Shonan Beer’s “Sansho IPA” to Be Released on June 4 at MOKICHI KAMAKURA
MOKICHI KAMAKURA announced on Instagram that Shonan Beer’s seasonal beer, “Sansho IPA,” will be released on June 4. This 6.0% herb-spice ale stands out for its aroma design using Citra, Mosaic, and Simcoe.
Hop BroHere it is, the story about the June 4 release. Shonan Beer’s “Sansho IPA” is coming out at MOKICHI KAMAKURA.
MugiWait, IPA with sansho!? A sansho beer like that really packs a punch?
Hop BroIt’s definitely bold, but it’s not just spicy. This is a 6.0% pour, and the style is an herb-spice ale.
MugiHerb-spice ale? That term just came in all energetic and technical! What exactly is a herb-spice ale?
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it’s a design where the aromatic star isn’t only hops, but herbs and spices also take the lead. This one builds its brightness with Citra and Mosaic, plus Simcoe.
MugiWhat is that, so luxurious! And it even has sansho in it? It’s like a two-blade sansho attack!
Hop BroExactly. It uses two kinds of sansho: powdered sansho and leaf sansho. The leaf sansho is used to bring out aroma through a whirlpool soak after boiling, and the powdered sansho is added at the dry-hop timing.
MugiWhirlpool, so the beer gets swirled into a vortex? Hearing aroma extraction by whirlpool makes it sound like a science experiment!
Hop BroThat’s actually pretty close. After the heat is lowered, the liquid is spun around, and the green, fresh aroma of sansho is gently layered in. So it has balance with the malt sweetness, and it’s not just bitterness.
MugiAnd the place is a shop renovated from an old pump station in Kamakura, so the atmosphere is almost unfair... Drinking it in a brick-lined interior would definitely make it taste amazing.
Hop BroExactly. MOKICHI KAMAKURA’s food also has herbal and fermented nuances, so it pairs beautifully. I’d want to enjoy the seasonal Sansho IPA slowly in Kamakura right now.
MugiYeah, just reading this is already making my throat react! So this is what they mean by wanting to drink it right now.
Release Overview
In a post from MOKICHI KAMAKURA, it was announced that Shonan Beer’s “Sansho IPA” will be released on June 4. In the spirit of a beer pub, this is a seasonal pour delivered early, and it is a noteworthy IPA with a distinctive sansho pepper character.
Features of Sansho IPA
“Sansho IPA” is an herb-spice ale with an alcohol content of 6.0%, made with malt, hops, and sansho pepper. The hops used are Citra, Mosaic, and Simcoe. According to official information, the beer was born out of a collaboration with Widmer Brothers Brewing in Portland, Oregon on the U.S. West Coast.
Two kinds of sansho are used: powdered sansho and leaf sansho. The leaf sansho, harvested by Mr. Otake in Hadano, Kanagawa Prefecture, is steeped in the whirlpool after the boil to draw out its aroma, while the powdered sansho is added at the dry-hop stage. The beer is designed so that the refreshing aroma of sansho, the bright character of American hops, and the sweetness of malt overlap, giving it a well-balanced profile that does not lean only on bitterness.
A Glass to Enjoy at MOKICHI KAMAKURA
MOKICHI KAMAKURA is a brick-built shop renovated from the former Kanagawa Prefectural Kamakura Pressure Pump Station, where you can enjoy dishes made with herbs harvested from the on-site herb garden and fermented ingredients characteristic of a brewery. Its menu is centered on Italian and French cuisine, while also incorporating Japanese elements, making it easy to imagine how well it pairs with aromatic beer.
In Hase, Kamakura, the appeal of this shop is that you can enjoy the atmosphere of the building, the food, and Shonan Beer’s seasonal releases all together. Sansho IPA is the kind of beer you’ll want to pair with dishes that have a clear aromatic profile, or plates with herbal and fermented nuances.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroHere it is, the story about the June 4 release. Shonan Beer’s “Sansho IPA” is coming out at MOKICHI KAMAKURA.
MugiWait, IPA with sansho!? A sansho beer like that really packs a punch?
Hop BroIt’s definitely bold, but it’s not just spicy. This is a 6.0% pour, and the style is an herb-spice ale.
MugiHerb-spice ale? That term just came in all energetic and technical! What exactly is a herb-spice ale?
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it’s a design where the aromatic star isn’t only hops, but herbs and spices also take the lead. This one builds its brightness with Citra and Mosaic, plus Simcoe.
MugiWhat is that, so luxurious! And it even has sansho in it? It’s like a two-blade sansho attack!
Hop BroExactly. It uses two kinds of sansho: powdered sansho and leaf sansho. The leaf sansho is used to bring out aroma through a whirlpool soak after boiling, and the powdered sansho is added at the dry-hop timing.
MugiWhirlpool, so the beer gets swirled into a vortex? Hearing aroma extraction by whirlpool makes it sound like a science experiment!
Hop BroThat’s actually pretty close. After the heat is lowered, the liquid is spun around, and the green, fresh aroma of sansho is gently layered in. So it has balance with the malt sweetness, and it’s not just bitterness.
MugiAnd the place is a shop renovated from an old pump station in Kamakura, so the atmosphere is almost unfair... Drinking it in a brick-lined interior would definitely make it taste amazing.
Hop BroExactly. MOKICHI KAMAKURA’s food also has herbal and fermented nuances, so it pairs beautifully. I’d want to enjoy the seasonal Sansho IPA slowly in Kamakura right now.
MugiYeah, just reading this is already making my throat react! So this is what they mean by wanting to drink it right now.
