Session's Brewery Hiroshima pre-releases its new tea beer 'Teara' at the taproom
The brewpub Session's Brewery Hiroshima in Naka Ward, Hiroshima City, has pre-released its new black tea beer, 'Teara,' at the taproom. It makes the most of the tea leaves' aroma while keeping bitterness subdued. This is one to try fresh on site.
Hop BroIn Tokaimachi, Naka Ward, Hiroshima City, Session's Brewery Hiroshima has put out its new tea-based beer, 'Teara,' as an in-store pre-release. Being able to drink it fresh on site is the kind of thing that craft beer taproom fans can't resist.
MugiWhoa, a black-tea beer!? Just hearing that sounds stylish, but I want to know if it still really feels like beer.
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: Teara is a tea beer brewed based on hints from 'Hiro's mom,' who is also a tea teacher. It also has a solid foundation, built around pale malt and Maris Otter.
MugiMaris Otter? What even is that!? And when you say malt foundation, it suddenly feels like science class!
Hop BroSimply put, it's malted barley. Teara also uses amber and crystal malts, adding body and color while designing it so the black tea aroma rises to the surface.
MugiOhh! So black tea is the star, but it still has a proper beer backbone. It sounds like it has a lot of layers of aroma to it, which is exciting!
Hop BroExactly. They chose Noble hops, so instead of bold bitterness, the bitterness is kept modest. That way, the black tea aroma comes in first, and then the barley aftertaste lingers quietly.
MugiNoble hops? The name sounds way too refined already! But if it has a smooth, gentle drinkability, even people who don't usually like beer might be able to enjoy it!
Hop BroThat's right. It leaves just a hint of astringency while keeping the mouthfeel rounded, so it's a glass-keeps-moving kind of beer that's easy to pair with food. Not flashy, just the kind that gets more delicious the more you drink it.
MugiAh, I might love that. It sounds like the kind of beer that won't stop once you start drinking it with snacks, and easy to pair with food is a huge plus!
Hop BroAnd the best part is, it's a brewpub in Tokaimachi, Naka Ward, Hiroshima City, so you can taste a freshly made pour right there on the spot. It's like drinking in the brewery atmosphere itself, and that's a bit unfair.
MugiNow I absolutely want to go! Teara in Tokaimachi is something I have to check for that black tea aroma, and I want to toast right now!
Session's Brewery Hiroshima is introducing its new release 'Teara,' which is currently being pre-released at the taproom.
Tea beer with black tea
According to the post, 'Teara' is a tea beer made with black tea. It was brewed with hints on how to use the tea leaves from 'Hiro's mom,' who is also a tea teacher, and the way the ingredients are assembled shows careful thought. The malt bill centers on pale malt and Maris Otter, with amber and crystal malts used in a well-balanced way. Noble hops were chosen, and the bitterness is kept restrained.
Balancing aroma and drinkability
On the first sip, the aroma of black tea rises gently, and as you keep drinking, the beer-like aftertaste of barley quietly expands. The design leaves a subtle astringency from the tea while giving the mouthfeel a gentle richness and roundness, making it feel geared more toward easy drinkability than flashiness. It should pair well with food and is the kind of beer that naturally keeps the glass moving.
Fresh from the brewpub
Session's Brewery Hiroshima is a brewpub in Tokaimachi, Naka Ward, Hiroshima City. Its big appeal is being able to taste the brewery's own beer on the spot, and you can also get an early look at pre-release items like this one. Feeling the atmosphere of the brewery up close while drinking a beer whose intent comes through in the brew is a pleasure unique to a brewpub.
If you're a beer lover, this is the kind of beer you'd want to try fresh, to see how clearly it expresses its aroma. At Session's Brewery Hiroshima, the new release that brings out the nuances of black tea is quietly making its presence felt inside the Tokaimachi taproom.
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Hop BroIn Tokaimachi, Naka Ward, Hiroshima City, Session's Brewery Hiroshima has put out its new tea-based beer, 'Teara,' as an in-store pre-release. Being able to drink it fresh on site is the kind of thing that craft beer taproom fans can't resist.
MugiWhoa, a black-tea beer!? Just hearing that sounds stylish, but I want to know if it still really feels like beer.
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: Teara is a tea beer brewed based on hints from 'Hiro's mom,' who is also a tea teacher. It also has a solid foundation, built around pale malt and Maris Otter.
MugiMaris Otter? What even is that!? And when you say malt foundation, it suddenly feels like science class!
Hop BroSimply put, it's malted barley. Teara also uses amber and crystal malts, adding body and color while designing it so the black tea aroma rises to the surface.
MugiOhh! So black tea is the star, but it still has a proper beer backbone. It sounds like it has a lot of layers of aroma to it, which is exciting!
Hop BroExactly. They chose Noble hops, so instead of bold bitterness, the bitterness is kept modest. That way, the black tea aroma comes in first, and then the barley aftertaste lingers quietly.
MugiNoble hops? The name sounds way too refined already! But if it has a smooth, gentle drinkability, even people who don't usually like beer might be able to enjoy it!
Hop BroThat's right. It leaves just a hint of astringency while keeping the mouthfeel rounded, so it's a glass-keeps-moving kind of beer that's easy to pair with food. Not flashy, just the kind that gets more delicious the more you drink it.
MugiAh, I might love that. It sounds like the kind of beer that won't stop once you start drinking it with snacks, and easy to pair with food is a huge plus!
Hop BroAnd the best part is, it's a brewpub in Tokaimachi, Naka Ward, Hiroshima City, so you can taste a freshly made pour right there on the spot. It's like drinking in the brewery atmosphere itself, and that's a bit unfair.
MugiNow I absolutely want to go! Teara in Tokaimachi is something I have to check for that black tea aroma, and I want to toast right now!
