Rather than writing up individual reviews for these beers, we’ve come up with a page of beers for our recent trip to Two Dogs Taproom – which is the taprom for Shimoda Brewing, located in Shimoda, Izu. As these are draught beers, there is no guarantee that they will be on tap if and when you go there.
Shimoda Brewing Riptide : Details
- Alcohol : 6.9%
- Style : West Coast IPA
- IBU : 70
Shimoda Brewing Riptide : Mini Review
Appearance : Light golden straw colour with a thin white head on top. Light haze but likely chill haze.
Aroma : Pine resinous notes throughout with a touch of citrus present. Slight sweet pale ale sweetness.
Body : Strong, punchy bitterness from the start to finish with a lingering pine, resinous body, followed up by some citrus notes and a touch of malt sweetness. BEST OF THE BUNCH.
Shimoda Brewing Chili : Details
- Alcohol : 6.9%
- Style : Helles
- IBU : 70
Shimoda Brewing Chili : Mini Review
Appearance : Light golden colour with a thick white head on top that left some rings.
Aroma : Subtle floral notes with some sweet bready notes present.
Body : Crisp and light with a slight bitterness that fades fast. Lingering malt sweetnes with a touch of floral notes remain through drinking.
Shimoda Brewing Groove : Details
- Alcohol : 6.9%
- Style : Red IPA
- IBU : 41
Shimoda Brewing Groove : Mini Review
Appearance : Dark reddish brown colour with a slight off-white head that faded fast.
Aroma : Bready caramel aroma with an edge of resinous and citrus hop notes underneath it all.
Body : Resinous body with citrus notes throughout drinking, with a lingering bready, caramel flavour to support it all.
