Derailleur Brew Works releases Vienna Lager 'Do Ambroids Dream of Electric Sheep?'
Osaka's Derailleur Brew Works has unveiled a new beer, Do Ambroids Dream of Electric Sheep?. Built on Vienna malt, the Vienna lager brings biscuit, toast, and honey-like notes, with a gentle herbal bitterness from Saaz and Tettnang hops.
Hop BroI’ve got a good one today. Derailleur Brew Works in Nishinari, Osaka just released a new lager from Nishinari called 'Do Ambroids Dream of Electric Sheep?'.
MugiWhat! That beer name is intense. It sounds like a sci-fi beer title, and then you say it's a lager, which somehow makes it feel friendly.
Hop BroThat contrast is the fun part. Derailleur Brew Works is known for its Nishinari spirit, and this one sits in a more classical lane as a Vienna lager.
MugiVienna lager suddenly sounds very advanced. What is Vienna malt exactly? Do we get an orchestra with it?
Hop BroNo orchestra, but the malt does perform. Using plenty of Vienna malt brings out biscuit and toast notes, plus a soft honey-like aroma.
MugiOhh! And it says the hops are Saaz and Tettnanger. What are noble hops? Why do they sound richer than me?
Hop BroFancy name, calm personality. Noble hops usually give gentle herbal bitterness instead of loud citrus blasts, and this beer sits at IBU 22 with 5.0% ABV, so it should drink really smoothly.
MugiSo it’s more graceful than flashy. And with SRM 6 and that amber glow, it already sounds like it wins before the first sip.
Hop BroExactly, and it still keeps that lager crispness. Rather than overpowering you, it’s built to let you enjoy the shape of the malt, and it’s being offered as a six-bottle set.
MugiA six-pack is dangerous knowledge. But if it pairs well with food and rewards slow sipping, I want this immediately.
Hop BroSame here. I want to check that biscuit-like malt and restrained hop bitterness with dinner, because this feels like first-pour material.
MugiAgreed. 'Do Ambroids Dream of Electric Sheep?' has a wild name but sounds wonderfully approachable. Tonight is a lager night.
A new lager from Nishinari
Derailleur Brew Works, based in Osaka's Nishinari ward, has introduced a new beer called Do Ambroids Dream of Electric Sheep? The brewery is known for building beers around stories and for its offbeat, unconventional approach. This release sits on the more classic side of the lineup: a Vienna lager.
Malt-forward, with a noble-hop finish
The beer is built with plenty of Vienna malt, giving the aroma a grainy, biscuit-like character with touches of toast and honey. Saaz and Tettnang hops add a calm herbal bitterness rather than loud fruit character. At 5.0% ABV, with 22 IBU and an SRM of 6, it is designed to show an amber hue, soft malt depth, and a clean lager finish in the same glass.
Sold as a six-pack
On the official online store, the beer is presented as a six-bottle set, making it an easy pick for drinkers who want a case-friendly lager that pairs naturally with food. It is not a beer built on intensity; instead, its appeal lies in the careful balance of malt aroma, restrained bitterness, and a straightforward drinking experience.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI’ve got a good one today. Derailleur Brew Works in Nishinari, Osaka just released a new lager from Nishinari called 'Do Ambroids Dream of Electric Sheep?'.
MugiWhat! That beer name is intense. It sounds like a sci-fi beer title, and then you say it's a lager, which somehow makes it feel friendly.
Hop BroThat contrast is the fun part. Derailleur Brew Works is known for its Nishinari spirit, and this one sits in a more classical lane as a Vienna lager.
MugiVienna lager suddenly sounds very advanced. What is Vienna malt exactly? Do we get an orchestra with it?
Hop BroNo orchestra, but the malt does perform. Using plenty of Vienna malt brings out biscuit and toast notes, plus a soft honey-like aroma.
MugiOhh! And it says the hops are Saaz and Tettnanger. What are noble hops? Why do they sound richer than me?
Hop BroFancy name, calm personality. Noble hops usually give gentle herbal bitterness instead of loud citrus blasts, and this beer sits at IBU 22 with 5.0% ABV, so it should drink really smoothly.
MugiSo it’s more graceful than flashy. And with SRM 6 and that amber glow, it already sounds like it wins before the first sip.
Hop BroExactly, and it still keeps that lager crispness. Rather than overpowering you, it’s built to let you enjoy the shape of the malt, and it’s being offered as a six-bottle set.
MugiA six-pack is dangerous knowledge. But if it pairs well with food and rewards slow sipping, I want this immediately.
Hop BroSame here. I want to check that biscuit-like malt and restrained hop bitterness with dinner, because this feels like first-pour material.
MugiAgreed. 'Do Ambroids Dream of Electric Sheep?' has a wild name but sounds wonderfully approachable. Tonight is a lager night.
