YYG Factory Releases Two New DDH IPAs: “Nice to Fine” and “Somnium”
Chiba-based YYG Factory has announced two new DDH IPAs: “Nice to Fine,” a smooth 9% Double IPA, and “Somnium,” a Cold IPA brewed exclusively with the emerging hop variety ALORA. Both beers focus on expressive hop aroma while taking distinctly different approaches.
Hop BroYYG Factory in Chiba has released two new DDH IPAs built around big aroma. They sound made for a tasting flight!
MugiWhat? Two IPAs with different personalities? And “big aroma” sounds like beer on the attack!
Hop BroMore of a delicious welcome than an attack. First is “Nice to Fine,” a DDH Double IPA at 9% ABV.
MugiNine percent?! That sounds powerful! Also, DDH means double dry hopping—what exactly gets doubled?
Hop BroDry hopping means adding hops after fermentation, often generously or in multiple additions. It is a technique for drawing out bright hop aroma more than bitterness.
MugiOh, got it! Nice to Fine uses only Krush in a single-hop recipe. What does it smell like?
Hop BroThink tropical fruit, ripe citrus, peach, and a hint of berry. It is said to be surprisingly smooth for 9%, which makes it sneakily dangerous!
MugiPeachy aroma, silky texture, and 9%… my vocabulary is getting tipsy already. What about “Somnium”?
Hop BroIt uses the new hop variety ALORA on its own, in a Cold IPA. Usually that style is dry and clean, but this one gets two dry-hop additions for peach, apricot, and green-melon notes.
MugiRich and smooth Nice to Fine versus crisp, fruity Somnium! YYG Factory’s two contrasting pours are absolutely calling for a side-by-side tasting!
Two new hop-forward releases
YYG Factory in Chiba City has announced two new beers through its official Instagram account. The releases, “Nice to Fine” and “Somnium,” are both built around the aromatic character of double dry hopping. While they share a focus on expressive hop aroma, the beers differ considerably in body, strength, and hop selection.
“Nice to Fine”: a smooth 9% Double IPA
“Nice to Fine” is a 9% DDH Double IPA designed to offer a remarkably smooth drinking experience despite its strength. The beer uses Krush as a single hop, from the whirlpool through the dry-hopping stage.
The brewery describes an aromatic profile of tropical fruit, ripe citrus, peach, and subtle berry notes. Its combination of high alcohol content, generous hop aroma, and smooth texture makes it a rich and expressive release for drinkers who enjoy modern Double IPAs.
“Somnium”: an ALORA-focused Cold IPA
“Somnium” is brewed exclusively with ALORA, an emerging hop variety. Its lighter body carries aromas reminiscent of peach, apricot, and green melon.
The beer is presented as a Cold IPA, a style generally associated with a dry, clean finish. YYG Factory has dry-hopped Somnium twice, however, to create a more pronounced and aromatic impression. The result is positioned as a crisp beer that still delivers a distinctly fruity hop character.
YYG Factory operates a brewery and beer-focused venue in Chiba City, producing a broad range of beers from established styles to more experimental releases. These two new beers present an appealing contrast: a full-strength, smooth Double IPA and a lighter-bodied Cold IPA centered on a single emerging hop variety. Tasting them side by side should offer a useful look at how hop selection and brewing technique shape aroma and texture.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroYYG Factory in Chiba has released two new DDH IPAs built around big aroma. They sound made for a tasting flight!
MugiWhat? Two IPAs with different personalities? And “big aroma” sounds like beer on the attack!
Hop BroMore of a delicious welcome than an attack. First is “Nice to Fine,” a DDH Double IPA at 9% ABV.
MugiNine percent?! That sounds powerful! Also, DDH means double dry hopping—what exactly gets doubled?
Hop BroDry hopping means adding hops after fermentation, often generously or in multiple additions. It is a technique for drawing out bright hop aroma more than bitterness.
MugiOh, got it! Nice to Fine uses only Krush in a single-hop recipe. What does it smell like?
Hop BroThink tropical fruit, ripe citrus, peach, and a hint of berry. It is said to be surprisingly smooth for 9%, which makes it sneakily dangerous!
MugiPeachy aroma, silky texture, and 9%… my vocabulary is getting tipsy already. What about “Somnium”?
Hop BroIt uses the new hop variety ALORA on its own, in a Cold IPA. Usually that style is dry and clean, but this one gets two dry-hop additions for peach, apricot, and green-melon notes.
MugiRich and smooth Nice to Fine versus crisp, fruity Somnium! YYG Factory’s two contrasting pours are absolutely calling for a side-by-side tasting!
