Iwami Beer / Onsen Resort Kaze no Kuni Brewery Reports Mr. Yamaguchi's Appointment as Visiting Professor at Shimane University
On the official Instagram account of Iwami Beer / Onsen Resort Kaze no Kuni Brewery, the appointment of Mr. Yamaguchi as a visiting professor at Shimane University was announced. The post mentioned the appointment ceremony at the Nima factory and also highlighted the silver-medal-winning "fragrance hazy IPA."
Hop BroToday I’m talking about Iwami Beer / Onsen Resort Kaze no Kuni Brewery. On their official Instagram, they reported Mr. Yamaguchi’s appointment as a visiting professor at Shimane University from the Nima factory, and they even brought up a silver-medal beer.
MugiWhoa! An appointment ceremony at the brewery sounds so hands-on. It’s a beer story, but now a university professor is part of it too, and I can barely keep up!
Hop BroThat’s what makes it interesting. The beer they introduced was fragrance hazy IPA. It won silver at the Japan Great Beer Awards, and it’s a beer where research and brewing are linked together.
MugiWhat is that! A hazy IPA is the one that looks kind of cloudy, right? But since it’s called “fragrance,” does that mean the aroma is the star?
Hop BroExactly, and on top of that, this beer is fermented with pure Hanseniaspora vineae. It’s designed to highlight the character of the yeast and make the aroma come through beautifully.
MugiWhoa, even the yeast name sounds difficult! If the yeast is the star of fermentation, does that mean you can expect fruity aromas and the like?
Hop BroRight, broadly speaking, it’s the kind of beer you enjoy for its yeast-derived aroma. Since it came out of a collaboration agreement between Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology and Shimane University, the pairing of academia and beer is a really good one.
MugiOh, wow! A collaboration between research results and brewing sounds like a science club festival, in a fun way. It already has too much buzz before you even drink it!
Hop BroAnd Iwami Beer’s appeal is also its wide lineup. From session IPA to saison, dry stout, sour ale, cider, and liqueur, there’s plenty to keep track of, both in regular releases and limited ones.
MugiWow, that’s hard to choose from! If I could relax and drink in the onsen resort in Gotsu City, I’d want to start with an aromatic beer.
Hop BroExactly. After hearing about the research behind it, the silver-medal beer would feel even more special. Today, I’d want to sit at Iwami Beer’s counter and enjoy it while checking out the aroma together.
MugiYeah, yeah, a beer you can talk about through its aroma is the best! This makes me want to savor one slowly after a hot spring bath.
According to the official Instagram account of Iwami Beer / Onsen Resort Kaze no Kuni Brewery, Mr. Yamaguchi was appointed as a visiting professor at the National University Corporation Shimane University, and an appointment ceremony was held at the Nima factory on May 18. Along with that announcement, the post also revisited the "fragrance hazy IPA," which won a silver medal at the Japan Great Beer Awards.
This beer was created through a partnership agreement between Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology and Shimane University, and it is a hazy IPA fermented with pure Hanseniaspora vineae. Its defining feature is a design that brings out aromas derived from the yeast, and as a collaboration beer that connects research results with brewing, it has a strong presence. For craft beer fans as well, a beer like this from Iwami Beer, backed by university collaboration and fermentation expertise, is a noteworthy topic.
Iwami Beer’s lineup is broad, ranging from session IPA, Belgian White, American Pale Ale, Extra Pale Ale, Saison, Dry Stout, Sour Ale, cider, and liqueur. It is also a brewery that has made use of local ingredients such as rice nurtured by the blessings of the Gono River and yuzu that have endured the sea breeze of the Sea of Japan. As a brewpub located in an onsen resort in Gotsu City, it offers a calm space where you can take your time and enjoy regional flavors. The appeal of this place is that you can follow both research-inspired limited brews and everyday go-to styles.
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Hop BroToday I’m talking about Iwami Beer / Onsen Resort Kaze no Kuni Brewery. On their official Instagram, they reported Mr. Yamaguchi’s appointment as a visiting professor at Shimane University from the Nima factory, and they even brought up a silver-medal beer.
MugiWhoa! An appointment ceremony at the brewery sounds so hands-on. It’s a beer story, but now a university professor is part of it too, and I can barely keep up!
Hop BroThat’s what makes it interesting. The beer they introduced was fragrance hazy IPA. It won silver at the Japan Great Beer Awards, and it’s a beer where research and brewing are linked together.
MugiWhat is that! A hazy IPA is the one that looks kind of cloudy, right? But since it’s called “fragrance,” does that mean the aroma is the star?
Hop BroExactly, and on top of that, this beer is fermented with pure Hanseniaspora vineae. It’s designed to highlight the character of the yeast and make the aroma come through beautifully.
MugiWhoa, even the yeast name sounds difficult! If the yeast is the star of fermentation, does that mean you can expect fruity aromas and the like?
Hop BroRight, broadly speaking, it’s the kind of beer you enjoy for its yeast-derived aroma. Since it came out of a collaboration agreement between Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology and Shimane University, the pairing of academia and beer is a really good one.
MugiOh, wow! A collaboration between research results and brewing sounds like a science club festival, in a fun way. It already has too much buzz before you even drink it!
Hop BroAnd Iwami Beer’s appeal is also its wide lineup. From session IPA to saison, dry stout, sour ale, cider, and liqueur, there’s plenty to keep track of, both in regular releases and limited ones.
MugiWow, that’s hard to choose from! If I could relax and drink in the onsen resort in Gotsu City, I’d want to start with an aromatic beer.
Hop BroExactly. After hearing about the research behind it, the silver-medal beer would feel even more special. Today, I’d want to sit at Iwami Beer’s counter and enjoy it while checking out the aroma together.
MugiYeah, yeah, a beer you can talk about through its aroma is the best! This makes me want to savor one slowly after a hot spring bath.
