Akita Brewing Company releases 13th batch, 5.8% doki doki
Akita Brewing Company in Daisen, Akita released its 13th batch, a pale ale called 5.8% doki doki, on July 12. The limited one-off beer was born from mistakes during the brew day and is described as having a muscat-like aroma and firm bitterness.
Hop BroToday’s topic is Akita Brewing Company’s 13th batch release from July 12, a pale ale called 5.8% doki doki.
MugiWait, that name is adorable! 5.8% doki doki sounds like it’s trying to raise my heart rate before the first sip!
Hop BroAnd it’s not just cute. The beer was renamed along the way, and it was born from brewing trouble in a limited run.
MugiWhat is that! If I heard a hop mix-up, I’d assume everyone in the brewery just dropped to the floor in panic!
Hop BroHops are the ingredient that add aroma and bitterness to beer, and if the timing shifts, aroma and bitterness can come out differently. This time, it worked in their favor.
MugiWow! So it wasn’t a failure, it was a legendary oops. No one could make it on purpose makes it sound instantly rare!
Hop BroFlavor-wise, it has a gentle muscat-like aroma, and the brewery says the bitterness is firmer than anything ABC had done before.
MugiWait, so it smells fresh but still hits with bitterness? I hear pale ale all the time, but what lane is that style actually in?
Hop BroPale ale is a lighter-colored style where you get drinkable malt and expressive hops together, and this one also has a solid 5.8% kick.
MugiOkay, that helps... and at about 350ml for 700 yen, 12 ounces from 700 yen sounds pretty approachable for a special release!
Hop BroAnd it’s not a regular; it’s a one-time limited brew, so if I spot that accidental masterpiece from Daisen, Akita, I’m ordering it immediately.
MugiI’m done for, I want a glass right now! A beer born from panic but sounding this tasty is completely unfair!
A limited beer shaped by chance
Akita Brewing Company, based in Daisen, Akita, has released a new beer called 5.8% doki doki as its 13th batch. The pale ale went on sale on July 12, with 12 oz serving priced from 700 yen.
According to the brewery's post, the beer went through an unexpected path before release. The original name had to be changed, and a hop mix-up happened during brewing. Rather than following the planned route, the final beer ended up with what the brewery described as an accidental personality.
Aroma and bitterness
The beer is said to feature a soft aroma reminiscent of muscat grapes, along with a firm bitterness that the brewery says was not found in its previous beers. That contrast between gentle aroma and a more assertive bitterness is the main point of interest in this release.
The name "doki doki" reflects the nervous energy of the brew day itself. The brewery presents the beer as something that could not have been designed on purpose, but emerged from the process.
A one-time release
This is a one-off limited brew. For drinkers looking to try something new this summer, it offers a clear example of how an unexpected brewing process can shape the character of a beer. As a release from a small brewery in Akita, it also highlights the local identity of Akita Brewing Company.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s topic is Akita Brewing Company’s 13th batch release from July 12, a pale ale called 5.8% doki doki.
MugiWait, that name is adorable! 5.8% doki doki sounds like it’s trying to raise my heart rate before the first sip!
Hop BroAnd it’s not just cute. The beer was renamed along the way, and it was born from brewing trouble in a limited run.
MugiWhat is that! If I heard a hop mix-up, I’d assume everyone in the brewery just dropped to the floor in panic!
Hop BroHops are the ingredient that add aroma and bitterness to beer, and if the timing shifts, aroma and bitterness can come out differently. This time, it worked in their favor.
MugiWow! So it wasn’t a failure, it was a legendary oops. No one could make it on purpose makes it sound instantly rare!
Hop BroFlavor-wise, it has a gentle muscat-like aroma, and the brewery says the bitterness is firmer than anything ABC had done before.
MugiWait, so it smells fresh but still hits with bitterness? I hear pale ale all the time, but what lane is that style actually in?
Hop BroPale ale is a lighter-colored style where you get drinkable malt and expressive hops together, and this one also has a solid 5.8% kick.
MugiOkay, that helps... and at about 350ml for 700 yen, 12 ounces from 700 yen sounds pretty approachable for a special release!
Hop BroAnd it’s not a regular; it’s a one-time limited brew, so if I spot that accidental masterpiece from Daisen, Akita, I’m ordering it immediately.
MugiI’m done for, I want a glass right now! A beer born from panic but sounding this tasty is completely unfair!
