OUR BREWING Releases Yuzu-Scented Yuzu Dragon in Collaboration with IBREW GINZA
In an Instagram post on April 17, Awa Brewing of Fukui City announced the special collaboration beer "Yuzu Dragon" with IBREW GINZA. Using sake yeast BMK3 and yuzu peel, it is a Sake Pale Ale that reimagines its existing "Yellow Dragon" with a yuzu twist.
Hop BroAwa Brewing in Fukui City teamed up with IBREW GINZA to release Yuzu Dragon. It’s based on that Yellow Dragon, but reworked into a yuzu version, which is pretty interesting.
MugiWait, a dragon turned into yuzu!? Just the name Yuzu Dragon already sounds delicious, but what kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt’s a Sake Pale Ale with Yuzu. It uses sake yeast BMK3 as the base for that clean, elegant ginjo aroma.
MugiGinjo aroma? That sounds like it suddenly jumped into the world of fancy sake! Is sake yeast BMK3 really that impressive?
Hop BroImpressive in the sense that it brings out a crisp, refined aroma like pear and green apple. On top of that, they layer in berry and apricot notes from Mosaic hops, so it’s not just a yuzu beer.
MugiWhat is that, there’s way too much aroma information! And when you hear Mosaic hops originated notes, it suddenly feels like fruit parfait!
Hop BroThen the freshness of yuzu peel comes in, so the finish stays light and refreshing. The specs are ABV 5.5%, IBU 14.9, and SRM 3.1, so it looks pale and easy to drink.
MugiIBU 14.9 means it’s not too bitter, right!? It’s designed to be easy to drink but still has strong aroma, isn’t that unfair?
Hop BroExactly. The key is that it aims for a refreshing drinking experience without pushing the bitterness too hard. They also did a tap takeover at IBREW GINZA, so drinking it there might be the right move.
MugiWow, if there’s even a tap takeover, I want to go even more! The yuzu aroma goes in smoothly and then the dragon comes in afterward - that sounds perfect.
Hop BroIt’s nice how a Fukui brewery and Tokyo beer-bar culture connect and really shape a fusion of local ingredients and personality. At this point, both I and Mugi-chan want a pint right now.
MugiAbsolutely! Let’s toast first with a glass of Yuzu Dragon that smells like yuzu!
In an Instagram post on April 17, Awa Brewing of Fukui City introduced the special collaboration beer Yuzu Dragon with IBREW GINZA. The base beer is the company’s "Yellow Dragon," brewed with sake yeast, and this version is finished as a Sake Pale Ale with Yuzu by adding yuzu peel.
According to the post, the aroma is centered on the ginjo-like fragrance produced by sake yeast BMK3. Pear, green apple, and strawberry notes are layered with berry and apricot nuances from Mosaic hops, and the freshness of yuzu peel is added to create an even brighter, more refreshing drinking experience. The specs are ABV 5.5%, IBU 14.9, and SRM 3.1.
The collaboration partner, IBREW GINZA, is a brand that operates craft beer bars mainly in Tokyo and Yokohama, and the post explains that a tap takeover was also held to mark the release. OUR BREWING operates a brewery and taproom inside the MINIE commercial complex in front of Fukui Station, and its official website says it has a system for brewing new releases every week with its 1,000L facility. It is a beer that reflects the brewery’s style of combining local ingredients with the character of outside partners.
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Hop BroAwa Brewing in Fukui City teamed up with IBREW GINZA to release Yuzu Dragon. It’s based on that Yellow Dragon, but reworked into a yuzu version, which is pretty interesting.
MugiWait, a dragon turned into yuzu!? Just the name Yuzu Dragon already sounds delicious, but what kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt’s a Sake Pale Ale with Yuzu. It uses sake yeast BMK3 as the base for that clean, elegant ginjo aroma.
MugiGinjo aroma? That sounds like it suddenly jumped into the world of fancy sake! Is sake yeast BMK3 really that impressive?
Hop BroImpressive in the sense that it brings out a crisp, refined aroma like pear and green apple. On top of that, they layer in berry and apricot notes from Mosaic hops, so it’s not just a yuzu beer.
MugiWhat is that, there’s way too much aroma information! And when you hear Mosaic hops originated notes, it suddenly feels like fruit parfait!
Hop BroThen the freshness of yuzu peel comes in, so the finish stays light and refreshing. The specs are ABV 5.5%, IBU 14.9, and SRM 3.1, so it looks pale and easy to drink.
MugiIBU 14.9 means it’s not too bitter, right!? It’s designed to be easy to drink but still has strong aroma, isn’t that unfair?
Hop BroExactly. The key is that it aims for a refreshing drinking experience without pushing the bitterness too hard. They also did a tap takeover at IBREW GINZA, so drinking it there might be the right move.
MugiWow, if there’s even a tap takeover, I want to go even more! The yuzu aroma goes in smoothly and then the dragon comes in afterward - that sounds perfect.
Hop BroIt’s nice how a Fukui brewery and Tokyo beer-bar culture connect and really shape a fusion of local ingredients and personality. At this point, both I and Mugi-chan want a pint right now.
MugiAbsolutely! Let’s toast first with a glass of Yuzu Dragon that smells like yuzu!
