Choryo Brewery to Ship “Ride The Dragon,” a West Coast IPA Rebuilt from a Barebottle Collaboration
Choryo Brewery, based in Koryo, Nara, has announced “Ride The Dragon,” a West Coast IPA rebuilt from a collaboration with San Francisco’s Barebottle. The beer features Mosaic and Superdelic, with shipments starting on or after June 18.
Hop BroToday’s topic is Ride The Dragon. Choryo Shuzo in Nara is shipping a West Coast IPA, rebuilt from a Barebottle collaboration, starting on June 18.
MugiWait, Choryo Shuzo makes me think of sake! How did we suddenly jump from that to Barebottle in San Francisco? My brain just opened a world map!
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. They didn’t just release the collab as-is, they reworked it into a Choryo-style interpretation of a West Coast IPA.
MugiReworked? What does rebuilt from the collab even mean? Like taking apart a LEGO dragon and rebuilding it into a stronger dragon?
Hop BroHonestly, that’s pretty close. They kept the core idea, then adjusted the aroma and bitterness into a brand-level re-edit, so it’s not just a simple re-release.
MugiWhoa! And it says Mosaic plus Superdelic aromas? Superdelic sounds less like a hop and more like a finishing move!
Hop BroThat’s actually a hop variety name. Mosaic tends to give citrus and tropical notes, while Superdelic can lean candy-like with red fruit vibes, so it should smell really lively.
MugiOkay, but when I hear West Coast IPA, I imagine ocean breeze flavor. If it’s salty, I’m bringing way too many chips.
Hop BroNo seawater involved, so relax. A West Coast IPA is about crisp bitterness and a clean finish that lets the hops step forward. That’s why these aroma hops fit so well.
MugiThat sounds exactly like my kind of beer! If the online shop has six 360ml bottles, I want a tasting night with friends... although I might accidentally handle half myself.
Hop BroAnd shipping starts after June 18, which gives us a very respectable reason to clear space in the fridge. A dragon from Nara? We have to be ready.
MugiThen it’s settled, we toast immediately when it arrives! Barebottle as the starting point, Choryo Shuzo as the final form, and now I’m thirsty just saying Ride The Dragon.
Overview
Choryo Brewery, located in Koryo Town, Nara, has introduced a new craft beer called Ride The Dragon through its online shop. The beer is a West Coast IPA rebuilt by Choryo from a collaboration beer originally brewed with Barebottle in San Francisco.
According to the product description, the beer highlights the aromas of Mosaic and Superdelic. Rather than simply reissuing the collaboration beer as it was, Choryo has reworked it under its own label and perspective. That gives the release a clear identity: it keeps the collaboration’s origin while presenting it as a Choryo interpretation.
Choryo Brewery is known in Nara for producing sake as well as beer, and it has continued to expand its craft beer lineup from its base in Koryo Town. Ride The Dragon is sold as a 360 ml six-bottle set, and shipments are scheduled for on or after June 18. For drinkers looking for a hop-forward West Coast IPA, the release offers a chance to see how a Japanese brewery reframes an overseas collaboration.
By starting from a Barebottle collaboration and rebuilding it in Choryo’s own context, the release reflects where the brewery’s craft beer program stands now.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s topic is Ride The Dragon. Choryo Shuzo in Nara is shipping a West Coast IPA, rebuilt from a Barebottle collaboration, starting on June 18.
MugiWait, Choryo Shuzo makes me think of sake! How did we suddenly jump from that to Barebottle in San Francisco? My brain just opened a world map!
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. They didn’t just release the collab as-is, they reworked it into a Choryo-style interpretation of a West Coast IPA.
MugiReworked? What does rebuilt from the collab even mean? Like taking apart a LEGO dragon and rebuilding it into a stronger dragon?
Hop BroHonestly, that’s pretty close. They kept the core idea, then adjusted the aroma and bitterness into a brand-level re-edit, so it’s not just a simple re-release.
MugiWhoa! And it says Mosaic plus Superdelic aromas? Superdelic sounds less like a hop and more like a finishing move!
Hop BroThat’s actually a hop variety name. Mosaic tends to give citrus and tropical notes, while Superdelic can lean candy-like with red fruit vibes, so it should smell really lively.
MugiOkay, but when I hear West Coast IPA, I imagine ocean breeze flavor. If it’s salty, I’m bringing way too many chips.
Hop BroNo seawater involved, so relax. A West Coast IPA is about crisp bitterness and a clean finish that lets the hops step forward. That’s why these aroma hops fit so well.
MugiThat sounds exactly like my kind of beer! If the online shop has six 360ml bottles, I want a tasting night with friends... although I might accidentally handle half myself.
Hop BroAnd shipping starts after June 18, which gives us a very respectable reason to clear space in the fridge. A dragon from Nara? We have to be ready.
MugiThen it’s settled, we toast immediately when it arrives! Barebottle as the starting point, Choryo Shuzo as the final form, and now I’m thirsty just saying Ride The Dragon.
