DD4D Brewing Releases 'Time After Thyme' Collaboration Beer with Scott Murphy
Matsuyama-based DD4D Brewing has released a new collaboration beer, Time After Thyme, with musician Scott Murphy. The Citrus and Spice IPA combines kawachi bankan, lemon, and thyme, and went on sale on June 18.
Hop BroI’ve got a good one today. DD4D BREWING in Matsuyama released a collab beer with Scott Murphy called Time After Thyme.
MugiWhat! A musician-beer collab is too much coolness at once! The name alone already sounds delicious.
Hop BroScott Murphy is based in Japan and known from ALLiSTER and MONOEYES. He’s also the type with serious craft beer love, not just a celebrity name on the label.
MugiWhoa, so this is a real collab, not just branding! So what kind of beer is it, style-wise exactly?
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. It’s a Citrus and Spice IPA, built with kawachi bankan, lemon, and thyme for a bright layered aroma.
MugiNo way! That sounds amazing, but “spice IPA” also sounds like possible mouth chaos if we’re not careful!
Hop BroFair concern, but this one sounds controlled. Thyme brings freshness, and Zumo, Columbus, and Centennial are citrus-forward hops pushing lime and grapefruit notes.
MugiThose hop names sound like the opening lineup of an international rock festival. Also, what is IBU 25 supposed to mean?
Hop BroIBU is a bitterness guideline. At 25, it should stay pretty approachable, and even at 7.0% ABV, the gentle agave sweetness and malt should keep it smooth.
MugiOkay, so it’s aromatic without wearing you out. Since it’s been on sale from June 18 online and at DD4D shops, I’m at searching immediately levels now.
Hop BroLimited collab beers like this are all about aroma balance, so I’d rather not wait. I’m fully in a let’s crack one mood tonight.
MugiSame here! Citrus, herbs, and music-nerd energy in one beer is unfairly appealing. At this point there’s no reason not to drink it.
A new collaboration from DD4D
DD4D Brewing, based in Matsuyama, Ehime, has introduced a new collaboration beer called Time After Thyme. The partner for this release is Scott Murphy, a musician originally from Chicago who lives in Japan. Murphy is known for his work as bassist and vocalist in ALLiSTER and MONOEYES, and he also published a book on craft beer appreciation, Enjoy! Craft Beer.
Citrus, herbs, and hop character
The beer is a Citrus and Spice IPA built around the aroma of kawachi bankan and lemon, with the cooling character of thyme layered on top. DD4D also used a generous amount of citrus-forward hops, including Zumo, Columbus, and Centennial, to bring out lime- and grapefruit-like notes.
The finish is described as crisp, with a subtle sweetness from malt and agave showing through. The result is a beer designed to be aromatic but easy to keep drinking.
Product details
- Style: Citrus and Spice IPA
- ABV: 7.0%
- IBU: 25
- Ingredients: malt, sugars, hops, agave syrup, kawachi bankan peel, lemon peel, thyme, carbon dioxide
- Sales start: June 18, 2026
- Available via: online store, DD4D direct shop, and retail partners
Founded in 2019, DD4D Brewing is a craft beer maker in Matsuyama that has repeatedly worked across industries to create new beer experiences. Time After Thyme fits that approach well: it is a limited-release beer that focuses on aromatic layering, a clean drinking profile, and a clear collaboration story.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI’ve got a good one today. DD4D BREWING in Matsuyama released a collab beer with Scott Murphy called Time After Thyme.
MugiWhat! A musician-beer collab is too much coolness at once! The name alone already sounds delicious.
Hop BroScott Murphy is based in Japan and known from ALLiSTER and MONOEYES. He’s also the type with serious craft beer love, not just a celebrity name on the label.
MugiWhoa, so this is a real collab, not just branding! So what kind of beer is it, style-wise exactly?
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. It’s a Citrus and Spice IPA, built with kawachi bankan, lemon, and thyme for a bright layered aroma.
MugiNo way! That sounds amazing, but “spice IPA” also sounds like possible mouth chaos if we’re not careful!
Hop BroFair concern, but this one sounds controlled. Thyme brings freshness, and Zumo, Columbus, and Centennial are citrus-forward hops pushing lime and grapefruit notes.
MugiThose hop names sound like the opening lineup of an international rock festival. Also, what is IBU 25 supposed to mean?
Hop BroIBU is a bitterness guideline. At 25, it should stay pretty approachable, and even at 7.0% ABV, the gentle agave sweetness and malt should keep it smooth.
MugiOkay, so it’s aromatic without wearing you out. Since it’s been on sale from June 18 online and at DD4D shops, I’m at searching immediately levels now.
Hop BroLimited collab beers like this are all about aroma balance, so I’d rather not wait. I’m fully in a let’s crack one mood tonight.
MugiSame here! Citrus, herbs, and music-nerd energy in one beer is unfairly appealing. At this point there’s no reason not to drink it.
