Craft Ale Chigira unveils limited 260-bottle '0703 DOUBLE IPA'
Craft Ale Chigira in Kiryu, Gunma, introduced its new limited release, '0703 DOUBLE IPA,' with only 260 bottles produced. It features citrus aromas reminiscent of grapefruit, hints of pine, sharp bitterness, and a dry finish.
Hop BroToday, I’m really curious about the new release from Craft Ale Chigira in Kiryu, Gunma.
MugiWhat! A new release means it’s another limited run of 260 bottles, right?! That’ll disappear in no time, won’t it?
Hop BroExactly. This one is called 0703 DOUBLE IPA. As the name suggests, it’s a hop-forward beer in the Double IPA style.
MugiA Double IPA? What is that, like a muscle-training beer that’s even stronger than IPA?
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it’s a style that tends to be richer in hops and alcohol. The aroma and bitterness are more pronounced, so it has more heft when you drink it.
MugiWow, and the description says grapefruit-like citrus aroma too. It already sounds delicious just from the smell!
Hop BroWhat’s nice is how that overlaps with the pine nuances. It opens brightly with citrus, then a tropical feeling follows behind it.
MugiAmazing, and yet the finish has sharp bitterness! So it’s not a fluffy sweet style, it’s crisp and clean.
Hop BroExactly, and because it has a dry finish, it doesn’t become too heavy. It’s a clearly defined beer, very much in Craft Ale Chigira’s style.
MugiWhen you hear about underground water from Mount Akagi and malt, hops, and yeast imported from the U.S., it sounds seriously committed! It really feels American-style!
Hop BroIt belongs to the lineage of the regular 0703 IPA and 0703 HAZY, so this is definitely a must-drink for hop lovers. If we see it in a shop, I’d want us to crack it open first.
MugiYeah, totally! Today I’m already in the mood to give in to the temptation of just 260 bottles and drink something crisp and bitter!
On a post dated May 7, 2026, Craft Ale Chigira in Kiryu, Gunma, introduced '0703 DOUBLE IPA.' Produced in a small batch of just 260 bottles, it appears to be a clearly defined beer in the American-style ale vein that the brewery champions.
The flavor impression described in the post centers on citrus aromas like grapefruit, followed by pine nuances, plus sharp bitterness and a dry finish. With a strong hop character at the forefront, it seems to be the kind of beer that keeps the drinking experience from becoming too heavy and instead ties everything together with crisp bitterness.
Craft Ale Chigira is a brewery making craft beer at its workshop in Niisato-cho, Kiryu City. Its About page says it uses underground water from Mount Akagi, imports its malt, hops, and yeast from the United States, and aims to brew American-style ales. Its regular lineup includes '0703 IPA,' '0703 HAZY,' '0703 IBA,' '0703 STOUT,' and '0703 WIPA,' and this DOUBLE IPA is the latest addition to that lineage.
For anyone who especially enjoys hop aroma, this '0703 DOUBLE IPA' seems like a new release that succinctly expresses the brewery's direction.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday, I’m really curious about the new release from Craft Ale Chigira in Kiryu, Gunma.
MugiWhat! A new release means it’s another limited run of 260 bottles, right?! That’ll disappear in no time, won’t it?
Hop BroExactly. This one is called 0703 DOUBLE IPA. As the name suggests, it’s a hop-forward beer in the Double IPA style.
MugiA Double IPA? What is that, like a muscle-training beer that’s even stronger than IPA?
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it’s a style that tends to be richer in hops and alcohol. The aroma and bitterness are more pronounced, so it has more heft when you drink it.
MugiWow, and the description says grapefruit-like citrus aroma too. It already sounds delicious just from the smell!
Hop BroWhat’s nice is how that overlaps with the pine nuances. It opens brightly with citrus, then a tropical feeling follows behind it.
MugiAmazing, and yet the finish has sharp bitterness! So it’s not a fluffy sweet style, it’s crisp and clean.
Hop BroExactly, and because it has a dry finish, it doesn’t become too heavy. It’s a clearly defined beer, very much in Craft Ale Chigira’s style.
MugiWhen you hear about underground water from Mount Akagi and malt, hops, and yeast imported from the U.S., it sounds seriously committed! It really feels American-style!
Hop BroIt belongs to the lineage of the regular 0703 IPA and 0703 HAZY, so this is definitely a must-drink for hop lovers. If we see it in a shop, I’d want us to crack it open first.
MugiYeah, totally! Today I’m already in the mood to give in to the temptation of just 260 bottles and drink something crisp and bitter!
