Sales Begin for a New Batch of Hazy IPA at Rikuzentakata Microbrewery, Available In-Store and Online
Rikuzentakata Microbrewery, a brewpub in Rikuzentakata, Iwate, has started selling a new batch of its Hazy IPA. In a post made at 12:38 on March 15, 2026, it announced that purchases are available not only in-store but also through its online store. The beer is presented as featuring the strong aroma associated with DDH, with a design that layers tropical notes over herbal/grassy character.
Hop BroToday's highlight is the new batch from Rikuzentakata - Rikuzentakata Microbrewery has brought out a Hazy IPA!
MugiWhoa! So this is the Hazy IPA sales launch thing? Just the name alone sounds juicy!
Hop BroExactly, and it's set up for both in-store and online, so people who are there and people at home can enjoy it at the same time.
MugiWhat is this DDH thing they mentioned? It sounds like a spell!
Hop BroDDH stands for double dry hopping. It's a method where hops are added after fermentation to push the aroma forward.
MugiOhhh! So it's not just tropical, but also herbal and grassy - basically a fruit-and-meadow festival!?
Hop BroI don't hate that description. The goal is a dank nuance, the kind that adds depth on top of juiciness.
MugiNice - so it's not just sweet! And if it's a semi-regular brew, you can keep tracking how each batch changes!
Hop BroExactly. Compared with past batches, you can even see differences in the shape of the bitterness, and that's what makes tasting comparisons so fun.
MugiDrinking it in the local atmosphere is great, but so is taking your time at home - having that kind of flexible access is amazing!
Hop BroAt this time of year, this kind of design is almost unfair - I want to check the online store right now and secure some!
MugiDeal! Tonight we're toasting with Hazy IPA - my mouth is already fully on hop standby!
The brewpub Rikuzentakata Microbrewery in Rikuzentakata City, Iwate Prefecture, announced on Instagram that sales of a new batch of its Hazy IPA have begun. The sales channels are twofold: in-store and the online store. The setup makes it accessible both to people who want to enjoy it on site and to those who prefer it at home.
What the post especially emphasizes is the aroma design of the Hazy IPA. The brew uses DDH (double dry hopping) to put hop aroma at the forefront. In addition, by combining tropical-leaning hops with herbal/grassy character, it is described as aiming for the so-called "dank" nuance. It sounds like a glass that values depth in flavor balance, not just juiciness.
The brewery also makes clear that it brews this Hazy IPA on a semi-regular basis, suggesting a style centered more on steadily refining quality than on one-off limited releases. From a tasting-comparison perspective, it should be interesting to track how the aroma expression and bitterness profile change from batch to batch.
Rikuzentakata Microbrewery is a brewpub that offers both local dining experiences and takeout/mail-order sales. The appeal is that the same new batch can be enjoyed with the atmosphere of the town on site, or in a temperature-controlled environment online. With beer season heading into spring, this is a release Hazy IPA fans will want to check out first.
- Sales: In-store, online store
- Style: Hazy IPA
- Features: DDH, tropical + herbal/grassy, dank nuance
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's highlight is the new batch from Rikuzentakata - Rikuzentakata Microbrewery has brought out a Hazy IPA!
MugiWhoa! So this is the Hazy IPA sales launch thing? Just the name alone sounds juicy!
Hop BroExactly, and it's set up for both in-store and online, so people who are there and people at home can enjoy it at the same time.
MugiWhat is this DDH thing they mentioned? It sounds like a spell!
Hop BroDDH stands for double dry hopping. It's a method where hops are added after fermentation to push the aroma forward.
MugiOhhh! So it's not just tropical, but also herbal and grassy - basically a fruit-and-meadow festival!?
Hop BroI don't hate that description. The goal is a dank nuance, the kind that adds depth on top of juiciness.
MugiNice - so it's not just sweet! And if it's a semi-regular brew, you can keep tracking how each batch changes!
Hop BroExactly. Compared with past batches, you can even see differences in the shape of the bitterness, and that's what makes tasting comparisons so fun.
MugiDrinking it in the local atmosphere is great, but so is taking your time at home - having that kind of flexible access is amazing!
Hop BroAt this time of year, this kind of design is almost unfair - I want to check the online store right now and secure some!
MugiDeal! Tonight we're toasting with Hazy IPA - my mouth is already fully on hop standby!
