Kobe's Brasserie. A. Route Taps Spring Pale Ale "Platform 4"
Brasserie. A. Route in Nada Ward, Kobe, has tapped a new spring-inspired pale ale called "Platform 4." Made with only Mosaic hops and finished with DDH, the beer is described as having aromas reminiscent of fresh leaves and new buds, along with a crisp bitterness.
Hop BroBrasserie. A. Route in Nada Ward, Kobe, has put out a new spring release. It's a pale ale called "Platform 4," and the name alone makes it feel like you're hopping on a train and heading one stop closer to spring with beer.
MugiWait, Platform 4 is the beer name!? That sounds like something you'd end up toasting to right there on the platform!
Hop BroExactly. And the star is only Mosaic hops. When you build a beer around a single variety, that hop's personality comes through very clearly.
MugiOnly one kind!? What is that, a solo performance for hops? But can the flavor really come together properly with just that?
Hop BroIt does come together. They changed the timing of the hop additions several times during brewing, and then finished it with DDH, so the aroma ends up layered and full.
MugiDDH suddenly sounds like a spell! What is that, like giving the beer a double power-up?
Hop BroThat's actually pretty close. DDH stands for Double Dry Hop, a method where hops are added again after fermentation. That makes the aroma come forward more easily, and this time they were clearly aiming for greater aromatic depth.
MugiI see! So it's the kind that spreads out in a burst the moment you drink it. The description mentioned an aroma like young leaves, which feels really spring-like.
Hop BroExactly. On top of that, there's a crisp bitterness, so it's light without being flat. It slips through like early spring air, while still leaving a solid hop presence behind.
MugiAnd you can drink it in Suidosuji Shopping Street too, which is amazing, right? You walk around town, drop in casually, and unwind with a spring beer!
Hop BroThat's exactly it. It feels like a new beer you can enjoy as an extension of everyday life in Kobe, so it makes you want to stop by while out for a walk.
MugiNow I really want to drink it! Let's both toast right now with this spring pale ale!
Brasserie. A. Route, located in Nada Ward, Kobe, has tapped a pale ale called "Platform 4" as its new spring beer. In a post, the brewery said it had "been on tap since yesterday," introducing it as a limited release designed to capture a spring-like character.
At the heart of the recipe is American Mosaic hops, newly imported and from the 2025 harvest. The beer uses a single hop variety, and during the brewing process, the timing of hop additions was adjusted repeatedly to fine-tune the balance of aroma and bitterness. In addition, the fermentation tank used DDH (Double Dry Hop), layering hop additions on par with an IPA to give the aroma greater depth.
The posted tasting notes highlight an aroma like fresh leaves and new buds, a crisp bitterness, and a strong aromatic lift. It appears designed for the light, refreshing feel people want in early spring, while still delivering a clear sense of hop character.
Brasserie. A. Route is a dining spot with an on-site craft beer brewing facility, located in Suidosuji Shopping Street in Nada Ward, Kobe, Hyogo. Its location makes it easy to stop by in the middle of a walk around town, and the way the local shopping street and beer making are connected is part of its appeal. This latest "Platform 4" release is positioned as another new beer to enjoy as part of everyday life.
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Hop BroBrasserie. A. Route in Nada Ward, Kobe, has put out a new spring release. It's a pale ale called "Platform 4," and the name alone makes it feel like you're hopping on a train and heading one stop closer to spring with beer.
MugiWait, Platform 4 is the beer name!? That sounds like something you'd end up toasting to right there on the platform!
Hop BroExactly. And the star is only Mosaic hops. When you build a beer around a single variety, that hop's personality comes through very clearly.
MugiOnly one kind!? What is that, a solo performance for hops? But can the flavor really come together properly with just that?
Hop BroIt does come together. They changed the timing of the hop additions several times during brewing, and then finished it with DDH, so the aroma ends up layered and full.
MugiDDH suddenly sounds like a spell! What is that, like giving the beer a double power-up?
Hop BroThat's actually pretty close. DDH stands for Double Dry Hop, a method where hops are added again after fermentation. That makes the aroma come forward more easily, and this time they were clearly aiming for greater aromatic depth.
MugiI see! So it's the kind that spreads out in a burst the moment you drink it. The description mentioned an aroma like young leaves, which feels really spring-like.
Hop BroExactly. On top of that, there's a crisp bitterness, so it's light without being flat. It slips through like early spring air, while still leaving a solid hop presence behind.
MugiAnd you can drink it in Suidosuji Shopping Street too, which is amazing, right? You walk around town, drop in casually, and unwind with a spring beer!
Hop BroThat's exactly it. It feels like a new beer you can enjoy as an extension of everyday life in Kobe, so it makes you want to stop by while out for a walk.
MugiNow I really want to drink it! Let's both toast right now with this spring pale ale!
