DD4D Brewing introduces new collab beer “Lemon de dance” with HONGAMA
DD4D Brewing, based in Matsuyama, Ehime, introduced a new collaboration beer, “Lemon de dance (Lemon Sour with Honey),” on Instagram on August 22. The release was created with illustrator HONGAMA and pairs lemon brightness with a soft honey note.
Hop BroI want to talk about DD4D BREWING today. They teamed up with illustrator HONGAMA, and this new collab looks seriously interesting.
MugiWait, the name is already dancing! Lemon de dance sounds like a lemon shaking maracas!
Hop BroHere’s the fun part: the style is Lemon Sour with Honey, built to be easygoing at 5.0% ABV with 30 IBU.
MugiHold on, IBU 30? What is that supposed to mean? It sounds like my tongue is being graded!
Hop BroIt’s basically a bitterness scale. Around 30 means it should have some bite, but not so much that the lemon gets pushed offstage.
MugiWhoa, and the article mentioned lactic fermentation too. Why does this suddenly sound like a school science lab?
Hop BroIt sounds technical, but it just creates a gentle tartness. That gives the Setouchi lemon aroma and the honey sweetness a nice base to sit on.
MugiOkay, that makes sense! But Centennial and Ekuanot sound less like hops and more like a superhero duo.
Hop BroThose two are helping drive the citrus character. And with PILSEN, Honey Malt, Wheat, and more in the grain bill, the honey finish should really linger.
MugiI kind of love how DD4D mixes art and beer like that. If I can find it at local shops or the official online store, I want to start searching right now!
Hop BroFor a brewery out of Matsuyama, this sounds bright but layered in all the right ways. Served ice-cold, I want a glass now; lemon and honey absolutely win here.
New collaboration
DD4D Brewing, the Matsuyama, Ehime-based craft brewery, featured a new collaboration beer called Lemon de dance on Instagram on August 22. The partner on this project is illustrator HONGAMA, known for work across a wide range of media.
The beer is described as a Lemon Sour with Honey. It comes in at 5.0% ABV and 30 IBU. The listed ingredients include malt, sugar, lemon peel, honey, hops, and carbonated gas. Hops are Centennial and Ekuanot, while the malt bill includes PILSEN, Honey Malt, Wheat, and Honey Malted Oats.
Flavor direction
According to DD4D, the beer starts with the fresh aroma of Setouchi lemon and a gentle acidity from lactic fermentation, then adds citrus hop aroma and a honey-like sweet finish. The result appears to sit somewhere between a lemon sour and a beer with more layered depth.
About DD4D Brewing
DD4D Brewing is a craft brewery in Matsuyama, Ehime, and collaboration projects are a familiar part of its identity. The brewery has often used beer as a platform to connect with art and culture, and Lemon de dance fits that approach well.
DD4D also points drinkers toward nearby retailers and its official online store. For beer fans, this is a collaboration worth noting for its balance of citrus freshness and honeyed softness.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI want to talk about DD4D BREWING today. They teamed up with illustrator HONGAMA, and this new collab looks seriously interesting.
MugiWait, the name is already dancing! Lemon de dance sounds like a lemon shaking maracas!
Hop BroHere’s the fun part: the style is Lemon Sour with Honey, built to be easygoing at 5.0% ABV with 30 IBU.
MugiHold on, IBU 30? What is that supposed to mean? It sounds like my tongue is being graded!
Hop BroIt’s basically a bitterness scale. Around 30 means it should have some bite, but not so much that the lemon gets pushed offstage.
MugiWhoa, and the article mentioned lactic fermentation too. Why does this suddenly sound like a school science lab?
Hop BroIt sounds technical, but it just creates a gentle tartness. That gives the Setouchi lemon aroma and the honey sweetness a nice base to sit on.
MugiOkay, that makes sense! But Centennial and Ekuanot sound less like hops and more like a superhero duo.
Hop BroThose two are helping drive the citrus character. And with PILSEN, Honey Malt, Wheat, and more in the grain bill, the honey finish should really linger.
MugiI kind of love how DD4D mixes art and beer like that. If I can find it at local shops or the official online store, I want to start searching right now!
Hop BroFor a brewery out of Matsuyama, this sounds bright but layered in all the right ways. Served ice-cold, I want a glass now; lemon and honey absolutely win here.
