DD4D launches Yuagari Sour Ale exclusively for Takanoko Hotel and Takanoko no Yu
DD4D BREWING in Matsuyama, Ehime, has announced Yuagari Sour Ale, a limited collaboration beer for Takanoko Hotel and Takanoko no Yu. The Sour Ale leans on lactic acidity and Ehime-grown iyokan and kawachi bankan, and goes on sale from June 26.
Hop BroDD4D BREWING in Matsuyama just announced Yuagari Sour Ale, a limited collab beer. It's made for Takanoko Hotel and Takanoko no Yu, basically built for that post-bath moment.
MugiWait, a post-bath beer is an actual concept? That's unfairly good. So the classic after-bath milk just got a craft upgrade?
Hop BroThat's the fun part. The style is a Sour Ale, with a soft lactic tang designed to slide right in after a hot spring or sauna.
MugiHold on, lactic tang sounds like a science lab in an apron. Is that actually the tasty kind of sour?
Hop BroVery much the tasty kind. Think gentle yogurt-like tartness, then layer in Iyokan and Kawachi Bankan from Ehime for a bright citrus lift.
MugiWhoa, and it even leaves honey and caramel notes in the finish? So it's refreshing first, then sneaks in with a little hug?
Hop BroExactly. It's 5.0% ABV, 20 IBU, with Cascade and Columbus hops. The 20 IBU balance keeps bitterness from getting rowdy and lets the citrus and acidity do their thing.
MugiOkay, so low bitterness is the point. The numbers still look like a quiz, but as a flavor map, I'm starting to trust them.
Hop BroThe release is pretty specific too: starting June 26 at the Takanoko Hotel front desk, then from July 1 in the on-site vending machine. Not sold at DD4D itself, which makes it feel even more destination-only.
MugiWhat is this, bathhouse vending beer? That's such a powerful sentence my wallet is already trying to check in.
Hop BroSame here. This is the kind of beer that makes me want a front desk speedrun the second I step out of the bath, just to catch that citrus snap at full power.
MugiThen we're ending this with I need that now. DD4D's post-bath sour ale already has my throat doing warm-up stretches!
Collaboration overview
DD4D BREWING, based in Matsuyama, Ehime, has announced a limited beer for Takanoko Hotel and Takanoko no Yu: Yuagari Sour Ale. The release is built around the idea of a post-bath drink, tying the beer's name to the relaxed moment after hot spring or sauna use.
Flavor and specs
The beer is a Sour Ale at 5.0% ABV and 20 IBU. Its base is a gentle lactic acidity, with juice and peel from Ehime-grown iyokan and kawachi bankan adding bright citrus character. The finish reportedly leaves malt notes reminiscent of honey and caramel. The recipe also uses Cascade and Columbus hops, plus PALE ALE, Melanoidin Malt, and Cara Malt.
Availability
Sales begin at the front desk of Takanoko Hotel from June 26, with rollout starting at the in-house vending machine at Takanoko no Yu from July 1. DD4D says the beer will not be sold at its own stores.
About DD4D
DD4D is a craft brewery rooted in Matsuyama, where it combines apparel and beer in a single store concept. The company presents itself as a brewery that brings fun into everyday life while continuing to release a wide range of beers from Matsuyama. This release fits its pattern of linking local places and local ingredients with beer.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroDD4D BREWING in Matsuyama just announced Yuagari Sour Ale, a limited collab beer. It's made for Takanoko Hotel and Takanoko no Yu, basically built for that post-bath moment.
MugiWait, a post-bath beer is an actual concept? That's unfairly good. So the classic after-bath milk just got a craft upgrade?
Hop BroThat's the fun part. The style is a Sour Ale, with a soft lactic tang designed to slide right in after a hot spring or sauna.
MugiHold on, lactic tang sounds like a science lab in an apron. Is that actually the tasty kind of sour?
Hop BroVery much the tasty kind. Think gentle yogurt-like tartness, then layer in Iyokan and Kawachi Bankan from Ehime for a bright citrus lift.
MugiWhoa, and it even leaves honey and caramel notes in the finish? So it's refreshing first, then sneaks in with a little hug?
Hop BroExactly. It's 5.0% ABV, 20 IBU, with Cascade and Columbus hops. The 20 IBU balance keeps bitterness from getting rowdy and lets the citrus and acidity do their thing.
MugiOkay, so low bitterness is the point. The numbers still look like a quiz, but as a flavor map, I'm starting to trust them.
Hop BroThe release is pretty specific too: starting June 26 at the Takanoko Hotel front desk, then from July 1 in the on-site vending machine. Not sold at DD4D itself, which makes it feel even more destination-only.
MugiWhat is this, bathhouse vending beer? That's such a powerful sentence my wallet is already trying to check in.
Hop BroSame here. This is the kind of beer that makes me want a front desk speedrun the second I step out of the bath, just to catch that citrus snap at full power.
MugiThen we're ending this with I need that now. DD4D's post-bath sour ale already has my throat doing warm-up stretches!
