OGA BREWING Releases Two Collaborative Beers with the Anime 'Kerokko Demetan'
OGA BREWING COMPANY in Mitaka City, Tokyo, has released two beers inspired by the anime Kerokko Demetan: "Kerokko Demetan Pale Ale" and "Kerokko Demetan IPA." With two different labels and two different styles, the collaboration is designed as a pair to enjoy together.
Hop BroMitaka's OGA BREWING has released a new beer inspired by the anime Kerokko Demetan. And it's a two-beer lineup with Pale Ale and IPA, so it's clearly meant for tasting side by side.
MugiWhat! Kerokko Demetan is that frog anime, right? I can't believe it became a collaboration beer!
Hop BroExactly. It's a new release that came out on April 3, and both bottles are 350 ml and 770 yen including tax. The labels and styles are both different, so it's designed to be enjoyed as a set.
MugiHmm! But what’s the difference between pale ale and IPA? They sound like powerful spells or something!
Hop BroBroadly speaking, Pale Ale has a drinkable bitterness and a gentle malt character, while IPA is all about the aroma and bitterness of the hops. In this case, the former is an English pale ale and the latter is a classic IPA.
MugiI get it! So Kerokko Demetan Pale Ale uses things like Maris Otter, which makes me think it has a stronger grainy malt flavor!
Hop BroExactly. The Pale Ale also includes caramel malts, and the Cascade and Centennial hops add a refreshing backbone. At ABV 5.0% and IBU 25, it's a well-balanced beer you can drink easily.
MugiIBU again! That means the bitterness number, right? So the bigger the number, like 45 or 25, the stronger the bite?
Hop BroRight, it's a guide to bitterness. The IPA is IBU 45, and with Nugget, Saaz, and Citra, both the aroma and bitterness really come forward. At ABV 6.0%, it feels like Demetan's world gets a slightly more grown-up edge.
MugiAnd the story itself is about small romance and peace, right? It feels so touching to express that kind of story through beer.
Hop BroWhat feels so true to OGA BREWING is the way it expresses a town and its stories. Whether someone is a fan of the work or completely new to it, this makes you want to start by tasting the pale ale and the IPA side by side.
MugiTotally, this is the kind of thing where you want to drink both varieties together! I want to watch Kerokko Demetan and enjoy every last bit of the foam too!
Release Details
OGA BREWING COMPANY (Mitaka City, Tokyo) released a new product, "Kerokko Demetan," themed around the anime Kerokko Demetan, on April 3. The lineup consists of two varieties, "Pale Ale" and "IPA," both 350 ml and priced at 770 yen including tax. By separating the labels and beer styles, the release is positioned as something to enjoy as a set.
Product Features
The original article describes the series, which aired in 1973, as a story about a small romance born near the water and the struggle to make the pond a peaceful place. The aim seems to be to let not only those who feel nostalgic for it, but also people discovering the work for the first time, enjoy it as a starting point for the beer.
- Kerokko Demetan Pale Ale
- Style: English Pale Ale
- ABV: 5.0%
- IBU: 25
- Malt: Maris Otter, Caramel Munich, Caramel Pils
- Hops: Cascade, Centennial
- Kerokko Demetan IPA
- Style: IPA
- ABV: 6.0%
- IBU: 45
- Malt: Heidelberg, Pale Ale
- Hops: Nugget, Saaz, Citra
In OGA BREWING's Style
Based in Mitaka, OGA BREWING is a brewery that continues to express the city and its stories through beer. On its official website, it says it aims to make beers that surprise people who are new to craft beer or just beginning to drink it, and that become a reason they come to like it. That approach of adding background and a story to each product is reflected clearly in this collaboration as well.
How will the world of Kerokko Demetan drink side by side through the different expressions of a pale ale and an IPA? This is a notable release not only for fans of the series, but also for anyone who wants to enjoy the brand's perspective through a collaboration beer.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroMitaka's OGA BREWING has released a new beer inspired by the anime Kerokko Demetan. And it's a two-beer lineup with Pale Ale and IPA, so it's clearly meant for tasting side by side.
MugiWhat! Kerokko Demetan is that frog anime, right? I can't believe it became a collaboration beer!
Hop BroExactly. It's a new release that came out on April 3, and both bottles are 350 ml and 770 yen including tax. The labels and styles are both different, so it's designed to be enjoyed as a set.
MugiHmm! But what’s the difference between pale ale and IPA? They sound like powerful spells or something!
Hop BroBroadly speaking, Pale Ale has a drinkable bitterness and a gentle malt character, while IPA is all about the aroma and bitterness of the hops. In this case, the former is an English pale ale and the latter is a classic IPA.
MugiI get it! So Kerokko Demetan Pale Ale uses things like Maris Otter, which makes me think it has a stronger grainy malt flavor!
Hop BroExactly. The Pale Ale also includes caramel malts, and the Cascade and Centennial hops add a refreshing backbone. At ABV 5.0% and IBU 25, it's a well-balanced beer you can drink easily.
MugiIBU again! That means the bitterness number, right? So the bigger the number, like 45 or 25, the stronger the bite?
Hop BroRight, it's a guide to bitterness. The IPA is IBU 45, and with Nugget, Saaz, and Citra, both the aroma and bitterness really come forward. At ABV 6.0%, it feels like Demetan's world gets a slightly more grown-up edge.
MugiAnd the story itself is about small romance and peace, right? It feels so touching to express that kind of story through beer.
Hop BroWhat feels so true to OGA BREWING is the way it expresses a town and its stories. Whether someone is a fan of the work or completely new to it, this makes you want to start by tasting the pale ale and the IPA side by side.
MugiTotally, this is the kind of thing where you want to drink both varieties together! I want to watch Kerokko Demetan and enjoy every last bit of the foam too!
