Minoh Beer's Limited Brew "Saru-yama Shikao" Tapped at Craft Beer 2 TAPS in Yokosuka
At Craft Beer 2 TAPS in Shiomicho, Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Minoh Beer's limited-edition brew "Saru-yama Shikao" has been put on tap. Born from a collaboration with Aki-Shika Sake Brewery, this happoshu brewed with rice koji is characterized by its dry finish and bright, lingering aftertaste.
Hop BroAt Craft Beer 2 TAPS in Yokosuka, Minoh Beer's limited brew Saru-yama Shikao has been tapped. The name alone is intriguing, but the beer itself is also pretty bold.
MugiWait, Saru-yama Shikao? What kind of punchy name is that! For a beer name, it feels almost like a character showing up!
Hop BroThe thing is, it's a happoshu brewed as a collaboration between Minoh Beer and Aki-Shika Sake Brewery, and the subtitle is Japanese Rice Brut. The key point is that it uses rice koji, so there is a clear Japanese influence built into it.
MugiRice koji? Wait, is that like the rice version of alcohol? I can't even picture what happens when you put that in beer!
Hop BroPut simply, rice koji sharpens and clarifies the structure of the fermentation, and it adds a kind of ginjo-like brightness on top of the complexity of saison yeast. What's more, the finish is quite dry, with a clean, crisp aftertaste.
MugiOhhh! So it’s crisp and aromatic at the same time? It sounds like a strange beer in the best way, refined but lively!
Hop BroExactly. The alcohol content is 7.0%, the IBU is 15, and instead of pushing bitterness, it's designed to be enjoyed through the balance of aroma and mouthfeel. Its character changes as the temperature rises, so it's fun to follow along slowly.
MugiIBU again! That's the number for bitterness, right? If it's 15, even beginners probably don't need to brace themselves!
Hop BroThat's right. And since Craft Beer 2 TAPS is a second-floor beer pub, it's also a great place to take your time at the tap and enjoy it calmly. It pairs well with appetizers, seafood, and lighter meat dishes.
MugiNice, now I totally want to drink it! I want to try it with seafood first, and I want to be surprised by the first sip before the aroma opens up!
Hop BroThen today, let's bring together Minoh Beer fans and saison lovers and go for the limited brew on tap. I want to check out that dry finish right now too.
At the beer pub "Craft Beer 2 TAPS" in Shiomicho, Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Minoh Beer's limited brew "Saru-yama Shikao" has been put on tap.
This glass is a happoshu brewed through a collaboration between Minoh Beer and Aki-Shika Sake Brewery. Its defining feature is the use of rice koji, which layers a soft rice flavor and a brightness reminiscent of ginjo aroma on top of the complexity derived from saison yeast. The finish is quite dry, with a crisp, sharp drinking profile.
According to Minoh Beer's announcement, the subtitle is "Japanese Rice Brut." It has an alcohol content of 7.0% and an IBU of 15, so it is designed not to push bitterness strongly, but to be enjoyed for the balance between aroma and mouthfeel. Because the aroma changes depending on the serving temperature, it is easy to appreciate the differences as the beer gradually warms.
Craft Beer 2 TAPS is a beer pub on the second floor, and it is the kind of place that is well suited to calmly enjoying guest beers served on tap. This "Saru-yama Shikao" has a clean drinking profile and gentle bitterness, making it easy to pair with food. It does not get in the way alongside appetizers, seafood, or lighter meat dishes, and the aroma reveals greater depth the more glasses you have. As an opportunity to enjoy a limited brew from the keg, it is a glass that deserves attention not only from Minoh Beer fans, but also from anyone interested in saison-style beers or beers made with rice koji.
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Hop BroAt Craft Beer 2 TAPS in Yokosuka, Minoh Beer's limited brew Saru-yama Shikao has been tapped. The name alone is intriguing, but the beer itself is also pretty bold.
MugiWait, Saru-yama Shikao? What kind of punchy name is that! For a beer name, it feels almost like a character showing up!
Hop BroThe thing is, it's a happoshu brewed as a collaboration between Minoh Beer and Aki-Shika Sake Brewery, and the subtitle is Japanese Rice Brut. The key point is that it uses rice koji, so there is a clear Japanese influence built into it.
MugiRice koji? Wait, is that like the rice version of alcohol? I can't even picture what happens when you put that in beer!
Hop BroPut simply, rice koji sharpens and clarifies the structure of the fermentation, and it adds a kind of ginjo-like brightness on top of the complexity of saison yeast. What's more, the finish is quite dry, with a clean, crisp aftertaste.
MugiOhhh! So it’s crisp and aromatic at the same time? It sounds like a strange beer in the best way, refined but lively!
Hop BroExactly. The alcohol content is 7.0%, the IBU is 15, and instead of pushing bitterness, it's designed to be enjoyed through the balance of aroma and mouthfeel. Its character changes as the temperature rises, so it's fun to follow along slowly.
MugiIBU again! That's the number for bitterness, right? If it's 15, even beginners probably don't need to brace themselves!
Hop BroThat's right. And since Craft Beer 2 TAPS is a second-floor beer pub, it's also a great place to take your time at the tap and enjoy it calmly. It pairs well with appetizers, seafood, and lighter meat dishes.
MugiNice, now I totally want to drink it! I want to try it with seafood first, and I want to be surprised by the first sip before the aroma opens up!
Hop BroThen today, let's bring together Minoh Beer fans and saison lovers and go for the limited brew on tap. I want to check out that dry finish right now too.
