Himitsu Beer releases XPA 'Yasumitai-nu' in response to extreme heat
Mie-based Himitsu Beer has introduced a new 5% ABV XPA called 'Yasumitai-nu.' In the post, the brewery also noted how persistent heat is damaging fruit trees and pushing it to think about irrigation and soil-moisture improvements.
Hop BroI want to talk about the new XPA Yasumitai-nu today. It’s a fresh release from Himitsu Beer in Ise, and the name alone already hits anyone melted by the summer heat.
MugiWait, too tired to rest is basically the whole vibe? That name is cute, but it also sounds like a full-on working adult scream!
Hop BroAnd it’s only 5% ABV, super approachable, and brewed as an anniversary beer for HOP CROWD in Yokkaichi. It somehow feels celebratory and exhausted at the same time.
MugiWhoa! But seriously, what even is XPA? I can tell it’s probably related to IPA, but this feels like one of those things where fake confidence gets exposed instantly!
Hop BroXPA usually leans into bright hop character while staying easier to drink. This one, Yasumitai-nu, is built to be almost no bitterness while still feeling plenty hoppy.
MugiWhat! An XPA without much bitterness? And Mosaic Cryo, Citra Cryo, Nectaron Cryo, and Dolcita all sound like special attack names from an anime battle scene!
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. They skipped bittering hops and loaded in cryo hops later in the brew. In plain terms, it’s aroma turned way up while the bitterness stays low.
MugiOkay, so it’s the quiet type with huge presence! Pale straw color and a not-too-light body sounds like something that goes down easy but still feels satisfying.
Hop BroExactly. And there’s more behind it: the brewery talks about brutal heat, fruit trees getting scorched, and needing better watering and soil retention. You can really feel the strain of summer inside the name.
MugiI started out laughing at the cute name, and now I’m getting emotional about the brewer’s situation... this sounds like the perfect pause beer I suddenly need right now.
Hop BroSame here. Big hop aroma, soft bitterness, and a mood that actually resonates? That’s basically unfair. This is officially a beer I want now.
Himitsu Beer, based in Ise, Mie, introduced a new XPA called 'Yasumitai-nu.' The brewery said ongoing heat is scorching its fruit trees and that the climate feels very different from when it was growing up. It also suggested that even trees planted in the ground may now need more active watering, along with efforts to improve water retention in the soil.
The beer is 5% ABV and was brewed with the feeling of wanting a short break when you are too busy to rest. Himitsu Beer says it did not use bittering hops, and instead added plenty of Mosaic Cryo, Citra Cryo, Nectaron Cryo, and Dolcita later in the process. The result is meant to be low in bitterness, but full of bright hop aroma.
According to the brewery, the beer has a light but not too thin body and a very pale straw color. It was brewed to celebrate the anniversary of HOP CROWD in Yokkaichi, and the label design was handled by @baxsmus_chiezoo.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI want to talk about the new XPA Yasumitai-nu today. It’s a fresh release from Himitsu Beer in Ise, and the name alone already hits anyone melted by the summer heat.
MugiWait, too tired to rest is basically the whole vibe? That name is cute, but it also sounds like a full-on working adult scream!
Hop BroAnd it’s only 5% ABV, super approachable, and brewed as an anniversary beer for HOP CROWD in Yokkaichi. It somehow feels celebratory and exhausted at the same time.
MugiWhoa! But seriously, what even is XPA? I can tell it’s probably related to IPA, but this feels like one of those things where fake confidence gets exposed instantly!
Hop BroXPA usually leans into bright hop character while staying easier to drink. This one, Yasumitai-nu, is built to be almost no bitterness while still feeling plenty hoppy.
MugiWhat! An XPA without much bitterness? And Mosaic Cryo, Citra Cryo, Nectaron Cryo, and Dolcita all sound like special attack names from an anime battle scene!
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. They skipped bittering hops and loaded in cryo hops later in the brew. In plain terms, it’s aroma turned way up while the bitterness stays low.
MugiOkay, so it’s the quiet type with huge presence! Pale straw color and a not-too-light body sounds like something that goes down easy but still feels satisfying.
Hop BroExactly. And there’s more behind it: the brewery talks about brutal heat, fruit trees getting scorched, and needing better watering and soil retention. You can really feel the strain of summer inside the name.
MugiI started out laughing at the cute name, and now I’m getting emotional about the brewer’s situation... this sounds like the perfect pause beer I suddenly need right now.
Hop BroSame here. Big hop aroma, soft bitterness, and a mood that actually resonates? That’s basically unfair. This is officially a beer I want now.
