Tall Boys Brewing Introduces Modern IPA 'Even If Hungover IPA'
Tall Boys Brewing in Nagoya’s Minami Ward introduced a new modern IPA on Instagram, describing it with dank white-wine aromatics. The playful name stands out, but the beer’s flavor concept appears to be built around a clear hop-driven aroma profile.
Hop BroToday's topic is Hangover or Not IPA from Tall Boys Brewing in Minami Ward, Nagoya. The name sounds playful, but the beer itself seems seriously dialed in.
MugiWait, that name is unfair! Is it a cure, a warning, or a dare? My brain is filing a complaint already!
Hop BroWhat makes it better is that it's a modern IPA with a dank white wine aroma up front. That contrast between the joke name and the refined concept is great.
MugiHold on, dank white wine aroma? What does that even mean? A vineyard in a basement?
Hop BroThat's the fun part. Dank hop character usually means deep, green, slightly resinous aromas from the hops, and here it's layered with something elegant and wine-like.
MugiOhhh, hop-driven personality makes it sound way more serious. So the name is goofy, but the aroma is wearing a tailored suit.
Hop BroExactly. Tall Boys Brewing started planning in 2019 from scratch, then opened the brewery and taproom in 2020. They've already released more than 40 American-style beers.
MugiMore than 40 different beers? That's wild. They have enough range to experiment and enough confidence to make me laugh first.
Hop BroTheir Kasadera taproom has that brewery-floor atmosphere too, and a lot of their beers make the style really clear. This one feels like part of that same lineup.
MugiNow I'm invested. We'll have to do some official update stalking until they announce where and when it's pouring, right?
Hop BroRight. It doesn't sound like a gimmick beer at all, more like an IPA that sticks in your memory because of the aroma. I'd order that immediately on draft.
MugiSame here, I want this now. Maybe not on an actual hungover day, but on a good day when I can sit down and appreciate every sniff.
Tall Boys Brewing is based in Matsushige-cho, Minami Ward, Nagoya. The brewery began as a concept in 2019 and opened its brewery and taproom in 2020, building its identity around American-style craft beer. According to the brewery, it has released more than 40 beers so far.
In its latest Instagram post, the brewery introduced a new beer called "Even If Hungover IPA." The post describes it as a modern IPA with dank, white-wine aromatics. The name is playful, but the flavor note points to a beer that puts hop character and aroma front and center rather than leaning toward sweetness or softness.
Tall Boys Brewing has often taken a similarly direct approach with beers such as Dazed & Confused Hazy IPA and Midnight Ride West Coast IPA, where the style is easy to read and the character is clearly defined. This new release seems to fit that same direction: a beer with a memorable name and a strong aromatic idea.
The brewery’s taproom in Kasadera keeps beer close to the place it is made, which is part of the appeal for local drinkers. The post does not state a release date or full sales details, so availability will need to be confirmed through the brewery’s official updates.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's topic is Hangover or Not IPA from Tall Boys Brewing in Minami Ward, Nagoya. The name sounds playful, but the beer itself seems seriously dialed in.
MugiWait, that name is unfair! Is it a cure, a warning, or a dare? My brain is filing a complaint already!
Hop BroWhat makes it better is that it's a modern IPA with a dank white wine aroma up front. That contrast between the joke name and the refined concept is great.
MugiHold on, dank white wine aroma? What does that even mean? A vineyard in a basement?
Hop BroThat's the fun part. Dank hop character usually means deep, green, slightly resinous aromas from the hops, and here it's layered with something elegant and wine-like.
MugiOhhh, hop-driven personality makes it sound way more serious. So the name is goofy, but the aroma is wearing a tailored suit.
Hop BroExactly. Tall Boys Brewing started planning in 2019 from scratch, then opened the brewery and taproom in 2020. They've already released more than 40 American-style beers.
MugiMore than 40 different beers? That's wild. They have enough range to experiment and enough confidence to make me laugh first.
Hop BroTheir Kasadera taproom has that brewery-floor atmosphere too, and a lot of their beers make the style really clear. This one feels like part of that same lineup.
MugiNow I'm invested. We'll have to do some official update stalking until they announce where and when it's pouring, right?
Hop BroRight. It doesn't sound like a gimmick beer at all, more like an IPA that sticks in your memory because of the aroma. I'd order that immediately on draft.
MugiSame here, I want this now. Maybe not on an actual hungover day, but on a good day when I can sit down and appreciate every sniff.
