RIKRI BREWING introduces West Coast IPA STORM at 6.5% ABV
RIKRI BREWING in Takaban, Meguro, Tokyo introduced its West Coast IPA STORM. Brewed at 6.5% ABV, the beer is built around Triumph and Citra, with citrus-driven aroma and a clean, firm bitterness in the finish.
Hop BroToday's piece is about RIKRI BREWING, and their West Coast IPA STORM is the star.
MugiWhat! That name STORM already sounds like it blows the doors open. What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt sits at 6.5% ABV, built around Triumph and Citra, so the hop character is really front and center.
MugiWait, Triumph and Citra sound like spell names. Do I need a wizard license to order this?
Hop BroThose are hop varieties. Triumph leans soft tangerine, and Citra brings grapefruit and pineapple, so you get big citrus aromatics right away.
MugiNo way! And the article mentioned Citra Dynaboost and Strata CGX too. Are those beer ingredients or robot upgrades?
Hop BroFair question. Dynaboost and CGX are processed hop products that help intensify aroma, basically aroma boosters for the beer.
MugiOkay, that helps. But the base matters too, right? If the aroma goes wild and the body doesn't keep up, I'm lost after one sip.
Hop BroThat's where it lands well. Weyermann Pilsner Malt and CMC 2ROW keep it clean, the body stays light but flavorful, and it finishes with clean West Coast bitterness.
MugiAnd the name comes from a GENER8ION song, with matching can art and glass branding? That's a fully built vibe.
Hop BroExactly. The layered aroma and the visual identity line up, so this feels like an easy-drinking IPA that still shows the hops honestly.
MugiThat's it, I'm done resisting. Tonight I officially want a can of STORM in my hand.
RIKRI BREWING highlighted its West Coast IPA, STORM, in an Instagram post. The beer comes in at 6.5% ABV and is built around Triumph and Citra, with Centennial, Citra Dynaboost, CIP076, and Strata CGX added to the hop bill.
The grist uses Weyermann Pilsner Malt and CMC 2ROW, setting a clean base for the hop expression. In the caption, RIKRI describes Triumph as bringing a soft mandarin-like character, followed by grapefruit- and pineapple-like citrus notes and a subtle dank edge.
The result is a beer that feels light on the palate but still carries enough depth to hold its flavor together. A clear West Coast IPA-style bitterness shows up toward the finish, tightening the whole profile and making the beer easy to keep drinking.
The name STORM is said to come from a GENER8ION track. The can label and the branded glass both feature the same logo, reinforcing the brewery’s straightforward, beer-first presentation from its Meguro, Tokyo location.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's piece is about RIKRI BREWING, and their West Coast IPA STORM is the star.
MugiWhat! That name STORM already sounds like it blows the doors open. What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt sits at 6.5% ABV, built around Triumph and Citra, so the hop character is really front and center.
MugiWait, Triumph and Citra sound like spell names. Do I need a wizard license to order this?
Hop BroThose are hop varieties. Triumph leans soft tangerine, and Citra brings grapefruit and pineapple, so you get big citrus aromatics right away.
MugiNo way! And the article mentioned Citra Dynaboost and Strata CGX too. Are those beer ingredients or robot upgrades?
Hop BroFair question. Dynaboost and CGX are processed hop products that help intensify aroma, basically aroma boosters for the beer.
MugiOkay, that helps. But the base matters too, right? If the aroma goes wild and the body doesn't keep up, I'm lost after one sip.
Hop BroThat's where it lands well. Weyermann Pilsner Malt and CMC 2ROW keep it clean, the body stays light but flavorful, and it finishes with clean West Coast bitterness.
MugiAnd the name comes from a GENER8ION song, with matching can art and glass branding? That's a fully built vibe.
Hop BroExactly. The layered aroma and the visual identity line up, so this feels like an easy-drinking IPA that still shows the hops honestly.
MugiThat's it, I'm done resisting. Tonight I officially want a can of STORM in my hand.
