GROUNDTAP BREWERY Unveils Hydrangea-Themed Hazy IPA AJISAI
GROUNDTAP BREWERY in Iyo-Saijo, Ehime, is highlighting AJISAI (Hydrangea), a 7.0% ABV Hazy IPA with pineapple and apricot aromas plus grapefruit and herbal notes on the finish.
Hop BroToday's article is about GROUNDTAP BREWERY in Iyo-Saijo, Ehime, where they just released a hydrangea-inspired Hazy IPA called “AJISAI.”
MugiWait, a hydrangea-inspired beer!? That somehow makes rainy season sound stylish all of a sudden!
Hop BroAnd it is not just about the theme either. AJISAI Hazy IPA comes in at 7.0% ABV, with aromas that bring to mind pineapple and apricot.
MugiWhoa, okay! But what exactly is a Hazy IPA besides being cloudy? The name alone sounds intense!
Hop BroA hazy usually keeps bitterness from getting too sharp and lets the juicy aroma take center stage. With AJISAI, that fruity character really leads the way.
MugiGot it, so it is basically a drinkable hydrangea! ...Wait, there are not actual flowers in it, right?!
Hop BroNo need to panic. Once you sip it, the grapefruit and herbal finish comes through, and the flavor keeps shifting in a really fun way.
MugiBut hold on, when you say light-leaning medium body, it sounds like the beer is still arguing with itself!
Hop BroIt just means it has some fullness without feeling heavy. And they brew with Saijo’s famous Uchinuki spring water, so the finish should stay nice and clean.
MugiWait, and you can drink it in a brewery bar beside the tanks!? At that point I am not visiting, I am moving in!
Hop BroThey also keep hazies, lagers, and stouts on hand, so AJISAI becomes the perfect excuse for a tasting run. Honestly, I already want a pint right now.
MugiThen it is settled! I want a glass of AJISAI with the whole early-summer mood, and your face says you are already ordering a second one!
GROUNDTAP BREWERY in Iyo-Saijo, Ehime, is a brewery taproom attached to the production facility, so visitors can enjoy the beers while looking across the brewing setup. The brewery also uses Saijo's famous underground spring water, known as Uchinu ki, which gives the beers a clear local identity.
The featured beer is AJISAI (Hydrangea), a Hazy IPA at 7.0% ABV. The aroma opens with pineapple and apricot, then shifts into grapefruit and herbal notes on the palate. Its body sits on the lighter side of medium, giving it enough depth without feeling heavy in warm weather.
As summer approaches and hydrangeas change color day by day, the beer feels seasonally aligned as well. The label also leans into that atmosphere, echoing the changing mood of early summer in a way that fits the beer's name.
GROUNDTAP BREWERY typically offers several house beers at once, so AJISAI works well as a seasonal anchor before moving on to lagers or stouts. It is the kind of place where the lineup encourages comparison, not just a single pour.
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Hop BroToday's article is about GROUNDTAP BREWERY in Iyo-Saijo, Ehime, where they just released a hydrangea-inspired Hazy IPA called “AJISAI.”
MugiWait, a hydrangea-inspired beer!? That somehow makes rainy season sound stylish all of a sudden!
Hop BroAnd it is not just about the theme either. AJISAI Hazy IPA comes in at 7.0% ABV, with aromas that bring to mind pineapple and apricot.
MugiWhoa, okay! But what exactly is a Hazy IPA besides being cloudy? The name alone sounds intense!
Hop BroA hazy usually keeps bitterness from getting too sharp and lets the juicy aroma take center stage. With AJISAI, that fruity character really leads the way.
MugiGot it, so it is basically a drinkable hydrangea! ...Wait, there are not actual flowers in it, right?!
Hop BroNo need to panic. Once you sip it, the grapefruit and herbal finish comes through, and the flavor keeps shifting in a really fun way.
MugiBut hold on, when you say light-leaning medium body, it sounds like the beer is still arguing with itself!
Hop BroIt just means it has some fullness without feeling heavy. And they brew with Saijo’s famous Uchinuki spring water, so the finish should stay nice and clean.
MugiWait, and you can drink it in a brewery bar beside the tanks!? At that point I am not visiting, I am moving in!
Hop BroThey also keep hazies, lagers, and stouts on hand, so AJISAI becomes the perfect excuse for a tasting run. Honestly, I already want a pint right now.
MugiThen it is settled! I want a glass of AJISAI with the whole early-summer mood, and your face says you are already ordering a second one!
