OCTONE Brewing launches seasonal Tanigawa Sunrise
OCTONE Brewing in Minakami, Gunma, has introduced its seasonal beer Tanigawa Sunrise. The beer uses Takumi no Sato Tanigawaen’s “Beni Sayaka” cherries and, for the first time, Philly Sour yeast. Draft service has started, with cans planned as well.
Hop BroToday I want to talk about a limited seasonal release from Octone Brewing in Minakami called Tanigawa Sunrise.
MugiWait, that name sounds gorgeous! So is this basically a cherry beer?
Hop BroPretty much. It's a Cherry Red Sour Ale made with Benisayaka cherries from Tanigawaen in Takumi no Sato.
MugiOkay, but when I hear sour ale, I picture something so tart my whole face folds up!
Hop BroHere's the fun nerdy part: this year they're using Philly Sour yeast for the first time. It can create alcohol while building acidity too.
MugiWhat is that, overachiever yeast? It makes lactic acid too? That's basically a tiny factory!
Hop BroExactly. It makes the sweet-tart balance easier to shape, and it's 5% ABV, 24 IBU, so it should stay pretty approachable.
MugiHold on, surprise math class. Those bitterness numbers are not my exam score, right?
Hop BroNope, it's just a bitterness guide. At 24 IBU, it should let the Benisayaka cherries stay in the spotlight.
MugiNice! So it's on draft first, and cans are coming later? That is dangerously easy to get excited about.
Hop BroThat's very Octone. They brew with Minakami water and local ingredients, so this one should really carry the local season in the glass.
MugiNow I want a sunrise-colored pint in that hot spring town taproom, and a can waiting at home for round two!
A seasonal sour from Minakami
OCTONE Brewing in Minakami, Gunma, has introduced its seasonal beer, Tanigawa Sunrise. The beer is listed as a Cherry Red Sour Ale with 5% ABV and 24 IBU. Draft service has begun, and a canned release is also planned.
The beer uses cherries called Beni Sayaka from Takumi no Sato Tanigawaen. This is the fourth time the brewery has used the same cherry variety, and this time it is also the first time the brewery has used Philly Sour yeast. That yeast can produce lactic acid while producing alcohol, making it a practical choice for building a sour profile.
OCTONE Brewing bases its work on Minakami’s water and local ingredients. Operating from a taproom in the hot-spring district, the brewery has regularly released beers that reflect the town’s landscape and seasonal produce, including beers made with homegrown hops and local yuzu.
Tanigawa Sunrise fits that approach. It is another beer shaped by local ingredients and the seasonal character of Minakami, with draft service now underway and more release details to come.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday I want to talk about a limited seasonal release from Octone Brewing in Minakami called Tanigawa Sunrise.
MugiWait, that name sounds gorgeous! So is this basically a cherry beer?
Hop BroPretty much. It's a Cherry Red Sour Ale made with Benisayaka cherries from Tanigawaen in Takumi no Sato.
MugiOkay, but when I hear sour ale, I picture something so tart my whole face folds up!
Hop BroHere's the fun nerdy part: this year they're using Philly Sour yeast for the first time. It can create alcohol while building acidity too.
MugiWhat is that, overachiever yeast? It makes lactic acid too? That's basically a tiny factory!
Hop BroExactly. It makes the sweet-tart balance easier to shape, and it's 5% ABV, 24 IBU, so it should stay pretty approachable.
MugiHold on, surprise math class. Those bitterness numbers are not my exam score, right?
Hop BroNope, it's just a bitterness guide. At 24 IBU, it should let the Benisayaka cherries stay in the spotlight.
MugiNice! So it's on draft first, and cans are coming later? That is dangerously easy to get excited about.
Hop BroThat's very Octone. They brew with Minakami water and local ingredients, so this one should really carry the local season in the glass.
MugiNow I want a sunrise-colored pint in that hot spring town taproom, and a can waiting at home for round two!
