MATSURI BREWING Introduces WCB's "Special Delivery: Ramosa" Arrival
MATSURI BREWING in Urayasu, Chiba, updated its bottle arrival information in an Instagram post on March 17. This time, it spotlighted West Coast Brewing's "Special Delivery: Ramosa," giving specific guidance on its hop bill and aromatic profile.
Hop BroToday’s topic is Special Delivery: Ramosa, introduced by MATSURI BREWING in Urayasu. Their March 17 arrival post is fire!
MugiWait, MATSURI doesn’t just push its own beer? They even feature bottles from other breweries that heavily?
Hop BroThat’s one of their strengths. This time they’re spotlighting a Hazy Double IPA from West Coast Brewing in Shizuoka.
MugiOhh! But if it’s hazy and double, that means 8.0% ABV and pretty powerful, right?
Hop BroExactly. And the dry hop bill is Ramosa / Citra CRYO, so they’re really pushing the aroma in this recipe.
MugiWhat? CRYO is like freezing hops, a technique to freeze oranges or something?!
Hop BroClose, but not quite. It’s a hop product that concentrates lupulin, so it can deliver more intense aroma and really stretch that tropical character.
MugiWhoa, that sounds amazing! Pineapple and mango, plus bright citrusy orange notes on top? Just imagining it makes me thirsty!
Hop BroAnd apparently they’re also aiming for a rich, mellow texture with an oat-milk-like feel from the malt, though at the time of the post the staff hadn’t tried it yet.
MugiThen I need to check social media before the stock moves, because I want to drink this tonight! Time to kick off the tasting session!
MATSURI BREWING announced continued bottle arrivals in an Instagram post at 6:01 p.m. on March 17, 2026, and among them introduced West Coast Brewing (Shizuoka)'s "Special Delivery: Ramosa".
The specs shown in the post were as follows.
- Style: Hazy Double IPA
- ABV: 8.0%
- Dry Hops: Ramosa / Citra CRYO
The description says the beer is built around the specially sourced new hop variety "Ramosa," paired with Citra CRYO. The aroma profile is described as tropical notes reminiscent of pineapple and mango, layered with bright orange-like citrus nuances. It also mentions a malt-derived texture reminiscent of oat milk, suggesting a beer aimed at balancing richness with fruit character.
The post also included a staff comment: "I'm still looking forward to trying it since I haven't had it yet." It was shared as an arrival notice rather than a tasting review after the fact.
MATSURI BREWING is a microbrewery in Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture. According to its official information, it aims to brew craft beer that evokes the feeling of a festive day while remaining somehow nostalgic and easy to drink. In addition to its own beers, the brewpub also offers a bottle selection from domestic and international breweries, and the introduction of an outside brewery label like this reflects one of the shop's strengths. Bottle inventory changes daily, so anyone interested will want to check the latest in-store and social media updates as well.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s topic is Special Delivery: Ramosa, introduced by MATSURI BREWING in Urayasu. Their March 17 arrival post is fire!
MugiWait, MATSURI doesn’t just push its own beer? They even feature bottles from other breweries that heavily?
Hop BroThat’s one of their strengths. This time they’re spotlighting a Hazy Double IPA from West Coast Brewing in Shizuoka.
MugiOhh! But if it’s hazy and double, that means 8.0% ABV and pretty powerful, right?
Hop BroExactly. And the dry hop bill is Ramosa / Citra CRYO, so they’re really pushing the aroma in this recipe.
MugiWhat? CRYO is like freezing hops, a technique to freeze oranges or something?!
Hop BroClose, but not quite. It’s a hop product that concentrates lupulin, so it can deliver more intense aroma and really stretch that tropical character.
MugiWhoa, that sounds amazing! Pineapple and mango, plus bright citrusy orange notes on top? Just imagining it makes me thirsty!
Hop BroAnd apparently they’re also aiming for a rich, mellow texture with an oat-milk-like feel from the malt, though at the time of the post the staff hadn’t tried it yet.
MugiThen I need to check social media before the stock moves, because I want to drink this tonight! Time to kick off the tasting session!
