DD4D Brewing announces Scott Murphy collaboration IPA 'TIME AFTER THYME'
Ehime-based DD4D Brewing has announced a collaboration IPA with Scott Murphy called 'TIME AFTER THYME.' Brewed with thyme, bankan citrus, and agave, the release will be marked by an acoustic show on August 15 in Matsuyama.
Hop BroBig news out of Matsuyama today. DD4D BREWING teamed up with Scott Murphy on a new IPA called TIME AFTER THYME!
MugiWait, Scott Murphy, that musician? A collab IPA already sounds like a party in a glass!
Hop BroAnd it is not just any IPA. The style is Citrus and Spice IPA, built with thyme, bankan citrus, and even agave.
MugiWhat is that supposed to mean, with agave too!? Beer is really out here speedrunning side quests!
Hop BroYou have the hop character of an IPA, herbal notes from thyme, citrus lift from bankan, and agave adding some body. This kind of aroma layering is very DD4D.
MugiHold on, what even is aroma layering!? Like the smell comes in flaky pastry layers? Because now I am hungry and confused.
Hop BroThat is basically it. The aromas unfold in stages so each sip hits a little differently. DD4D is great at turning local ingredients into Matsuyama-style playfulness.
MugiNo way, and on August 15 there is also an acoustic live show? Beer in one hand, live music in the air, that is elite weekend behavior.
Hop BroIt is at DD4D BREWING & CLOTHING STORE on August 15, 2026, doors at 16:00 and music starts at 17:00. Guests also get one take-home can.
MugiThat is ridiculous in the best way. You get to carry the night home with you, and TIME AFTER THYME even sounds like a song title!
Hop BroDD4D started as an apparel brand in 1998 and began brewing in-store in 2019, so fashion, music, and beer all connect here. It really shows the chemistry of music and craft beer.
MugiI am done for, I totally want this now. Catch the live set in Matsuyama, crack the can later, and relive the whole thing. I need a pint right now!
Ehime's DD4D Brewing has announced a collaboration beer with Scott Murphy titled TIME AFTER THYME. The beer is described as a Citrus and Spice IPA made with thyme, bankan citrus, and agave, bringing together music and craft beer in a single project.
A release event is scheduled for August 15, 2026 at DD4D BREWING & CLOTHING STORE in Chifune-cho, Matsuyama. The program includes a solo acoustic performance by Scott Murphy, and guests will receive one can of "TIME AFTER THYME" as a takeaway. Doors open at 4:00 p.m., with the show starting at 5:00 p.m.
DD4D has roots in an apparel brand founded in Matsuyama in 1998 and began brewing inside its clothing store in 2019. Since then, the brewery has become known for beers that use a wide range of secondary ingredients, from iyokan and yuzu to sansho pepper, and for an approach that favors experimentation and playfulness.
Scott Murphy, known for his work with ALLiSTER and MONOEYES, is also recognized as a craft-beer enthusiast. That background makes the pairing with DD4D a fitting one: a collaboration that connects live music, local identity, and a beer built around distinctive botanical and citrus notes. For beer fans, it is a release worth watching; for music fans, it adds another reason to follow Matsuyama's brewing scene this summer.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBig news out of Matsuyama today. DD4D BREWING teamed up with Scott Murphy on a new IPA called TIME AFTER THYME!
MugiWait, Scott Murphy, that musician? A collab IPA already sounds like a party in a glass!
Hop BroAnd it is not just any IPA. The style is Citrus and Spice IPA, built with thyme, bankan citrus, and even agave.
MugiWhat is that supposed to mean, with agave too!? Beer is really out here speedrunning side quests!
Hop BroYou have the hop character of an IPA, herbal notes from thyme, citrus lift from bankan, and agave adding some body. This kind of aroma layering is very DD4D.
MugiHold on, what even is aroma layering!? Like the smell comes in flaky pastry layers? Because now I am hungry and confused.
Hop BroThat is basically it. The aromas unfold in stages so each sip hits a little differently. DD4D is great at turning local ingredients into Matsuyama-style playfulness.
MugiNo way, and on August 15 there is also an acoustic live show? Beer in one hand, live music in the air, that is elite weekend behavior.
Hop BroIt is at DD4D BREWING & CLOTHING STORE on August 15, 2026, doors at 16:00 and music starts at 17:00. Guests also get one take-home can.
MugiThat is ridiculous in the best way. You get to carry the night home with you, and TIME AFTER THYME even sounds like a song title!
Hop BroDD4D started as an apparel brand in 1998 and began brewing in-store in 2019, so fashion, music, and beer all connect here. It really shows the chemistry of music and craft beer.
MugiI am done for, I totally want this now. Catch the live set in Matsuyama, crack the can later, and relive the whole thing. I need a pint right now!
