OGA BREWING COMPANY Releases Seasonal IPA "Red Post IPA"
OGA BREWING COMPANY in Mitaka, Tokyo, has released a limited beer called "Red Post IPA," themed around Kodaira, a city known for urban agriculture. Inspired by the round postboxes said to be the most numerous in Tokyo, this IPA is characterized by a nostalgic aroma and a smooth drinking profile.
Hop BroThe Red Post IPA from OGA BREWING COMPANY in Mitaka is pretty interesting.
MugiWait, an IPA with a red postbox? That idea is adorable!
Hop BroAnd it’s not just a gimmick either. It’s the third release in the Kodaira-themed series, so they’re really building the concept seriously.
MugiSo this is the third one, meaning they’ve done city-themed beers before too. By the way, are round postboxes really that famous?
Hop BroThey’re the postal boxes said to be most numerous in Tokyo, and because they aren’t boxy, they give off a softer feel, right? So the flavor is also tuned toward a round hop character.
MugiI see. But when I hear IPA, I imagine something much more punchy and bitter. What does non-sharp bitterness mean?
Hop BroThat’s the highlight this time: they don’t push the bitterness too far forward, and while keeping the aroma up, they’ve taken the edges off. On top of that, a biscuit-like character comes through, giving the beer a more approachable finish.
MugiOh wow. If it’s got an orange-ish color, it already sounds delicious just from the look of it. Just hearing slightly orange gets me excited!
Hop BroExactly. The impression when it’s poured into a glass matters too. OGA BREWING COMPANY is a brewery that’s really good at making beers that serve as an entry point for first-time drinkers.
MugiI love how beers like Mitaka Pale Ale and Kichijoji IPA carry the story of the city. Hearing about this makes me want to drink it as if I’m tasting the whole town!
Hop BroExactly. It’s the kind of beer that feels like drinking the memory of the place, so today I’d want to head out looking for red postboxes with one in hand.
MugiYeah, now I really want to drink it! First I need to get this limited IPA, and then take it along for a walk around town!
OGA BREWING COMPANY released its new seasonal beer, "Red Post IPA," on May 10, 2026. According to the official announcement, this beer is the third installment in a series themed around "Kodaira, a city where urban agriculture thrives." It is a brew inspired by the "round postbox," said to be the most common in Tokyo.
When poured into a glass, its slightly orange-tinged color immediately catches the eye. The aroma and bitterness are designed to be rounder rather than resembling a sharply assertive IPA, and the official description calls it "a hop bitterness and aroma with roundness rather than sharp edges." A nostalgic biscuit-like character is layered on top, creating a structure that grows increasingly familiar the more you drink it.
OGA BREWING COMPANY is a brewery in Mitaka City, Tokyo, and its official website states its concept as "brewing beer that surprises first-time drinkers and people just starting to drink craft beer, and turns them into beer lovers." The brewery continues to make beers with a strong sense of place and story, including Mitaka Pale Ale, Mitaka Wheat Ale, and Kichijoji IPA, and "Red Post IPA" can be seen as a limited brew that extends that line of work.
Limited beers are positioned as a line that lets drinkers enjoy seasonal ingredients and special brewing approaches. This "Red Post IPA" not only delivers on flavor, but also reflects the OGA style of layering local memories and everyday scenery into beer. For anyone who wants to taste a city motif alongside their beer, this is a noteworthy new release.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe Red Post IPA from OGA BREWING COMPANY in Mitaka is pretty interesting.
MugiWait, an IPA with a red postbox? That idea is adorable!
Hop BroAnd it’s not just a gimmick either. It’s the third release in the Kodaira-themed series, so they’re really building the concept seriously.
MugiSo this is the third one, meaning they’ve done city-themed beers before too. By the way, are round postboxes really that famous?
Hop BroThey’re the postal boxes said to be most numerous in Tokyo, and because they aren’t boxy, they give off a softer feel, right? So the flavor is also tuned toward a round hop character.
MugiI see. But when I hear IPA, I imagine something much more punchy and bitter. What does non-sharp bitterness mean?
Hop BroThat’s the highlight this time: they don’t push the bitterness too far forward, and while keeping the aroma up, they’ve taken the edges off. On top of that, a biscuit-like character comes through, giving the beer a more approachable finish.
MugiOh wow. If it’s got an orange-ish color, it already sounds delicious just from the look of it. Just hearing slightly orange gets me excited!
Hop BroExactly. The impression when it’s poured into a glass matters too. OGA BREWING COMPANY is a brewery that’s really good at making beers that serve as an entry point for first-time drinkers.
MugiI love how beers like Mitaka Pale Ale and Kichijoji IPA carry the story of the city. Hearing about this makes me want to drink it as if I’m tasting the whole town!
Hop BroExactly. It’s the kind of beer that feels like drinking the memory of the place, so today I’d want to head out looking for red postboxes with one in hand.
MugiYeah, now I really want to drink it! First I need to get this limited IPA, and then take it along for a walk around town!
