Tokyo Aleworks releases collaboration IPA "By the Bay IPA" with Vallejo Brewing
Tokyo Aleworks introduced its new collaboration with Vallejo Brewing Company, "In Cahoots Vol 7: By the Bay IPA." It is described as a West Coast IPA with a crisp finish layered with impressions of citrus, pineapple, and dank character.
Hop BroToday I want to introduce Tokyo Aleworks' Itabashi-born collaboration IPA. It's "In Cahoots Vol 7 : By the Bay IPA," made with Vallejo Brewing Company in the U.S., and it's a seriously exciting release as the latest in the series.
MugiWait, it's the seventh volume in the series? If it's gone on that long, it feels less like a collaboration and more like a friendship with bubbles rising before the beer does!
Hop BroExactly, and the style is a West Coast IPA. At 7.0% ABV and 50 IBU, it has that clean snap while still letting the hops speak loudly.
MugiWhat even is IBU? Just seeing the letters makes it sound like a report card for bitterness, and that's kind of scary!
Hop BroSimply put, it's a measure of bitterness. A 50 like this one means it isn't overly sharp, but it still has a clear edge and gives you a pleasant level of bitterness that lets the hops shine.
MugiOhh! And with hops like Cryo Citra, Incognito Centennial, Idaho 7 CGX, and Quantum Mosaic, it sounds like a total hop-name festival!
Hop BroWhat's interesting here is that it's built using only cryo hops and liquid hops, which helps bring out a richer aroma while keeping roughness in check. In other words, it's designed for a dense, concentrated aroma.
MugiI kind of don't fully get it, but it sounds strong! And the flavor impression is all citrus, with tangerine and pineapple too, so it's basically like a produce section!
Hop BroThe pleasant dank finish is also very West Coast. It moves from bright citrus to tropical notes and finishes with a dank aftertaste, so the whole drinking experience has a clear progression.
MugiAnd Tokyo Aleworks has taprooms in Itabashi and Yurakucho, right? I want to go right now and drink a beer together that truly connects Tokyo and the world!
Tokyo Aleworks, which has been brewing in Itabashi, Tokyo since 2018, announced its collaboration beer "In Cahoots Vol 7 : By the Bay IPA" with U.S.-based Vallejo Brewing Company. In the post, they expressed their joy at being able to brew together with Vallejo Brewing, a close friend, and the write-up carries a strong sense of continuity as part of the series.
This beer is a West Coast IPA. Its specs are ABV 7.0% / IBU 50, and the hops used are Cryo Citra, Incognito Centennial, Idaho 7 CGX, and Quantum Mosaic. According to the description, it was built using only cryo hops and liquid hops, resulting in a punchy IPA with plenty of intensity.
As for the tasting impression, bright citrus comes through, along with notes of tangerine and pineapple, and a pleasant dankness lingers at the end. It delivers the clearly defined hop character expected of a West Coast IPA, with a distinct flow from the aroma through the finish.
Tokyo Aleworks is a brewery based in Itabashi that promotes a mission of "connecting Tokyo and the world through craft." It currently operates taprooms at its Itabashi flagship location and in Yurakucho, and it actively works with American-style and hop-forward beers. This collaboration is another beer that naturally reflects that direction.
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Hop BroToday I want to introduce Tokyo Aleworks' Itabashi-born collaboration IPA. It's "In Cahoots Vol 7 : By the Bay IPA," made with Vallejo Brewing Company in the U.S., and it's a seriously exciting release as the latest in the series.
MugiWait, it's the seventh volume in the series? If it's gone on that long, it feels less like a collaboration and more like a friendship with bubbles rising before the beer does!
Hop BroExactly, and the style is a West Coast IPA. At 7.0% ABV and 50 IBU, it has that clean snap while still letting the hops speak loudly.
MugiWhat even is IBU? Just seeing the letters makes it sound like a report card for bitterness, and that's kind of scary!
Hop BroSimply put, it's a measure of bitterness. A 50 like this one means it isn't overly sharp, but it still has a clear edge and gives you a pleasant level of bitterness that lets the hops shine.
MugiOhh! And with hops like Cryo Citra, Incognito Centennial, Idaho 7 CGX, and Quantum Mosaic, it sounds like a total hop-name festival!
Hop BroWhat's interesting here is that it's built using only cryo hops and liquid hops, which helps bring out a richer aroma while keeping roughness in check. In other words, it's designed for a dense, concentrated aroma.
MugiI kind of don't fully get it, but it sounds strong! And the flavor impression is all citrus, with tangerine and pineapple too, so it's basically like a produce section!
Hop BroThe pleasant dank finish is also very West Coast. It moves from bright citrus to tropical notes and finishes with a dank aftertaste, so the whole drinking experience has a clear progression.
MugiAnd Tokyo Aleworks has taprooms in Itabashi and Yurakucho, right? I want to go right now and drink a beer together that truly connects Tokyo and the world!
