T.T BREWERY Nakajima Brewery Announces "Shunrai IPA," a Bitterness-Focused IPA
T.T BREWERY, which operates T.T Brewery Nakajima Brewery (Kawasaki, Kanagawa), has unveiled "Shunrai IPA" as a new tap at its Kawasaki Cittadella-dori store. It is designed so that bitterness lingers from the moment it touches the palate until after the finish, and the batch size is small. If you're interested, it looks like it would be best to visit early.
Hop BroToday I brought a fresh topic: Shunrai IPA. It's a new tap from T.T BREWERY Nakajima Brewery, now on at the Kawasaki Cittadella-dori store!
MugiWhoa! Just the name sounds intense! Spring and thunder is such a gap. What does it taste like?
Hop BroIt's an IPA, of course, and the key is its bitterness-focused design. From the first sip to the finish, it keeps the bitter aftertaste running strong.
MugiWhat?! Keeping the aftertaste running strong? Is that like a bitterness relay race? I can picture the baton being passed in my head!
Hop BroThat's actually pretty close. It brings out the hop-driven outline while aiming to shape the impression of the finish, so it's not just bitter in a rough way.
MugiOhh! So it's not "ugh, bitter!" but a pleasant bitterness? The kind that lets you look smug like a grown-up!
Hop BroExactly. And this time the batch size is small, so it may sell out sooner than the regular taps. If you want it, going early is the safe bet.
MugiWhat! Then I need to hurry! I have to check the latest tap lineup before I go, or I'll get there and collapse when I hear, "sold out"!
Hop BroT.T BREWERY is a local brewery that promotes itself as "born in Kawasaki, raised in Kawasaki," and because it brews in-house in Nakajima, it can put out a sharp release like this one.
MugiIt's decided! I'll have a glass of Shunrai IPA, and you can do the commentary. Let's experience that bitter aftertaste together tonight!
"Shunrai IPA" Debuts as a New Tap
In a T.T BREWERY news post published on March 19, 2026, "Shunrai IPA" was announced as a new beer at the Kawasaki Cittadella-dori store. The announcement highlights the bitterness from the moment it enters the mouth and the lingering bitter aftertaste that remains after drinking, describing it as a finish that is "focused on bitterness" for the store.
An IPA Designed for Aftertaste, Not Just Bitterness
What stands out in the introduction is the explanation that, while bitterness is brought to the forefront, it is "not an unpleasant bitterness." It seems aimed at drinkers who want to fully enjoy the hop-driven contours typical of an IPA, while also controlling the impression of the finish. Rather than flashiness, it should especially appeal to those who value the rise and persistence of bitterness.
Small Batch Size, Served at the Kawasaki Cittadella-dori Store
According to the same news post, Shunrai IPA is brewed in smaller quantities than the other beers. In other words, it may be tapped and run out sooner than standard offerings. If you're aiming for it, it's safest to check the store's latest tap lineup before visiting. Details can be found in the official news post (https://ttbrewery.jp/news/archives/1683).
The Brewery Context Centered on Local Kawasaki
T.T BREWERY promotes itself with the slogan "born in Kawasaki, raised in Kawasaki," and has a brewing setup centered on its own factory in Nakajima, Kawasaki Ward, Kawasaki City. Because it is a brewery that has consistently offered multiple kinds of craft beer by emphasizing in-house brewing and quality control, it has the strength to introduce a tightly themed, "bitterness-focused" new release like this one. Its locally rooted operations and the distinct character of each tap are clearly reflected in Shunrai IPA as well.
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Hop BroToday I brought a fresh topic: Shunrai IPA. It's a new tap from T.T BREWERY Nakajima Brewery, now on at the Kawasaki Cittadella-dori store!
MugiWhoa! Just the name sounds intense! Spring and thunder is such a gap. What does it taste like?
Hop BroIt's an IPA, of course, and the key is its bitterness-focused design. From the first sip to the finish, it keeps the bitter aftertaste running strong.
MugiWhat?! Keeping the aftertaste running strong? Is that like a bitterness relay race? I can picture the baton being passed in my head!
Hop BroThat's actually pretty close. It brings out the hop-driven outline while aiming to shape the impression of the finish, so it's not just bitter in a rough way.
MugiOhh! So it's not "ugh, bitter!" but a pleasant bitterness? The kind that lets you look smug like a grown-up!
Hop BroExactly. And this time the batch size is small, so it may sell out sooner than the regular taps. If you want it, going early is the safe bet.
MugiWhat! Then I need to hurry! I have to check the latest tap lineup before I go, or I'll get there and collapse when I hear, "sold out"!
Hop BroT.T BREWERY is a local brewery that promotes itself as "born in Kawasaki, raised in Kawasaki," and because it brews in-house in Nakajima, it can put out a sharp release like this one.
MugiIt's decided! I'll have a glass of Shunrai IPA, and you can do the commentary. Let's experience that bitter aftertaste together tonight!
