Brewing Hyaku Introduces 'Sweet Summer DDH IPA' Made with Ashikita Amanatsu
Brewing Hyaku introduced its 'Sweet Summer DDH IPA,' made with amanatsu from Ashikita, on Instagram. This summer-ready IPA puts citrus notes reminiscent of grapefruit and lime front and center, with Citra hops at the core, and is priced at 825 yen.
Hop BroToday, we're introducing Brewing Hyaku's 'Sweet Summer DDH IPA.' It's a bottle packed with the local feel of Kumamoto's Ashikita.
MugiWait, it uses Ashikita-grown amanatsu!? Fruit in beer? That sounds almost dessert-like and so intriguing!
Hop BroExactly, and it's a summer-ready IPA. It's built around Citra hops and really brings out citrus notes reminiscent of grapefruit and lime.
MugiHold on, what's a DDH IPA? Those letters are coming at me way too hard all of a sudden!
Hop BroDDH stands for double dry hop. It's a method where hops are added again after fermentation to really lift the aroma.
MugiAh, I see! So that's why the citrus aroma stands out so much. It already feels like summer just from the scent!
Hop BroThe caption also said the key points were the juicy sweetness from the amanatsu and the gentle bitterness layered on top.
MugiAnd it's only 5.0% ABV! If it's light, I could drink that easily on a hot day!
Hop BroIt's priced at 825 yen, and very much in line with Brewing Hyaku, which launched in 2024, in how it turns Ashikita ingredients and local identity into flavor.
MugiWow, it really gives off that From Ashikita vibe! I want to drink this tonight and switch into summer mode too!
Hop BroRight? The combination of local amanatsu and hops is irresistibly tempting, and this is the kind of beer that makes you want to raise a glass right away.
MugiThen it's decided! Let's make this our drink for tonight and toast to a refreshing evening!
Brewing Hyaku, based in Ashikita Town, Ashikita District, Kumamoto Prefecture, is a local brewery whose official website carries the tagline 'From Ashikita.' On Instagram, it introduced its summer IPA, 'Sweet Summer DDH IPA.' The price is 825 yen. It is an IPA with 5.0% ABV. It uses amanatsu from Ashikita as a secondary ingredient and is luxuriously brewed with only Citra hops before being finished with double dry hopping.
In the caption, the brewery says it brings out citrus aromas reminiscent of grapefruit and lime, layering in the fresh sweetness derived from amanatsu along with a subtle bitterness. The beer is designed to feel light on the palate and to be an easy-drinking IPA suited to hot weather.
- Product name: Sweet Summer DDH IPA
- Price: 825 yen
- Style: IPA
- Secondary ingredient: Amanatsu (from Ashikita)
- ABV: 5.0%
Brewing Hyaku is a brewery that launched in 2024, and its signature approach is to create products that foreground Ashikita ingredients and local character. This release also combines local amanatsu and hops in a way that makes the impression of the region come through directly in the flavor.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday, we're introducing Brewing Hyaku's 'Sweet Summer DDH IPA.' It's a bottle packed with the local feel of Kumamoto's Ashikita.
MugiWait, it uses Ashikita-grown amanatsu!? Fruit in beer? That sounds almost dessert-like and so intriguing!
Hop BroExactly, and it's a summer-ready IPA. It's built around Citra hops and really brings out citrus notes reminiscent of grapefruit and lime.
MugiHold on, what's a DDH IPA? Those letters are coming at me way too hard all of a sudden!
Hop BroDDH stands for double dry hop. It's a method where hops are added again after fermentation to really lift the aroma.
MugiAh, I see! So that's why the citrus aroma stands out so much. It already feels like summer just from the scent!
Hop BroThe caption also said the key points were the juicy sweetness from the amanatsu and the gentle bitterness layered on top.
MugiAnd it's only 5.0% ABV! If it's light, I could drink that easily on a hot day!
Hop BroIt's priced at 825 yen, and very much in line with Brewing Hyaku, which launched in 2024, in how it turns Ashikita ingredients and local identity into flavor.
MugiWow, it really gives off that From Ashikita vibe! I want to drink this tonight and switch into summer mode too!
Hop BroRight? The combination of local amanatsu and hops is irresistibly tempting, and this is the kind of beer that makes you want to raise a glass right away.
MugiThen it's decided! Let's make this our drink for tonight and toast to a refreshing evening!
