DD4D BREWING to Release WC IPA “META FACTOR” Linked to Kamen Rider Agito on April 29
DD4D BREWING in Matsuyama, Ehime will release three collaboration beers tied to Toei's 'Kamen Rider Agito' in limited quantities on April 29. 'META FACTOR,' inspired by Kamen Rider Gills, is a 7.0% West Coast IPA.
Hop BroDD4D BREWING in Ehime's Matsuyama is releasing three collaboration beers tied to Kamen Rider Agito on April 29. The one I'm most curious about is 'META FACTOR,' inspired by Gills.
MugiWhat! They're expressing the Riders' personalities through beer!? Releasing three at once already makes it feel like an event!
Hop BroExactly, and 'META FACTOR' is a WC IPA. It's a style that brings hop aroma to the front and keeps the bitterness crisp and clean.
MugiWhat's a WC IPA!? Does hop-forward mean one of those beers where the aroma just bursts out?
Hop BroThat's a good way to think about it. Plus, with 7.0% ABV and an IBU of 50, it has real drinking depth and a clearly defined bitterness.
MugiIt even has IBU!? The numbers alone sound like a Rider finisher! IBU 50 sounds pretty bitter!
Hop BroThe hops are Ekuanot, NZ Cascade, Mosaic, and Nelson Sauvin. The design layers in notes of white grapes, grapefruit, and blueberries, along with a biscuit-like barley character.
MugiWhite grapes, grapefruit, and blueberries? That's a lot of information! It feels like a triple attack of aromas; my nose is going to be busy!
Hop BroAnd with Pilsen malt as the base, it stays clean. So it's not just flashy aroma; the biscuit-like malt character gives it real support.
MugiI see, so it's flashy but still easy to drink! It matches Gills' vibe too, and I kind of like that cool, understated feel!
Hop BroDD4D started as a select shop in Matsuyama and has put out more than 300 kinds of beer. They're really good at this kind of connection to the work's world.
MugiI can't wait for April 29! If I hear limited-edition toast, it means I have to go drink it!
Hop BroThen on release day, let's celebrate Agito's 25th anniversary with 'META FACTOR' first. This is definitely the kind of beer that makes both of us want a first glass right away.
DD4D BREWING in Matsuyama, Ehime, will simultaneously release three craft beers in limited quantities on April 29, 2026 as a collaboration with Toei's 'Kamen Rider Agito.' Marking the 25th anniversary of the series' debut, the project expresses the personalities of the three Riders who appear in the work through beer.
One of the lineup, 'META FACTOR,' is a beer inspired by Kamen Rider Gills. The beer style is WC IPA, with an alcohol content of 7.0% and an IBU of 50. The hops used are Ekuanot, NZ Cascade, Mosaic, and Nelson Sauvin, with Pilsen malt. It is designed to evoke aromas of white grapes, grapefruit, and blueberries, along with a sharp bitterness and a biscuit-like barley flavor.
DD4D BREWING began in Matsuyama in 1998 as a select shop, and relaunched in 2019 as a brewery with an in-house brewhouse. In 2021, it opened a second facility in Mitsuhama, and has since expanded more than 300 kinds of beer across Japan and overseas. Based in Matsuyama, the brewery has repeatedly collaborated with fields such as sports and film, making this a project that clearly connects with the world of the work.
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Hop BroDD4D BREWING in Ehime's Matsuyama is releasing three collaboration beers tied to Kamen Rider Agito on April 29. The one I'm most curious about is 'META FACTOR,' inspired by Gills.
MugiWhat! They're expressing the Riders' personalities through beer!? Releasing three at once already makes it feel like an event!
Hop BroExactly, and 'META FACTOR' is a WC IPA. It's a style that brings hop aroma to the front and keeps the bitterness crisp and clean.
MugiWhat's a WC IPA!? Does hop-forward mean one of those beers where the aroma just bursts out?
Hop BroThat's a good way to think about it. Plus, with 7.0% ABV and an IBU of 50, it has real drinking depth and a clearly defined bitterness.
MugiIt even has IBU!? The numbers alone sound like a Rider finisher! IBU 50 sounds pretty bitter!
Hop BroThe hops are Ekuanot, NZ Cascade, Mosaic, and Nelson Sauvin. The design layers in notes of white grapes, grapefruit, and blueberries, along with a biscuit-like barley character.
MugiWhite grapes, grapefruit, and blueberries? That's a lot of information! It feels like a triple attack of aromas; my nose is going to be busy!
Hop BroAnd with Pilsen malt as the base, it stays clean. So it's not just flashy aroma; the biscuit-like malt character gives it real support.
MugiI see, so it's flashy but still easy to drink! It matches Gills' vibe too, and I kind of like that cool, understated feel!
Hop BroDD4D started as a select shop in Matsuyama and has put out more than 300 kinds of beer. They're really good at this kind of connection to the work's world.
MugiI can't wait for April 29! If I hear limited-edition toast, it means I have to go drink it!
Hop BroThen on release day, let's celebrate Agito's 25th anniversary with 'META FACTOR' first. This is definitely the kind of beer that makes both of us want a first glass right away.
