Minamiaizu Mountain Brewing releases GION DDH IPA for the Gion Festival
Minamiaizu Mountain Brewing / Taproom BeerFridge in Aizu-Tajima, Minamiaizu, Fukushima, is releasing GION ahead of the Aizu-Tajima Gion Festival. The 6.0% Omatsuri IPA/DDH IPA is built around bright fruit-driven hop aroma.
Hop BroThis festival beer news is good, the new GION release is here. Minamiaizu Mountain Brewing / Taproom BeerFridge is putting out a special beer for the Aizu Tajima Gion Festival.
MugiWait, an IPA made for a festival? That sounds ridiculously fun!
Hop BroIt’s called Omatsuri IPA/DDH IPA, and it sits at 6.0% ABV. They brewed it specifically for the July 22 to 24 Aizu Tajima Gion Festival, so the theme is very clear.
MugiHold on, what is DDH? That suddenly sounds like beer-industry code!
Hop BroIt means double dry hopping. They add a lot of hops after fermentation to push out aromas like grapefruit, passion fruit, peach, and muscat.
MugiWhoa, a fruit-basket aroma without actual fruit? My nose is on vacation before the rest of me!
Hop BroAnd like their earlier GREDHI, it uses lager yeast in the build. The beer stays bright yellow, while oats and wheat give it body and the finish stays dry.
MugiWait, lager yeast in an IPA? Is the beer rulebook okay with this?
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. It’s tuned for hops to shine, so the aroma is big, the bitterness stays controlled, and the finish comes out clean.
MugiAnd the label mix is crew, bride, and float? That’s dangerously collectible. My fridge is about to turn into a festival display!
Hop BroWhat I like most is the people behind the festival. The design honors not just the main stage but the people supporting it, and with 15.5L, 10.2L, and 360ml formats, I really want one at the taproom.
MugiSame, I want a toast in Aizu Tajima. Let’s drink GION and get the festival mood started early!
Minamiaizu Mountain Brewing / Taproom BeerFridge is releasing `GION` as a seasonal beer for the Aizu-Tajima Gion Festival. The beer is labeled as an `Omatsuri IPA/DDH IPA` and comes in at 6.0% ABV. According to the brewery, it was brewed for the festival period that runs every year from July 22 to 24 in Aizu-Tajima.
The flavor profile centers on aromas reminiscent of grapefruit, passion fruit, peach, and muscat. In the description, the brewery notes that, like `GREDHI`, this beer uses lager yeast while still pushing hop character to the forefront. The beer pours a bright yellow color, with oats and wheat adding enough body to support the expressive aroma. It is designed to finish dry, with moderate bitterness rather than a heavy aftertaste.
The label is in its third year and now comes in three versions: the new `Otokoshu` design, plus the existing `Hanayome` and `Ooyatai` labels mixed in distribution. That framing ties the beer closely to the festival itself, not only to the main parade and floats but also to the people who prepare and support them behind the scenes. Available sizes are 15.5L, 10.2L, and 360ml. Drinking it at the taproom in Aizu-Tajima should make the festival atmosphere feel close at hand.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThis festival beer news is good, the new GION release is here. Minamiaizu Mountain Brewing / Taproom BeerFridge is putting out a special beer for the Aizu Tajima Gion Festival.
MugiWait, an IPA made for a festival? That sounds ridiculously fun!
Hop BroIt’s called Omatsuri IPA/DDH IPA, and it sits at 6.0% ABV. They brewed it specifically for the July 22 to 24 Aizu Tajima Gion Festival, so the theme is very clear.
MugiHold on, what is DDH? That suddenly sounds like beer-industry code!
Hop BroIt means double dry hopping. They add a lot of hops after fermentation to push out aromas like grapefruit, passion fruit, peach, and muscat.
MugiWhoa, a fruit-basket aroma without actual fruit? My nose is on vacation before the rest of me!
Hop BroAnd like their earlier GREDHI, it uses lager yeast in the build. The beer stays bright yellow, while oats and wheat give it body and the finish stays dry.
MugiWait, lager yeast in an IPA? Is the beer rulebook okay with this?
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. It’s tuned for hops to shine, so the aroma is big, the bitterness stays controlled, and the finish comes out clean.
MugiAnd the label mix is crew, bride, and float? That’s dangerously collectible. My fridge is about to turn into a festival display!
Hop BroWhat I like most is the people behind the festival. The design honors not just the main stage but the people supporting it, and with 15.5L, 10.2L, and 360ml formats, I really want one at the taproom.
MugiSame, I want a toast in Aizu Tajima. Let’s drink GION and get the festival mood started early!
