AIM Brew LAB to Begin Shipping Limited 2nd Anniversary '#5 PROVE' Around May 18
AIM Brew LAB in Fujikawaguchiko Town, Yamanashi, had been adjusting some shipments due to delays in material arrivals, but after materials are expected to arrive around May 16, it will gradually resume shipping from around May 18. The limited 2nd anniversary release '#5 PROVE' will also be added at that time.
Hop BroAIM Brew LAB has announced that it will resume shipping around May 18. It had been making some adjustments because of delays in material arrivals, but materials are now expected to come in around May 16, so the new release will start moving too.
MugiWait, shipments had stopped and now they're restarting!? And #5 PROVE sounds like such a strong name!
Hop BroThat's the highlight this time: it's a limited release for the 2nd anniversary. Officially it's called '#5 PROVE (Apricot Juicy Ale),' and it's a beer that marks a milestone for AIM Brew LAB.
MugiApricot Juicy Ale? What even is that! Apricots are those fruits, right? Does putting them in beer make it super fruity?
Hop BroExactly. It's a fruit ale that layers the rich aroma of apricot with a juicy mouthfeel. It also has bright aromatic hops, and it's put together to feel soft and smooth on the palate.
MugiBut when fruit is front and center, I'd expect it to get heavy, so the fact that it says refreshing finish makes me curious!
Hop BroThat's where the design is smart. They add a subtle tartness so it doesn't lean only into sweetness, and it lands lightly. In other words, it's dessert-like, but the drinking experience stays crisp.
MugiSo it looks flashy, but the inside is easy-drinking! Wait, now I'm really curious about the regular beers too!
Hop BroThe regular beers announced at the same time are #1 THE BEGINNING and #2 ABSOLUTE SENSE. #1 is a DDH SMaSH IPA, and its defining notes are white grape and grapefruit from Nelson Sauvin.
MugiDDH SMaSH IPA is already a strong-sounding term! But when you hear white grape and grapefruit, the aroma just comes to life!
Hop BroAnd #2, ABSOLUTE SENSE, is a Hazy IPA with tropical fruit and citrus aromas plus a mellow bitterness. In short, AIM Brew LAB is built around small-batch, character-driven beers.
MugiIt's kind of unfair how they're doing this from Fujikawaguchiko Town and Lake Saiko! The limited #5 PROVE and the regular two both make me want to line them up and taste them side by side!
Hop BroExactly. They go all-in on fruit character with the anniversary beer, while the regular lineup shows their core style. This is definitely something I'd want to open as part of a celebration for the resumption of shipping.
MugiYeah, yeah, I'm already in the mood for apricot and hops today! I want to get my glass ready soon and raise a toast to #5 PROVE together!
AIM Brew LAB, which brews in Fujikawaguchiko Town, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi Prefecture, announced in a notice dated May 9 that it would begin shipping its new release, '#5 PROVE (Apricot Juicy Ale).' Shipments had been adjusted for some products due to delays in material arrivals, but with materials now expected to arrive around May 16, the brewery says it will resume shipping gradually from around May 18, including the new release.
The new release this time is a limited style commemorating AIM Brew LAB.'s 2nd anniversary. It is a fruit ale that layers a gorgeous aromatic hop character with the rich fragrance of apricot and a juicy fruitiness. It is described as having a soft mouthfeel, a subtle tartness, and a refreshing finish. The style designation is Apricot Juicy Ale, and it is a beer that emphasizes fruit character while keeping the drinking experience light.
In the current lineup announced at the same time, the brewery also reintroduced its regular beers, '#1 THE BEGINNING (DDH SMaSH IPA)' and '#2 ABSOLUTE SENSE (Hazy IPA).' #1 is known for aromas reminiscent of white grape and grapefruit derived from Nelson Sauvin, along with a dry, clean finish. #2 is described as having bright aromas suggesting tropical fruit and citrus, plus a mellow bitterness.
The brewery, which has its headquarters and brewhouse on the shores of Lake Saiko in Fujikawaguchiko Town, has been pursuing locally rooted craft beer while giving its small but carefully selected lineup a distinct personality. As a limited anniversary release, #5 PROVE is likely to draw attention as a beer that adds a different kind of fruit character from the two core offerings, and its future rollout will be one to watch.
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Hop BroAIM Brew LAB has announced that it will resume shipping around May 18. It had been making some adjustments because of delays in material arrivals, but materials are now expected to come in around May 16, so the new release will start moving too.
MugiWait, shipments had stopped and now they're restarting!? And #5 PROVE sounds like such a strong name!
Hop BroThat's the highlight this time: it's a limited release for the 2nd anniversary. Officially it's called '#5 PROVE (Apricot Juicy Ale),' and it's a beer that marks a milestone for AIM Brew LAB.
MugiApricot Juicy Ale? What even is that! Apricots are those fruits, right? Does putting them in beer make it super fruity?
Hop BroExactly. It's a fruit ale that layers the rich aroma of apricot with a juicy mouthfeel. It also has bright aromatic hops, and it's put together to feel soft and smooth on the palate.
MugiBut when fruit is front and center, I'd expect it to get heavy, so the fact that it says refreshing finish makes me curious!
Hop BroThat's where the design is smart. They add a subtle tartness so it doesn't lean only into sweetness, and it lands lightly. In other words, it's dessert-like, but the drinking experience stays crisp.
MugiSo it looks flashy, but the inside is easy-drinking! Wait, now I'm really curious about the regular beers too!
Hop BroThe regular beers announced at the same time are #1 THE BEGINNING and #2 ABSOLUTE SENSE. #1 is a DDH SMaSH IPA, and its defining notes are white grape and grapefruit from Nelson Sauvin.
MugiDDH SMaSH IPA is already a strong-sounding term! But when you hear white grape and grapefruit, the aroma just comes to life!
Hop BroAnd #2, ABSOLUTE SENSE, is a Hazy IPA with tropical fruit and citrus aromas plus a mellow bitterness. In short, AIM Brew LAB is built around small-batch, character-driven beers.
MugiIt's kind of unfair how they're doing this from Fujikawaguchiko Town and Lake Saiko! The limited #5 PROVE and the regular two both make me want to line them up and taste them side by side!
Hop BroExactly. They go all-in on fruit character with the anniversary beer, while the regular lineup shows their core style. This is definitely something I'd want to open as part of a celebration for the resumption of shipping.
MugiYeah, yeah, I'm already in the mood for apricot and hops today! I want to get my glass ready soon and raise a toast to #5 PROVE together!
