CRAFT KOFU Introduces DARK MATTER IPA, a Double-Mash DDH DIPA
CRAFT KOFU, a craft beer pub in Kofu, Yamanashi, has introduced DARK MATTER IPA. Described as a Double Mash DDH DIPA, the beer is built around a dark-matter concept and features tropical hop aromas suggestive of pineapple, mango, and orange.
Hop BroCRAFT KOFU in Kofu has tapped DARK MATTER IPA, and it sounds like a brilliant one.
MugiWhat! Is a dark-matter IPA actually black like outer space?
Hop BroThat’s the fun part: it is less about being black and more about an elusive aroma world inspired by dark matter.
MugiAn aroma drifting through space?! And what is Double Mash DDH DIPA—that is one long spell!
Hop BroIn simple terms, Double Mash is a brewing approach that builds a fuller body into the beer.
MugiSo that is the rich-mouthfeel part! Then does DDH mean double dry hopping?
Hop BroExactly! Brewers add plenty of hops after fermentation to bring out a huge hop aroma.
MugiOoh! With pineapple, mango, and orange notes, that tropical hop character could launch me without a spacesuit!
Hop BroIts hazy, juicy profile should be great too; check availability at the pub, since the ABV and hop details were not listed.
MugiWhen we’re in Kofu, let’s head to CRAFT KOFU—I'm ready for an aromatic space trip and a toast!
DARK MATTER IPA at CRAFT KOFU
CRAFT KOFU, a craft beer pub in Marunouchi, Kofu, introduced DARK MATTER IPA in an Instagram post. The beer is described as a Double Mash DDH DIPA, combining a double-mash process with double dry hopping in a double IPA format.
The post explains that the concept is to express dark matter, which accounts for most of the universe. Its brewers’ notes describe a hazy, aromatic character and a tropical hop combination. The stated aroma references are pineapple, mango, and orange, pointing to a fruit-forward hop profile for drinkers who enjoy expressive, juicy IPAs.
Despite its name, the beer is not presented simply as a black or roasted ale. Instead, the dark-matter theme suggests a dense, elusive aromatic character. The hazy appearance and generous dry hopping are likely to emphasize a saturated hop nose and a juicy palate, although the post does not specify the ABV or hop varieties.
CRAFT KOFU is located in the Fifth Marugin Building in Kofu and operates as a beer pub with a rotating selection of craft beer. Guests interested in DARK MATTER IPA should check the pub for current availability and serving details, then take time to explore its tropical aroma and layered hop character.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroCRAFT KOFU in Kofu has tapped DARK MATTER IPA, and it sounds like a brilliant one.
MugiWhat! Is a dark-matter IPA actually black like outer space?
Hop BroThat’s the fun part: it is less about being black and more about an elusive aroma world inspired by dark matter.
MugiAn aroma drifting through space?! And what is Double Mash DDH DIPA—that is one long spell!
Hop BroIn simple terms, Double Mash is a brewing approach that builds a fuller body into the beer.
MugiSo that is the rich-mouthfeel part! Then does DDH mean double dry hopping?
Hop BroExactly! Brewers add plenty of hops after fermentation to bring out a huge hop aroma.
MugiOoh! With pineapple, mango, and orange notes, that tropical hop character could launch me without a spacesuit!
Hop BroIts hazy, juicy profile should be great too; check availability at the pub, since the ABV and hop details were not listed.
MugiWhen we’re in Kofu, let’s head to CRAFT KOFU—I'm ready for an aromatic space trip and a toast!
