Kanagawa's TKBrewing Highlights #440 Dopeness IPA for Wednesday Service
TKBrewing in Kawasaki, Kanagawa, announced in a March 18 post that it would be open again from Wednesday this week. Along with that, it introduced "#440 Dopeness IPA" as this week's new release. It is positioned as a West Coast-style American IPA brewed with four American hops, with ABV 7.0% and IBU 79.
Hop BroMugi-chan, Kawasaki's TKBrewing is kicking off with Wednesday service again this week, and they're putting #440 Dopeness IPA right in front of us!
MugiWhoa, starting strong in the middle of the week is amazing! I'm super curious about the new IPA's identity!
Hop BroIt's an American IPA, with ABV 7.0% and IBU 79, and it's built as a West Coast-style beer.
MugiWhat! IBU 79 sounds like maximum bitterness, so I'm a little intimidated!
Hop BroIBU is just a guide to bitterness, and it all comes down to balance with the aroma. This one has bright hop fragrance, so it's not just bitter.
MugiI see! So West Coast is kind of like the name of a flavor school?
Hop BroExactly. It's defined by crisp bitterness and a clean finish, and the four-hop combination of Columbus, Simcoe, Citra, and Amarillo really drives it.
MugiThe hop quartet is here! Just the names sound powerful, and I'm excited like there's going to be a traffic jam of aromas!
Hop BroWhat's more, TKBrewing was founded in 2017 and is a locally rooted brewery about a 10-minute walk from the east exit of JR Kawasaki Station.
MugiStarting service on Wednesday makes it feel like the TKB-ness you can drink right now is brightening up the week!
Hop BroEven while their secret stash is shrinking, they're keeping the brews going and pushing the regular lineup, which really feels like craftsmanship. I'm already in IPA mode.
MugiIt's decided! Tonight, let's toast with Dopeness IPA at TKBrewing and take in the bitterness and aroma with our whole bodies!
TKBrewing announced on Instagram, "We're open again from Wednesday this week," and introduced #440 Dopeness IPA as the week's new release. The details listed in the post are as follows.
- Style: American IPA
- Alcohol content: 7.0%
- IBU: 79
- Characteristics: Authentic West Coast style, with bitterness and a bright, aromatic hop profile
- Hops used: Columbus / Simcoe / Citra / Amarillo
The post also noted that while stocks of their cellar beers are running down, brewing is moving ahead at a fast pace, suggesting that this is a week in which the brewery is putting its standard IPA back in the spotlight. Dopeness IPA is a beer that has repeatedly appeared as one of the brewery's regular labels, designed around hop-driven aroma and a firm bitterness.
TKBrewing is based in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture. According to its official website, it was founded in 2017 and is located about a 10-minute walk from the east exit of JR Kawasaki Station. The brewery is known for its locally rooted operations and direct sales shop, while offering a mix of core beers and limited releases. This post can be seen as a clear update that highlights the "TKB-ness" you can drink right now, timed to the start of the week's business hours.
Source: Instagram post, TKBrewing official site
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroMugi-chan, Kawasaki's TKBrewing is kicking off with Wednesday service again this week, and they're putting #440 Dopeness IPA right in front of us!
MugiWhoa, starting strong in the middle of the week is amazing! I'm super curious about the new IPA's identity!
Hop BroIt's an American IPA, with ABV 7.0% and IBU 79, and it's built as a West Coast-style beer.
MugiWhat! IBU 79 sounds like maximum bitterness, so I'm a little intimidated!
Hop BroIBU is just a guide to bitterness, and it all comes down to balance with the aroma. This one has bright hop fragrance, so it's not just bitter.
MugiI see! So West Coast is kind of like the name of a flavor school?
Hop BroExactly. It's defined by crisp bitterness and a clean finish, and the four-hop combination of Columbus, Simcoe, Citra, and Amarillo really drives it.
MugiThe hop quartet is here! Just the names sound powerful, and I'm excited like there's going to be a traffic jam of aromas!
Hop BroWhat's more, TKBrewing was founded in 2017 and is a locally rooted brewery about a 10-minute walk from the east exit of JR Kawasaki Station.
MugiStarting service on Wednesday makes it feel like the TKB-ness you can drink right now is brightening up the week!
Hop BroEven while their secret stash is shrinking, they're keeping the brews going and pushing the regular lineup, which really feels like craftsmanship. I'm already in IPA mode.
MugiIt's decided! Tonight, let's toast with Dopeness IPA at TKBrewing and take in the bitterness and aroma with our whole bodies!
