Quartet Brewing Releases 5th Anniversary Beer "Circular Spelt Ale"
Quartet Brewing in Karuizawa, Nagano, introduced its 5th anniversary beer, "Circular Spelt Ale." It is an American Blonde Ale with ABV 5%. Its defining feature is a recipe built around ingredients circulated from the brewery's own brewing process.
Hop BroQuartet Brewing in Karuizawa has released Circular Spelt Ale as its anniversary beer.
MugiWhoa, even the name sounds stylish! And it's an American Blonde Ale too? What kind of taste does that have?
Hop BroIn broad terms, it's a light, easy-drinking style in both color and flavor. At ABV 5%, it's designed to go down really smoothly even though it's an anniversary beer.
MugiI see! But what exactly is spelt wheat? And when you say circulated ingredients, that suddenly sounds like science class!
Hop BroWhat's interesting is that they use spelt wheat grown in soil fertilized with malt pomace from their own brewing. In other words, the beer goes back to the field and becomes beer again.
MugiThat's amazing! It feels like the beer goes on a journey and comes back home! And when I hear peach-like aroma, I already want to drink it!
Hop BroThe stars of the aroma are Pomona yeast and Ekuanot hops. Yeast does the fermentation work, and hops add aroma and bitterness. This time, the point is that they bring out a peachy sweetness first, then layer on the grain character afterward.
MugiI get it, but Ekuanot hops sounds intense just from the name. Is it one of those that hits you with a big bitter punch?
Hop BroThat's the difference here. The bitterness is restrained, and what stands out is the aroma and drinkability. So the lingering grain character stays nicely in the finish, making it memorable without being too flashy.
MugiIf I could drink this at the Karuizawa taproom, the whole holiday would be complete! I love that it really has the feel of an anniversary treat!
Hop BroYeah, it feels like a beer that captures everything Quartet Brewing has built up over time. This definitely makes me want to raise a glass right now.
MugiTotally! Then let's head out and drink while imagining a peach-scented pint today!
Quartet Brewing, which operates a brewery and taproom on Karuizawa Hon-dori, has announced "Circular Spelt Ale" as this year's anniversary beer. The style is American Blonde Ale, and the alcohol content is 5%. Within its light, easy-drinking design, the beer carries a story of ingredients that is distinctly characteristic of the brewery.
The key point of this beer is that it uses spelt wheat grown in a cycle that began with malt pomace from the brewery's own brewing process, which was used as organic fertilizer. The idea that part of the raw material returns to the field and then is brewed into beer again well reflects Quartet Brewing's approach to making things.
On the brewing side, Pomona yeast and Ekuanot hops bring forward sweet, peach-like aromas and flavors first, followed by a grainy character that is typical of spelt wheat. With restrained bitterness, it is a beer aimed at a well-balanced finish. Even as an anniversary beer, it is notable for prioritizing drinkability over flashiness.
Quartet Brewing is a craft brewery based in Karuizawa, Nagano. Alongside core offerings such as "Quartet IPA" and "Resonance Wheat," it also actively produces limited releases and collaborations. As a beer that gives shape to the accumulation of daily brewing, the anniversary beer is an intriguing expression of where the brewery stands now.
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Hop BroQuartet Brewing in Karuizawa has released Circular Spelt Ale as its anniversary beer.
MugiWhoa, even the name sounds stylish! And it's an American Blonde Ale too? What kind of taste does that have?
Hop BroIn broad terms, it's a light, easy-drinking style in both color and flavor. At ABV 5%, it's designed to go down really smoothly even though it's an anniversary beer.
MugiI see! But what exactly is spelt wheat? And when you say circulated ingredients, that suddenly sounds like science class!
Hop BroWhat's interesting is that they use spelt wheat grown in soil fertilized with malt pomace from their own brewing. In other words, the beer goes back to the field and becomes beer again.
MugiThat's amazing! It feels like the beer goes on a journey and comes back home! And when I hear peach-like aroma, I already want to drink it!
Hop BroThe stars of the aroma are Pomona yeast and Ekuanot hops. Yeast does the fermentation work, and hops add aroma and bitterness. This time, the point is that they bring out a peachy sweetness first, then layer on the grain character afterward.
MugiI get it, but Ekuanot hops sounds intense just from the name. Is it one of those that hits you with a big bitter punch?
Hop BroThat's the difference here. The bitterness is restrained, and what stands out is the aroma and drinkability. So the lingering grain character stays nicely in the finish, making it memorable without being too flashy.
MugiIf I could drink this at the Karuizawa taproom, the whole holiday would be complete! I love that it really has the feel of an anniversary treat!
Hop BroYeah, it feels like a beer that captures everything Quartet Brewing has built up over time. This definitely makes me want to raise a glass right now.
MugiTotally! Then let's head out and drink while imagining a peach-scented pint today!
