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Novoru Nyagosu : Background
Novoru Nyagosu is 5% hefeweizen from Novoru Brewing, based in Miyazaki, Japan. Part of their collaborative range, Novoru Brewing made this with Beer Kichi and Yuya Boys. They double dry hopped the beer with Citra, Columbus, El Dorado, and Mosaic hops. There is a massive story about the making of this beer, but we will skip that and paraphrase it. “In a small town called Kula Coutere on a southern island, the guru of Noboru religion was trying to make a traditional weizen from a recipe book that had been passed down for generations. His disciple, surfer Kate, came on vacation to visit him.”.
Following this, “The guru and Kate left the place. In the meantime, the two cats came over saying, “Now’s the time,” and started throwing in hops one after another! The amount was 10 times the usual!”
At A Glance
- ABV : 5%
- Style : Hefeweizen
- Hops : Citra, Columbus, El Dorado, and Mosaic
- Adjuncts : –
- IBU : –
Sale Information
- Availability : Limited
- On Sale : From November 2024
- Size : 350 ml
Novoru Nyagosu : Appearance, Aroma, and Taste
With this being a DDH hefeweizen, I thought it would be hazy, but this hazy? I really was quite surprised with the beer’s colour and consistency. It was a vibrant straw colour with a plump white head that lingered during drinking.
Alongside the peculiar looking body, the aroma was nothing like a hefeweizen. A huge hop aroma dominated the beer, with lashings of citrus and tropical fruits present. From grapefruit and lemon, to mango and pineapple, my senses were all messed up. Even after letting this beer warm up, I really couldn’t detect any traditional banana or clove notes. Not even the aforementioned special yeast was noticeable.
As in the appearance and the aroma, the body didn’t taste anything like your traditional hefeweizen. For me, that is where this beer is a let down. It was so packed with hops, that it’s more just like a hoppy beer that could have been a pale ale or an IPA instead. Call me a traditionalist at heart, but what is the point in using a style if you’re just going to remove it from the actual taste.
That’s not to say I didn’t like it. The dominating citrus and tropical hop flavours are tasty, and well balanced. But I wanted some hefeweizen. After drinking Novoru Hikaru, this beer left me wanting some of that again, instead of this.
The Bottom Line
This is a delicious beer but to call it a hefeweizen is a misnomer. It’s a very hoppy beer and shows off the hops well.
Where to Buy
It can be bought online at the following places:
