RIKRI BREWING Introduces "No Interruption" - A Strata-Driven American Pale Ale
RIKRI BREWING in Takaban, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, introduced its American Pale Ale "No Interruption," with an ABV of 5.5%. Built around hops that arrived after brewing, the beer centers on Strata, Quantum Citra, and Citra, and is said to feature a yuzu-like citrus character.
Hop BroToday I'm introducing an American Pale Ale called "No Interruption" from RIKRI BREWING in Gakugei Daigaku. It's 5.5% ABV, and the hop bill is really interesting.
MugiWhoa, the name No Interruption already catches my eye! It feels like it wouldn't stop even if I tried to talk to it!
Hop BroExactly. It was originally supposed to star CIP076, but a new hop arrived after brewing, so they reworked it with Strata and Quantum Citra.
MugiWait, they changed it after the brew was already done!? Is hop freshness really so important that they use it immediately when it arrives?
Hop BroIt matters a lot. This one is built around Strata's citrus character, with a sharper yuzu-like note taking the lead rather than sweetness.
MugiA Pale Ale with a yuzu vibe sounds delicious! But Quantum Citra sounds so sci-fi that it makes me laugh a little!
Hop BroQuantum Citra isn't there to blast the aroma out front; it plays the role of tightening up the finish. The flavor spreads gradually after you swallow, balancing easy drinkability with a beer you won't get tired of.
MugiI see, it's the kind of beer where the real show starts after you drink it! I might like that slow-building kind!
Hop BroAnd the base is solid too: the malts are IREKS Pilsner and Weyermann, and the yeast is BRY-97. Because it's so simple, the hop contours come through really cleanly.
MugiNice! I'm also curious about the origin of the name, and the idea of something you can drink glass after glass fits perfectly!
Hop BroRight, it takes its name from a Hoodie Allen song, and it really does feel like a beer that never stops. If you spot it in Gakugei Daigaku, this is definitely one to order.
MugiAlright, decision made! Now I really want to toast with a yuzu-citrus Pale Ale!
From RIKRI BREWING in Takaban, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, in the Gakugei Daigaku area, comes an American Pale Ale called "No Interruption." Its ABV is 5.5%.
The beer was originally conceived with Clayton Hops' new hop variety "CIP076" as the star, but a shipment of Crop 2025 hops arrived a few days after brewing, prompting the dry hop bill to be changed to Strata and Quantum Citra. It is a beer reworked to take advantage of timing, with the brewer following the policy of wanting to use hops as soon as they arrive.
The flavor is anchored by Strata. In the post, it is explained that rather than the sweeter impression it has often carried, this time it brings a sharper, yuzu-like citrus expression to the forefront. Quantum Citra, meanwhile, does not play the role of making the aroma flamboyant; instead, it helps define the shape of the beer as a flavor that spreads after swallowing. The result is a Pale Ale that balances drinkability with a quality that keeps you from getting tired of it.
The malts are IREKS Pilsner and Weyermann Pilsner, and the yeast is BRY-97. A simple base allows the hop character to stand out clearly. The name "No Interruption" comes from a Hoodie Allen song and was chosen to suggest something you can keep drinking glass after glass.
If you're looking around Gakugei Daigaku for an American Pale Ale with a clearly articulated use of hops, this one from RIKRI BREWING is worth a look.
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Hop BroToday I'm introducing an American Pale Ale called "No Interruption" from RIKRI BREWING in Gakugei Daigaku. It's 5.5% ABV, and the hop bill is really interesting.
MugiWhoa, the name No Interruption already catches my eye! It feels like it wouldn't stop even if I tried to talk to it!
Hop BroExactly. It was originally supposed to star CIP076, but a new hop arrived after brewing, so they reworked it with Strata and Quantum Citra.
MugiWait, they changed it after the brew was already done!? Is hop freshness really so important that they use it immediately when it arrives?
Hop BroIt matters a lot. This one is built around Strata's citrus character, with a sharper yuzu-like note taking the lead rather than sweetness.
MugiA Pale Ale with a yuzu vibe sounds delicious! But Quantum Citra sounds so sci-fi that it makes me laugh a little!
Hop BroQuantum Citra isn't there to blast the aroma out front; it plays the role of tightening up the finish. The flavor spreads gradually after you swallow, balancing easy drinkability with a beer you won't get tired of.
MugiI see, it's the kind of beer where the real show starts after you drink it! I might like that slow-building kind!
Hop BroAnd the base is solid too: the malts are IREKS Pilsner and Weyermann, and the yeast is BRY-97. Because it's so simple, the hop contours come through really cleanly.
MugiNice! I'm also curious about the origin of the name, and the idea of something you can drink glass after glass fits perfectly!
Hop BroRight, it takes its name from a Hoodie Allen song, and it really does feel like a beer that never stops. If you spot it in Gakugei Daigaku, this is definitely one to order.
MugiAlright, decision made! Now I really want to toast with a yuzu-citrus Pale Ale!
