Derailleur Brew Works spotlights "2470 Beer Boy #Ito" from former brewer Ito
Osaka's Derailleur Brew Works has introduced "2470 Beer Boy #Ito," a Belgian Imperial IPA brewed by former DBW brewer Ito. The release is part of the brewery's second "2470 Beer Boy" series, which brings back alumni brewers for a homecoming batch.
Hop BroThere’s a fresh release from Derailleur Brew Works in Osaka’s Nishinari: 2470 Beer Boy #Ito.
MugiWhat! That name already sounds intense! What do you mean by a graduate brewer beer?
Hop BroHere’s the fun part: it’s the second homecoming series where brewers who graduated from DBW come back and brew again. This one is Ito’s version.
MugiWhoa! But then I saw Belgian Imperial IPA and suddenly it felt like I was studying for an exam.
Hop BroBasically, it means spicy character from Belgian yeast, IPA-style hop presence, and a stronger build at 8% ABV.
MugiNo way! And it also has refreshing kuromoji? It’s beer, but now it’s bringing in Japanese aromatics too?
Hop BroExactly. Kuromoji has this elegant, cool aroma, and it overlaps with the yeast-driven spice and berry-like fruit notes in a really smart way.
MugiAnd the hops are Tettnang Tettnanger, Callista, Ekuanot, and Cryo-Ekuanot... those are spellbook-level hop names. Say them three times and drinks might appear.
Hop BroHa, Cryo just means the good aromatic compounds are concentrated, so you get strong aroma without going too harsh. It supposedly finishes with a spicy herbal afterglow.
MugiI like that it’s not only about flavor. With brewers returning to Nishinari, it really feels like a homecoming in a glass.
MugiThat’s it, I’m done for. Reading this put me straight into I need this now mode.
Hop BroSame here. Belgian yeast plus kuromoji? That’s basically an automatic first pour.
2470 Beer Boy #Ito
Derailleur Brew Works is based in Nishinari, Osaka, and describes itself as a craft brewery and planning team rooted in the neighborhood it calls "Nishinari," a district associated with daytime drinking culture. On its official site, the brewery says it was established to recreate the recipe for Nishinari Riot Ale.
The newly highlighted beer is "2470 Beer Boy #Ito," brewed by Ito, a former DBW brewer. DBW positions the beer as the second installment in its "2470 Beer Boy" series, a project featuring homecoming brews made by former in-house brewers. This year, the lineup also includes Okikichi, who recently graduated from DBW, alongside Ito, Baku, Nakamura, Ebihara, and Okikichi. Ito is presented as a brewer whose strength lies in combining the character of Belgian yeast with the cool aroma of kuromoji.
The beer is listed as a Belgian Imperial IPA w/ Kuromoji. The recipe uses Tettnang Tettnanger, Callista, Ekuanot, and Cryo-Ekuanot hops, with Imperial Yeast-Triple Double as the yeast strain. It sits at 8% ABV and 41 IBU. According to the product description, the beer layers spicy Belgian yeast character with berry-like fruitiness and the crisp, elegant aroma of kuromoji, finishing with soft sweetness and a lingering note of spice and herbs.
What stands out here is DBW's consistent focus on story as much as flavor. By bringing back former brewers and framing each release around the people behind it, the brewery turns a single beer into a snapshot of its history, its personnel, and its current identity in Nishinari.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThere’s a fresh release from Derailleur Brew Works in Osaka’s Nishinari: 2470 Beer Boy #Ito.
MugiWhat! That name already sounds intense! What do you mean by a graduate brewer beer?
Hop BroHere’s the fun part: it’s the second homecoming series where brewers who graduated from DBW come back and brew again. This one is Ito’s version.
MugiWhoa! But then I saw Belgian Imperial IPA and suddenly it felt like I was studying for an exam.
Hop BroBasically, it means spicy character from Belgian yeast, IPA-style hop presence, and a stronger build at 8% ABV.
MugiNo way! And it also has refreshing kuromoji? It’s beer, but now it’s bringing in Japanese aromatics too?
Hop BroExactly. Kuromoji has this elegant, cool aroma, and it overlaps with the yeast-driven spice and berry-like fruit notes in a really smart way.
MugiAnd the hops are Tettnang Tettnanger, Callista, Ekuanot, and Cryo-Ekuanot... those are spellbook-level hop names. Say them three times and drinks might appear.
Hop BroHa, Cryo just means the good aromatic compounds are concentrated, so you get strong aroma without going too harsh. It supposedly finishes with a spicy herbal afterglow.
MugiI like that it’s not only about flavor. With brewers returning to Nishinari, it really feels like a homecoming in a glass.
MugiThat’s it, I’m done for. Reading this put me straight into I need this now mode.
Hop BroSame here. Belgian yeast plus kuromoji? That’s basically an automatic first pour.
