OGA BREWING COMPANY Releases "Aka Post IPA" - Third in the Kodaira-Themed Series
OGA BREWING COMPANY in Mitaka, Tokyo, has released a limited new product, "Aka Post IPA." It is the third installment in a series themed around Kodaira, a town energized by urban agriculture, and a nostalgic IPA inspired by the red postbox.
Hop BroOGA BREWING COMPANY in Mitaka has released Aka Post IPA as the third Kodaira-themed entry this time. I already love the idea of paying homage to the round postboxes.
MugiWait, an IPA with a red postbox? That's so cute that it even feels like the beer has postbox vibes!
Hop BroAnd the best part is that it's not just a gimmick. It really reflects the atmosphere of Kodaira, a town energized by urban agriculture. Turning regional memory into beer is quietly high-level stuff.
MugiHuh, but I usually think of IPAs as punchy and bitter. What does a "rounded hop character" taste like?
Hop BroGood question. It means the hop aroma and bitterness don't push too far to the front, and the design isn't too sharp. Even though it's an IPA, it doesn't have harsh edges, so the drink goes down gently.
MugiI see! But "biscuit-like" sounds a little too snacky all of a sudden. Does it make you feel like you're eating cookies with your beer?
Hop BroThat's what makes it interesting: a nostalgic malt-derived flavor rises up softly. It's not a sweet cookie itself, but more like the toasty aroma of freshly baked biscuits.
MugiAnd the color is like a sunset sky, so you're practically drinking a landscape! Just looking at it might make you a little sentimental.
Hop BroExactly. "A nostalgic one" is the perfect description. Rather than hyping itself up loudly, it's the kind of beer that makes you want to pause and savor the moment.
MugiA finish that makes you want to write a letter sounds lovely! A flavor that makes you want to send it to someone is definitely something I want to know more about when it comes to beer.
Hop BroThat's precisely why the beer's sense of place matters, as it captures the atmosphere of towns along the Chuo Line. It's a distinctly OGA BREWING COMPANY way of making beer, full of love for the region.
MugiAll right, then I have no choice but to drink it! An IPA that lets you taste the scenery of Kodaira itself sounds like something I want to toast to right away!
A New IPA as an Homage to the Red Postbox
Tokyo-based OGA BREWING COMPANY in Mitaka released its new "Aka Post IPA" on May 10, 2026. This beer is the third installment in a series themed around Kodaira, a town energized by urban agriculture. It is a nostalgic beer born from affection for the "round postbox," said to be the most common in Tokyo.
When poured into a glass, its color evokes an orange-tinged sunset sky. The aroma and bitterness are designed not to be overly sharp, leaving an impression of a rounded hop character. In addition, when you take a sip, a nostalgic biscuit-like flavor spreads across the palate, giving it a sense of familiarity rather than flashiness.
Flavor Impressions
- A color reminiscent of a sunset sky
- Rounded hop bitterness and aroma
- A biscuit-like note that evokes nostalgia
OGA BREWING COMPANY is a brewery based in Mitaka, Tokyo, that produces craft beer. It also works to express the character of towns and neighborhoods along the Chuo Line through beer, and this "Aka Post IPA" can be seen as a creation that captures local memories and everyday scenery in a single glass.
This IPA has a lingering finish that makes you want to slowly savor it, almost as if it were making you want to write someone a letter. For those who like beers themed around local landscapes, this is a new release worth checking out.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroOGA BREWING COMPANY in Mitaka has released Aka Post IPA as the third Kodaira-themed entry this time. I already love the idea of paying homage to the round postboxes.
MugiWait, an IPA with a red postbox? That's so cute that it even feels like the beer has postbox vibes!
Hop BroAnd the best part is that it's not just a gimmick. It really reflects the atmosphere of Kodaira, a town energized by urban agriculture. Turning regional memory into beer is quietly high-level stuff.
MugiHuh, but I usually think of IPAs as punchy and bitter. What does a "rounded hop character" taste like?
Hop BroGood question. It means the hop aroma and bitterness don't push too far to the front, and the design isn't too sharp. Even though it's an IPA, it doesn't have harsh edges, so the drink goes down gently.
MugiI see! But "biscuit-like" sounds a little too snacky all of a sudden. Does it make you feel like you're eating cookies with your beer?
Hop BroThat's what makes it interesting: a nostalgic malt-derived flavor rises up softly. It's not a sweet cookie itself, but more like the toasty aroma of freshly baked biscuits.
MugiAnd the color is like a sunset sky, so you're practically drinking a landscape! Just looking at it might make you a little sentimental.
Hop BroExactly. "A nostalgic one" is the perfect description. Rather than hyping itself up loudly, it's the kind of beer that makes you want to pause and savor the moment.
MugiA finish that makes you want to write a letter sounds lovely! A flavor that makes you want to send it to someone is definitely something I want to know more about when it comes to beer.
Hop BroThat's precisely why the beer's sense of place matters, as it captures the atmosphere of towns along the Chuo Line. It's a distinctly OGA BREWING COMPANY way of making beer, full of love for the region.
MugiAll right, then I have no choice but to drink it! An IPA that lets you taste the scenery of Kodaira itself sounds like something I want to toast to right away!
