Teenage Brewing Announces "Tokigawa Infusion: Byakudan" for Its Third Anniversary
Teenage Brewing, based in Tokigawa Town, Saitama, has unveiled "Tokigawa Infusion: Byakudan" as the third release in its third-anniversary series. A triple collaboration with Bar Ben Fiddich and Kuroi Kouboku Spice Shop, it is a sour IPA layered with sandalwood, watermelon, and cardamom.
Hop BroTeenage Brewing in Tokigawa Town, Saitama has brought out "Tokigawa Infusion : Byakudan" as the third release for its 3rd anniversary.
MugiWhoa, the title already hits hard! Tokigawa Infusion : Byakudan sounds like a luxury version of incense!
Hop BroNice catch. This one layers oriental sandalwood aroma with watermelon, elderflower, and cardamom.
MugiWait, beer with watermelon, incense, and spices!? That is way too much information. My brain is turning into a summer festival!
Hop BroThe style is Sour IPA, and the acidity is designed to keep everything neatly in balance. Nelson Sauvin and Elixir hops add extra dimension to the aroma.
MugiNelson... Elixir... those names are cool! But what do you mean the acidity is the one keeping things together?
Hop BroBasically, it means the sourness gives the beer its outline so the sweetness and aroma don't run wild. That is what gives it that nostalgic-memory feeling: hazy, but with a solid core.
MugiI get it now, it's the kind of thing that tickles the inside of your chest! And a triple collab with Bar Ben Fiddich and Kuroi Kouboku Spice Shop? That is definitely stylish!
Hop BroExactly. Since Daichi Mori started the brewery after switching from musician to brewer, they're really good at aroma design. This time too, "capturing summer in Tokigawa" feels like the perfect description.
MugiAnd with all three anniversary beers being tapped early at Teenage Weekend 2026, how can I not want to go? May 30, at Satoyama Village Shikisai-kan in Tokigawa Town... my throat has already started preparing on its own!
Hop BroRetail sales and EC release plus shipping are all slated for early June, so yeah, this is absolutely a glass that makes you want to drink it. Mugi-chan, shall we just drink it in our imagination today?
Teenage Brewing, based in Tokigawa Town, Hiki District, Saitama Prefecture, is a brewery founded by musician Daichi Mori after he made the leap into brewing. With free-spirited ideas and a strong focus on aroma design, the brewery has been producing beers that are distinctive yet still easy to drink.
Announced on Instagram this time was "Tokigawa Infusion: Byakudan," the third release in its third-anniversary lineup. Born from a triple collaboration with Shinjuku's Bar Ben Fiddich and Kuroi Kouboku Spice Shop, the beer takes the theme of "nostalgic memories."
The style is Sour IPA w/ Byakudan, Watermelon, Elderflower, Cardamom, with an ABV of 6.0%. It combines oriental aromas reminiscent of sandalwood incense and perfume with juicy watermelon, while elderflower and cardamom add depth. Nelson Sauvin and Elixir hops are used, and the tartness is designed to tie everything together.
In the post, the beer is introduced as a glass that seems to capture "summer in Tokigawa." Its fragrance evokes childhood memories, while its sour IPA character brings a crisp, sharp acidity. That contrast is what gives it the experimental edge that is so characteristic of Teenage Brewing.
The announcement also introduced the third-anniversary event, "Teenage Weekend 2026." It will be held on May 30 at Satoyama Village Shikisai-kan in Tokigawa Town. The venue is set to offer an early tapping of all three anniversary beers, positioning the event as a commemorative festival where beer, music, and nature can all be enjoyed in a single day. Sales to retailers and release and shipping via the EC site are both scheduled for early June.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroTeenage Brewing in Tokigawa Town, Saitama has brought out "Tokigawa Infusion : Byakudan" as the third release for its 3rd anniversary.
MugiWhoa, the title already hits hard! Tokigawa Infusion : Byakudan sounds like a luxury version of incense!
Hop BroNice catch. This one layers oriental sandalwood aroma with watermelon, elderflower, and cardamom.
MugiWait, beer with watermelon, incense, and spices!? That is way too much information. My brain is turning into a summer festival!
Hop BroThe style is Sour IPA, and the acidity is designed to keep everything neatly in balance. Nelson Sauvin and Elixir hops add extra dimension to the aroma.
MugiNelson... Elixir... those names are cool! But what do you mean the acidity is the one keeping things together?
Hop BroBasically, it means the sourness gives the beer its outline so the sweetness and aroma don't run wild. That is what gives it that nostalgic-memory feeling: hazy, but with a solid core.
MugiI get it now, it's the kind of thing that tickles the inside of your chest! And a triple collab with Bar Ben Fiddich and Kuroi Kouboku Spice Shop? That is definitely stylish!
Hop BroExactly. Since Daichi Mori started the brewery after switching from musician to brewer, they're really good at aroma design. This time too, "capturing summer in Tokigawa" feels like the perfect description.
MugiAnd with all three anniversary beers being tapped early at Teenage Weekend 2026, how can I not want to go? May 30, at Satoyama Village Shikisai-kan in Tokigawa Town... my throat has already started preparing on its own!
Hop BroRetail sales and EC release plus shipping are all slated for early June, so yeah, this is absolutely a glass that makes you want to drink it. Mugi-chan, shall we just drink it in our imagination today?
