Totopia Brewing's Gaiaphilia set to arrive at Kitazawa Konishi on June 26
Kitazawa Konishi, a beer pub in Daizawa, Setagaya, is set to receive Totopia Brewing's Gaiaphilia on June 26. The guest beer is a 2x Mash DDH Hazy TIPA at 9.5% ABV, with hop details and tasting notes that point to a substantial release.
Hop BroI’ve got a Gaiaphilia alert for you. Kitazawa Konishi in Shimokitazawa-Daizawa is expecting Totopia Brewing’s guest beer on June 26.
MugiWhat, Totopia Brewing already sounds intimidating! And it’s landing at Kitazawa Konishi? That feels like an event.
Hop BroThe style is 2x Mash DDH Hazy TIPA. It’s 9.5% ABV, so it has real weight, but the aroma is what pulls you in.
MugiHold on, that’s a spell, not a beer! What is 2x anything? What is DDH? I never got the beginner worksheet!
Hop BroHere’s the simple version: DDH means extra hops for a bigger aroma hit, usually later in the process. And 2x Mash means a denser wort build, while Hazy TIPA is a juicy, hazy, stronger IPA.
MugiOhhh, so it’s basically aroma max mode. 9.5% sounds serious, but if it drinks juicy, that could be dangerously smooth...
Hop BroAnd the hop bill is great: Nelson Sauvin and Citra, plus NZ Chinook and Citra Cryo. I’d expect ripe pineapple, herbal notes, and a piney edge.
MugiWhat is that, pineapple to pine? My mouth is getting tropical fruit and forest therapy at the same time. I kind of need this.
Hop BroThat contrast is the fun part. Hazy softness up front, but apparently there’s a West Coast-style backbone in the aroma, then a resinous snap later.
MugiKitazawa Konishi really is a watch the taplist kind of place. On June 26 I’d be double-checking both the taps and the fridge.
Hop BroExactly. If you’re hunting guest beer around Shimokitazawa, June 26 is go-time. I’d smell first, then drink slow and track the fruit-versus-resin balance.
MugiThen it’s settled, first pour is this. Now I want to head to Kitazawa Konishi and get knocked around by pineapple and pine.
Incoming beer
Kitazawa Konishi announced that Totopia Brewing's Gaiaphilia is scheduled to arrive on June 26. The beer is a 2x Mash DDH Hazy TIPA with an ABV of 9.5%. The hop bill includes NZ Chinook (PIKIMAI HOPS), Nelson Sauvin (PIKIMAI HOPS), Citra, and Citra Cryo, suggesting a beer with layered aroma and a full, juicy profile.
The tasting notes point to ripe pineapple-like fruitiness, plus herbal and pine-driven nuances. In other words, this is a hazy beer that still seems to keep a firm hop spine, which should appeal to drinkers who like expressive aroma as well as depth.
About the venue
Kitazawa Konishi is a beer pub in Daizawa, Setagaya, in the Shimokitazawa area of Tokyo. It has the kind of everyday, easygoing feel that makes it a good stop for tracking guest beers and new arrivals. For beer fans, that mix of relaxed atmosphere and steady rotation is part of the appeal.
Why it matters
With a 9.5% ABV and a hop-forward recipe, Gaiaphilia looks like a release worth following from the first pour. Its hazy texture should give the fruit notes room to spread, while the herbal and resin-like edges keep the finish from feeling too soft.
If you're looking for a guest beer stop in Shimokitazawa, June 26 is the date to watch at Kitazawa Konishi. It should be a useful chance to taste a recent Totopia Brewing release in a neighborhood beer-pub setting.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI’ve got a Gaiaphilia alert for you. Kitazawa Konishi in Shimokitazawa-Daizawa is expecting Totopia Brewing’s guest beer on June 26.
MugiWhat, Totopia Brewing already sounds intimidating! And it’s landing at Kitazawa Konishi? That feels like an event.
Hop BroThe style is 2x Mash DDH Hazy TIPA. It’s 9.5% ABV, so it has real weight, but the aroma is what pulls you in.
MugiHold on, that’s a spell, not a beer! What is 2x anything? What is DDH? I never got the beginner worksheet!
Hop BroHere’s the simple version: DDH means extra hops for a bigger aroma hit, usually later in the process. And 2x Mash means a denser wort build, while Hazy TIPA is a juicy, hazy, stronger IPA.
MugiOhhh, so it’s basically aroma max mode. 9.5% sounds serious, but if it drinks juicy, that could be dangerously smooth...
Hop BroAnd the hop bill is great: Nelson Sauvin and Citra, plus NZ Chinook and Citra Cryo. I’d expect ripe pineapple, herbal notes, and a piney edge.
MugiWhat is that, pineapple to pine? My mouth is getting tropical fruit and forest therapy at the same time. I kind of need this.
Hop BroThat contrast is the fun part. Hazy softness up front, but apparently there’s a West Coast-style backbone in the aroma, then a resinous snap later.
MugiKitazawa Konishi really is a watch the taplist kind of place. On June 26 I’d be double-checking both the taps and the fridge.
Hop BroExactly. If you’re hunting guest beer around Shimokitazawa, June 26 is go-time. I’d smell first, then drink slow and track the fruit-versus-resin balance.
MugiThen it’s settled, first pour is this. Now I want to head to Kitazawa Konishi and get knocked around by pineapple and pine.
