OGA BREWING Launches Red Post IPA and Announces Graduation Beer
OGA BREWING COMPANY in Mitaka, Tokyo has newly put the biscuit-like, caramel-forward "Red Post IPA" on tap. It also announced release events for its graduation beer on March 26 and 29.
Hop BroFrom OGA BREWING COMPANY in Mitaka, Red Post IPA is newly on tap. It has biscuit-like caramel notes, so it sounds very easy to drink.
MugiWait, an IPA with biscuits!? Caramel notes? Does a beer like that really exist!?
Hop BroIt does. Here, "caramel notes" means the sweet, toasty aroma that comes from well-roasted malt. The phrase rounded IPA fits perfectly, with the bitterness blending together instead of feeling sharp.
MugiRounded? Even beer has corners!? And "the bitterness blends together" is such a funny way to put it!
Hop BroExactly. It's not the kind of bitterness that pokes at your tongue; it's more like everything flows together smoothly. Based at its Mitaka taproom, OGA BREWING also makes Chuo Line-themed beers and drinks inspired by local produce.
MugiThey really love their hometown! And they also have Mitaka Pale Ale and Kichijoji IPA, right? Just the names make me want to drink them!
Hop BroAnd this time, they've also announced an event for the graduation beer brewed by An, Aria, and Liam, who are graduating this spring. Over the two days of March 26 and 29, you can enjoy a special beer while the taproom keeps operating as usual.
MugiWow, just hearing "graduation" makes it a little emotional... With a two-day event, I might actually be able to make it!
Hop BroAlso, the opening hours are changing: on weekdays, they will open at 1:00 p.m. from April 16, while weekends and holidays will stay at 11:00 a.m. It's nice that it will be easier to stop by after work.
MugiThen I'll start with the Red Post IPA, and Hop, you handle the graduation beer! A beer in Mitaka means there's no choice but to go drink it!
OGA BREWING COMPANY, based in Mitaka, Tokyo, operates a taproom attached to its brewery and offers craft beers themed around Chuo Line stations and Mitaka-grown produce. In its latest Instagram post, the brewery mentioned that staff member Hinako has switched to summer clothes, noted that the season has become one where it is easier to enjoy beer outdoors, and shared that "Red Post IPA" has newly gone on tap.
According to the post, "Red Post IPA" has a biscuit-like caramel character and is finished as a rounded India Pale Ale. In addition to its regular beers such as "Mitaka Pale Ale," "Mitaka Wheat Ale," and "Kichijoji IPA," OGA BREWING also produces limited-batch and collaboration beers, and its lineup is known for reflecting local scenery and the atmosphere of the neighborhood.
The post also announced "Graduation Beer Release Event 2026." Beer brewed by An, Aria, and Liam, who are graduating from OGA this spring, will be available over two days, March 26 and 29, while the taproom will continue its regular business hours. From April 16, weekday opening time will change to 1:00 p.m., while weekends and holidays will remain at 11:00 a.m.
If you want to try something new in Mitaka, this "Red Post IPA" is the first one to check out.
Reference: Instagram post / OGA BREWING official site
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroFrom OGA BREWING COMPANY in Mitaka, Red Post IPA is newly on tap. It has biscuit-like caramel notes, so it sounds very easy to drink.
MugiWait, an IPA with biscuits!? Caramel notes? Does a beer like that really exist!?
Hop BroIt does. Here, "caramel notes" means the sweet, toasty aroma that comes from well-roasted malt. The phrase rounded IPA fits perfectly, with the bitterness blending together instead of feeling sharp.
MugiRounded? Even beer has corners!? And "the bitterness blends together" is such a funny way to put it!
Hop BroExactly. It's not the kind of bitterness that pokes at your tongue; it's more like everything flows together smoothly. Based at its Mitaka taproom, OGA BREWING also makes Chuo Line-themed beers and drinks inspired by local produce.
MugiThey really love their hometown! And they also have Mitaka Pale Ale and Kichijoji IPA, right? Just the names make me want to drink them!
Hop BroAnd this time, they've also announced an event for the graduation beer brewed by An, Aria, and Liam, who are graduating this spring. Over the two days of March 26 and 29, you can enjoy a special beer while the taproom keeps operating as usual.
MugiWow, just hearing "graduation" makes it a little emotional... With a two-day event, I might actually be able to make it!
Hop BroAlso, the opening hours are changing: on weekdays, they will open at 1:00 p.m. from April 16, while weekends and holidays will stay at 11:00 a.m. It's nice that it will be easier to stop by after work.
MugiThen I'll start with the Red Post IPA, and Hop, you handle the graduation beer! A beer in Mitaka means there's no choice but to go drink it!
