RIKRI BREWING's "Look What Happened" Newly Tapped at Magic Hour Kyodo
Magic Hour Kyodo announced on Instagram that it has tapped RIKRI BREWING's "Look What Happened." The style is Pacific Northwest Style IPA, featuring pine-resin-like aromas with notes of citrus and nectarine.
Hop BroAt Magic Hour Kyodo in Kyodo, RIKRI BREWING's Look What Happened has been newly tapped. This is the kind of thing IPA lovers can't help reacting to.
MugiWhoa! Just hearing newly tapped makes me restless! And the name sounds kind of story-like, so now I'm curious!
Hop BroThe style is Pacific Northwest Style IPA. It's the kind that captures the West Coast vibe, balancing pine-resin notes with bright fruitiness.
MugiPacific... something? That's too hard! So basically it's an IPA with pine-resin and citrus?
Hop BroExactly, that's the point. The aroma is built around a piney character, with brightness from amanatsu and nectarine plus pink grapefruit layered on top.
MugiOhh! So it's packed with fruit, but not in a cloying way! So that means it's juicy but sharply defined?
Hop BroThat's right. Vienna malt and Flaked Wheat form the base, and it finishes with a restrained bitterness and sweetness for a modern drinking profile.
MugiWow, even the malt bill is calculated! And Vienna malt and Flaked Wheat sound instantly pro-level!
Hop BroOn top of that, Magic Hour Kyodo has six taps of Japanese craft beer and spice dishes, so drinking it with curry should be especially interesting.
MugiI like that it's easy to walk into with the glass-front design too! Stopping by casually in Kyodo and comparing the taps while drinking would definitely be fun!
Hop BroIf you drink it alongside the standard Japanese beers, the expression of the hops should come through even more clearly. This is definitely one you'd want to pick for tonight's drink.
MugiYeah, now I really want to drink it! A drink in Kyodo, and an IPA at that? There's no other choice!
A New IPA Has Been Tapped in Kyodo
At the beer pub "Magic Hour Kyodo" in Kyodo, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo, RIKRI BREWING's "Look What Happened" has been newly tapped. In its Instagram post, the style is introduced as Pacific Northwest Style IPA, alongside comments from the brewer.
The beer is said to have been designed based on experience gained during a beer trip to the American West Coast. Its aromatic core is piney, with bright fruit notes like amanatsu, nectarine, and pink grapefruit layered on top. Vienna malt and flaked wheat are also used to support juiciness, resulting in a modern IPA profile that keeps bitterness and sweetness in check.
The post also references Breakside and GRAINS OF WRATH as points of comparison, suggesting a brewing approach aimed at balancing fruit character and pine. Including the name "Look What Happened," which comes from a song title, the piece makes the brewery's design intent easy to see.
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Magic Hour Kyodo is a beer pub where you can enjoy six taps of Japanese craft beer alongside spice-focused dishes. It is close to Kyodo Station and has glass walls that make the interior easy to see, creating an atmosphere that feels welcoming even for first-time visitors. Along with beer, the menu also includes curry and achar, making it easy to move smoothly from your first drink to a full meal.
Rotating guest beers like this are part of the appeal of the shop. Drinking them alongside the regular Japanese beers makes the shape of the IPA and the expression of the hops stand out more clearly. If you're having a drink in Kyodo, it's worth checking the current taps while pairing them with the spice dishes.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt Magic Hour Kyodo in Kyodo, RIKRI BREWING's Look What Happened has been newly tapped. This is the kind of thing IPA lovers can't help reacting to.
MugiWhoa! Just hearing newly tapped makes me restless! And the name sounds kind of story-like, so now I'm curious!
Hop BroThe style is Pacific Northwest Style IPA. It's the kind that captures the West Coast vibe, balancing pine-resin notes with bright fruitiness.
MugiPacific... something? That's too hard! So basically it's an IPA with pine-resin and citrus?
Hop BroExactly, that's the point. The aroma is built around a piney character, with brightness from amanatsu and nectarine plus pink grapefruit layered on top.
MugiOhh! So it's packed with fruit, but not in a cloying way! So that means it's juicy but sharply defined?
Hop BroThat's right. Vienna malt and Flaked Wheat form the base, and it finishes with a restrained bitterness and sweetness for a modern drinking profile.
MugiWow, even the malt bill is calculated! And Vienna malt and Flaked Wheat sound instantly pro-level!
Hop BroOn top of that, Magic Hour Kyodo has six taps of Japanese craft beer and spice dishes, so drinking it with curry should be especially interesting.
MugiI like that it's easy to walk into with the glass-front design too! Stopping by casually in Kyodo and comparing the taps while drinking would definitely be fun!
Hop BroIf you drink it alongside the standard Japanese beers, the expression of the hops should come through even more clearly. This is definitely one you'd want to pick for tonight's drink.
MugiYeah, now I really want to drink it! A drink in Kyodo, and an IPA at that? There's no other choice!
