DD4D BREWING to Release Collaboration IPA "Journeyman IPA" with U.S. Hardywood Park
DD4D BREWING, based in Matsuyama, Ehime, will release the limited-batch "Journeyman IPA" on May 14, brewed in collaboration with Hardywood Park Craft Brewery in Virginia, USA. It is a collaboration beer with the crispness and aroma typical of a West Coast IPA.
Hop BroDD4D BREWING in Matsuyama is releasing the Journeyman IPA on May 14, in collaboration with Hardywood Park Craft Brewery in the U.S.
MugiWhoa! A U.S.-Matsuyama collaboration is already cool before I even taste it!
Hop BroAnd it’s not just a joint brew. They’ve taken Hardywood Park’s recipe and turned it into a West Coast IPA at DD4D.
MugiSo a West Coast IPA is basically just a bitter one? The name sounds intense!
Hop BroThat’s the difference. The style’s appeal is the way it balances aroma and bitterness while staying crisp and easy to drink.
MugiOhhh! And the hops include Apollo plus Motueka, NZ Cascade, and Nelson Sauvin, so it’s got New Zealand varieties too!
Hop BroExactly. That’s why the aroma has notes like pine, white grapes, and meadows, and the flavor brings in juicy lime and grapefruit.
MugiWhat is that! It’s basically bursting with citrus aroma. My throat is doing warm-ups before I even drink it!
Hop BroThe specs are worth noting too: ABV 7.0%, IBU 50. They’ve used PILSEN and WHEAT malts to give it a clean finish.
MugiIBU 50 sounds scary, but if it’s designed to stay easy to drink, I can take my time with it!
Hop BroDD4D is great at creating new experiences through collaborations, and this one really feels like a beer of travel and exchange. I want to secure some as soon as it’s released and raise a glass.
MugiYeah, I definitely want to check out the limited release and drink it while remembering your hop breakdown!
Limited Brew Born from a Collaboration
DD4D BREWING, a craft beer maker based in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, has announced a new beer, "Journeyman IPA." Sales begin on May 14, 2026, and it will be available through the online store, company-owned shops, and retail locations.
This beer is a collaboration with Hardywood Park Craft Brewery, based in Richmond, Virginia, USA. Built on Hardywood's recipe, DD4D BREWING has finished it as a West Coast IPA.
An IPA Designed for a Balance of Aroma and Bitterness
According to official information, the hops combine Apollo with New Zealand varieties such as Motueka, NZ Cascade, and Nelson Sauvin. The aroma carries notes reminiscent of pine, white grapes, and meadows, while the flavor is characterized by juicy lime and grapefruit. With moderate bitterness and a clean finish, it is designed to be easy to keep drinking.
The specs are IPA style, 7.0% alcohol by volume, and IBU 50. The ingredients are malt, sugars, hops, and carbon dioxide, and the malts used are PILSEN and WHEAT.
About DD4D BREWING
DD4D BREWING was founded in 2019. Based in Matsuyama, it is a brewery that aims to create new beer experiences through collaboration. This "Journeyman IPA" is a release that clearly reflects that approach. The recipe also layers in the word "journeyman," referring to brewers who have gained experience at breweries in various places, resulting in a beer that evokes memories of travel and exchange.
Because it is being offered as a limited brew, anyone interested should check it out soon after sales begin.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroDD4D BREWING in Matsuyama is releasing the Journeyman IPA on May 14, in collaboration with Hardywood Park Craft Brewery in the U.S.
MugiWhoa! A U.S.-Matsuyama collaboration is already cool before I even taste it!
Hop BroAnd it’s not just a joint brew. They’ve taken Hardywood Park’s recipe and turned it into a West Coast IPA at DD4D.
MugiSo a West Coast IPA is basically just a bitter one? The name sounds intense!
Hop BroThat’s the difference. The style’s appeal is the way it balances aroma and bitterness while staying crisp and easy to drink.
MugiOhhh! And the hops include Apollo plus Motueka, NZ Cascade, and Nelson Sauvin, so it’s got New Zealand varieties too!
Hop BroExactly. That’s why the aroma has notes like pine, white grapes, and meadows, and the flavor brings in juicy lime and grapefruit.
MugiWhat is that! It’s basically bursting with citrus aroma. My throat is doing warm-ups before I even drink it!
Hop BroThe specs are worth noting too: ABV 7.0%, IBU 50. They’ve used PILSEN and WHEAT malts to give it a clean finish.
MugiIBU 50 sounds scary, but if it’s designed to stay easy to drink, I can take my time with it!
Hop BroDD4D is great at creating new experiences through collaborations, and this one really feels like a beer of travel and exchange. I want to secure some as soon as it’s released and raise a glass.
MugiYeah, I definitely want to check out the limited release and drink it while remembering your hop breakdown!
