BLACK TIDE BREWING to Release XLARGE Collaboration Hazy IPA "Ozy" on April 25
BLACK TIDE BREWING, the brewpub in Kesennuma, Miyagi, will release its collaboration beer "Ozy" with LA-based apparel brand XLARGE on April 25. This 4.5% Hazy IPA keeps the alcohol level low and will be sold at the Tap Room, online, and at retail partner stores.
Hop BroBLACK TIDE BREWING's XLARGE collaboration Ozy releasing on April 25 already feels strongly limited in the way only a Kesennuma brewpub can.
MugiWait, Ozy is a Hazy IPA? It looks heavy, but 4.5% sounds almost too gentle!
Hop BroRight, it keeps the ABV at 4.5% for a light finish, while using Pilsner, Oat, and Wheat to build out the body.
MugiWhen you say Pilsner and Oat and all that, my brain feels like there are so many layers of grain that the stack of blocks is collapsing!
Hop BroIn short, they build the body with the base malts and layer on tropical aromas from the Citra and Mosaic hops.
MugiOh! If it even has the scent of raspberry too, that makes it sound more like dessert than beer!
Hop BroAnd with lactose added, it gets a smoother mouthfeel and a light, easy-drinking profile that's approachable even for younger drinkers.
MugiAnd it is still a street-style collaboration too. Just picturing XLARGE's gorilla next to Kesennuma's sea is already funny!
Hop BroSales start at 10:30 on April 25 at the BTB TAP ROOM locations in Kesennuma and Sendai, and online at 12:00, so locking it in early is the right move.
MugiThen I'll decide whether to drink it in Kesennuma or order it, but I'm seriously standing by from launch day!
BLACK TIDE BREWING (Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture) will release its collaboration beer "Ozy" with XLARGE on April 25 as a special release. True to a brewpub in Kesennuma, this limited brew puts the brewer's personality front and center, and this time the pairing with XLARGE, known for its gorilla icon, is drawing attention.
Sales Start
General sales begin on Saturday, April 25 at 10:30 at the BTB TAP ROOM directly operated stores (Kesennuma and Sendai), and the BTB ONLINE SHOP opens at 12:00. It will also be available at Sanity (Takanawa and Sangenjaya) and Five Good. A beer you can enjoy in Kesennuma or secure online.
Beer Features
"Ozy" is a Hazy IPA with 4.5% ABV. It uses Pilsner, Oat, Wheat, and Caramel Pils as the base, along with Citra(Cryo), Citra, and Mosaic. Raspberry flavor and lactose are added for a light, easy-drinking finish. The post says that, with the intention of being enjoyed by younger drinkers as well, the alcohol is kept low while tropical hop aromas spread, accented by the scent of raspberry.
As a limited IPA born at a brewpub in a seaside town in Kesennuma, it combines BTB's straightforward craftsmanship with XLARGE's street sensibility. Because it is a limited item, anyone interested should make note of the sales start time.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBLACK TIDE BREWING's XLARGE collaboration Ozy releasing on April 25 already feels strongly limited in the way only a Kesennuma brewpub can.
MugiWait, Ozy is a Hazy IPA? It looks heavy, but 4.5% sounds almost too gentle!
Hop BroRight, it keeps the ABV at 4.5% for a light finish, while using Pilsner, Oat, and Wheat to build out the body.
MugiWhen you say Pilsner and Oat and all that, my brain feels like there are so many layers of grain that the stack of blocks is collapsing!
Hop BroIn short, they build the body with the base malts and layer on tropical aromas from the Citra and Mosaic hops.
MugiOh! If it even has the scent of raspberry too, that makes it sound more like dessert than beer!
Hop BroAnd with lactose added, it gets a smoother mouthfeel and a light, easy-drinking profile that's approachable even for younger drinkers.
MugiAnd it is still a street-style collaboration too. Just picturing XLARGE's gorilla next to Kesennuma's sea is already funny!
Hop BroSales start at 10:30 on April 25 at the BTB TAP ROOM locations in Kesennuma and Sendai, and online at 12:00, so locking it in early is the right move.
MugiThen I'll decide whether to drink it in Kesennuma or order it, but I'm seriously standing by from launch day!
