Omi Beer Unveils Limited-Batch 'Dekopon Juicy Ale' Made with Ehime-Grown Dekopon
On April 16, Omi Beer in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, unveiled its new limited-batch brew, 'Dekopon Juicy Ale.' Using Dekopon harvested from an orchard in Kami-Mitani, Iyo City, Ehime Prefecture, it is finished as a refreshing juicy ale with ABV 5.5% and IBU 10.
Hop BroThe Dekopon Juicy Ale Omi Beer released on April 16 is a limited-batch brew that really captures the season, using Ehime-grown Dekopon.
MugiWow! A beer with Dekopon in it feels like one of those drinks where I can't tell whether it's a snack or alcohol, and now I'm curious!
Hop BroAs a style, it's a juicy ale, with ABV 5.5% and IBU 10, so the bitterness is pretty gentle and the fruit's brightness takes center stage.
MugiI kind of get that IBU 10 is low, but is light bitterness really that different?
Hop BroIBU is a rough measure of bitterness, and at 10, what comes forward is less the hops and more the citrus aroma. So instead of the sharp bite of grapefruit, it's easier to enjoy a softly spreading sweet fragrance.
MugiI see! And Omi Beer is a nano brewery, right? That's some serious agility!
Hop BroExactly. They even describe themselves on their site as the smallest of the small breweries, and this one is part of their Our Own Local Series, made with Dekopon from an orchard in Kami-Mitani, Iyo City, Ehime Prefecture.
MugiI love that it even includes a local connection! Hearing it was linked through Chii-chan's connection makes it feel like it already has a story before you even drink it!
Hop BroAnd the description says the Dekopon aroma bursts open with a spread of gentle citrus notes, so it should have a satisfying body without feeling too heavy.
MugiThat's perfect for the changing seasons! If someone says this is one to drink now, I feel like my throat is already lining up on its own!
Hop BroExactly. Beers like this, where even the background of the ingredients is fun to learn about, are the real appeal of Omi Beer's seasonal limited releases. Today, I feel like I'd lose if I stood in front of the keg too.
MugiThen it's settled for today! I want to toast with Dekopon foam and drink while wrapped in citrus aroma!
On April 16, Omi Beer, a craft brewery in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, unveiled its new limited-batch release, 'Dekopon Juicy Ale.'
On its official website, the brewery describes itself as "the smallest nano brewery among small breweries." This latest release is also being positioned as a beer to enjoy now, in this season, made possible by that agility.
This beer is part of Omi Beer's "Our Own Local Series." The ingredient used is Dekopon from an orchard in Kami-Mitani, Iyo City, Ehime Prefecture. According to the brewery, the connection to the ingredient came through its event captain, "Chii-chan." Selecting ingredients with this kind of story is very much in keeping with Omi Beer's approach of valuing regional character.
The specifications are as follows.
- Style: Juicy Ale
- Alcohol by volume: 5.5%
- IBU: 10
- Adjunct: Dekopon
In the description, it is presented as a beer with bursting Dekopon aroma and a gentle citrus nuance that spreads through the palate. Bitterness is kept low, suggesting a design that puts the brightness derived from the fruit front and center. While it still offers a solid drinking experience, it also seems finished in a way that makes it easy to reach for as the seasons change.
Based in Otsu, Shiga, Omi Beer is a brewery that consistently releases limited-batch and seasonal products. For beer lovers who want to enjoy not only local drinking culture but also the origin and background of the ingredients, this latest release is another one worth paying attention to.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe Dekopon Juicy Ale Omi Beer released on April 16 is a limited-batch brew that really captures the season, using Ehime-grown Dekopon.
MugiWow! A beer with Dekopon in it feels like one of those drinks where I can't tell whether it's a snack or alcohol, and now I'm curious!
Hop BroAs a style, it's a juicy ale, with ABV 5.5% and IBU 10, so the bitterness is pretty gentle and the fruit's brightness takes center stage.
MugiI kind of get that IBU 10 is low, but is light bitterness really that different?
Hop BroIBU is a rough measure of bitterness, and at 10, what comes forward is less the hops and more the citrus aroma. So instead of the sharp bite of grapefruit, it's easier to enjoy a softly spreading sweet fragrance.
MugiI see! And Omi Beer is a nano brewery, right? That's some serious agility!
Hop BroExactly. They even describe themselves on their site as the smallest of the small breweries, and this one is part of their Our Own Local Series, made with Dekopon from an orchard in Kami-Mitani, Iyo City, Ehime Prefecture.
MugiI love that it even includes a local connection! Hearing it was linked through Chii-chan's connection makes it feel like it already has a story before you even drink it!
Hop BroAnd the description says the Dekopon aroma bursts open with a spread of gentle citrus notes, so it should have a satisfying body without feeling too heavy.
MugiThat's perfect for the changing seasons! If someone says this is one to drink now, I feel like my throat is already lining up on its own!
Hop BroExactly. Beers like this, where even the background of the ingredients is fun to learn about, are the real appeal of Omi Beer's seasonal limited releases. Today, I feel like I'd lose if I stood in front of the keg too.
MugiThen it's settled for today! I want to toast with Dekopon foam and drink while wrapped in citrus aroma!
