Magic Hour Kyodo taps Totopia x VERTERE’s “Diffusiophilia”
Magic Hour Kyodo, a beer pub in Setagaya, has put Totopia Brewery x VERTERE’s collaboration beer “Diffusiophilia” on tap. The DDH Hazy Double IPA is described as showing ripe orange and strawberry notes, layered with light dankness and bitterness, alongside the bar’s six Japanese craft beer taps and spice dishes.
Hop BroKyodo just got a tap worth talking about: Diffusiophilia is on at Magic Hour Kyodo, a collab from Totopia Brewery and VERTERE.
MugiWhat! That name already sounds intense! Diffusion obsession feels less like a beer and more like a final boss.
Hop BroAnd the style is DDH Hazy Double IPA. It’s the third collab between the two breweries, and it uses VERTERE’s usual hazy malt build.
MugiHold on, what even is a hazy malt build? I feel like I just got dragged into a brewers’ meeting!
Hop BroPut simply, it’s the grain combo that creates a soft, plush mouthfeel. Then they layer in freshly selected crop hops to open up the aroma.
MugiOh wow! So what does it smell like? Orange and strawberry already makes it sound like dessert.
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. Ripe citrus leads the way, then soft dank bitterness tightens everything up in the back half. It doesn’t just end sweet.
MugiDank? What does that even mean? Dank in beer makes me think basement, bookstore, secret cave...
Hop BroClose, but not quite. Think deep green resin with a firm little bite that snaps the whole beer into focus.
MugiAnd Magic Hour Kyodo has 6 taps and spice dishes, right? Now I want curry or achar with it and a full session from first pour onward.
Hop BroExactly. It’s the kind of basement beer pub where you can drink through dinner instead of stopping at one glass. Strong first-pint candidate in Kyodo.
MugiDecision made. First pour is this. I want it so badly I can already see myself speed-walking from the station!
On Tap
Magic Hour Kyodo shared on Instagram that Totopia Brewery x VERTERE’s collaboration beer “Diffusiophilia (Kakusanhenaishou)” is now on tap. The beer is a DDH Hazy Double IPA.
According to the post, this is the third collaboration between the two breweries. It uses VERTERE’s usual Hazy malt bill, while the hops were chosen from each brewery’s latest crop selections. The result is built around ripe citrus, with outlines of orange and strawberry, plus a soft dank and bitter edge.
About the Bar
Magic Hour Kyodo is a beer pub in a basement space near Kyodo Station. It serves six taps of Japanese craft beer and pairs them with curry and spice dishes such as achar. The shop works well both as a place to focus on beer and as a casual spot to eat and drink in one sitting.
“Diffusiophilia” looks like a tap for drinkers who enjoy Hazy IPA texture with a cleaner, more defined finish. The aromatic fruit character leads, but the dank and bitter notes keep the beer from drifting into softness alone. For anyone spending time in Kyodo, it is one of the taps worth checking first.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroKyodo just got a tap worth talking about: Diffusiophilia is on at Magic Hour Kyodo, a collab from Totopia Brewery and VERTERE.
MugiWhat! That name already sounds intense! Diffusion obsession feels less like a beer and more like a final boss.
Hop BroAnd the style is DDH Hazy Double IPA. It’s the third collab between the two breweries, and it uses VERTERE’s usual hazy malt build.
MugiHold on, what even is a hazy malt build? I feel like I just got dragged into a brewers’ meeting!
Hop BroPut simply, it’s the grain combo that creates a soft, plush mouthfeel. Then they layer in freshly selected crop hops to open up the aroma.
MugiOh wow! So what does it smell like? Orange and strawberry already makes it sound like dessert.
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. Ripe citrus leads the way, then soft dank bitterness tightens everything up in the back half. It doesn’t just end sweet.
MugiDank? What does that even mean? Dank in beer makes me think basement, bookstore, secret cave...
Hop BroClose, but not quite. Think deep green resin with a firm little bite that snaps the whole beer into focus.
MugiAnd Magic Hour Kyodo has 6 taps and spice dishes, right? Now I want curry or achar with it and a full session from first pour onward.
Hop BroExactly. It’s the kind of basement beer pub where you can drink through dinner instead of stopping at one glass. Strong first-pint candidate in Kyodo.
MugiDecision made. First pour is this. I want it so badly I can already see myself speed-walking from the station!
