Awaji IPA : Background
Awaji IPA is a 7% American IPA from Awaji Beer, based in Awaji, in Hyogo, Japan. It’s part of their bottled and draught lineup and also their regular line up. It’s the latest beer in their regular lineup at the time of writing, released in March 2024, and uses three different American hops though which ones are unknown at the time of writing.
Awaji IPA : At A Glance
- ABV : 7%
- Style : American IPA
- Hops : –
- Adjuncts : –
- IBU : –
Awaji IPA : Sale Information
- Availability : Regular
- On Sale : From March 2024
- Size : 330 ml
Awaji IPA : Appearance
Poured out a dark amber colour with a plump white head on top that left some streaks down the side of the glass.
Awaji IPA : Aroma
Buttery and hoppy – English IPA with American IPA influence? It had the butteriness of an English IPA but with the citrusy base associated with IPAs. Very confusing.
Awaji IPA : Taste
Bitter and buttery. Really just a confusing beer. Drinkable but on the verge of a drain beer, nice but also not at the same time. When chilled, it was ok with its lemon and grapefruit inflexion, but the butteriness when it was warm, while not overwhelming, was not welcome.
Awaji IPA : The Bottom Line
The brewers at Awaji Beer need to drink some clean IPAs from Japan, let alone the US, to get a handle on what makes a good American IPA
Awaji IPA : Where to Buy
Awaji IPA can be bought online at the following places:
