DD4D BREWING unveils 'Sakura Islands' for Azur Lane's 9th anniversary
Matsuyama-based DD4D BREWING has introduced a new collaboration beer, Sakura Islands (Wood-Aged Rice Lager), for the 9th anniversary of Azur Lane. Brewed with rice for a softer, slightly Japanese profile, it will also appear at the September 5-6 event.
Hop BroToday's topic is DD4D BREWING in Matsuyama and its 9th anniversary collab beer for Azur Lane. The new release is called Sakura Islands.
MugiWait, a game anniversary gets a beer? Sakura Islands already sounds good, but what kind of beer is it?
Hop BroThe style is Wood-Aged Rice Lager. It's a lager brewed with rice, so the concept leans a little Japanese and very drinkable.
MugiWhat even is Wood-Aged? That sounds like I'm about to sip a bookshelf!
Hop BroNo furniture required. It layers a light sakura-wood smokiness with citrus and herbal hops, and the finish is clean.
MugiOkay, but IBU 25 makes me feel like I just got handed an exam score!
Hop BroIBU is the bitterness scale, and 25 should stay pretty gentle. At 5.0% ABV, the soft sweetness from the rice should come through nicely too.
MugiAnd it was brewed to match Owari's image, right? That's kind of amazing, like drinking the character design.
Hop BroDD4D has 350-plus beers behind it already, plus years of collabs, so this kind of crossover is very much in its wheelhouse.
MugiThey're bringing it to AZURLANE MUSI9:FES. on September 5 and 6 too, with draft, cans, gelato, and merch. My wallet just flinched.
Hop BroAnd with sticker bonuses on draft or six-can purchases, this is the kind of release where you check early at shops or the official store.
MugiThat's it, I officially want draft and cans right now. We're making a battle plan for this one.
DD4D BREWING started as a select shop in Matsuyama in 1998, added an in-house brewery in 2019, and opened a second plant in Mitsuhama in 2021. The brewery has released more than 350 beers and has consistently worked across boundaries, including sports, apparel, film, and other collaborations.
The new release highlighted on Instagram is Sakura Islands (Wood-Aged Rice Lager). It is one of the anniversary beers created for the smartphone game Azur Lane, inspired by the character Owari. The beer is brewed with rice in addition to malt, giving it a clean finish with layered notes of citrusy and herbal hops, a smoky cherry-wood-like aroma, and a gentle rice-derived sweetness.
The specs are straightforward: 5.0% ABV and 25 IBU. The recipe uses Cashmere and East Kent Goldings hops, along with PILSEN and Rice malts. DD4D also points drinkers to nearby retailers and its official online store for early availability.
The post also notes DD4D's participation in AZURLANE MUSI9:FES. on September 5-6 at Sankaku Hiroba in the Shinjuku Sumitomo Building. Draft beer, cans, gelato, and collaboration goods such as T-shirts, acrylic keychains, and glasses will be available, with limited sticker bonuses tied to draft and can purchases.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's topic is DD4D BREWING in Matsuyama and its 9th anniversary collab beer for Azur Lane. The new release is called Sakura Islands.
MugiWait, a game anniversary gets a beer? Sakura Islands already sounds good, but what kind of beer is it?
Hop BroThe style is Wood-Aged Rice Lager. It's a lager brewed with rice, so the concept leans a little Japanese and very drinkable.
MugiWhat even is Wood-Aged? That sounds like I'm about to sip a bookshelf!
Hop BroNo furniture required. It layers a light sakura-wood smokiness with citrus and herbal hops, and the finish is clean.
MugiOkay, but IBU 25 makes me feel like I just got handed an exam score!
Hop BroIBU is the bitterness scale, and 25 should stay pretty gentle. At 5.0% ABV, the soft sweetness from the rice should come through nicely too.
MugiAnd it was brewed to match Owari's image, right? That's kind of amazing, like drinking the character design.
Hop BroDD4D has 350-plus beers behind it already, plus years of collabs, so this kind of crossover is very much in its wheelhouse.
MugiThey're bringing it to AZURLANE MUSI9:FES. on September 5 and 6 too, with draft, cans, gelato, and merch. My wallet just flinched.
Hop BroAnd with sticker bonuses on draft or six-can purchases, this is the kind of release where you check early at shops or the official store.
MugiThat's it, I officially want draft and cans right now. We're making a battle plan for this one.
