From the hand pump during Real Ale Month at Qbrick in Osaka. Bubblegum rich aroma with fruits: cherries, citrus. Great balance with the malt. Flavor of citrus hops, fruit, gumballs, cherry. Nice but missing a kick—too low in alcohol? Nice balance, a very good session beer, but a bit too fruity.

Orange over golden in color with a medium off-white head. Very malty aroma with plenty of citrus hops as well. I like where the bitterness is going in the flavor, but the rest of the flavors don’t do anything for me. Malty, harsh citric tones, earthy, and a little sweetness. The body is pretty solid, though. The bitterness of this IPA is spot on, but the flavor doesn’t keep you coming back.

Deep golden color, strong malty nose with just a touch of grapefruit. Way too malt, but nice. Malty, syrupy mouth with touches of toastiness and peaches, pineapples and cherries. Much more like an English strong ale. Full body malty finish.