RIKRI BREWING Releases West Coast IPA "Dear All"
RIKRI BREWING in Gakugeidai introduced its West Coast IPA "Dear All." It is a 6.5% beer built around Simcoe, with Citra, Mosaic, Riwaka, and Strata added, and the post also explains that it was brewed as a second batch and where the name came from.
Hop BroRIKRI BREWING's West Coast IPA "Dear All" from Gakugeidai is a seriously solid beer.
MugiWhoa! Even the title sounds stylish! What kind of beer is Dear All?
Hop BroThe base is Weyermann Pilsner, with a clean malt profile that puts the hops front and center. And this is RIKRI's second batch.
MugiWhat's a second batch? Like an encore version after the first run?
Hop BroExactly. Basically, it's the remade, refined version. The hops are built around Simcoe, with Citra, Mosaic, Riwaka, and Strata layered on top.
MugiThat's a seriously international lineup! Won't that make the flavors clash?
Hop BroThat's where the skill comes in. Bright citrus aromas like grapefruit and orange peel, plus dankness, resin, and even Riwaka's tropical character line up beautifully.
MugiWhoa, just hearing that makes me want a drink! But dank suddenly sounds like a complicated word!
Hop BroDank refers to a deep hop-driven aroma, sort of humid, grassy, and richly pungent. It has a substantial body but finishes crisp, with the clear bitterness you'd expect from a West Coast IPA.
MugiSo basically, it's bitter but easy to drink! And at 6.5% ABV, it sounds like a beer you can take your time with.
Hop BroAnd the name comes from 2pac, with a greeting to everyone involved with RIKRI tucked into it. If you can take it to go and bring your own food, you'll want another pint.
MugiYeah, if you're looking in Gakugeidai, this is definitely the first beer to check out. This is the kind that makes you want to go drink it together right now!
The brewery RIKRI BREWING, located in Takaban, Meguro Ward, Tokyo in the Gakugeidai area, has unveiled its West Coast IPA "Dear All." The post explains that this was brewed again as RIKRI's second batch, and Weyermann Pilsner was used for the base malt. The recipe is designed to let the hop character take center stage on a foundation of clean, uncluttered malt flavor.
The hops are centered on Simcoe, with Citra, Mosaic, Riwaka, and Strata layered in. What rises from the glass is a bright citrus aroma reminiscent of grapefruit and orange peel. Beneath that, dankness and resin notes add depth, while tropical character and a subtle grassy note from Riwaka create complexity. It has a substantial body, yet finishes crisp and clean, and its defining trait is a clear bitterness that captures the essence of a West Coast IPA.
ABV is 6.5%. The name "Dear All" is said to have been inspired by 2pac's "Dear Mama," and is intended as a greeting to everyone involved with RIKRI BREWING. The taproom also notes that takeaway is available and outside food is welcome, making it an inviting place to spend time focused on the beer itself.
If you're looking in Gakugeidai for a West Coast IPA with a sharp, well-defined profile rather than just flash, this "Dear All" is the one to watch first.
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Hop BroRIKRI BREWING's West Coast IPA "Dear All" from Gakugeidai is a seriously solid beer.
MugiWhoa! Even the title sounds stylish! What kind of beer is Dear All?
Hop BroThe base is Weyermann Pilsner, with a clean malt profile that puts the hops front and center. And this is RIKRI's second batch.
MugiWhat's a second batch? Like an encore version after the first run?
Hop BroExactly. Basically, it's the remade, refined version. The hops are built around Simcoe, with Citra, Mosaic, Riwaka, and Strata layered on top.
MugiThat's a seriously international lineup! Won't that make the flavors clash?
Hop BroThat's where the skill comes in. Bright citrus aromas like grapefruit and orange peel, plus dankness, resin, and even Riwaka's tropical character line up beautifully.
MugiWhoa, just hearing that makes me want a drink! But dank suddenly sounds like a complicated word!
Hop BroDank refers to a deep hop-driven aroma, sort of humid, grassy, and richly pungent. It has a substantial body but finishes crisp, with the clear bitterness you'd expect from a West Coast IPA.
MugiSo basically, it's bitter but easy to drink! And at 6.5% ABV, it sounds like a beer you can take your time with.
Hop BroAnd the name comes from 2pac, with a greeting to everyone involved with RIKRI tucked into it. If you can take it to go and bring your own food, you'll want another pint.
MugiYeah, if you're looking in Gakugeidai, this is definitely the first beer to check out. This is the kind that makes you want to go drink it together right now!
