Setouchi Brewery to Release Triple IPA "TRIPLED" on March 12
Setouchi Brewery in Takamatsu, Kagawa, released the new WAVE series beer "TRIPLED" on March 12, 2026. The style is Triple IPA, with an ABV of 10.0%. With tropical hop aroma and a rich malt backbone, it is a standout beer that really shows off the series' character.
Hop BroToday's new arrival is Setouchi Brewery's Triple IPA "TRIPLED," released on March 12 in Takamatsu, Kagawa. This is one you won't want to miss.
MugiWhoa! The name alone sounds powerful! Does Triple IPA mean it's three times a regular IPA?
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it's an IPA that's more intense and more powerful. TRIPLED is 10.0% ABV, and it puts a thick malt base and tropical hop character front and center.
MugiMalt thickness...? Hop nuances...? Suddenly this beer language is intense! My brain just got upgraded to 10.0%!
Hop BroIn other words, the malt is the "foundation of body," and the hops are the "star of the aroma." TRIPLED is a full-bodied design with pineapple- and mango-like aromas layered on top.
MugiOhhh! Tropical-fruit vibes, but still rich and heavy? That contrast is amazing!
Hop BroWhat's more, it's a new addition to the WAVE series, a hop-focused line that expresses the Setouchi region in a "fragrant and powerful" way. It's apparently an evolved recipe based on the T-IPA created for batch 200.
MugiWait, so it's like an upgraded commemorative model!? Basically the awakened form of a limited game character!
Hop BroIf you're buying it, go to the brewery's attached shop, "Riverside 351," or the online store. Both offer stickers on a first-come, first-served basis, so speed matters.
MugiThen it's settled! Let's grab TRIPLED, go after the sticker too, and toast tonight to the "waves of Setouchi"!
Hop BroSounds good. Let's enjoy a glass surrounded by tropical aromas. This is already a win before we even take the first sip!
Setouchi Brewery announced the new release "TRIPLED" on Instagram and began sales on the same day. According to the post, Style: Triple IPA / ABV: 10.0%. The recipe is an evolved version based on the T-IPA (Triple IPA) created to commemorate batch 200, and it is introduced as a full-bodied design that layers a thick malt base with tropical hop notes reminiscent of pineapple and mango.
The WAVE series to which this beer belongs is a hop-focused lineup intended to express the charm of the Setouchi region in a more aromatic and powerful way. TRIPLED can be seen as a release that fully embodies that concept.
Sales channels are the bottle shop "Riverside 351" attached to the brewery and the online store. Both the physical shop and online sales are offering stickers on a first-come, first-served basis for purchasers.
Setouchi Brewery also describes itself on its official website as "a craft beer brand rooted in the climate of Takamatsu, Kagawa, in the Seto Inland Sea region," and operates a TAPROOM & SHOP. On weekdays, it offers bottles for souvenirs, while on weekends it serves draft beer. This release of TRIPLED, which combines a strong local identity with a high-alcohol, hop-forward profile, seems likely to further expand the expressive range of local breweries.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's new arrival is Setouchi Brewery's Triple IPA "TRIPLED," released on March 12 in Takamatsu, Kagawa. This is one you won't want to miss.
MugiWhoa! The name alone sounds powerful! Does Triple IPA mean it's three times a regular IPA?
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it's an IPA that's more intense and more powerful. TRIPLED is 10.0% ABV, and it puts a thick malt base and tropical hop character front and center.
MugiMalt thickness...? Hop nuances...? Suddenly this beer language is intense! My brain just got upgraded to 10.0%!
Hop BroIn other words, the malt is the "foundation of body," and the hops are the "star of the aroma." TRIPLED is a full-bodied design with pineapple- and mango-like aromas layered on top.
MugiOhhh! Tropical-fruit vibes, but still rich and heavy? That contrast is amazing!
Hop BroWhat's more, it's a new addition to the WAVE series, a hop-focused line that expresses the Setouchi region in a "fragrant and powerful" way. It's apparently an evolved recipe based on the T-IPA created for batch 200.
MugiWait, so it's like an upgraded commemorative model!? Basically the awakened form of a limited game character!
Hop BroIf you're buying it, go to the brewery's attached shop, "Riverside 351," or the online store. Both offer stickers on a first-come, first-served basis, so speed matters.
MugiThen it's settled! Let's grab TRIPLED, go after the sticker too, and toast tonight to the "waves of Setouchi"!
Hop BroSounds good. Let's enjoy a glass surrounded by tropical aromas. This is already a win before we even take the first sip!
