Odawara Garage Brewing introduces the “The Morning Santa Claus Died” IPA at the taproom
On Odawara Garage Brewing’s Instagram, the taproom’s recent lineup was introduced. This time, the IPA “The Morning Santa Claus Died” appeared, with an ABV of 7%. It is described as having moderate bitterness, hop aroma, and caramel notes from roasted malt.
Hop BroAt Odawara Garage Brewing’s taproom, a basic IPA has shown up. It’s called “The Morning Santa Claus Died,” has an ABV of 7%, and feels like a substantial beer.
MugiWhoa, that title is intense! But The Morning Santa Claus Died does sound like a story, so now I’m curious~.
Hop BroAnd the flavor direction is great too. With moderate bitterness and hop aroma, plus caramel notes from roasted malt, it’s not just a flashy IPA.
MugiRoasted malt, what even is that? Like burnt bread? And when I hear caramel notes, it sounds sweet, but does that even work in an IPA?
Hop BroGood question. Roasted malt is malted barley that’s been roasted, and it forms the foundation of the toasty character. It’s less about sweetness and more like the spine that supports the bitterness and aroma.
MugiOhhh! So it’s not just the hops running wild, but something that keeps everything together! An IPA where the outline of the aroma comes through sounds kind of drinkable.
Hop BroExactly. The post also points out that it’s not “too loud.” Because there’s a calm roasted-malt presence, the aroma and bitterness come across cleanly.
MugiAnd it’s within walking distance from Odawara Station, right? A brewery rooted in the neighborhood kind of makes me want to stop by on a detour~.
Hop BroAllowing outside food is a strong point too. Since it’s easy to pair with a meal, you can take your time and drink while following the IPA’s bitterness.
MugiGot it, it feels like something you can drink right now. If we keep talking about a beer you can drink right now, I’m already fully in beer mode~.
Hop BroThen it’s settled. If you find this IPA in Odawara, let’s go check out the cleanly rising hop aroma. Mugi-chan, today we really do have to drink together.
A “basic IPA” at the taproom
Odawara Garage Brewing posted about the taproom’s recent scene on Instagram. As the lineup had changed a bit, this time they said a basic IPA had finally appeared. The beer introduced was “The Morning Santa Claus Died.” Its alcohol content is 7%.
In the post, they described the flavor as “moderately bitter, with a rich hop aroma,” and said it also has a caramel character from roasted malt that is not overly loud, making it a style they personally like. Rather than flashy gimmicks, it gives the impression of a substantial IPA for people who want to properly enjoy bitterness, aroma, and the outline of the malt.
Atmosphere of the shop
Odawara Garage Brewing is a brewery in Sakaecho, Odawara City, Kanagawa Prefecture. It is within walking distance of Odawara Station, and its easy-to-drop-in size is part of its appeal. The official website also presents it as a small brewery rooted in the local community, and it conveys the pleasure of drinking their own beer inside the shop.
The shop also allows outside food to be brought in. That makes it easy either to pair the beer with a full meal or just stop by for a quick drink. As you keep drinking with the IPA’s bitterness at the core, this kind of flexible taproom is a good match for checking how the aroma opens up and how the malt sweetness lingers.
This post does not strongly emphasize a flashy limited-edition feel, but precisely because of that, it makes the concrete image of “a beer you can drink right now” easier to grasp. If you are in Odawara and looking for an IPA with a clean hop aroma and a calm caramel note, this is something worth checking out.
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Hop BroAt Odawara Garage Brewing’s taproom, a basic IPA has shown up. It’s called “The Morning Santa Claus Died,” has an ABV of 7%, and feels like a substantial beer.
MugiWhoa, that title is intense! But The Morning Santa Claus Died does sound like a story, so now I’m curious~.
Hop BroAnd the flavor direction is great too. With moderate bitterness and hop aroma, plus caramel notes from roasted malt, it’s not just a flashy IPA.
MugiRoasted malt, what even is that? Like burnt bread? And when I hear caramel notes, it sounds sweet, but does that even work in an IPA?
Hop BroGood question. Roasted malt is malted barley that’s been roasted, and it forms the foundation of the toasty character. It’s less about sweetness and more like the spine that supports the bitterness and aroma.
MugiOhhh! So it’s not just the hops running wild, but something that keeps everything together! An IPA where the outline of the aroma comes through sounds kind of drinkable.
Hop BroExactly. The post also points out that it’s not “too loud.” Because there’s a calm roasted-malt presence, the aroma and bitterness come across cleanly.
MugiAnd it’s within walking distance from Odawara Station, right? A brewery rooted in the neighborhood kind of makes me want to stop by on a detour~.
Hop BroAllowing outside food is a strong point too. Since it’s easy to pair with a meal, you can take your time and drink while following the IPA’s bitterness.
MugiGot it, it feels like something you can drink right now. If we keep talking about a beer you can drink right now, I’m already fully in beer mode~.
Hop BroThen it’s settled. If you find this IPA in Odawara, let’s go check out the cleanly rising hop aroma. Mugi-chan, today we really do have to drink together.
