Torikago/Shirosuzume in Takamatsu taps limited special dark beer "Setto" from 5:00 p.m.
The brewpub "Torikago/Shirosuzume" in Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, is releasing a special beer for a limited time from 5:00 p.m. In the post, Shirosuzume's "Setto" is introduced as a "SPECIAL DARK BEER," described as a high-alcohol lager made with Kogyoku apples.
Hop BroThe brewpub Torikago/Shirosuzume in Taga-cho, Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture, really came through. From 5:00 p.m., they're tapping the special dark beer "Setto," right?
MugiWhat! A limited release from 5:00 p.m. means you have to dash over after work or you'll miss it! And the name Setto sounds like a winter event. It's cute!
Hop BroIn the post, it was introduced as No. 17 Shirosuzume, and the style is Hellerbock. Plus, it's a bit of a twist, made with Kogyoku apples as an adjunct ingredient.
MugiHuh? Hellerbock? Is that some kind of spell? It sounds strong just from the name, but what kind of beer is it?
Hop BroPut simply, it's a German-style lager that tends to bring out the sweetness of the malt. With the acidity of Kogyoku apples layered in, it finishes light instead of just being rich.
MugiI see! So the acidity from the apples sharpens it up. If it's not too sweet, then it sounds like something I could drink easily, which makes me happy!
Hop BroThe ABV is set high at 8.00%, so it should hit harder than it looks. And yet it doesn't come across as heavy, which really shows the brewer's skill.
MugiWait, high-alcohol but not heavy? That's unfair! So you get that floaty feeling when you drink it, but the mouthfeel stays clean?
Hop BroExactly. The appeal of Setto is the overlap of calm, dark-toned nuances with fruitiness. The description that it might also go well after a bath makes a lot of sense to me.
MugiWhoa, something that would be great after a bath sounds amazing! If I found a glass like that in Takamatsu, I might never be able to go home!
Hop BroThat's why going early after 5:00 p.m. is the right move. A limited Torikago/Shirosuzume beer like this is more than enough reason to go out for a drink.
MugiIt's decided! I'm in I want to drink it right now mode! If we toast with Setto, it'll definitely be the best moment of the day!
The brewpub "Torikago/Shirosuzume," located in Taga-cho, Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture, has announced a special beer as a limited offering from 5:00 p.m. In the post, it is presented as "No. 17 Shirosuzume," with the beer name "Setto," the style listed as Hellerbock (+ apple), and ABV at 8.00%.
This beer is a high-alcohol lager made with apples, specifically Kogyoku, as an adjunct ingredient. The sweetness is not especially strong, and the gentle acidity from the apples keeps the finish light, while the aftertaste has a slightly deeper character without becoming heavy. The post also highlighted the balance of the drinking experience and conveyed an impression of refreshingly easy drinkability that would also suit a post-bath beer.
"Torikago/Shirosuzume" is known as a brewpub where guests can enjoy house-brewed beer. The place itself is one you would want to visit for the beer alone, but during these limited tapping events, the appeal lies in being able to encounter a distinctive one-off brew that differs from the regular lineup.
This time's "Setto" is a beer that combines the calm, dark-toned nuance of a black beer with the fruitiness of apples. Because it is available only in limited quantities, anyone interested should check it out early after 5:00 p.m.
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Hop BroThe brewpub Torikago/Shirosuzume in Taga-cho, Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture, really came through. From 5:00 p.m., they're tapping the special dark beer "Setto," right?
MugiWhat! A limited release from 5:00 p.m. means you have to dash over after work or you'll miss it! And the name Setto sounds like a winter event. It's cute!
Hop BroIn the post, it was introduced as No. 17 Shirosuzume, and the style is Hellerbock. Plus, it's a bit of a twist, made with Kogyoku apples as an adjunct ingredient.
MugiHuh? Hellerbock? Is that some kind of spell? It sounds strong just from the name, but what kind of beer is it?
Hop BroPut simply, it's a German-style lager that tends to bring out the sweetness of the malt. With the acidity of Kogyoku apples layered in, it finishes light instead of just being rich.
MugiI see! So the acidity from the apples sharpens it up. If it's not too sweet, then it sounds like something I could drink easily, which makes me happy!
Hop BroThe ABV is set high at 8.00%, so it should hit harder than it looks. And yet it doesn't come across as heavy, which really shows the brewer's skill.
MugiWait, high-alcohol but not heavy? That's unfair! So you get that floaty feeling when you drink it, but the mouthfeel stays clean?
Hop BroExactly. The appeal of Setto is the overlap of calm, dark-toned nuances with fruitiness. The description that it might also go well after a bath makes a lot of sense to me.
MugiWhoa, something that would be great after a bath sounds amazing! If I found a glass like that in Takamatsu, I might never be able to go home!
Hop BroThat's why going early after 5:00 p.m. is the right move. A limited Torikago/Shirosuzume beer like this is more than enough reason to go out for a drink.
MugiIt's decided! I'm in I want to drink it right now mode! If we toast with Setto, it'll definitely be the best moment of the day!
