ÉBIR Brew Studio brings back its pine-driven Double IPA, PINE ME DRIFT
ÉBIR Brew Studio in Kobe’s Higashinada ward has brought back PINE ME DRIFT, its pine-inspired Double IPA, after about a year. The beer is brewed at 8.0% ABV and 70 IBU, with the brewery saying it has refined the drinking experience while keeping its bold character.
Hop BroBig news from Kobe today: PINE ME DRIFT is back at Ebir Brew Studio. It’s a pine-inspired Double IPA brewed again for the first time in about a year.
MugiWait, a pine-themed IPA? What is that supposed to taste like, a forest in a glass?!
Hop BroPretty much, yeah. The star is that resinous hop aroma, like rich pine sap on the nose, then it moves into dank and piney flavors.
MugiWhat even is resinous hop aroma? That sounds less like beer and more like a wizard spell!
Hop BroIn simple terms, it means a pine-like aroma with a deep, green hop character. It feels woodsy, but still balanced as a beer.
MugiOoh, and ABV 8.0% too? That’s not a casual little sip, that’s a full-power entrance!
Hop BroExactly, and with 70 IBU bitterness, it’s built with real backbone. You get some malt sweetness first, then a firm wave of bitterness.
MugiSo it’s strong, but the article says drinkability got polished too? Okay, that’s dangerously attractive.
Hop BroThat’s very Ebir. This beer was inspired by Higashinada’s pine trees, and the brewery is known for putting local scenery and culture into its beers.
MugiDrinking the landscape is such a vibe! I seriously want a pint right now just to see how that pine and bitterness land.
Hop BroSame here. For IPA fans, this is a must-try comeback, and if I spot it in Kobe, I’m ordering one immediately.
The return of PINE ME DRIFT
ÉBIR BREW STUDIO in Kobe’s Higashinada ward announced on Instagram that it has brewed PINE ME DRIFT again, calling it a return after about a year. The post opens with “Welcome back, PINE ME DRIFT!!”, making the comeback the main message.
PINE ME DRIFT is a Double IPA at 8.0% ABV and 70 IBU. According to the post, the beer opens with a dense, resinous aroma reminiscent of hop-derived pine sap, then moves into a dank, piney profile. Malt sweetness comes through before a firm bitterness builds, creating a beer that keeps its bold edge while aiming for better drinkability.
The beer has long been associated with the pine trees of Higashinada, and that local inspiration remains central to its identity. Based in Kobe, ÉBIR BREW STUDIO is known for turning the atmosphere and culture of its neighborhood into beer, and PINE ME DRIFT is a clear example of that approach.
With its strong pine character and pronounced bitterness, the beer should appeal to drinkers who enjoy hop-forward IPA styles. Its return adds another locally rooted option to the brewery’s lineup.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBig news from Kobe today: PINE ME DRIFT is back at Ebir Brew Studio. It’s a pine-inspired Double IPA brewed again for the first time in about a year.
MugiWait, a pine-themed IPA? What is that supposed to taste like, a forest in a glass?!
Hop BroPretty much, yeah. The star is that resinous hop aroma, like rich pine sap on the nose, then it moves into dank and piney flavors.
MugiWhat even is resinous hop aroma? That sounds less like beer and more like a wizard spell!
Hop BroIn simple terms, it means a pine-like aroma with a deep, green hop character. It feels woodsy, but still balanced as a beer.
MugiOoh, and ABV 8.0% too? That’s not a casual little sip, that’s a full-power entrance!
Hop BroExactly, and with 70 IBU bitterness, it’s built with real backbone. You get some malt sweetness first, then a firm wave of bitterness.
MugiSo it’s strong, but the article says drinkability got polished too? Okay, that’s dangerously attractive.
Hop BroThat’s very Ebir. This beer was inspired by Higashinada’s pine trees, and the brewery is known for putting local scenery and culture into its beers.
MugiDrinking the landscape is such a vibe! I seriously want a pint right now just to see how that pine and bitterness land.
Hop BroSame here. For IPA fans, this is a must-try comeback, and if I spot it in Kobe, I’m ordering one immediately.
