Sakamichi Brewing Releases 6th Anniversary Hazy DIPA, "6th Anniversary"
Tokyo's Sakamichi Brewing is now selling its 6th anniversary beer, "6th Anniversary." It is available at the taproom and North. The style is Hazy DIPA, with an ABV of 7.5% and IBU 18. It arrives as a milestone beer that combines American and New Zealand hops.
Hop BroGood news: Tokyo's Sakamichi Brewing has released a 6th anniversary Hazy DIPA called "6th Anniversary"!
MugiWhat! A 6th anniversary beer! Even the name is full-on celebration mode!
Hop BroThe specs are great too. It has an ABV of 7.5% and an IBU of 18, and it's currently being served at the taproom and North.
MugiSeriously! A Hazy DIPA sounds strong, but with an IBU of 18, isn't it not that bitter? My head is full of hop traffic!
Hop BroGood question. A Hazy DIPA is a double IPA that emphasizes aroma and juiciness, and an IBU of 18 is a rough guide that means the bitterness is restrained. The alcohol is higher, but it's the kind of beer that drinks softly.
MugiOhh! So the aroma is the main act! What hops did they use?
Hop BroThey blended American and New Zealand hops, with Citra's sweet citrus, Kohia Nelson's passion fruit character, Peacharine's peach-like stone fruit notes, and Rakau's orchard-like background aroma. It's an aroma-led, layered design, and that's what makes it feel so fitting for a commemorative brew.
MugiStone fruit?! Background aroma?! Suddenly it's sounding like a science experiment!
Hop BroSimply put, the aroma unfolds in stages, moving from citrus to tropical fruit to peach to a ripe fruit finish. And it was brewed as a thank-you to everyone who has been drinking it for the past six years.
MugiWow, hearing that makes it feel less like a limited release and more like a "cheers letter"... that hits me!
Hop BroSakamichi Brewing, as a brewery from Tachikawa rooted in its local community, has made this milestone beer worth following for IPA fans too. My mouth is basically an orchard now, so let's go drink it!
MugiLet's go! At the taproom or North, let's raise a "congratulations" toast to 6th Anniversary!
Sakamichi Brewing announced the release of its 6th anniversary beer in an Instagram post on March 9. The product name is "6th Anniversary", the style is Hazy DIPA, and the specs are ABV 7.5% / IBU 18. It is currently being served at the taproom and North.
For this recipe, American and New Zealand hops are blended. The post describes the sweet citrus aroma of Citra, the passion fruit character of Kohia Nelson, the peach-like stone fruit nuance of Peacharine, and the orchard-like background aroma of Rakau. Built around aroma and layered complexity, it is designed as a commemorative brew.
The post also clearly emphasizes "gratitude to the people who have been drinking beer for the past six years," making it more than just an announcement of a limited release and instead a message that shares the brewery's milestone.
Sakamichi Brewing is a Tokyo brewery, and its official website describes it as "Tachikawa’s own craft brewery!" As a 6th anniversary release from a brewery rooted in its local community, this is a notable beer not only for fans who have followed the brewery, but also for IPA drinkers who want to enjoy the differences between hop characters.
For the latest information on sales status and serving locations, check Sakamichi Brewing's Instagram post and official website.
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Hop BroGood news: Tokyo's Sakamichi Brewing has released a 6th anniversary Hazy DIPA called "6th Anniversary"!
MugiWhat! A 6th anniversary beer! Even the name is full-on celebration mode!
Hop BroThe specs are great too. It has an ABV of 7.5% and an IBU of 18, and it's currently being served at the taproom and North.
MugiSeriously! A Hazy DIPA sounds strong, but with an IBU of 18, isn't it not that bitter? My head is full of hop traffic!
Hop BroGood question. A Hazy DIPA is a double IPA that emphasizes aroma and juiciness, and an IBU of 18 is a rough guide that means the bitterness is restrained. The alcohol is higher, but it's the kind of beer that drinks softly.
MugiOhh! So the aroma is the main act! What hops did they use?
Hop BroThey blended American and New Zealand hops, with Citra's sweet citrus, Kohia Nelson's passion fruit character, Peacharine's peach-like stone fruit notes, and Rakau's orchard-like background aroma. It's an aroma-led, layered design, and that's what makes it feel so fitting for a commemorative brew.
MugiStone fruit?! Background aroma?! Suddenly it's sounding like a science experiment!
Hop BroSimply put, the aroma unfolds in stages, moving from citrus to tropical fruit to peach to a ripe fruit finish. And it was brewed as a thank-you to everyone who has been drinking it for the past six years.
MugiWow, hearing that makes it feel less like a limited release and more like a "cheers letter"... that hits me!
Hop BroSakamichi Brewing, as a brewery from Tachikawa rooted in its local community, has made this milestone beer worth following for IPA fans too. My mouth is basically an orchard now, so let's go drink it!
MugiLet's go! At the taproom or North, let's raise a "congratulations" toast to 6th Anniversary!
