Choryo Shuzo introduces SUMMER SAISON, a summer saison with herbs and four hops
Choryo Shuzo, based in Koryo, Nara, has introduced SUMMER SAISON, a seasonal saison built around saison yeast, two herbs, and four hop varieties. The beer is designed to be dry and refreshing, with shipping starting on July 23 and deliveries limited through August 8.
Hop BroI've got my eye on Choryo Shuzo's SUMMER SAISON today. It looks like a seriously smart summer release.
MugiWait, Choryo Shuzo? I know them as a sake maker! A Nara brewery crossover like that is wild!
Hop BroThat's the fun part. They're pitching it as a summer saison, built with saison yeast, thyme, sage, and four different hops.
MugiHold on, saison yeast? What is that? It sounds like yeast with a vacation plan!
Hop BroBasically, it tends to create a peppery aroma. You get that crisp character, and it works really well with herbs.
MugiNo way, and four hops at once? That's not a recipe, that's a full team lineup!
Hop BroH.Blanc, Centennial Cryo, Sorachi Ace, and Polaris make a four-hop quartet. It's more about layering aroma than smashing you with bitterness.
MugiI know Centennial, but what is Cryo? Are the hops frozen solid like tiny green ice cubes?
Hop BroClose, but not quite. It's a concentrated hop format that boosts aroma while keeping some of the grassy character in check. They even used a three-step mash.
MugiA three-step mash...? That's some mad scientist energy right there. Do I need a lab coat to drink this?
Hop BroNo lab coat required. It's basically prep work for a dry, refreshing finish. Barley, wheat, and rye malts build layers, but it still lands at an easy 4.0% ABV.
MugiThat sounds perfect... If it's shipping after July 23, that's dead-on for peak summer, and orders run through the August 8 delivery window!
Hop BroExactly. Instead of flashy bitterness, this is a precision-built pint, which feels very Choryo Shuzo to me. First-round beer material for sure.
MugiMy throat started thirsting just hearing that. I want to raise a glass now, so let's read the article and go hunt it down!
Choryo Shuzo, based in Koryo, Nara, has announced a new craft beer called SUMMER SAISON. Best known as a sake brewery, the company has also been developing craft beer in recent years, and this release continues that line with a summer-focused saison.
According to the product page, the beer centers on the spicy character of saison yeast and layers that with two herbs and four hop varieties. The hops used are H.Blanc, Centennial Cryo, Sorachi Ace, and Polaris. Thyme and sage are added on the herbal side, while barley malt, wheat malt, and rye malt make up the grist.
Choryo says the beer was built as a balance of multiple elements, with a three-stage temperature change in the saccharification step to support the yeast character. Rather than pushing bitterness to the front, the recipe is arranged to keep the beer dry, bright, and easy to drink while letting the hop aroma and herbal notes work together. The beer is listed at 4.0% ABV.
The product page states that shipping begins on July 23 and that August 8 is the final delivery date. Key details are below:
- Style: SUMMER SAISON
- ABV: 4.0%
- Ingredients: barley malt, wheat malt, rye malt, hops, thyme, sage
This is a saison built more on careful layering than on loud intensity, and it reflects Choryo Shuzo's approach to a summer beer with a clear, structured aroma profile.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI've got my eye on Choryo Shuzo's SUMMER SAISON today. It looks like a seriously smart summer release.
MugiWait, Choryo Shuzo? I know them as a sake maker! A Nara brewery crossover like that is wild!
Hop BroThat's the fun part. They're pitching it as a summer saison, built with saison yeast, thyme, sage, and four different hops.
MugiHold on, saison yeast? What is that? It sounds like yeast with a vacation plan!
Hop BroBasically, it tends to create a peppery aroma. You get that crisp character, and it works really well with herbs.
MugiNo way, and four hops at once? That's not a recipe, that's a full team lineup!
Hop BroH.Blanc, Centennial Cryo, Sorachi Ace, and Polaris make a four-hop quartet. It's more about layering aroma than smashing you with bitterness.
MugiI know Centennial, but what is Cryo? Are the hops frozen solid like tiny green ice cubes?
Hop BroClose, but not quite. It's a concentrated hop format that boosts aroma while keeping some of the grassy character in check. They even used a three-step mash.
MugiA three-step mash...? That's some mad scientist energy right there. Do I need a lab coat to drink this?
Hop BroNo lab coat required. It's basically prep work for a dry, refreshing finish. Barley, wheat, and rye malts build layers, but it still lands at an easy 4.0% ABV.
MugiThat sounds perfect... If it's shipping after July 23, that's dead-on for peak summer, and orders run through the August 8 delivery window!
Hop BroExactly. Instead of flashy bitterness, this is a precision-built pint, which feels very Choryo Shuzo to me. First-round beer material for sure.
MugiMy throat started thirsting just hearing that. I want to raise a glass now, so let's read the article and go hunt it down!
