Better life with upcycle Releases Fresh Hop Session IPA with Hops from Saitama
Better life with upcycle released Fresh Hop Session IPA on October 22. Brewed with fresh hops from Miyoshi, Saitama, the 4.5% session IPA combines grassy hop aromas with tropical fruit and pine notes from Idaho 7, finishing clean and refreshing without pronounced bitterness.
Hop BroToday, let’s talk about Better life with upcycle’s Fresh Hop Session IPA. It’s the second batch made with fresh hops from Miyoshi, Saitama.
MugiWait, beer with just-picked hops? What makes fresh hops different from regular hops?
Hop BroThey’re used soon after harvest instead of being dried. That makes the fresh grassy aroma come through vividly—like bringing the hop field into your glass.
MugiA hop field in my glass!? It sounds like a farm might pop out when I open the can! But it won’t taste like green juice, right?
Hop BroNo worries. Idaho 7 adds tropical fruit character and piney notes, giving the beer both brightness and depth.
MugiPiney? Like sticky tree resin? If my beer sticks to my hands, we have a serious problem!
Hop BroIt’s only an aroma description, so you’re safe. No actual resin involved—just a crisp, forest-like impression. The finish brings a citrus-peel finish rather than heavy bitterness.
MugiNice! At a light 4.5% ABV, it sounds easy to enjoy with dinner or on an ordinary evening.
Hop BroAnd the brand, based in Ebina, also upcycles bread crusts. I love that it offers a sustainable toast alongside great flavor. A little yeast haze is perfectly natural, too.
MugiFrom bread crusts to Miyoshi hops—what a journey! Keep it chilled, take it home carefully, and let’s toast tonight with a glassful of meadow!
A second batch built around fresh-hop character
Better life with upcycle’s Fresh Hop Session IPA is the second batch of its beer made with fresh hops grown in Miyoshi, Saitama. The beer is classified as a Fresh Hop Session IPA, with an ABV of 4.5%, SRM 3, and IBU 33. It is sold in a 350 ml can for ¥572 including tax.
The aroma opens with the green, grassy character associated with freshly harvested hops. Idaho 7 adds layers of tropical fruit and pine, giving the beer a bright yet gently resinous profile.
Bitterness is restrained rather than dominant. The finish is clean, with a citrus-peel-like impression that keeps the beer easy to drink. Its moderate strength and session-oriented profile make it suitable for pairing with food or enjoying as an everyday pint-sized refreshment.
An upcycling-minded brewery rooted in baking
Based in Ebina, Kanagawa, Better life with upcycle grew from a bakery founded in 1923. The brand gives overlooked ingredients new value, including bread ends repurposed in beer and craft gin. After collaborating with brewers across Japan, it now also produces beer at its own brewing facility.
Its sustainability work extends beyond product concepts. The company practices zero disposal of food residues generated during brewing and has shifted electricity used at its production process and brewing facilities to renewable energy. Through both flavor and production, Better life with upcycle presents a more sustainable way to enjoy a toast.
Because the beer contains yeast, some haze may develop; this does not indicate a quality issue. Keep the can refrigerated and avoid impact, freezing, or leaving it at room temperature for extended periods.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday, let’s talk about Better life with upcycle’s Fresh Hop Session IPA. It’s the second batch made with fresh hops from Miyoshi, Saitama.
MugiWait, beer with just-picked hops? What makes fresh hops different from regular hops?
Hop BroThey’re used soon after harvest instead of being dried. That makes the fresh grassy aroma come through vividly—like bringing the hop field into your glass.
MugiA hop field in my glass!? It sounds like a farm might pop out when I open the can! But it won’t taste like green juice, right?
Hop BroNo worries. Idaho 7 adds tropical fruit character and piney notes, giving the beer both brightness and depth.
MugiPiney? Like sticky tree resin? If my beer sticks to my hands, we have a serious problem!
Hop BroIt’s only an aroma description, so you’re safe. No actual resin involved—just a crisp, forest-like impression. The finish brings a citrus-peel finish rather than heavy bitterness.
MugiNice! At a light 4.5% ABV, it sounds easy to enjoy with dinner or on an ordinary evening.
Hop BroAnd the brand, based in Ebina, also upcycles bread crusts. I love that it offers a sustainable toast alongside great flavor. A little yeast haze is perfectly natural, too.
MugiFrom bread crusts to Miyoshi hops—what a journey! Keep it chilled, take it home carefully, and let’s toast tonight with a glassful of meadow!
