OUR BREWING’s "Hoppy Hour" Cold IPA Newly Tapped at Magic Hour Kyodo
At the beer pub Magic Hour Kyodo in Kyodo, Setagaya, OUR BREWING’s "Hoppy Hour" (Cold IPA) has been newly tapped. In a March 16 post, it was introduced as a beer built on lager brewing methods with added dry hopping, and is said to feature a crisp finish and a strong hop presence.
Hop BroHere’s the Kyodo tap update: OUR BREWING’s Hoppy Hour has just been newly tapped at Magic Hour Kyodo!
MugiWhoa, that’s interesting! What style is it again, the one listed as Cold IPA?
Hop BroExactly. What makes it appealing is its crisp, hop-forward design, built on a lager-style brewing base.
MugiWhat? IPA and lager at the same time? My brain can’t keep up!
Hop BroTo put it simply, the fermentation approach leans lager, while the aroma is boosted with strong dry hopping.
MugiOhh! And I saw that they use rice and glucose too - that kind of trick exists?!
Hop BroIt does. They also use Koshihikari rice from Fukui and six-row barley malt from Fukui Prefecture to balance lightness and aroma, and it even won a gold medal at IBC 2024.
MugiStrong! Magic Hour also has spice dishes, so it seems like it would pair really well with food!
Hop BroIt’s in the Central Kyodo B1 space near Kyodo Station, and starting your first drink after work with something clean and hoppy sounds ideal.
MugiThat settles it, then - today it’s got to be a toast in Kyodo! I want to drink that Hoppy Hour!
In an Instagram post on March 16, Magic Hour Kyodo announced a new tap of OUR BREWING "Hoppy Hour". The style is Cold IPA.
The post explains that the beer is designed on a base of lager brewing, which is loved around the world, combined with modern dry hopping. In addition to the refreshing character associated with lager, the use of rice and glucose emphasizes dryness, aiming for a flavor that brings the hop character forward.
The brewery also notes that this beer won Gold at the International Beer Cup 2024. Some of the ingredients reportedly include Koshihikari rice from Fukui Prefecture and six-row barley malt from Fukui Prefecture. For people who value a balance of lightness and aroma, this is an easy tap to watch for.
The venue is a beer pub in the Kyodo Station area, located in Central Kyodo B1. A dry, hoppy Cold IPA seems well matched to the shop’s focus on craft beer and spice-forward dishes. It is the kind of tap news worth keeping in mind for days when you want to start your first drink after work clean and crisp, or when you want something to sip alongside a meal.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroHere’s the Kyodo tap update: OUR BREWING’s Hoppy Hour has just been newly tapped at Magic Hour Kyodo!
MugiWhoa, that’s interesting! What style is it again, the one listed as Cold IPA?
Hop BroExactly. What makes it appealing is its crisp, hop-forward design, built on a lager-style brewing base.
MugiWhat? IPA and lager at the same time? My brain can’t keep up!
Hop BroTo put it simply, the fermentation approach leans lager, while the aroma is boosted with strong dry hopping.
MugiOhh! And I saw that they use rice and glucose too - that kind of trick exists?!
Hop BroIt does. They also use Koshihikari rice from Fukui and six-row barley malt from Fukui Prefecture to balance lightness and aroma, and it even won a gold medal at IBC 2024.
MugiStrong! Magic Hour also has spice dishes, so it seems like it would pair really well with food!
Hop BroIt’s in the Central Kyodo B1 space near Kyodo Station, and starting your first drink after work with something clean and hoppy sounds ideal.
MugiThat settles it, then - today it’s got to be a toast in Kyodo! I want to drink that Hoppy Hour!
