Sankt Gallen Brewery in Atsugi, Kanagawa, Reveals Hop Addition in the Brewing Process
Sankt Gallen Brewery used Instagram to showcase the moment hops are added, a step that shapes a beer's aroma and bitterness. True to the company's long-standing commitment to brewing ale beers from its base in Atsugi, the post highlighted a key stage of the brewing process.
Hop BroToday, Sankt Gallen Brewery's Instagram post is interesting. Based in Atsugi, they showed the hop addition that affects the beer's aroma and bitterness.
MugiReally! Is the moment hops are added that important? It's not just a matter of tossing them in, huh!
Hop BroThat's the point where the flavor is decided. Depending on the timing of the addition, the bitterness can come forward or the aroma can bloom, so the brewing floor is quite delicate.
MugiHuh? Aren't hops just an ingredient that only makes things bitter? I always thought that!
Hop BroIt's actually much deeper than that. The way the aroma rises and even the impression of the finish can change, so depending on the amount and timing, it can feel like a completely different beer.
MugiWhat? So brewing is basically a matter of the brewer's judgment. It sounds like a science experiment and makes me excited!
Hop BroExactly. Sankt Gallen set up its factory in Atsugi in 1997 and has stuck to its all-ale philosophy, so each step in the process carries real weight.
MugiWait, since 1997 in Atsugi? If they've been going that long, the way they present it really does have more weight.
Hop BroWhat's more, Sankt Gallen also has a history of brewing in the U.S. even before local beer was legalized in Japan. Because of that long brewing experience, they're really good at showing the basics like this.
MugiIt really feels like there's a brewing story behind the glass... Knowing the making process, not just the finished product, makes me want to drink it even more!
Hop BroExactly, so tonight's drink should be enjoyed with Sankt Gallen in mind. If you drink while checking out the hop aroma, it'll definitely be more fun than usual.
MugiYeah, now I really want one! Let's enjoy it slowly from the aroma, while imagining the brewing process at the Atsugi brewery!
Sankt Gallen Brewery is a brewery that makes beer based in Atsugi, Kanagawa Prefecture. Its official website introduces the company’s history, including the establishment of its factory in Atsugi in 1997 and its long-held commitment to ale beers.
The theme of this Instagram post was, as the title suggests, "hop addition." In beer making, not only the type and amount of malt, but also the temperature at which the wort is boiled and the timing of hop additions influence the flavor. Sankt Gallen’s official website also explains that these differences in process create the unique character of each beer.
Hops are not just an ingredient that adds bitterness. Depending on the timing and amount used, they can change even how the aroma comes across and the impression left in the finish, so careful judgment is required on the brewing floor. A post that captures such a moment once again draws attention to the craft behind the finished glass.
Sankt Gallen is also a brewery with a history of brewing in the United States before the lifting of the ban on local beer in Japan. Backed by years of accumulated experience, its careful presentation of basic brewing steps clearly reflects the brand’s stance.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday, Sankt Gallen Brewery's Instagram post is interesting. Based in Atsugi, they showed the hop addition that affects the beer's aroma and bitterness.
MugiReally! Is the moment hops are added that important? It's not just a matter of tossing them in, huh!
Hop BroThat's the point where the flavor is decided. Depending on the timing of the addition, the bitterness can come forward or the aroma can bloom, so the brewing floor is quite delicate.
MugiHuh? Aren't hops just an ingredient that only makes things bitter? I always thought that!
Hop BroIt's actually much deeper than that. The way the aroma rises and even the impression of the finish can change, so depending on the amount and timing, it can feel like a completely different beer.
MugiWhat? So brewing is basically a matter of the brewer's judgment. It sounds like a science experiment and makes me excited!
Hop BroExactly. Sankt Gallen set up its factory in Atsugi in 1997 and has stuck to its all-ale philosophy, so each step in the process carries real weight.
MugiWait, since 1997 in Atsugi? If they've been going that long, the way they present it really does have more weight.
Hop BroWhat's more, Sankt Gallen also has a history of brewing in the U.S. even before local beer was legalized in Japan. Because of that long brewing experience, they're really good at showing the basics like this.
MugiIt really feels like there's a brewing story behind the glass... Knowing the making process, not just the finished product, makes me want to drink it even more!
Hop BroExactly, so tonight's drink should be enjoyed with Sankt Gallen in mind. If you drink while checking out the hop aroma, it'll definitely be more fun than usual.
MugiYeah, now I really want one! Let's enjoy it slowly from the aroma, while imagining the brewing process at the Atsugi brewery!
