Spring-Only Saison "Hanami" Newly Tapped at Cycad Brewing
Cycad Brewing, a brewpub in Nishi-Ikebukuro, Tokyo, announced its new beer "Hanami" in a post on March 18. The style is Speciality Saison, with an ABV of 5.5%. Brewed to coincide with cherry blossom season, it is presented as a beer that balances fruitiness with a dry finish.
Hop BroSpring has a new tap, and Cycad Brewing's Hanami was announced on March 18!
MugiWhoa, the name already sounds like spring! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroThe style is Speciality Saison, with an ABV of 5.5%, and the goal is to balance fruitiness with dryness.
MugiWait, what! When you say saison yeast, it suddenly sounds like a science class!
Hop BroIn simple terms, the yeast creates aromas that bring out fruity notes and a little spice, while the finish stays clean and dry.
MugiOhhh! And with sweet woodruff and cherry blossom leaves in the adjuncts, it feels like a Japanese sweets shop to me!
Hop BroThat's the fun part. They also pair Loral and Lubelski to aim for a floral and herbal profile, with that elegant noble-hop character too.
MugiSo much going on, but it still drinks light and easy? That's amazing! The soft mouthfeel from the wheat malt sounds beginner-friendly too!
Hop BroYou can drink it right there at the Nishi-Ikebukuro brewpub, so if you're looking for something fresh and springlike, this is one to check out.
MugiIt's decided! Let's go drink Hanami tonight and get a head start on spring in a glass!
Cycad Brewing (Nishiike Mart, 4-19-14 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo) has introduced its new "Hanami". The post title reads "-NEW BEER...". It is the brewery's original saison, brewed for the spring season.
This beer is a Speciality Saison / ABV 5.5%. According to the description, its core profile is built around the fruity, lightly spicy aroma typical of saison yeast, along with a crisp, dry drinking finish. The addition of wheat malt is said to give it a light, soft mouthfeel.
The adjuncts include sweet woodruff and cherry blossom leaves. The hops combine American Loral and Polish Lubelski, aiming for floral and herbal nuances, with a refined character reminiscent of noble hops. Overall, the composition is intended to deliver what the post describes as a "fresh, gentle flavor that feels like spring."
As a brewpub that serves its house beer on site, this release clearly emphasizes seasonal character. For anyone in the Ikebukuro area looking for a saison that combines a fragrant aroma with a dry finish, this is a new tap worth checking out.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroSpring has a new tap, and Cycad Brewing's Hanami was announced on March 18!
MugiWhoa, the name already sounds like spring! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroThe style is Speciality Saison, with an ABV of 5.5%, and the goal is to balance fruitiness with dryness.
MugiWait, what! When you say saison yeast, it suddenly sounds like a science class!
Hop BroIn simple terms, the yeast creates aromas that bring out fruity notes and a little spice, while the finish stays clean and dry.
MugiOhhh! And with sweet woodruff and cherry blossom leaves in the adjuncts, it feels like a Japanese sweets shop to me!
Hop BroThat's the fun part. They also pair Loral and Lubelski to aim for a floral and herbal profile, with that elegant noble-hop character too.
MugiSo much going on, but it still drinks light and easy? That's amazing! The soft mouthfeel from the wheat malt sounds beginner-friendly too!
Hop BroYou can drink it right there at the Nishi-Ikebukuro brewpub, so if you're looking for something fresh and springlike, this is one to check out.
MugiIt's decided! Let's go drink Hanami tonight and get a head start on spring in a glass!
