Taru Taru in Takamatsu's Kawaramachi Serves OHLOY Brewing's 'Koero'
A post introducing OHLOY Brewing's 'Koero' was published at the beer pub Taru Taru in Kawaramachi, Takamatsu, Kagawa. This pilsner pairs a silky mouthfeel derived from rice with the bright aroma of New Zealand hops, making it a beer designed with food pairings in mind.
Hop BroKoero is on at Taru Taru in Kawaramachi, Takamatsu, from OHLOY Brewing. It's a NZ hop pilsner, and it's a pretty intriguing one.
MugiWait, a pilsner can have that much character!? With rice used in it, this doesn't sound like just another light beer!
Hop BroExactly. The body is silky and light. Using rice tends to make the mouthfeel glide smoothly and strip away any rough edges.
MugiWhoa! But the hops sound tricky! Just hearing Motueka and Wai-iti makes it feel like the wind from the Southern Hemisphere is blowing in!
Hop BroNice reaction. Only those two are used on the hot side, and the aroma brings out a gentle citrus note and something like floral nectar.
MugiWhat's the hot side? That sounds like the kitchen of brewing, and suddenly it's getting too pro for me!
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it's the stage where the wort is boiled. Adding hops there lets you shape aroma and bitterness, so Koero comes across with more roundness than sharp edges.
MugiI see! And 'Koero' means melt in Maori, right? If it's inspired by meltwater, even the name sounds tasty!
Hop BroAnd it's the sixth release in the series. What's interesting about this run is that it keeps to just rice and NZ hops, finishing it without adding anything unnecessary.
MugiThis is the kind that would be amazing with white fish! If I see it at Taru Taru, I want to check the aroma first!
Hop BroYeah, and since there may also be times when you can relax and drink in the town atmosphere of Kawaramachi, Takamatsu, this is definitely the kind I'd want to choose as my first drink. Now I really want to go drink it.
Beer Served
- `Koero` / `OHLOY Brewing`
Taru Taru's Instagram post highlighted OHLOY Brewing's pilsner 'Koero.' It's described as an NZ-hop pilsner inspired by meltwater, featuring a silky, light body made with rice. Only New Zealand hops are used, with `Motueka` and `Wai-iti` on the hot side. The finished beer is said to lean more toward roundness than sharpness, bringing forward a gentle citrus character and honey-like floral notes.
'Koero' is a word in Maori that means 'melt.' As the sixth release in the series, the post says it was crafted by carefully stripping away unnecessary elements while keeping the concepts of using rice and using only NZ hops. It seems like a good pairing for delicate dishes such as white fish, and it is the kind of beer whose character becomes more apparent when drunk with food.
About the Shop
Taru Taru is a beer pub in Kawaramachi, Takamatsu, Kagawa. As a neighborhood spot where guests can casually enjoy guest beers, it suits people who want to follow the changing character of beers from tap to tap. The post also mentions that it was so crowded they couldn't even guide customers inside on the day, but says it is usually not that packed, so there may also be times when you can take your time and focus on a beer in a relaxed setting.
How to Drink It
'Koero' is a pilsner that lets you enjoy both the lift of its aroma and the smoothness of its mouthfeel. It should appeal to people who want to clearly taste the outline of the hops as well as those looking for easy drinkability without overly sharp bitterness. If you spot it at Taru Taru, start by checking the aroma, then enjoy the light finish and clean aftertaste.
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Hop BroKoero is on at Taru Taru in Kawaramachi, Takamatsu, from OHLOY Brewing. It's a NZ hop pilsner, and it's a pretty intriguing one.
MugiWait, a pilsner can have that much character!? With rice used in it, this doesn't sound like just another light beer!
Hop BroExactly. The body is silky and light. Using rice tends to make the mouthfeel glide smoothly and strip away any rough edges.
MugiWhoa! But the hops sound tricky! Just hearing Motueka and Wai-iti makes it feel like the wind from the Southern Hemisphere is blowing in!
Hop BroNice reaction. Only those two are used on the hot side, and the aroma brings out a gentle citrus note and something like floral nectar.
MugiWhat's the hot side? That sounds like the kitchen of brewing, and suddenly it's getting too pro for me!
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it's the stage where the wort is boiled. Adding hops there lets you shape aroma and bitterness, so Koero comes across with more roundness than sharp edges.
MugiI see! And 'Koero' means melt in Maori, right? If it's inspired by meltwater, even the name sounds tasty!
Hop BroAnd it's the sixth release in the series. What's interesting about this run is that it keeps to just rice and NZ hops, finishing it without adding anything unnecessary.
MugiThis is the kind that would be amazing with white fish! If I see it at Taru Taru, I want to check the aroma first!
Hop BroYeah, and since there may also be times when you can relax and drink in the town atmosphere of Kawaramachi, Takamatsu, this is definitely the kind I'd want to choose as my first drink. Now I really want to go drink it.
