Beer O'clock taps Mugizakkoku Kobo's IRODORI Saison UME
Beer O'clock in Chiba has added Mugizakkoku Kobo Microbrewery's seasonal IRODORI Saison UME. The Japanese-plum saison is a summer-friendly tap with soft fruit character and a light, refreshing finish.
Hop BroBeer O'clock in Chiba just tapped Mugizakkoku Kobo's 'IRODORI Saison UME' as today's new tap. This is exactly the kind of beer summer wants.
MugiWait, that name already sounds fancy! So it's a plum saison? Beer with a secret Japanese-dessert aura?
Hop BroExactly. Beer O'clock is pouring it, but it's brewed by Mugizakkoku Kobo Microbrewery in Saitama, and it's part of the IRODORI series seasonal lineup.
MugiOkay, but what is a saison? That sounds less like beer and more like a special attack move!
Hop BroIn plain terms, it's a dry, breezy style. Refreshing, crisp, and perfect for sticky summer weather.
MugiAnd they put plum in it? With whole fruit used? That sounds so fancy the plums should get name tags.
Hop BroPretty much. They use homegrown Japanese plums from Ogawa, Saitama, label it Saison w/ Japanese Plum, and it sits at ABV 5.5% so it stays easy to drink.
MugiI can handle ABV, but IBU 20.3 means what exactly? Beer firmware version?
Hop BroIBU is the bitterness scale, and this level keeps the fresh plum aroma in front instead of burying it. You still get that saison-like dry finish.
MugiSo it's not too bitter, still crisp, and the plum floats in softly? That's dangerous. One beer at Chiba Station is turning into a mission.
Hop BroAt a place like Beer O'clock, you can work through a few taps and slide this seasonal one right in. I'm at need a pint now status.
MugiSame. If we're going, 'IRODORI Saison UME' just became my first cheers beer.
Beer O'clock, a craft beer pub in Fujimi, Chuo Ward, Chiba City, has added Mugizakkoku Kobo Microbrewery's IRODORI Saison UME to the taps. The Instagram post introduced it as today's new tap, making it one of the current seasonal options at the bar.
According to the brewery's online shop, IRODORI Saison UME is a saison brewed with Japanese plum. It comes in at 5.5% ABV and 20.3 IBU. The brewery describes it as part of the IRODORI series, which uses local ingredients, and says the plum is used whole to bring out a fresh aroma and a soft, gentle flavor. The result is a fruit-forward beer that fits the humid Japanese summer well.
Beer O'clock is the kind of place where this tap makes sense: a straightforward craft beer pub in the Chiba station area where the tap list can change often and seasonal beers can be caught while they are on. For drinkers looking for a saison with plum character, this is a tap worth noting.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBeer O'clock in Chiba just tapped Mugizakkoku Kobo's 'IRODORI Saison UME' as today's new tap. This is exactly the kind of beer summer wants.
MugiWait, that name already sounds fancy! So it's a plum saison? Beer with a secret Japanese-dessert aura?
Hop BroExactly. Beer O'clock is pouring it, but it's brewed by Mugizakkoku Kobo Microbrewery in Saitama, and it's part of the IRODORI series seasonal lineup.
MugiOkay, but what is a saison? That sounds less like beer and more like a special attack move!
Hop BroIn plain terms, it's a dry, breezy style. Refreshing, crisp, and perfect for sticky summer weather.
MugiAnd they put plum in it? With whole fruit used? That sounds so fancy the plums should get name tags.
Hop BroPretty much. They use homegrown Japanese plums from Ogawa, Saitama, label it Saison w/ Japanese Plum, and it sits at ABV 5.5% so it stays easy to drink.
MugiI can handle ABV, but IBU 20.3 means what exactly? Beer firmware version?
Hop BroIBU is the bitterness scale, and this level keeps the fresh plum aroma in front instead of burying it. You still get that saison-like dry finish.
MugiSo it's not too bitter, still crisp, and the plum floats in softly? That's dangerous. One beer at Chiba Station is turning into a mission.
Hop BroAt a place like Beer O'clock, you can work through a few taps and slide this seasonal one right in. I'm at need a pint now status.
MugiSame. If we're going, 'IRODORI Saison UME' just became my first cheers beer.
