RIKRI BREWING Introduces Flypaper, a 7.0% Pacific Northwest IPA
RIKRI BREWING in Gakugei-daigaku, Meguro, has introduced Flypaper, a 7.0% Pacific Northwest Style IPA. Built around Chinook and Columbus, the beer combines berry and stone-fruit aromas with dank, piney, earthy, and grapefruit-like notes.
Hop BroRIKRI BREWING in Gakugei-daigaku has released Flypaper, a new IPA. It’s a Pacific Northwest Style IPA at 7.0% ABV!
MugiWhoa, what does Pacific Northwest Style even mean? Did this IPA travel across the ocean?
Hop BroIt describes an IPA inspired by the American Northwest, where bold hop bitterness and aroma are a big deal.
MugiOoh! It has berry and nectarine-like stone-fruit aromas, right? That sounds insanely fragrant!
Hop BroAnd there’s dankness, pine, and grapefruit too. “Dank” means a deep, green herbal character in this context.
MugiDank? Are we talking damp-basement beer!? This got adventurous fast!
Hop BroNo need to panic! Think earthy and herbal rather than scary. With fruitiness, it gives the beer real aromatic depth.
MugiGot it. But at 7.0%, is it bold and full-bodied? Sounds seriously satisfying!
Hop BroChinook and Columbus are used on the hot side for structure and malt balance, yet it finishes with a crisp, dry finish.
MugiHot side? Do the hops get a spa day? Hops in a hot spring!?
Hop BroIt means adding them to hot wort during brewing. Mosaic and Strata help create a journey from aroma to flavor.
MugiSmell it, sip it, then enjoy that crisp finish! Let’s go to RIKRI BREWING for a glass of Flypaper!
Flypaper at RIKRI BREWING
RIKRI BREWING, a brewery and taproom in Takaban, Meguro, Tokyo, has introduced Flypaper. The beer is a Pacific Northwest Style IPA with an ABV of 7.0%.
Chinook and Columbus are used on the hot side to create a distinctive bitterness, while a slightly more pronounced malt character than usual provides balance. The result is an IPA with a firm structure that remains clean rather than rustic.
The aroma opens with berry and stone-fruit impressions reminiscent of nectarine. Dank earthiness, wet soil, pine, and a nostalgic grapefruit character add depth. The hop profile is expressive, but the beer is designed to move clearly from aroma to flavor instead of relying on bitterness alone.
On the palate, Flypaper has a subtle honey-like nuance, a fuller body, and a crisp finish. Its bitterness is not excessively sharp by numerical standards, yet a clear hop bitterness remains after each sip. That balance between malt weight, drinkability, and a lingering bitter outline is central to the beer’s character.
The malt bill includes Weyermann Pilsner Malt, Extra Pale Ale, and IREKS Vienna Malt. The hop lineup features Chinook, Columbus Cryo, Mosaic, Strata, Simcoe, and Quantum Krush, fermented with BRY-97 yeast.
Located near Gakugei-daigaku Station, RIKRI BREWING offers a chance to enjoy the brewery’s beers directly at its taproom. For drinkers who appreciate layered hop aromas and a structured, balanced finish, Flypaper is a notable pour to seek out in Meguro.
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Hop BroRIKRI BREWING in Gakugei-daigaku has released Flypaper, a new IPA. It’s a Pacific Northwest Style IPA at 7.0% ABV!
MugiWhoa, what does Pacific Northwest Style even mean? Did this IPA travel across the ocean?
Hop BroIt describes an IPA inspired by the American Northwest, where bold hop bitterness and aroma are a big deal.
MugiOoh! It has berry and nectarine-like stone-fruit aromas, right? That sounds insanely fragrant!
Hop BroAnd there’s dankness, pine, and grapefruit too. “Dank” means a deep, green herbal character in this context.
MugiDank? Are we talking damp-basement beer!? This got adventurous fast!
Hop BroNo need to panic! Think earthy and herbal rather than scary. With fruitiness, it gives the beer real aromatic depth.
MugiGot it. But at 7.0%, is it bold and full-bodied? Sounds seriously satisfying!
Hop BroChinook and Columbus are used on the hot side for structure and malt balance, yet it finishes with a crisp, dry finish.
MugiHot side? Do the hops get a spa day? Hops in a hot spring!?
Hop BroIt means adding them to hot wort during brewing. Mosaic and Strata help create a journey from aroma to flavor.
MugiSmell it, sip it, then enjoy that crisp finish! Let’s go to RIKRI BREWING for a glass of Flypaper!
