Mahou Brew in Okinawa to Release New DDH Hazy IPA on March 19 at 3:00 PM
Mahou Brew in Naha, Okinawa, announced a new beer, "In the Hall of the Mountain Magus (DDH Hazy IPA)." The recipe has been updated for a third batch, and it is designed to emphasize hop-driven juiciness, dank character, and a creamy mouthfeel. Sales will begin on March 19 at 3:00 PM.
Hop BroA new DDH Hazy IPA is coming from Mahou Brew in Okinawa! "In the Hall of the Mountain Magus" goes on sale on March 19 at 3:00 PM!
MugiWhoa, that name already sounds intense! It makes me think of a "mountain wizard beer"!
Hop BroThis one is the third batch, including the first batch from the Phantom era, and they've updated the recipe to push the hop character even further.
MugiWhat does DDH even mean? And when I hear "dank," I imagine a cave!
Hop BroDDH means the dry-hopping is dialed up, and this one gets hopped twice, during fermentation and after fermentation. Dank means a deep, grassy hop aroma.
MugiOh wow! I want the numbers too! What's the rough guide for drinkability?
Hop BroIt's ABV 6.0%, IBU 27, FG 1.010, and SRM 4, with a balance aimed at a creamy mouthfeel. Not too bitter, more on the juicy side!
MugiWait! I'm curious about the ingredients too! Is Phantasm Powder some kind of magic dust?
Hop BroHalf right, it's a material derived from Sauvignon Blanc. Combined with Galaxy, Superdelic, Cryo Pop, and DynaBoost Mosaic, it creates a three-dimensional hop character.
MugiGrapefruit peel, peach and mango aromas, and even grassy notes too... the layering of aromas sounds way too luxurious!
Hop BroThere's distribution for both business accounts and general online sales, plus tapping at the brewery's directly operated shop and takeout, so let's be ready at 3:00 PM on March 19 and drink it together!
Mahou Brew announced the release of its new beer, "In the Hall of the Mountain Magus," on Instagram. The style is DDH Hazy IPA. According to the post, this is the third batch, including the first batch made at Phantom, and the recipe has been updated.
Beer Specs
- Style: DDH Hazy IPA
- ABV: 6.0%
- IBU: 27
- FG: 1.010
- SRM: 4
The beer is based on Premium Two Row Malt, Malted Oats, and Flaked Oats, with Galaxy, Superdelic, Cryo Pop, and DynaBoost Mosaic. The yeast used is WLP4000. It also includes Phantasm Powder, made from the skins of Sauvignon Blanc grapes, and was dry-hopped twice, once during fermentation and once after fermentation.
In the tasting notes posted, grapefruit peel nuances are layered with stone-fruit aromas such as peach and mango, while the flavor is designed to add grassy and dank character to the juiciness. The mouthfeel is described as "very creamy," and the finished beer is said to have a stronger hop presence than the previous batch.
Sales Information
Sales begin on March 19 at 3:00 PM. It will be announced through the business online store and the general online store, and the beer will also be tapped at the brewery's directly operated shop. Takeout for retail customers will also be available.
Brewery Background
On its official website ABOUT page, Mahou Brew says it is based in Tsuboya, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture, and aims to express a commitment to quality and strength through beer, drawing a parallel with the boldness and delicacy of yachimun pottery. As a brewery that has released a wide range of styles suited to Okinawa's climate and people, this DDH Hazy IPA stands out as a beer that puts "three-dimensional hop character" front and center.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroA new DDH Hazy IPA is coming from Mahou Brew in Okinawa! "In the Hall of the Mountain Magus" goes on sale on March 19 at 3:00 PM!
MugiWhoa, that name already sounds intense! It makes me think of a "mountain wizard beer"!
Hop BroThis one is the third batch, including the first batch from the Phantom era, and they've updated the recipe to push the hop character even further.
MugiWhat does DDH even mean? And when I hear "dank," I imagine a cave!
Hop BroDDH means the dry-hopping is dialed up, and this one gets hopped twice, during fermentation and after fermentation. Dank means a deep, grassy hop aroma.
MugiOh wow! I want the numbers too! What's the rough guide for drinkability?
Hop BroIt's ABV 6.0%, IBU 27, FG 1.010, and SRM 4, with a balance aimed at a creamy mouthfeel. Not too bitter, more on the juicy side!
MugiWait! I'm curious about the ingredients too! Is Phantasm Powder some kind of magic dust?
Hop BroHalf right, it's a material derived from Sauvignon Blanc. Combined with Galaxy, Superdelic, Cryo Pop, and DynaBoost Mosaic, it creates a three-dimensional hop character.
MugiGrapefruit peel, peach and mango aromas, and even grassy notes too... the layering of aromas sounds way too luxurious!
Hop BroThere's distribution for both business accounts and general online sales, plus tapping at the brewery's directly operated shop and takeout, so let's be ready at 3:00 PM on March 19 and drink it together!
