Rio Brewing Co. Unveils Black IPA "SALAMANDER"
Rio Brewing Co. introduced its new "SALAMANDER" on Instagram. The style is Black IPA, with an ABV of 5.0%. It is presented as a beer that layers the deep richness of a campfire-like roasted barley character with grassy hop aromas.
Hop BroRio Brewing Co. has unveiled its new SALAMANDER. And it’s a Black IPA, which really balances roast character and hop character.
MugiHuh! What is Black IPA? It’s black, but it’s IPA? That name alone is packed with information!
Hop BroSimply put, it’s an IPA with a dark appearance. It has the toasty character of roasted malt, while still bringing forward the hop personality you expect from an IPA.
MugiSo it’s like toastiness and bitterness living together? It sounds stylish, like drinking beer in front of a campfire!
Hop BroExactly. SALAMANDER has the depth of roasted barley, and layered on top of that is a grassy aroma that changes in the glass.
MugiGrassy means a green, herb-like aroma, right? Somehow this beer description suddenly feels like I’m in the countryside!
Hop BroRight. And with an ABV of 5.0% and a drinkable body, it’s easy to keep sipping without feeling too heavy. It makes sense that it’s meant for all-day drinking.
MugiWait, an easy-drinking Black IPA? That’s amazing! Dark beer can feel intimidating, but this sounds easy for beginners to try!
Hop BroAnother interesting point is that it includes coriander in the ingredients. It adds a subtle spicy note to the aroma and neatly supports the depth from the roasting.
MugiWhat is that, it sounds like the layers of flavor are incredible! If you paired it with smoked salmon or yakitori, it would absolutely be delicious!
Hop BroAnd because Rio Brewing Co. is based in Kashiwa-no-ha, it has the feel of a challenging creation coming from Japan. This is definitely the kind of beer that makes you want to toast with SALAMANDER tonight.
Rio Brewing Co. unveiled its new beer "SALAMANDER" on Instagram. The style is Black IPA, and the ABV is 5.0%. The ingredients are malt (produced in Belgium), roasted barley, hops, and coriander, and it is labeled for refrigerated storage.
About this beer, the brewery explains that the deep richness derived from carefully roasted barley is layered with grassy hop character that changes in the glass, adding depth to the aroma. The drinking impression is described as "drinkable," making it a beer designed for all-day enjoyment. Suggested pairings include smoked salmon and yakitori.
Black IPA is a style that combines the color and toasty character of roasted malts while still allowing IPA-like hop personality to come forward. SALAMANDER is positioned as a beer that follows that direction while aiming to balance roasting depth with easy drinkability.
Rio Brewing Co. began brewing in Belgium in 2015 and expanded and relocated its Japanese brewery to Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture, in March 2021. It now operates from Kashiwa-no-ha, sharing beer culture and brewing culture from that base. This new release is also worth noting as one of the brewery's off-regular offerings delivered from that location.
Key Points for SALAMANDER
- Style: Black IPA
- ABV: 5.0%
- Ingredients: Malt (produced in Belgium), roasted barley, hops, coriander
- Serve: Keep refrigerated
- Pairings: Smoked salmon, yakitori
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroRio Brewing Co. has unveiled its new SALAMANDER. And it’s a Black IPA, which really balances roast character and hop character.
MugiHuh! What is Black IPA? It’s black, but it’s IPA? That name alone is packed with information!
Hop BroSimply put, it’s an IPA with a dark appearance. It has the toasty character of roasted malt, while still bringing forward the hop personality you expect from an IPA.
MugiSo it’s like toastiness and bitterness living together? It sounds stylish, like drinking beer in front of a campfire!
Hop BroExactly. SALAMANDER has the depth of roasted barley, and layered on top of that is a grassy aroma that changes in the glass.
MugiGrassy means a green, herb-like aroma, right? Somehow this beer description suddenly feels like I’m in the countryside!
Hop BroRight. And with an ABV of 5.0% and a drinkable body, it’s easy to keep sipping without feeling too heavy. It makes sense that it’s meant for all-day drinking.
MugiWait, an easy-drinking Black IPA? That’s amazing! Dark beer can feel intimidating, but this sounds easy for beginners to try!
Hop BroAnother interesting point is that it includes coriander in the ingredients. It adds a subtle spicy note to the aroma and neatly supports the depth from the roasting.
MugiWhat is that, it sounds like the layers of flavor are incredible! If you paired it with smoked salmon or yakitori, it would absolutely be delicious!
Hop BroAnd because Rio Brewing Co. is based in Kashiwa-no-ha, it has the feel of a challenging creation coming from Japan. This is definitely the kind of beer that makes you want to toast with SALAMANDER tonight.
