Sankt Gallen Releases 'Shonan Gold' Made with Kanagawa-Grown Oranges for Spring and Summer Only
Sankt Gallen Brewery is shipping a seasonal fruit beer made with the Kanagawa orange 'Shonan Gold.' Its official Instagram showed the bottling and shipping process, and the brewery says bottled and draft versions will be on shelves at some stores as early as the next day.
Hop BroToday it's about Sankt Gallen Brewery's Kanagawa-grown orange use. The spring and summer limited 'Shonan Gold' really screams seasonal.
MugiWhat! An orange beer, and a spring and summer limited fruit beer at that? Just drinking it feels like the sunlight would get stronger!
Hop BroAnd on its official Instagram, they said bottling and shipping are done, and at some stores draft beer will be on the shelves as early as the next day.
MugiSo fast! Beers move at that kind of speed? But the name 'Shonan Gold' already has that Shonan Gold vibe!
Hop BroThe interesting thing about this beer is that it uses not only the juice but the entire peel and flesh too. That's why the aroma comes through so clearly.
MugiThe peel too!? Won't that make it bitter? My brain can't keep up, it suddenly feels like I'm biting straight into a whole orange!
Hop BroWhat supports that is the aroma hops. They layer in citrus-like aromas, so the orange impression lasts from the moment you drink it through the aftertaste.
MugiI see! So it's not just sweet, it has proper beer aroma too. And Sankt Gallen is the original local beer brewery, right?
Hop BroExactly. Since its founding it's been centered on ales and it's good at seasonal products too. This time, because ale beer is the core, it has a good balance of fruitiness and drinkability.
MugiAnd with 330 ml and 5% ABV, it's perfect for a slightly cool evening, right? That's the star of today for sure!
Hop BroIt's a limited local ingredient product that makes use of Kanagawa's local ingredients, so if you spot it this year, grab it right away. This is definitely the kind of beer you want to line up for.
MugiYeah, after reading this my throat has completely turned orange! I'm in the mood to drink it right now today, so shall we go look for Shonan Gold!
Sankt Gallen Brewery in Atsugi, Kanagawa, is moving ahead with brewing its seasonal fruit beer 'Shonan Gold.' Its official Instagram introduced the day as one in which bottling and shipping were completed, and said that at some stores it would be on shelves the next day, with draft beer also expected to be tapped.
'Shonan Gold' is a beer made with an orange that Kanagawa Prefecture spent 12 years developing. According to Sankt Gallen's official website, it uses not only the juice but the peel and flesh as well, and is paired with citrusy aroma hops so that the orange impression remains strong from the moment it is poured through the lingering finish after drinking.
Sankt Gallen is a brewery known as the 'original local beer shop,' having continued brewing since before craft beer became common in Japan. Since its founding, it has focused on ale rather than lager, and has produced many seasonal beers that make use of fruit and spices. Among them, 'Shonan Gold' is one of the labels many fans look forward to every spring and summer.
The product specifications are 330 ml and 5% alcohol by volume. The style is fruit beer, and under Japanese labeling it is classified as happoshu, but the flavor is centered on beer-like aroma and body. As a limited release that makes use of local Kanagawa ingredients, it is a beer well suited to the coming season.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday it's about Sankt Gallen Brewery's Kanagawa-grown orange use. The spring and summer limited 'Shonan Gold' really screams seasonal.
MugiWhat! An orange beer, and a spring and summer limited fruit beer at that? Just drinking it feels like the sunlight would get stronger!
Hop BroAnd on its official Instagram, they said bottling and shipping are done, and at some stores draft beer will be on the shelves as early as the next day.
MugiSo fast! Beers move at that kind of speed? But the name 'Shonan Gold' already has that Shonan Gold vibe!
Hop BroThe interesting thing about this beer is that it uses not only the juice but the entire peel and flesh too. That's why the aroma comes through so clearly.
MugiThe peel too!? Won't that make it bitter? My brain can't keep up, it suddenly feels like I'm biting straight into a whole orange!
Hop BroWhat supports that is the aroma hops. They layer in citrus-like aromas, so the orange impression lasts from the moment you drink it through the aftertaste.
MugiI see! So it's not just sweet, it has proper beer aroma too. And Sankt Gallen is the original local beer brewery, right?
Hop BroExactly. Since its founding it's been centered on ales and it's good at seasonal products too. This time, because ale beer is the core, it has a good balance of fruitiness and drinkability.
MugiAnd with 330 ml and 5% ABV, it's perfect for a slightly cool evening, right? That's the star of today for sure!
Hop BroIt's a limited local ingredient product that makes use of Kanagawa's local ingredients, so if you spot it this year, grab it right away. This is definitely the kind of beer you want to line up for.
MugiYeah, after reading this my throat has completely turned orange! I'm in the mood to drink it right now today, so shall we go look for Shonan Gold!
