Paint Palette Brewing operates a brewery and taproom on Wakinohama Kaigandori in Chuo Ward, Kobe, and presents itself as "a brewery that paints a variety of scenes." This latest release is a pair with very different expressions: a fruity IPA and a distinctive farmhouse ale brewed with sake lees.

UNDER THE SUN


`UNDER THE SUN` is a juicy IPA with an ABV of 7.0%, brewed with Citra, Strata, and Talus. Its soft mouthfeel, derived from wheat and oats, is layered with aromas reminiscent of peach and tropical fruit, while a dry, crisp finish keeps the whole beer firmly in balance. It is characterized by a gentle bitterness that coexists with substantial drinkability, and it is designed as a beer for the warm season.

TIMELESS SYMPHONY


`TIMELESS SYMPHONY` is a strong farmhouse ale at 7.5% ABV, made lavishly with sake lees from Kobe Sake Shushinkan’s "Fukuju" in Nada, Kobe. Lemongrass and the citrus character of hops are joined by a silky richness from the sake lees, while a fermented afterglow lingers softly. As the temperature rises, the aroma opens up, offering the pleasure of sipping it slowly.

The brewery’s emphasis on local Kobe ingredients and a design philosophy that clearly defines each style comes through strongly here. An IPA that evokes the openness of daytime and a farmhouse ale that suits the quiet of evening. By placing these two contrasting beers side by side, Paint Palette Brewing’s approach to "painting scenes" comes into sharper focus.