DD4D BREWING Releases Commemorative Beer for Ehime Orange Vikings' First Playoff Appearance
DD4D BREWING, based in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, has announced a collaboration beer, "Be With!", to commemorate the first playoff appearance in the history of the B.LEAGUE B2 team Ehime Orange Vikings. The beer comes in 20 limited-edition label cans, and an online-exclusive complete box will also be available.
Hop BroDD4D BREWING in Matsuyama is releasing a collaboration beer, "Be With!", to celebrate the Ehime Orange Vikings' first playoff appearance. It feels like the local excitement is being poured straight into the can, and honestly, that really gets my heart racing.
MugiWhoa, their first playoff appearance! And the name Be With! sounds kind of like a cheer or a rallying cry, which is adorable. What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt's a Pale Ale with hop-driven grapefruit and floral notes up front, followed by a pleasant bitterness. It also has malt sweetness like honey and biscuits, so the nice thing is that it's easy to drink without being too flashy.
MugiOhhh! But when you say grapefruit notes from hops, that doesn't mean they actually added juice, right? How can beer smell like that!
Hop BroThat's all from the hops' aroma compounds. Combined with the malt sweetness, you get this burst of fruitiness the moment you drink it, so even a Pale Ale can have a lot of character. And the numbers are nice too: 5.0% alcohol, with an IBU of 35.
MugiIBU again! That's the bitterness scale, right? So 35 means it's not so bitter that your face scrunches up, right?
Hop BroExactly, it's aiming for a balance that won't tire you out. DD4D was founded in 2019 and is known for blending apparel and brewing in its messaging, so it's interesting how they bring a sense of playfulness to both the look and the flavor.
MugiWhat, that's cool! I'm curious about the cans too. Are the 20 label designs featuring players and staff?
Hop BroThat's right. They're limited-edition label cans featuring players, staff, the Sirenes, and Barto. And since there's also an online-exclusive Complete BOX with one can of each of the 20 designs, it's really going to hit the collector impulse hard.
MugiReservations start on April 12 at 7:00 p.m., and retail sales begin after May 10! If I can buy it at DD4D's directly operated stores, Tsuda Saketen, and BOKKE, then I can get ready to drink while cheering them on!
Hop BroCelebrating a milestone for a local club with beer really is great. I'm in the mood to raise a glass tonight, and I think both I and Mugi-chan would want another one after seeing this.
MugiTotally! Cheering and toasting at the same time is the best! If you line up that Complete BOX and admire it before drinking, you'd probably get tipsy just from the excitement!
Based in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, DD4D BREWING is releasing a collaboration beer, "Be With!", to celebrate the playoff berth of the local professional basketball team Ehime Orange Vikings. DD4D was founded in 2019 and is also known for its distinctive approach that combines apparel and brewing.
This beer is a special release honoring a first-ever achievement in the team’s history. There are 20 label designs in total, featuring players, staff, the Sirenes, and Barto as motifs. Even from the look of the cans, the design conveys the atmosphere of a team that has fought through this season.
Inside is a Pale Ale. The recipe is built around hop-driven aromas reminiscent of grapefruit and flowers, layered with a moderate bitterness and a malt sweetness like honey and biscuits. The alcohol content is 5.0%, and the IBU is 35. Rather than flashiness, it aims for a classic, easy-to-drink profile that won’t tire you out.
Sales will begin with reservations opening on the official online store from 7:00 p.m. on April 12. Starting May 10, single-can sales are also planned at DD4D directly operated stores, Tsuda Saketen, and BOKKE. In addition, an online-only Complete BOX containing one can of each of the 20 designs will be released in limited quantity. It looks set to become a beer that lets people share in a milestone moment for their local club.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroDD4D BREWING in Matsuyama is releasing a collaboration beer, "Be With!", to celebrate the Ehime Orange Vikings' first playoff appearance. It feels like the local excitement is being poured straight into the can, and honestly, that really gets my heart racing.
MugiWhoa, their first playoff appearance! And the name Be With! sounds kind of like a cheer or a rallying cry, which is adorable. What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt's a Pale Ale with hop-driven grapefruit and floral notes up front, followed by a pleasant bitterness. It also has malt sweetness like honey and biscuits, so the nice thing is that it's easy to drink without being too flashy.
MugiOhhh! But when you say grapefruit notes from hops, that doesn't mean they actually added juice, right? How can beer smell like that!
Hop BroThat's all from the hops' aroma compounds. Combined with the malt sweetness, you get this burst of fruitiness the moment you drink it, so even a Pale Ale can have a lot of character. And the numbers are nice too: 5.0% alcohol, with an IBU of 35.
MugiIBU again! That's the bitterness scale, right? So 35 means it's not so bitter that your face scrunches up, right?
Hop BroExactly, it's aiming for a balance that won't tire you out. DD4D was founded in 2019 and is known for blending apparel and brewing in its messaging, so it's interesting how they bring a sense of playfulness to both the look and the flavor.
MugiWhat, that's cool! I'm curious about the cans too. Are the 20 label designs featuring players and staff?
Hop BroThat's right. They're limited-edition label cans featuring players, staff, the Sirenes, and Barto. And since there's also an online-exclusive Complete BOX with one can of each of the 20 designs, it's really going to hit the collector impulse hard.
MugiReservations start on April 12 at 7:00 p.m., and retail sales begin after May 10! If I can buy it at DD4D's directly operated stores, Tsuda Saketen, and BOKKE, then I can get ready to drink while cheering them on!
Hop BroCelebrating a milestone for a local club with beer really is great. I'm in the mood to raise a glass tonight, and I think both I and Mugi-chan would want another one after seeing this.
MugiTotally! Cheering and toasting at the same time is the best! If you line up that Complete BOX and admire it before drinking, you'd probably get tipsy just from the excitement!
