Ehime DD4D Releases "Marmalade Man," a Hazy IPA with 4 Types of Citrus Peel
DD4D BREWING, the craft brewery in Matsuyama, Ehime, released the new HopTreat series beer "Marmalade Man" on February 18, 2026. It is a juicy, gently sweet Citrus Hazy IPA made with peels from amanatsu, tarocco, kawachi bankan, and setoka citrus.
Hop BroToday’s topic is this! DD4D BREWING in Matsuyama, Ehime, released a new HopTreat series beer, "Marmalade Man," on February 18, 2026. The style is Citrus Hazy IPA!
MugiWait, that sounds delicious just from the name! Since it’s marmalade, is it really loaded with citrus?
Hop BroIt uses the peels of four Ehime-grown citrus varieties: amanatsu, tarocco, kawachi bankan, and setoka. The idea is to layer juicy, gently sweet aromas.
MugiFour kinds!? So fancy! But Hazy IPA means the cloudy one, right? And IBU, I don't really get that...!
Hop BroGood question. Hazy refers to a cloudy-looking IPA with a softer mouthfeel. IBU is a measure of bitterness, and this beer is IBU 19, so the bitterness is restrained. ABV is 6.5%, so it still has real body.
MugiOhhh! So it’s like, "not too bitter, but still satisfying"? Friendly for beginners!
Hop BroOn top of that, the hop character adds grapefruit, tangerine, and lime notes. It also uses oats and wheat, which help create that "silky" texture.
MugiWhat is that, a citrus festival piled on citrus!? A fruit parade in my mouth!
Hop BroExactly. It’s a very DD4D-style "locally interpreted IPA." It’s not just a fruit beer; the clever part is how it connects Ehime’s regional identity to hop design.
MugiWhere can I buy it? I’m taking notes right now!
Hop BroIt’s available through the online store, directly operated shops, and retailers. It comes in 330 mL cans and 15 L kegs. If I saw it on draft at a beer bar, I’d probably be grinning.
MugiThen it’s decided! Today I get the can, and Hop-nii keeps watch by the keg! We both want to drink "Marmalade Man" so badly!
DD4D BREWING (operated by JAPANDEMIC COMPANY) has released "Marmalade Man (Citrus Hazy IPA)" as a limited-batch new beer. The release date is February 18, 2026. Sales channels are the online store, directly operated stores, and participating retailers.
Beer Highlights
The core of "Marmalade Man" is the peels of four citrus varieties grown in Ehime Prefecture. By combining amanatsu, tarocco, kawachi bankan, and setoka, the recipe is designed to bring together citrus sweetness and tartness with a sense of depth. According to the official announcement, in addition to a juicy, "silky" mouthfeel, the beer layers impressions of grapefruit, tangerine, and lime from the hops.
The product specs are ABV 6.5% / IBU 19. Ingredients include malt, sugars, oats, wheat, hops, plus the peels of the four citrus varieties. It will be available in 330 mL cans and 15 L kegs.
Brewery Context
DD4D BREWING was founded in 2019 and is based in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture. The brewery has continued to produce recipes that make use of local ingredients, as well as collaborations with other fields. This new "Marmalade Man" is another example of the company’s approach, translating the character of local citrus into a Hazy IPA.
Viewed in the context of Ehime, a citrus powerhouse, this beer is more than just a fruit beer: it is a "locally interpreted IPA" that connects the flavors of the region with hop design. Centered on bright citrus aroma and balanced with restrained bitterness, it seems suited both to pairing with food and to drinking on its own.
References:
- New HopTreat series! "Marmalade Man," a Citrus Hazy IPA, has arrived! DD4D BREWING
- DD4D BREWING Official Site
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s topic is this! DD4D BREWING in Matsuyama, Ehime, released a new HopTreat series beer, "Marmalade Man," on February 18, 2026. The style is Citrus Hazy IPA!
MugiWait, that sounds delicious just from the name! Since it’s marmalade, is it really loaded with citrus?
Hop BroIt uses the peels of four Ehime-grown citrus varieties: amanatsu, tarocco, kawachi bankan, and setoka. The idea is to layer juicy, gently sweet aromas.
MugiFour kinds!? So fancy! But Hazy IPA means the cloudy one, right? And IBU, I don't really get that...!
Hop BroGood question. Hazy refers to a cloudy-looking IPA with a softer mouthfeel. IBU is a measure of bitterness, and this beer is IBU 19, so the bitterness is restrained. ABV is 6.5%, so it still has real body.
MugiOhhh! So it’s like, "not too bitter, but still satisfying"? Friendly for beginners!
Hop BroOn top of that, the hop character adds grapefruit, tangerine, and lime notes. It also uses oats and wheat, which help create that "silky" texture.
MugiWhat is that, a citrus festival piled on citrus!? A fruit parade in my mouth!
Hop BroExactly. It’s a very DD4D-style "locally interpreted IPA." It’s not just a fruit beer; the clever part is how it connects Ehime’s regional identity to hop design.
MugiWhere can I buy it? I’m taking notes right now!
Hop BroIt’s available through the online store, directly operated shops, and retailers. It comes in 330 mL cans and 15 L kegs. If I saw it on draft at a beer bar, I’d probably be grinning.
MugiThen it’s decided! Today I get the can, and Hop-nii keeps watch by the keg! We both want to drink "Marmalade Man" so badly!
