Totopia Brewery Guest Beer at Two Fingers

Totopia Brewery's 'Ripplephobia' is now on tap at the beer pub Two Fingers in Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima Ward, Tokyo. The post describes it as a "refreshing Hazy like hassaku," making it an intriguing choice for anyone looking for a Hazy that's not too heavy to drink.

Features of Ripplephobia

'Ripplephobia' is Totopia Brewery's DDH Hazy Pale Ale. It has an ABV of 5.5%, and the hops used are Mckenzie, Mosaic, and Strata CGX. According to Totopia Brewery's description, a moderate bitterness that supports the whole beer is layered with bright citrus, melon-like juiciness, and a piney, dank edge, resulting in a beer with a clear, crisp drinking character.

- Beer name: Ripplephobia / Ripplephobia (Fear of Ripples)
- Brewery name: Totopia Brewery
- Style: DDH Hazy Pale Ale
- ABV: 5.5%
- Hops: Mckenzie, Mosaic, Strata CGX

What It Means to Drink It at Two Fingers

Two Fingers is a beer pub where you can enjoy craft beer in the Ikebukuro area. When a guest beer comes in, it adds seasonal character and the brewery's personality to the tap lineup of the day, giving you a different choice from the standard pint. This 'Ripplephobia' has the layered aroma typical of a Hazy, while also carrying Totopia's clean, defined character, so it should appeal not only to IPA fans but also to anyone looking for a citrus-forward beer.

As the hassaku-like impression suggests, it has fruit character, but not sweetness alone. Citrus brightness, melon juiciness, and a light dank note coexist, so one of the interesting points is that its expression changes the more you drink it. Enjoying it with food at Two Fingers, it seems like a great beer for checking out where Totopia Brewery stands right now.