoy its beers.
Mitaka IPA — Harvest Brew 2026 offers a chance to experience the seasonality of Mitaka through the distinctive green aroma of locally harvested fresh hops.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAutumn in Mitaka has arrived in a glass! OGA BREWING COMPANY has released its seasonal Mitaka IPA Harvest Brew 2026.
MugiWhat? It uses hops grown in Mitaka? Locally grown fresh hops already sound irresistible!
Hop BroExactly. They use 2026 hops harvested from fields in Mitaka, giving it a fresh, green herbal aroma like just-picked hops.
MugiHerbal and grassy? Are we drinking a garden from a pint glass? And what makes fresh hops different?
Hop BroFresh hops are brewed soon after harvest instead of being dried first. That helps capture a just-picked hop character. Please don't sip the flowerpots.
MugiI was this close to putting a straw in one! Since it's an IPA, is the bitterness going to hit hard?
Hop BroIt has 47 IBU and 5.0% ABV. The hops are present, but it is a smooth, approachable IPA that should pair well with food.
MugiOooh! Which hops are in it? I feel like some magical beer words are coming.
Hop BroCascade and Saaz, plus Pils and ale malts. Malt is the grain base of beer, providing a foundation for flavor and balance.
MugiThe product page even has a short story called “Hidden Flavor.” It makes this feel like a taste of Mitaka's season.
Hop BroAt 770 yen for 350ml, you can also enjoy it at the brewery's OGA BREWING CAFE. Let's raise a toast with fresh Mitaka IPA tonight!
MugiI'm in! I want to experience that green, fresh aroma. I'm heading straight to OGA's cafe—not the garden!
