West Coast IPA is my favorite beer style. A WCIPA from a brewery with an amazing taproom – I had to try it!
Here’s my review covering where to buy this craft beer and tasting notes. Hope it helps with your next pick!
What Kind of Craft Beer Is This?
Craft Beer Characteristics
Drinking under 20 is prohibited by law in Japan
● 商品詳細
KAMIKATZ IPA 「山犬嶽」 (Yamainudake)
A limited-edition IPA inspired by Mt. Yamainudake, beloved by the people of Kamikatsu. This bold, bitter IPA captures the mountain’s rugged character, using local pine needles for a fresh greenery aroma and fragrant hops to express the vibrant wildflowers. The most popular bottle in KAMIKATZ BEER’s seasonal limited edition series.
From official website https://shop.kamikatz.jp/c/all/beer/ber-btl330-s06-018
It gave me a very classic impression. Let me walk through the review!
When Did I Buy It?
December 2023
Where Did I Buy It?
Kamikatsu Beer RISE & WIN Main Shop (Tokushima)
About the Brewery
VISION
A step toward a certain future began with the townspeople’s ‘questions’
2003年に国内初となる「ゼロ・ウェイスト宣言」を行い、ごみを生み出さない町を目指す徳島県上勝町。そこは徳島市内から車で約1時間の山奥で、コンビニやスーパーもない、広大な自然と美しい川以外 “何も無い” 町でした。進む高齢化と時代の波に飲まれ、消え去りかけていたこの町が世界に知られる存在となったのは、町が投げかけた小さな「問い」にあったのです。 The driving force was not government or political strategy, but the pure concern of individual townspeople for their town’s future. We were moved by this town’s ‘courage to act’ and decided to collaborate. Through RISE & WIN, we aim to convey the charm rooted in Kamikatsu’s lifestyle and experiences.
https://www.kamikatz.jp/
Nearby Kamiyama also has the recently established Kamiyama Marugoto Kosen, a unique private technical college – it’s a fascinating town.
Beer Style Guidelines
99. American-Style India Pale Ale
American IPA color ranges from pale to copper. Chill haze and hop haze are acceptable. Fruity esters range from low to high. Hop aroma and flavor are high to very high with floral, fruity, sulfury, onion/garlic, citrus, or piney/resinous character. Hop bitterness is medium-high to very high. Malt aroma and flavor are medium-low to medium. Very low diacetyl acceptable. Body is medium-light to medium.