“Two-Tone” tapped at Saio Gawuma in Sannomiya, a DDH DIPA from Totopia x Teenage
At the beer pub Saio Gawuma in Kobe’s Sannomiya area, the collaboration beer “Two-Tone” from Totopia Brewery and Teenage Brewing has been announced. Brewed with a double mash process, this DDH DIPA is a full-flavored pint made for serious drinkability.
Hop BroIt’s tapped at Saio Gawuma in Sannomiya today: the Totopia Brewery and Teenage Brewing collaboration, “Two-Tone.” It’s a DDH DIPA, so this one has some real heft.
MugiWhoa! Even the name “Two-Tone” sounds strong! It sounds stylish, but is the beer itself packed with power too?
Hop BroThat’s the interesting part: it uses a double mash process. It draws out a denser wort and aims for a fuller body, so it delivers much more drinking satisfaction than it might look like.
MugiDouble mash? What is that? Wait, it’s not like making mashed potatoes twice, right?
Hop BroClose, but not quite. Think of it as saccharifying the malt in two stages. In short, it’s a brewing method that extracts the ingredients for beer more thoroughly and builds up richness and drinkability.
MugiOhh! And with 9.0% alcohol, this is not exactly a “light one,” it’s a “serious one”!
Hop BroThe aroma goes big too, centered on citrus and stone fruit. With Freestyle Nelson Sauvin, Nelson Sauvin, Motueka, Rakau, and Citra Dynaboost in the mix, the New Zealand hop character really shines.
MugiThose hop names sound like a spell! But when you hear things like white-grape character and bright citrus notes, it sounds like it must taste sparkling and vivid!
Hop BroExactly. The white-grape character from the Nelson side, the citrus from Motueka, and the roundness from Rakau come together for a layered aroma. Since it’s DDH, the hop presence should really come forward.
MugiI like that Saio Gawuma is also sharing the recipe background! It’s not just a new tap, it’s fun to drink while knowing what kind of intent went into making it!
Hop BroExactly. The pleasure here is savoring the brewing concept itself. If I’m having a drink in Sannomiya today, I want to confirm this Two-Tone straight from the tap, and honestly, my throat is already in line before I am.
MugiI know! I already feel like I should be waiting by the tap! This is the kind of beer where, the moment we hold the glass at the bar, neither of us can stop grinning!
In an Instagram post from the beer pub Saio Gawuma, where you can enjoy craft beer in the Kobe Sannomiya area, guest beer information introduced “Two-Tone” on March 10, 2026.
This release is a collaboration between Totopia Brewery and Teenage Brewing. The style is DDH DIPA, and the alcohol content is 9.0%. The post explained that the beer was designed with a double mash process to achieve a high gravity and a thick mouthfeel, making it especially appealing to IPA fans looking for a substantial drinking experience.
In terms of aroma, the focus is on hop-driven notes reminiscent of citrus and stone fruit. The hops used include Freestyle Nelson Sauvin, Nelson Sauvin, Motueka, Rakau, and Citra Dynaboost, promising layered complexity centered on the distinct character of New Zealand hops, such as the white-grape quality of Nelson and the bright citrus notes of Motueka.
What stands out about Saio Gawuma is that it not only keeps track of these high-profile guest beers, but also explains the recipe background and brewing intent in detail within the post. It is a pleasure unique to a beer pub to learn the design philosophy behind a beer before raising the glass, rather than stopping at a simple “new tap” announcement.
If you are choosing a drink in Sannomiya, start with this collaboration DDH DIPA. It is worth checking the tap for the beer’s weighted body and overlapping hop aromas.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroIt’s tapped at Saio Gawuma in Sannomiya today: the Totopia Brewery and Teenage Brewing collaboration, “Two-Tone.” It’s a DDH DIPA, so this one has some real heft.
MugiWhoa! Even the name “Two-Tone” sounds strong! It sounds stylish, but is the beer itself packed with power too?
Hop BroThat’s the interesting part: it uses a double mash process. It draws out a denser wort and aims for a fuller body, so it delivers much more drinking satisfaction than it might look like.
MugiDouble mash? What is that? Wait, it’s not like making mashed potatoes twice, right?
Hop BroClose, but not quite. Think of it as saccharifying the malt in two stages. In short, it’s a brewing method that extracts the ingredients for beer more thoroughly and builds up richness and drinkability.
MugiOhh! And with 9.0% alcohol, this is not exactly a “light one,” it’s a “serious one”!
Hop BroThe aroma goes big too, centered on citrus and stone fruit. With Freestyle Nelson Sauvin, Nelson Sauvin, Motueka, Rakau, and Citra Dynaboost in the mix, the New Zealand hop character really shines.
MugiThose hop names sound like a spell! But when you hear things like white-grape character and bright citrus notes, it sounds like it must taste sparkling and vivid!
Hop BroExactly. The white-grape character from the Nelson side, the citrus from Motueka, and the roundness from Rakau come together for a layered aroma. Since it’s DDH, the hop presence should really come forward.
MugiI like that Saio Gawuma is also sharing the recipe background! It’s not just a new tap, it’s fun to drink while knowing what kind of intent went into making it!
Hop BroExactly. The pleasure here is savoring the brewing concept itself. If I’m having a drink in Sannomiya today, I want to confirm this Two-Tone straight from the tap, and honestly, my throat is already in line before I am.
MugiI know! I already feel like I should be waiting by the tap! This is the kind of beer where, the moment we hold the glass at the bar, neither of us can stop grinning!
