OGA BREWING COMPANY Releases 'Red Post IPA (Keg)' Inspired by Kodaira's Urban Agriculture
OGA BREWING COMPANY in Mitaka, Tokyo has unveiled "Red Post IPA (Keg)" as the third release in its series themed around Kodaira's urban agriculture. It is a nostalgic IPA that layers in feelings associated with the round postbox, featuring sunset-like hues, rounded bitterness, and a biscuit-like aroma.
Hop BroMitaka's OGA BREWING COMPANY has released "Red Post IPA (Keg)" as the third beer in its series themed around Kodaira's urban agriculture.
MugiWhoa, just the name Red Post IPA is cute! What kind of taste does a beer themed around a postbox have!?
Hop BroWhen you pour it into a glass, it has a sunset-like color, and the flavor is built around rounded bitterness layered with biscuit-like toastiness.
MugiRounded bitterness!? What does that even mean? Bitter but round? That's basically like a personality test, I can't make sense of it!
Hop BroFor example, it means the bitterness isn't sharp and forceful, but is adjusted into a not-too-sharp balance. Add the toastiness on top of that, and it gives off a retro, relaxed impression.
MugiOhhh! And the fact that it's inspired by the round postbox gives it a story, which is great. A beer that makes you want to send a letter feels new!
Hop BroThe specs are solid too: an IPA with ABV 6.0% and IBU 53. The malts are RED-X, Maris Otter, and Munich, and the hops are Columbus, Cascade, Chinook, and Amarillo.
MugiBoth the malt and hop names sound intense! But I still can't picture how bitter IBU 53 really is!
Hop BroIBU is a measure of bitterness, kind of like an indicator of drinkability. At 53, it's definitely a proper IPA, but if it's rounded out like this one, it still keeps some drinkability.
MugiI see! And if it's aimed at restaurants and bars with 10L and 20L kegs, then finding it at a shop would be a pretty exciting surprise!
Hop BroExactly. What I like is that it packs in the scenery and memories of the place, making it a Kodaira-like glass. It makes you want to sip it slowly, like you're writing a letter.
MugiI totally want to drink it now! Maybe I'll write someone a letter while looking at this sunset-colored IPA!
Tokyo Mitaka's OGA BREWING COMPANY has listed "Red Post IPA (Keg)" on its trade website. It is the third beer in a series themed around Kodaira's urban agriculture, an IPA inspired by the "round postboxes" said to be the most numerous in Tokyo.
When poured into a glass, its slightly orange color, reminiscent of a sunset sky, immediately stands out. According to the description, the hop bitterness and aroma are kept from becoming too sharp, resulting in an overall impression that feels rounded. Layered on top of that is a nostalgic biscuit-like character, giving it a retro sense of atmosphere.
The specs are IPA style, ABV 6.0%, and IBU 53. The malts used are RED-X, Maris Otter, and Munich, and the hops are Columbus, Cascade, Chinook, and Amarillo. As a keg product, it is offered in 10L keg and 20L keg formats, suggesting a product aimed at restaurants and bars.
The company develops its beers based in Mitaka, and its approach reflects a careful effort to weave local themes into each creation. This "Red Post IPA" is not just a name play; it impressively links the landscape and memories of the place, even the act of writing a letter, into a single glass.
The short story included alongside it also helps reinforce the shape of this beer. The motif of conveying hard-to-express feelings through a letter fits the image of the round postbox very well. Not only the flavor design, but the time before and after drinking it is part of the experience, making this a keg beer worth paying attention to.
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Hop BroMitaka's OGA BREWING COMPANY has released "Red Post IPA (Keg)" as the third beer in its series themed around Kodaira's urban agriculture.
MugiWhoa, just the name Red Post IPA is cute! What kind of taste does a beer themed around a postbox have!?
Hop BroWhen you pour it into a glass, it has a sunset-like color, and the flavor is built around rounded bitterness layered with biscuit-like toastiness.
MugiRounded bitterness!? What does that even mean? Bitter but round? That's basically like a personality test, I can't make sense of it!
Hop BroFor example, it means the bitterness isn't sharp and forceful, but is adjusted into a not-too-sharp balance. Add the toastiness on top of that, and it gives off a retro, relaxed impression.
MugiOhhh! And the fact that it's inspired by the round postbox gives it a story, which is great. A beer that makes you want to send a letter feels new!
Hop BroThe specs are solid too: an IPA with ABV 6.0% and IBU 53. The malts are RED-X, Maris Otter, and Munich, and the hops are Columbus, Cascade, Chinook, and Amarillo.
MugiBoth the malt and hop names sound intense! But I still can't picture how bitter IBU 53 really is!
Hop BroIBU is a measure of bitterness, kind of like an indicator of drinkability. At 53, it's definitely a proper IPA, but if it's rounded out like this one, it still keeps some drinkability.
MugiI see! And if it's aimed at restaurants and bars with 10L and 20L kegs, then finding it at a shop would be a pretty exciting surprise!
Hop BroExactly. What I like is that it packs in the scenery and memories of the place, making it a Kodaira-like glass. It makes you want to sip it slowly, like you're writing a letter.
MugiI totally want to drink it now! Maybe I'll write someone a letter while looking at this sunset-colored IPA!
