DD4D BREWING releases Time After Thyme with Scott Murphy
DD4D BREWING in Matsuyama, Ehime, has released Time After Thyme, a collaboration beer with Scott Murphy, the Chicago-born, Japan-based musician. The Citrus and Spice IPA blends citrus, thyme, and hops, and is available through DD4D’s sales channels.
Hop BroI want to talk about Time After Thyme, the new release from DD4D BREWING in Matsuyama, Ehime.
MugiWait, that name is stylish! And it is a collab IPA with Scott Murphy? That sounds like music and beer got mixed together!
Hop BroExactly. It is a collaboration with Scott Murphy of ALLiSTER and MONOEYES, and the style is a Citrus and Spice IPA.
MugiWhat is that! I get citrus, but spice too? So this is basically a thyme IPA? That sounds like a fancy recipe!
Hop BroThat is the fun part. It layers kawachi bankan and lemon with the freshness of thyme, then uses three hop varieties to give lime and grapefruit-like aromas.
MugiHold on, Zumo, Columbus, Centennial... those suddenly sound like special moves! Are those really hop names and not battle techniques?
Hop BroYep, those are hop varieties, each handling a different part of the aroma. And this beer has 25 IBU, so it is not overly bitter.
MugiWhat is IBU even! That sounds like a score on a scary exam! Is it basically a bitterness scale?
Hop BroThat is exactly right. IBU measures bitterness, and 25 is pretty approachable. It also has soft agave sweetness, so even at 7.0% ABV it drinks clean.
MugiWow! DD4D started in 1998 and has already sent out more than 300 beers, right? If this one is available online, at their shops, and in stores, I am ready for a toast right now!
Beer Profile
Time After Thyme is a collaboration between DD4D BREWING and Scott Murphy, a Chicago-born, Japan-based musician best known for ALLiSTER and MONOEYES. He is also the author of Enjoy! Craft Beer, published by KADOKAWA.
The beer is a Citrus and Spice IPA. It layers the bright citrus character of Kawachi Bankan and lemon with the fresh, herbal impression of thyme, while Zumo, Columbus, and Centennial hops add lime- and grapefruit-like aromas. Agave syrup brings a subtle sweetness, and the finish is crisp and easy to drink. ABV is 7.0% and IBU is 25.
About DD4D
DD4D BREWING is based in Matsuyama, Ehime. It began as a select shop in 1998, added a brewery in 2019, and opened a second facility in Mitsuhama in 2021. The brewery has released more than 300 beers and often works across fashion, sports, film, and other cultural fields.
The beer went on sale on June 18, 2026 through DD4D’s online store, taproom, and retail partners.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI want to talk about Time After Thyme, the new release from DD4D BREWING in Matsuyama, Ehime.
MugiWait, that name is stylish! And it is a collab IPA with Scott Murphy? That sounds like music and beer got mixed together!
Hop BroExactly. It is a collaboration with Scott Murphy of ALLiSTER and MONOEYES, and the style is a Citrus and Spice IPA.
MugiWhat is that! I get citrus, but spice too? So this is basically a thyme IPA? That sounds like a fancy recipe!
Hop BroThat is the fun part. It layers kawachi bankan and lemon with the freshness of thyme, then uses three hop varieties to give lime and grapefruit-like aromas.
MugiHold on, Zumo, Columbus, Centennial... those suddenly sound like special moves! Are those really hop names and not battle techniques?
Hop BroYep, those are hop varieties, each handling a different part of the aroma. And this beer has 25 IBU, so it is not overly bitter.
MugiWhat is IBU even! That sounds like a score on a scary exam! Is it basically a bitterness scale?
Hop BroThat is exactly right. IBU measures bitterness, and 25 is pretty approachable. It also has soft agave sweetness, so even at 7.0% ABV it drinks clean.
MugiWow! DD4D started in 1998 and has already sent out more than 300 beers, right? If this one is available online, at their shops, and in stores, I am ready for a toast right now!
