OHLOY STORE announces limited Seki MAW special-edition IPA
OHLOY STORE in Takamatsu, Kagawa is highlighting a special MAW-edition version of OHLOY BREWING's flagship IPA, Seki. The limited West Coast IPA is 7.0% ABV and keeps the beer's green, resinous character while finishing a bit drier.
Hop BroI want to talk about the limited IPA Seki now pouring at OHLOY STORE in Takamatsu, Kagawa. It's OHLOY BREWING's regular IPA, but the MAW custom version gives it a fresh twist.
MugiWait, a MAW custom version? What is that! It sounds more like a new art drop than a beer!
Hop BroThe base beer is one of OHLOY BREWING's staples, and this release is a West Coast IPA at 7.0% ABV. It's built around a bonsai theme, so it feels bold but neatly shaped.
MugiA bonsai-themed IPA is too much information! Why does my drink suddenly come with landscaping lore?
Hop BroThat's the fun part. The green and resin notes mean pine-like aroma and fresh herbal character. You're not literally drinking a tree, so relax.
MugiOkay, but when you say resin notes, my brain immediately pictures glue, and that feels dangerous!
Hop BroIn beer terms, resin means that piney, sticky impression. This batch is slightly drier than the previous one, so the bitterness finishes crisp instead of heavy.
MugiOhhh, then even I could handle it. And OHLOY STORE sounds like the perfect spot for an easy city pint, right?
Hop BroExactly. It's a brewery-run brewpub and taproom with eight draft taps, plus cans, bottles, and even espresso. Great for a refill stop or a casual break.
MugiThat is unfairly strong. And with the MAW label plus the June 5 to June 21 exhibition, there's even a special Open Eyes version? My wallet is about to level up!
Hop BroThat's why this release feels like art meets beer instead of just another seasonal pour. The flavor and the exhibition context together already make me want a glass.
MugiSame here! First we toast with Seki, then we hunt for bonsai vibes in the aroma, and next thing you know it's straight to Takamatsu in my heart!
Limited-edition Seki
OHLOY BREWING has introduced a MAW special-edition label for its core IPA, Seki. The beer is a West Coast IPA at 7.0% ABV, built around a bonsai-inspired theme. According to the brewery, this version keeps the beer's firm structure and notes of greenery and resin, while finishing slightly drier and sharper than before.
A pint at OHLOY STORE
OHLOY STORE is OHLOY BREWING's direct-run brewpub and taproom. With eight draft taps, plus cans, bottles, and espresso drinks, it works as an easy stop for a quick pint, a bit of beer shopping, or a short break in the middle of the day. Located in YAMA BLD2 in central Takamatsu, the space has the relaxed, approachable feel of a neighborhood beer stop rather than a formal bar.
Where beer meets art
The label was created in collaboration with MAW, an artist based in Tokyo whose work is rooted in graffiti. The release ties into a solo exhibition running at @center_of_sanuki from June 5 to June 21, where a separate version of Seki, referred to by the brewery as the "Kangyou" version, will also be sold. That gives this release an extra layer: it is not only a beer announcement, but also a bridge into design and exhibition culture.
For beer fans, this is the kind of release that rewards a closer look. You get a distinctive West Coast IPA, a strong visual identity, and a direct link back to one of Takamatsu's most approachable craft beer spots.
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Hop BroI want to talk about the limited IPA Seki now pouring at OHLOY STORE in Takamatsu, Kagawa. It's OHLOY BREWING's regular IPA, but the MAW custom version gives it a fresh twist.
MugiWait, a MAW custom version? What is that! It sounds more like a new art drop than a beer!
Hop BroThe base beer is one of OHLOY BREWING's staples, and this release is a West Coast IPA at 7.0% ABV. It's built around a bonsai theme, so it feels bold but neatly shaped.
MugiA bonsai-themed IPA is too much information! Why does my drink suddenly come with landscaping lore?
Hop BroThat's the fun part. The green and resin notes mean pine-like aroma and fresh herbal character. You're not literally drinking a tree, so relax.
MugiOkay, but when you say resin notes, my brain immediately pictures glue, and that feels dangerous!
Hop BroIn beer terms, resin means that piney, sticky impression. This batch is slightly drier than the previous one, so the bitterness finishes crisp instead of heavy.
MugiOhhh, then even I could handle it. And OHLOY STORE sounds like the perfect spot for an easy city pint, right?
Hop BroExactly. It's a brewery-run brewpub and taproom with eight draft taps, plus cans, bottles, and even espresso. Great for a refill stop or a casual break.
MugiThat is unfairly strong. And with the MAW label plus the June 5 to June 21 exhibition, there's even a special Open Eyes version? My wallet is about to level up!
Hop BroThat's why this release feels like art meets beer instead of just another seasonal pour. The flavor and the exhibition context together already make me want a glass.
MugiSame here! First we toast with Seki, then we hunt for bonsai vibes in the aroma, and next thing you know it's straight to Takamatsu in my heart!
