Heart of Darkness Brewery has announced the return of IPA Week, running 7–14 August 2026 at the Heart of Darkness Taproom in Saigon.
For eight consecutive days, a new limited-edition IPA hits the taps daily, brewed in collaboration with iconic and distinctive breweries from across Asia and the Americas: Black Kite Brewery (Hong Kong), Fort City Brewing (India), Backcountry Brewing (Canada), Magpie Brewing Co. (South Korea), 19-81 Brewing Co. (Cayman Islands), and Vietnam-based collaborators Bia Nhà Brewhouse (Da Nang) and Slow Life Company (HCMC).
IPA Week 2026 is proudly sponsored by HMG, the Ho Chi Minh City-based exclusive importer and distributor of BarthHaas, Barrett Burston, Castle Malting, Crisp Malt, and Soufflet Malt. Heart of Darkness extends its sincere thanks to HMG, whose support helped bring this year's lineup to life, and to event partners BarthHaas, Crisp, WHCLab, Haas, HPA, Castle Malting, Barrett Burston, and Soufflet Malt.
The Eight Beers
The week opens with Black Kite's Obsidian Crow on 7 August and closes with Magpie's Horizon in the Myst on 14 August.
1. Obsidian Crow West Coast IPA with Black Kite Brewery (Hong Kong)
ABV: 6.7% | IBU: 70
Join us as we fly through the ages with our friends Black Kite. Hot side additions revolve around Columbus to provide a classic, recognizable bitterness and dank citrus to the body. Things get modern as we utilise Einstein lager yeast and a dash of rice to keep the base crushable. Moving things forward we combine C hops with Bru 1, Tango and Tango SPECTRUM for an epochal nose.
2. Rye IPA with Bia Nhà Brewhouse (Da Nang, Vietnam)
ABV: 6.7% | IBU: 49
Amber-gold with a lasting white head, combining spicy rye character with bright citrus and resinous hops for a crisp, dry finish.
3. Aloo Channa IPA with Fort City Brewing (New Delhi, India)
ABV: 5.9% | IBU: 34
Pale golden and easy-drinking, with a soft, velvety mouthfeel from potatoes and chickpeas. Fresh citrus and tropical hop aromas lead into a balanced, refreshing finish.
4. DIPA with Slow Life Company (Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam)
ABV: 8.3% | IBU: 101
Bold and golden with an intense hop aroma of ripe tropical fruit, citrus and pine, balanced by a full malt body and warming finish.
5. Eyes Shut Tight Brut Sour IPA throwback beer from Heart of Darkness Brewery
ABV: 7.1% | IBU: 10
Pale and brilliantly effervescent, blending lively tartness with bright citrus and tropical hop aromas in an exceptionally dry, champagne-like finish.
6. Pink Guava IPA with Backcountry Brewing (Squamish, Canada)
ABV: 6.5% | IBU: 42
Pale golden with a hazy glow, bursting with fresh pink guava, tropical fruit and citrus aromas over a juicy, refreshing body.
7. Black Dolcita IPA with 19-81 Brewing Co. (Cayman Islands)
ABV: 5.1% | IBU: 34
Dark black with a creamy tan head, showcasing the unique character of Dolcita hops over layers of roasted malt. Smooth, aromatic and surprisingly crisp with a clean finish.
8. Horizon in the Myst Dứa & Quýt Hazy IPA with Magpie Brewing Co. (Jeju, South Korea)
ABV: 6.3% | IBU: 35
Our friends from Magpie Brewery swooped over from Jeju for a fun collab showcasing a fusion of regional flavours. Floaty top notes of Tangerine lead over a soft creamy base powered by Haze Heaven yeast and coconut, providing the perfect foundation for Dolcita, Dolcita PRYSMA, Mosaic and Azacca SPECTRUM hops.
Event Details
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Where: Heart of Darkness Brewery Taproom, 31D Lý Tự Trọng, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
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[TIME-LIMITED] Claim a free IPA Week Passport and collect all 8 Beer Visas to redeem an exclusive IPA Week Pin — limited to the first 100 completed passports
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Reservations: heartofdarknessbrewery.com | 090 301 75 96