KAMIKATZ Beer and TONPUKU Collaborate on “IPA and Yukou” Gelato Made with Kamikatsu IPA
KAMIKATZ Beer introduced a collaboration with TONPUKU, a craft gelato brand from Kamikatsu Town. By making use of the small amount of Kamikatsu IPA that inevitably remains in the keg at its own shop, the two created an “IPA and Yukou” gelato paired with yukou from Kamikatsu.
Hop BroToday I’m talking about the collaboration between KAMIKATZ Beer and TONPUKU, IPA and Yukou. Using Kamikatsu IPA in gelato is an idea that’s interesting from the start, right?
MugiWait, beer turns into gelato!? A dessert with a beer character is a little hard to picture!
Hop BroThe base is Kamikatsu IPA, a popular brew made with Kamikatsu Awa Bancha. It has a citrusy American hop aroma, so it works well even as a dessert.
MugiWhat even are American hops!? When you say citrusy aroma, it sounds delicious, but aren’t hops just bitter?
Hop BroThat’s the interesting part: hops aren’t just about bitterness, they can also be the star of the aroma. In this case, the fruity aroma connects with the refreshing quality of yukou.
MugiOhh! And yukou is a natural cross between yuzu and daidai, right? Pairing it with a rare citrus really packs in that Kamikatsu feel!
Hop BroExactly, and what’s great is that they’re using the beer that’s left in the keg. That resourceful use of leftovers is very KAMIKATZ in its sustainability, too.
MugiI get it now, it’s not just some novelty. And with 2% alcohol, it has that slightly grown-up dessert vibe!
Hop BroYeah, and the fact that TONPUKU turns it into a proper gelato is what makes it strong. As a new idea for beer lovers, it’s the perfect bite after a meal.
MugiIf you can get it at TONPUKU and also at RISE & WIN’s Kamikatsu and Tokyo locations, that makes me want to go. This makes me want to eat and drink it so badly!
Hop BroExactly. This is the kind of thing that makes you wonder whether to eat the gelato first or drink the IPA first. It makes me want to try this Kamikatsu flavor experience right away.
A New Gelato Idea Using Beer
From the RISE & WIN × TONPUKU collaboration comes the joint gelato “IPA and Yukou,” made with Kamikatsu IPA. During service at KAMIKATZ Beer’s own shop, they made use of the small amounts of Kamikatsu IPA that inevitably remain in the keg and finished the dessert by combining it with yukou from Shishitotora Asano Farm in Kamikatsu Town.
Built on Kamikatsu IPA
The base is Kamikatsu IPA, a popular beer made with Kamikatsu Awa Bancha. It is known for its light, easy-drinking character and the fruity aroma of American hops that evokes citrus. By pairing it with yukou, a rare citrus fruit born from a natural cross between yuzu and daidai, the result is a flavor layered with refreshing citrus notes and a gentle bitterness. The post also notes that one bite delivers a clear beer character and that it contains 2% alcohol.
A Dish That Feels Like Kamikatsu
KAMIKATZ Beer is a brewpub located in Kamikatsu Town, Katsuura District, Tokushima Prefecture. It is known for a style that conveys the flavor of the region not only through beer, but also through food and desserts made with local ingredients and by-products. This gelato is another example: the aroma of beer, the acidity of yukou, and TONPUKU’s distinctive craftsmanship come together naturally, extending the pleasure of craft beer drinking into a post-meal dessert.
In addition to being sold at TONPUKU, it is also being served at RISE & WIN’s Kamikatsu and Tokyo locations, making it a combination beer lovers will want to try at least once.
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Hop BroToday I’m talking about the collaboration between KAMIKATZ Beer and TONPUKU, IPA and Yukou. Using Kamikatsu IPA in gelato is an idea that’s interesting from the start, right?
MugiWait, beer turns into gelato!? A dessert with a beer character is a little hard to picture!
Hop BroThe base is Kamikatsu IPA, a popular brew made with Kamikatsu Awa Bancha. It has a citrusy American hop aroma, so it works well even as a dessert.
MugiWhat even are American hops!? When you say citrusy aroma, it sounds delicious, but aren’t hops just bitter?
Hop BroThat’s the interesting part: hops aren’t just about bitterness, they can also be the star of the aroma. In this case, the fruity aroma connects with the refreshing quality of yukou.
MugiOhh! And yukou is a natural cross between yuzu and daidai, right? Pairing it with a rare citrus really packs in that Kamikatsu feel!
Hop BroExactly, and what’s great is that they’re using the beer that’s left in the keg. That resourceful use of leftovers is very KAMIKATZ in its sustainability, too.
MugiI get it now, it’s not just some novelty. And with 2% alcohol, it has that slightly grown-up dessert vibe!
Hop BroYeah, and the fact that TONPUKU turns it into a proper gelato is what makes it strong. As a new idea for beer lovers, it’s the perfect bite after a meal.
MugiIf you can get it at TONPUKU and also at RISE & WIN’s Kamikatsu and Tokyo locations, that makes me want to go. This makes me want to eat and drink it so badly!
Hop BroExactly. This is the kind of thing that makes you wonder whether to eat the gelato first or drink the IPA first. It makes me want to try this Kamikatsu flavor experience right away.
