DD4D BREWING Releases "Be With!" Celebration Beer Marking Ehime Orange Vikings' Playoff Berth
DD4D BREWING in Matsuyama, Ehime, announced a collaboration beer, "Be With!", to celebrate the Ehime Orange Vikings of B.LEAGUE B2 clinching their first-ever playoff berth since the team was founded. The beer comes in 20 limited-edition labels, with online reservations opening at 7:00 p.m. on April 12.
Hop BroListen, the collaboration from DD4D BREWING in Matsuyama is heating up. To celebrate the Ehime Orange Vikings making the playoffs for the first time, they're releasing a commemorative beer called "Be With!".
MugiWhoa! Their first playoff berth? That's such a big milestone. Celebrating with beer is an amazing idea!
Hop BroAnd the style is Pale Ale. It's 5.0% ABV and 35 IBU, with a design that really brings out hop notes of grapefruit and flowers.
MugiWhat even is IBU 35?! I get that it's a bitterness measure, but with a number it suddenly feels like a science experiment.
Hop BroExactly. IBU is an indicator of bitterness, and 35 is about moderately bitter. It's easy to drink without getting tiring, so the balance is great for sipping while watching the game.
MugiOhhh! And if it has malt sweetness like honey or biscuits, then it's not just bitter after all.
Hop BroThat's what's interesting about it: the hop aroma and malt sweetness come together without clashing. In other words, they're aiming for a classic flavor while still making it feel current.
MugiAnd the labels include players, coaches, Serenes, and Bart across 20 designs? Now I can't help wanting to collect them all!
Hop BroExactly, and the complete box is limited in quantity, with reservations starting on April 12 at 7:00 p.m. Collaborations like this with local sports are great because just looking at the can brings the story of the season back to mind.
MugiWow, it must be amazing to drink it with the game's excitement in the air. I can't wait for the mid-May shipping, and now I definitely want to have one while watching the match!
Hop BroIt's settled then. Let's toast with Be With!, packed with the heat of Matsuyama. I'm already feeling like chilling one down right now.
DD4D BREWING is a craft beer maker based in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture. Since its founding in 2019, it has continued creating uniquely local beers while releasing new brews almost every week. This time, following the Ehime Orange Vikings' first-ever playoff berth since the team's founding, the brewery is rolling out a collaboration beer to mark the achievement.
Product Features
The new beer is called "Be With!". It is a Pale Ale with an alcohol content of 5.0% and an IBU of 35. It is designed around hop-driven grapefruit and floral aromas, balanced by a moderate bitterness, plus malt sweetness reminiscent of honey and biscuits. The goal is a classic flavor that is easy to drink without tiring the palate, making it an approachable beer to enjoy alongside the excitement of the game.
There are 20 label designs in all, featuring players, coaches, the Serenes, and even the mascot Bart. Rather than being just a commemorative product, the lineup puts the faces that supported the team this season right onto the cans. It can be seen as a project that makes a sports milestone visible through the form of a local brewery's beer.
Sales Information
The official DD4D BREWING online store will sell a limited quantity of complete boxes containing one bottle of each of the 20 varieties. Reservations open at 7:00 p.m. on April 12, 2026. Shipping is planned for mid-May, and individual cans will go on sale in stages from May 10, 2026 onward at DD4D directly operated stores, Tsuda Sake Shop, and BOKKE.
DD4D BREWING has also been building a strong presence in Matsuyama as a brewery that bridges beer and culture. This collaboration, which celebrates a historic step forward for the local club, is drawing attention as a beer that highlights how close regional sports and craft beer can be.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroListen, the collaboration from DD4D BREWING in Matsuyama is heating up. To celebrate the Ehime Orange Vikings making the playoffs for the first time, they're releasing a commemorative beer called "Be With!".
MugiWhoa! Their first playoff berth? That's such a big milestone. Celebrating with beer is an amazing idea!
Hop BroAnd the style is Pale Ale. It's 5.0% ABV and 35 IBU, with a design that really brings out hop notes of grapefruit and flowers.
MugiWhat even is IBU 35?! I get that it's a bitterness measure, but with a number it suddenly feels like a science experiment.
Hop BroExactly. IBU is an indicator of bitterness, and 35 is about moderately bitter. It's easy to drink without getting tiring, so the balance is great for sipping while watching the game.
MugiOhhh! And if it has malt sweetness like honey or biscuits, then it's not just bitter after all.
Hop BroThat's what's interesting about it: the hop aroma and malt sweetness come together without clashing. In other words, they're aiming for a classic flavor while still making it feel current.
MugiAnd the labels include players, coaches, Serenes, and Bart across 20 designs? Now I can't help wanting to collect them all!
Hop BroExactly, and the complete box is limited in quantity, with reservations starting on April 12 at 7:00 p.m. Collaborations like this with local sports are great because just looking at the can brings the story of the season back to mind.
MugiWow, it must be amazing to drink it with the game's excitement in the air. I can't wait for the mid-May shipping, and now I definitely want to have one while watching the match!
Hop BroIt's settled then. Let's toast with Be With!, packed with the heat of Matsuyama. I'm already feeling like chilling one down right now.
