TOTOPIA's Latest Two Arrive at drifter’s stand in Togoshi Ginza: a DIPA and Hazy Pale Ale
At the beer pub drifter’s stand in Togoshi Ginza, Totopia Brewery's latest two releases were introduced. The lineup pairs the West Coast DIPA "Quartzphobia" with the DDH Hazy Pale Ale "Trapphobia," offering both a clear hop profile and easy drinkability.
Hop BroAt drifter’s stand in Togoshi Ginza, TOTOPIA's latest two beers are on tap. The West Coast DIPA Quartzphobia and the DDH Hazy Pale Ale Trapphobia make a nice contrasting pair, right?
MugiWhoa, you can compare a DIPA and a Hazy at the same time? And those names already sound intense, like they're warning me off!
Hop BroQuartzphobia is a West Coast DIPA, so Nectaron, Riwaka, Mosaic Cryo, and Citra Cryo put citrus and dankness front and center. It's sharply bitter, with a crisp finish.
MugiDank? What does that even mean! And crisp finish doesn't mean crunchy, right?
Hop BroNot crunchy, no. Basically, it means a bitterness with clear edges. It's like the hop is saying, 'Hi, I'm right here,' and putting a name tag on itself in your mouth.
MugiOkay, a hop that can't stop introducing itself! So Trapphobia being a DDH Hazy Pale Ale means it's gentler and easier to drink?
Hop BroExactly. With Peacharine and Citra, it brings out aromas like peach and apricot, plus a passion fruit-like note, and has a silky mouthfeel. Not leaning too far into sweetness is very Totopia, too.
MugiOh, nice! If it has a light body, it sounds like something that would go down easily even for a daytime drink. Stopping by after walking around Togoshi Ginza for a break sounds perfect, doesn't it?
Hop BroExactly. drifter’s stand is perfect as a side stop while walking the neighborhood, and it's great for quietly enjoying a beer. More than flash, it feels like a place that serves the one beer you should be drinking right now.
MugiI've decided! I want to go in for two, like a tasting set. I'll take Trapphobia, and you take Quartzphobia, right, hop brother?
Hop BroSounds good. I'll go with Quartzphobia while checking the shape of the bitterness. Then if we slip in Trapphobia's softness, Totopia's two sides come together in your mouth.
MugiThen tonight it's a toast with the two-pronged hop attack! If I can swing by Togoshi Ginza, I know I'd end up wanting not just one drink, but two!
Two Latest TOTOPIA Releases at drifter’s stand
An Instagram post from drifter’s stand, a beer pub in Togoshi Ginza, Shinagawa City, Tokyo, announced two of Totopia Brewery's latest beers. The lineup consists of the West Coast DIPA "Quartzphobia" and the DDH Hazy Pale Ale "Trapphobia". Both are packed with the kind of hop expression that is distinctly Totopia.
Beers on Tap
- Quartzphobia / Totopia Brewery
West Coast DIPA. Hops: Nectaron, Riwaka, Mosaic Cryo, and Citra Cryo. This is a beer with bright citrus character and dankness up front, defined by a sharp bitterness and a crisp finish.
- Trapphobia / Totopia Brewery
DDH Hazy Pale Ale. Brewed with Peacharine and Citra, it layers aromas reminiscent of peach, apricot, and passion fruit over a light body and silky mouthfeel.
Quartzphobia is suited to those looking for a beer with a defined edge, as its clear bitterness and dry, clean finish capture the appeal of a classic West Coast profile. Trapphobia, meanwhile, keeps the softness associated with Hazy beers while avoiding excess sweetness, making its hop character relatively clean and easy to enjoy.
drifter’s stand, easy to stop by while strolling through Togoshi Ginza, is the kind of place that works well when you want to quietly savor a beer. With two new Totopia releases on the board, there is also the pleasure of comparing the strength of the hops and the difference in mouthfeel. Rather than flashy presentation, this feels like a shop that carefully serves the one beer you should be drinking right now, and these guest beers seem to fit that role well.
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Hop BroAt drifter’s stand in Togoshi Ginza, TOTOPIA's latest two beers are on tap. The West Coast DIPA Quartzphobia and the DDH Hazy Pale Ale Trapphobia make a nice contrasting pair, right?
MugiWhoa, you can compare a DIPA and a Hazy at the same time? And those names already sound intense, like they're warning me off!
Hop BroQuartzphobia is a West Coast DIPA, so Nectaron, Riwaka, Mosaic Cryo, and Citra Cryo put citrus and dankness front and center. It's sharply bitter, with a crisp finish.
MugiDank? What does that even mean! And crisp finish doesn't mean crunchy, right?
Hop BroNot crunchy, no. Basically, it means a bitterness with clear edges. It's like the hop is saying, 'Hi, I'm right here,' and putting a name tag on itself in your mouth.
MugiOkay, a hop that can't stop introducing itself! So Trapphobia being a DDH Hazy Pale Ale means it's gentler and easier to drink?
Hop BroExactly. With Peacharine and Citra, it brings out aromas like peach and apricot, plus a passion fruit-like note, and has a silky mouthfeel. Not leaning too far into sweetness is very Totopia, too.
MugiOh, nice! If it has a light body, it sounds like something that would go down easily even for a daytime drink. Stopping by after walking around Togoshi Ginza for a break sounds perfect, doesn't it?
Hop BroExactly. drifter’s stand is perfect as a side stop while walking the neighborhood, and it's great for quietly enjoying a beer. More than flash, it feels like a place that serves the one beer you should be drinking right now.
MugiI've decided! I want to go in for two, like a tasting set. I'll take Trapphobia, and you take Quartzphobia, right, hop brother?
Hop BroSounds good. I'll go with Quartzphobia while checking the shape of the bitterness. Then if we slip in Trapphobia's softness, Totopia's two sides come together in your mouth.
MugiThen tonight it's a toast with the two-pronged hop attack! If I can swing by Togoshi Ginza, I know I'd end up wanting not just one drink, but two!
