Derailleur Brew Works Releases Maibock "Nibansenji" Made Only with First-Press Wort
Derailleur Brew Works in Osaka's Nishinari Ward will release its new Maibock, "Nibansenji," made using only first-press wort, at 11:00 a.m. today. At 7% ABV, it is a beer that brings the depth of malt to the forefront with German hops.
Hop BroToday, Derailleur Brew Works in Osaka's Nishinari is releasing a new Maibock called "Nibansenji," brewed with only first-press wort.
MugiWait, it has a name that means "second pressing," but it's made with only first-press wort? That's such a twist!
Hop BroExactly. And since it's a Maibock, it's the kind of style in the lager family that really brings out the malt's sweetness and body.
MugiMaibock...? So it's part of the lager family?
Hop BroYeah. Roughly speaking, it's a "dark-leaning bock you'd want to drink in early spring," and this one has a solid body at 7% ABV, so it's really satisfying.
MugiOhh! But if the hops are too strong, won't the malt character get lost?
Hop BroThat's why they used German hops that don't dominate too much, so the malt notes can come through with a caramel-and-bread-like outline.
MugiThat's amazing! So it's like a bread-like sweetness with just a little bitterness?
Hop BroExactly. With an IBU of 31, the bitterness stays gentle, and with an SRM of 7, the color is fairly restrained. It's a pretty straightforward beer that puts the malt's thickness front and center.
MugiJust hearing that makes me want to drink it! I'd love to open it slowly under the spring sunshine for today's 11:00 a.m. EC release.
Based in Osaka's Nishinari Ward and brewing since spring 2018, Derailleur Brew Works is introducing a new product, "Nibansenji." As with the brewery's past beers, which have spanned a wide range through its distinctive worldview and design starting with Nishinari Riot Ale, this release is also characterized by a focus on the brewing process itself.
The star this time is a Maibock made using only first-press wort. In beer production, the wort that becomes beer includes a rich first-press wort and a thinner second-press wort, but this product deliberately uses only the former. The aim is clear: to push toward a fuller, richer flavor that lets the character of the malt come through more distinctly.
Nibansenji
- Style: Maibock
- ABV: 7%
- IBU: 31
- SRM: 7
- Ingredients: Malt (produced in Germany), hops / carbon dioxide
According to the description, the hops were chosen from understated German varieties, bringing the contours of the malt to the front. The flavor profile is described as a sweet nuance reminiscent of caramel and bread, layered with a gentle, pleasant bitterness. With an alcohol content of 7%, it has a solid body as well.
Release begins today at 11:00 a.m. Sales are being announced via the EC site, along with a message encouraging people to take their time and enjoy it under the spring sunshine. Despite the playful name, the beer's structure is straightforward and uncompromising. It is a beer that clearly reflects the brewery's thinking about how to draw out the umami of malt.
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Hop BroToday, Derailleur Brew Works in Osaka's Nishinari is releasing a new Maibock called "Nibansenji," brewed with only first-press wort.
MugiWait, it has a name that means "second pressing," but it's made with only first-press wort? That's such a twist!
Hop BroExactly. And since it's a Maibock, it's the kind of style in the lager family that really brings out the malt's sweetness and body.
MugiMaibock...? So it's part of the lager family?
Hop BroYeah. Roughly speaking, it's a "dark-leaning bock you'd want to drink in early spring," and this one has a solid body at 7% ABV, so it's really satisfying.
MugiOhh! But if the hops are too strong, won't the malt character get lost?
Hop BroThat's why they used German hops that don't dominate too much, so the malt notes can come through with a caramel-and-bread-like outline.
MugiThat's amazing! So it's like a bread-like sweetness with just a little bitterness?
Hop BroExactly. With an IBU of 31, the bitterness stays gentle, and with an SRM of 7, the color is fairly restrained. It's a pretty straightforward beer that puts the malt's thickness front and center.
MugiJust hearing that makes me want to drink it! I'd love to open it slowly under the spring sunshine for today's 11:00 a.m. EC release.
