DD4D Brewing Reissues Lavender Hazy IPA "Emma"
DD4D Brewing, based in Matsuyama, Ehime, has brought back "Emma," a revival of a beer originally brewed to celebrate the birth of head brewer Mike's third daughter. The 6.0% Lavender Hazy IPA blends French lavender with citrusy, peach-like hop notes and a gentle acidity.
Hop BroToday I want to talk about DD4D BREWING in Matsuyama bringing back a lavender Hazy IPA called "Emma."
MugiWait, they put lavender in beer!? Does it smell like a fancy bath bomb?
Hop BroThat is the fun part. It returned as a limited release on June 18, 2026, and you can get it from their online store, taproom, and retailers as a revived seasonal beer.
Mugi"Emma" is such a cute name. Whose name is it?
Hop BroIt is named after head brewer Mike's third daughter, Emma, and this version revives the beer first made for her birth, so it is a family-story brew.
MugiThat is ridiculously sweet. But then I saw IBU 10 and my brain just logged out.
Hop BroIBU is the bitterness scale, and 10 is very gentle. At 6.0% ABV, this beer is meant to stay smooth instead of aggressive, basically low-bitterness by design.
MugiOkay, beginner-friendly, nice. But now I am stuck on brewed with lactose. Should I be worried?
Hop BroNot really. Lactose here is more about a rounder texture than obvious sweetness. Then Simcoe, Motueka, and Sabro layer in citrus peach and coconut on the finish.
MugiCitrus, peach, coconut, and lavender!? That is not a beer, that is a tropical group chat!
Hop BroAnd with oats and wheat, it gets that soft Hazy IPA mouthfeel while the French lavender stays elegant. Just talking about it makes me want a pour now.
MugiSame here. Soft, aromatic, low bitterness, and a great story? Let us go find a can of Emma.
Limited Release Starting June 18
DD4D Brewing in Matsuyama, Ehime, has reintroduced Emma, a lavender-forward Hazy IPA. Sales began on 2026-06-18, and the beer is available through the brewery's online store, taproom, and partner retailers.
About Emma
This release is a revival of a beer first brewed in honor of Mike, DD4D's head brewer, and his third daughter Emma. The style is Lavender Hazy IPA with 6.0% ABV and 10 IBU, keeping bitterness low and the focus on aroma and texture.
The brewery describes the beer as opening with an elegant French lavender aroma, followed by a sweet hop finish that recalls citrus, peach, and coconut. Lactose is used in the recipe, but the beer is said to avoid excessive sweetness and stay refined.
A DD4D-Style Release
The ingredient list includes malt, oats, sugar, hops, wheat, and lavender. The hop bill features Simcoe, Motueka, and Sabro, while the malt base uses Pilsen, Wheat, Flaked Oats, and Unmalted Wheat. The result appears designed to balance a soft Hazy IPA body with a clearly defined floral profile.
Founded in 2019, DD4D Brewing is a craft brewery based in Matsuyama, Ehime. It frames its work around the vision of creating a world where everyone can follow their own path, while building new beer experiences and cultural connections. Emma fits neatly into that approach as a limited beer with a personal story and a distinctive flavor direction.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday I want to talk about DD4D BREWING in Matsuyama bringing back a lavender Hazy IPA called "Emma."
MugiWait, they put lavender in beer!? Does it smell like a fancy bath bomb?
Hop BroThat is the fun part. It returned as a limited release on June 18, 2026, and you can get it from their online store, taproom, and retailers as a revived seasonal beer.
Mugi"Emma" is such a cute name. Whose name is it?
Hop BroIt is named after head brewer Mike's third daughter, Emma, and this version revives the beer first made for her birth, so it is a family-story brew.
MugiThat is ridiculously sweet. But then I saw IBU 10 and my brain just logged out.
Hop BroIBU is the bitterness scale, and 10 is very gentle. At 6.0% ABV, this beer is meant to stay smooth instead of aggressive, basically low-bitterness by design.
MugiOkay, beginner-friendly, nice. But now I am stuck on brewed with lactose. Should I be worried?
Hop BroNot really. Lactose here is more about a rounder texture than obvious sweetness. Then Simcoe, Motueka, and Sabro layer in citrus peach and coconut on the finish.
MugiCitrus, peach, coconut, and lavender!? That is not a beer, that is a tropical group chat!
Hop BroAnd with oats and wheat, it gets that soft Hazy IPA mouthfeel while the French lavender stays elegant. Just talking about it makes me want a pour now.
MugiSame here. Soft, aromatic, low bitterness, and a great story? Let us go find a can of Emma.
