DD4D x AGARIHAMA Releases Fruit Sour Ale Showcasing Okinawan Ingredients
DD4D BREWING in Matsuyama, Ehime, has announced a new collaboration with AGARIHAMA BREWERY in Okinawa: "Choodee Gwaabushi." This limited-release Fruit Sour Ale layers the tartness of roselle, the juicy character of tankan citrus, and a sugarcane finish.
Hop BroThis is today's topic! DD4D BREWING in Ehime and AGARIHAMA BREWERY in Okinawa teamed up for a Fruit Sour Ale called "Choodee Gwaabushi." Even the name feels tropical, right?
MugiWait, what! Choo-dee... gwaa... huh, is that a tongue-twister beer!?
Hop BroHaha, yeah, it is hard to say. The name is apparently inspired by Okinawa's spirit of "once you meet, you become brothers." I like that it's not just a regional collaboration, but one with a story behind it too.
MugiOhhh! So what does it taste like? I'm a little scared of sour beers if they're just sour...
Hop BroThis one is well designed. It centers on lactic-acid-driven tartness, with the red herbal character of roselle, the juicy citrus from tankan juice and peel, and a rounded finish from sugarcane.
MugiWait, what does lactic-acid-driven mean? Did science class just show up!?
Hop BroSimply put, it means a bright, refreshing tartness, like lemon. It's the kind of acidity that doesn't bite sharply, but slips down smoothly вместе with fruity sweetness.
MugiIn that case, I could drink that! What's the spec sheet? If it's too strong, I turn into a cheerful person after three sips!
Hop BroIt's a perfect 5.0% ABV. With 20 IBU, it's not too bitter, and there's also a 330 mL can. The hops are Cascade and Herkules, it went on sale on January 5, and the announcement article was published on February 20.
MugiA Ehime-Okinawa collaboration with tankan and sugarcane in the flavor sounds so romantic! Let's open it today, Hop bro. I'm ready to become Choodee!
DD4D BREWING (Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture) has released the Fruit Sour Ale "Choodee Gwaabushi" as a collaboration beer with AGARIHAMA BREWERY (Okinawa Prefecture). The announcement article was published on February 20, 2026, and sales began on January 5, 2026, and it is already being distributed through the online store, company-run shops, and retail partners.
Flavor Design
The beer is built around the refreshing acidity derived from lactic acid and the nuance of roselle. It is layered with Okinawa-inspired ingredients such as tankan juice and peel, plus sugarcane, creating citrus brightness and a gentle sweet finish. Although it is a sour ale, its use of fruit and sugar-based ingredients gives it a structure that never feels one-dimensional.
Specs
- Category: happoshu
- Style: Fruit Sour Ale
- ABV: 5.0%
- IBU: 20
- Ingredients: malt (made in Germany), sugarcane, tankan juice, tankan peel, roselle, hops / carbon dioxide gas
- Hops: Cascade, Herkules
- Malt: PILSEN, Carapils, Satokibi
- Volume: 330 mL can, 15 L keg
Collaboration Context
The product name "Choodee Gwaabushi" is said to reflect Okinawan folk-song culture and the spirit of "once you meet, you become brothers." Rather than being just another collaboration centered on local ingredients, it is a project that connects the beer's design with its story.
Founded in 2019, DD4D is a craft brewery that has proposed new beer experiences through collaborations across industries and regions, while championing a world where everyone can follow their own path. This release is another notable example of an Ehime brewery teaming up with an Okinawan brewery to translate regional character into flavor.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThis is today's topic! DD4D BREWING in Ehime and AGARIHAMA BREWERY in Okinawa teamed up for a Fruit Sour Ale called "Choodee Gwaabushi." Even the name feels tropical, right?
MugiWait, what! Choo-dee... gwaa... huh, is that a tongue-twister beer!?
Hop BroHaha, yeah, it is hard to say. The name is apparently inspired by Okinawa's spirit of "once you meet, you become brothers." I like that it's not just a regional collaboration, but one with a story behind it too.
MugiOhhh! So what does it taste like? I'm a little scared of sour beers if they're just sour...
Hop BroThis one is well designed. It centers on lactic-acid-driven tartness, with the red herbal character of roselle, the juicy citrus from tankan juice and peel, and a rounded finish from sugarcane.
MugiWait, what does lactic-acid-driven mean? Did science class just show up!?
Hop BroSimply put, it means a bright, refreshing tartness, like lemon. It's the kind of acidity that doesn't bite sharply, but slips down smoothly вместе with fruity sweetness.
MugiIn that case, I could drink that! What's the spec sheet? If it's too strong, I turn into a cheerful person after three sips!
Hop BroIt's a perfect 5.0% ABV. With 20 IBU, it's not too bitter, and there's also a 330 mL can. The hops are Cascade and Herkules, it went on sale on January 5, and the announcement article was published on February 20.
MugiA Ehime-Okinawa collaboration with tankan and sugarcane in the flavor sounds so romantic! Let's open it today, Hop bro. I'm ready to become Choodee!
