Coffee & Beer Roots, a beer pub in the Hanazono-cho area of Matsuyama, Ehime, is currently pouring DD4D's real-ale-style IPA on tap. The key detail is that it is served with nitro gas, and the shop presents it as a combination that is not easy to find elsewhere.

Nitro service often changes the impression of a beer. It tends to create a finer foam texture and a softer mouthfeel than standard carbonation. For an IPA, that means the hop character can be experienced alongside a smoother sip, making it worth paying attention to both aroma and texture.

DD4D is a brewery with a strong presence in Ehime's craft beer scene, known for beers with distinct hop and bitterness profiles. This real-ale-style IPA is interesting precisely because it shows how the same beer can feel different when served through a nitro setup. For drinkers who want to revisit IPA from a slightly different angle, it is an easy beer to justify trying.

Coffee & Beer Roots is located on the second floor of the Daikokuya Building in central Matsuyama. According to the shop's own guidance, it is easy to find once you take the stairs and turn right. It is the kind of place to keep in mind when you want to take your time with one well-chosen pint.