DD4D BREWING Releases “Be With!” Celebration Beer Marking Ehime Orange Vikings’ First Playoff Appearance
DD4D BREWING has announced a collaboration beer, “Be With!,” commemorating the Ehime Orange Vikings’ first playoff appearance since the team was founded. True to the brewery’s Matsuyama roots, it expresses congratulations for the local team in the form of canned beer.
Hop BroHere it is, a commemorative collaboration beer from Matsuyama. DD4D BREWING is releasing “Be With!” to celebrate the Ehime Orange Vikings’ first playoff appearance.
MugiWhat! Celebrating a team first with beer is so intense! And the name Be With! feels like a cheer slogan, which is great!
Hop BroExactly. It’s a classic pale ale with 5.0% ABV and 35 IBU, designed to be easy to keep drinking.
MugiIBU? What’s that? Is a higher number better? I’m being left behind by this sudden mystery unit!
Hop BroSimply put, it’s a measure of bitterness, right? At 35, it doesn’t come on too hard, and the moderate bitterness from Columbus and Cascade lingers nicely.
MugiOhh! So it’s one you can enjoy for the aroma too. Hearing grapefruit and floral notes makes me want to toast with the aroma already!
Hop BroThat’s the good part: there’s malt sweetness too, with a gentle finish that evokes honey and biscuits. It’s a well-balanced beer that doesn’t let the hops run wild.
MugiWow, that sounds way better than I expected! And 20 label designs means it’s basically one of those beers that makes your collector instincts explode before you even drink it!
Hop BroI like that it includes not just the players, but also the staff, Seirenes, and Barto. Plus, there’s a limited-run complete box on the online store, and reservations start at 7:00 p.m. on April 12.
MugiIt really feels like the team’s energy has been turned straight into cans... If I can buy it in stores after May 10, I want to enjoy a Matsuyama brew along with the game talk.
Hop BroThat settles it. A beer with this much celebratory spirit is impossible to ignore, and it makes me want to raise a glass right now.
Arriving as a commemorative collaboration
DD4D BREWING (Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture) has announced a special collaboration beer, “Be With!,” in response to the local professional basketball team, the Ehime Orange Vikings, securing their first playoff berth since the team was founded. Behind the release is a desire to celebrate the team’s historic season and to share the excitement in Ehime through beer.
A classic pale ale in flavor
“Be With!” is a pale ale with 5.0% ABV and 35 IBU. Columbus and Cascade hops give it grapefruit and floral aromas, while a moderate bitterness lingers in the finish. Malt sweetness can also be felt, with flavors reminiscent of honey and biscuits said to spread across the palate. The beer is intended as a classic brew that is easy to keep drinking.
Strong fan appeal with 20 label designs
A notable feature of this collaboration is that it comes in canned labels with 20 different designs. The lineup includes players, staff, Seirenes, and Barto, creating a format that celebrates the entire team. In addition, DD4D BREWING’s official online store will offer a limited number of complete boxes containing one can of each of the 20 designs.
The complete box goes on reservation sale from 7:00 p.m. on April 12, with shipping scheduled for mid-May. Single cans will be priced at 800 yen including tax, and are planned to be available from May 10 onward at DD4D directly operated stores, Tsuda Shoten, and BOKKE.
A Matsuyama brewery raising a glass to its hometown
Founded in 2019, DD4D BREWING operates as a craft brewery based in Matsuyama, delivering high-quality beer. This project with a local Ehime sports team is a clear example of how the company turns regional topics into beer. It is also memorable for preserving the milestone of a playoff berth in a canned beer that fans can actually pick up and enjoy.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroHere it is, a commemorative collaboration beer from Matsuyama. DD4D BREWING is releasing “Be With!” to celebrate the Ehime Orange Vikings’ first playoff appearance.
MugiWhat! Celebrating a team first with beer is so intense! And the name Be With! feels like a cheer slogan, which is great!
Hop BroExactly. It’s a classic pale ale with 5.0% ABV and 35 IBU, designed to be easy to keep drinking.
MugiIBU? What’s that? Is a higher number better? I’m being left behind by this sudden mystery unit!
Hop BroSimply put, it’s a measure of bitterness, right? At 35, it doesn’t come on too hard, and the moderate bitterness from Columbus and Cascade lingers nicely.
MugiOhh! So it’s one you can enjoy for the aroma too. Hearing grapefruit and floral notes makes me want to toast with the aroma already!
Hop BroThat’s the good part: there’s malt sweetness too, with a gentle finish that evokes honey and biscuits. It’s a well-balanced beer that doesn’t let the hops run wild.
MugiWow, that sounds way better than I expected! And 20 label designs means it’s basically one of those beers that makes your collector instincts explode before you even drink it!
Hop BroI like that it includes not just the players, but also the staff, Seirenes, and Barto. Plus, there’s a limited-run complete box on the online store, and reservations start at 7:00 p.m. on April 12.
MugiIt really feels like the team’s energy has been turned straight into cans... If I can buy it in stores after May 10, I want to enjoy a Matsuyama brew along with the game talk.
Hop BroThat settles it. A beer with this much celebratory spirit is impossible to ignore, and it makes me want to raise a glass right now.
