MAHOWBREW Announces "Between the Witch and Me," a Blood Orange Triple IPA for Its 2nd Anniversary
MAHOWBREW, based in Naha, Okinawa, has unveiled a limited beer called “Between the Witch and Me” to mark its brewing second anniversary. The release is a blood orange Triple IPA with 10.0% ABV and 90 IBU.
Hop BroI want to talk about a 2nd anniversary Triple IPA from Mahou Brew in Naha. Between the Witch and Me already sounds like it came with its own spellbook.
MugiWait, that name sounds magical! And Triple IPA... does that mean it's like a regular IPA after three power-ups?
Hop BroNot exactly three times, but it's built around ABV 10.0% IBU 90. Big alcohol, big bitterness, very bold anniversary energy.
MugiWhoa! But what is IBU 90? That number sounds strong enough to pick a fight with me.
Hop BroIBU is basically a bitterness scale. Ninety is pretty high, but the blood orange juice adds bright acidity and a gentle citrus bite to keep it balanced.
MugiNo way, with blood orange in it that sounds way friendlier than the scary stats suggest! Strong and fruity is a dangerous combo.
Hop BroAnd the hop bill leans on Idaho 7 and Simcoe, then piles on Cryo, DynaBoost, and HyperBoost for a full hop orchestra. They were not being subtle.
MugiHold on, this sounds like special moves from an anime. Cryo? HyperBoost? Are we still talking about beer here?
Hop BroVery much beer. Those are just high-impact hop products used to pull out dense aroma, and US-05 helps keep the whole thing clean and drinkable.
MugiOkay, so it's fruit-forward but powerful! A 10% Triple IPA that still sounds polished is honestly kind of impressive.
Hop BroExactly. It feels like a limited anniversary statement from Mahou Brew, and Batch Number 0079 already makes me want a glass.
MugiNow I really want Between the Witch and Me. If we find it, I'm ordering first and asking questions later!
MAHOWBREW, the Naha-based brewery in Okinawa, has introduced a limited beer titled “Between the Witch and Me” to celebrate its brewing second anniversary. Listed as Batch No. 0079, the beer is a 2nd Anniversary Triple IPA with blood orange and comes in at 10.0% ABV and 90 IBU, signaling a bold, high-impact recipe.
The grist is built on IPA Malt and Carapils, while the hop bill centers on Idaho7 and Simcoe. MAHOWBREW also uses Idaho7 Cryo, YCH805 Idaho7, DynaBoost Idaho7, DynaBoost Simcoe, and HyperBoost Idaho7, layering several hop formats to build a juicy aroma profile.
Blood orange juice plays a central role in the final balance. According to the brewery, the beer brings together hop-driven sweetness, bright acidity, and a pleasant bitterness from the fruit, aiming for a finish that feels cohesive rather than overly aggressive. Even with its high alcohol content and bitterness, the recipe is designed to keep the citrus character visible.
US-05 yeast is used for fermentation. As an anniversary release, the beer appears to focus not only on power, but on how hop intensity and citrus expression can be brought into balance. For MAHOWBREW, a brewery based in Naha, Okinawa, this release stands as a clear snapshot of its current brewing direction.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI want to talk about a 2nd anniversary Triple IPA from Mahou Brew in Naha. Between the Witch and Me already sounds like it came with its own spellbook.
MugiWait, that name sounds magical! And Triple IPA... does that mean it's like a regular IPA after three power-ups?
Hop BroNot exactly three times, but it's built around ABV 10.0% IBU 90. Big alcohol, big bitterness, very bold anniversary energy.
MugiWhoa! But what is IBU 90? That number sounds strong enough to pick a fight with me.
Hop BroIBU is basically a bitterness scale. Ninety is pretty high, but the blood orange juice adds bright acidity and a gentle citrus bite to keep it balanced.
MugiNo way, with blood orange in it that sounds way friendlier than the scary stats suggest! Strong and fruity is a dangerous combo.
Hop BroAnd the hop bill leans on Idaho 7 and Simcoe, then piles on Cryo, DynaBoost, and HyperBoost for a full hop orchestra. They were not being subtle.
MugiHold on, this sounds like special moves from an anime. Cryo? HyperBoost? Are we still talking about beer here?
Hop BroVery much beer. Those are just high-impact hop products used to pull out dense aroma, and US-05 helps keep the whole thing clean and drinkable.
MugiOkay, so it's fruit-forward but powerful! A 10% Triple IPA that still sounds polished is honestly kind of impressive.
Hop BroExactly. It feels like a limited anniversary statement from Mahou Brew, and Batch Number 0079 already makes me want a glass.
MugiNow I really want Between the Witch and Me. If we find it, I'm ordering first and asking questions later!
