Nara Brewing's 'SPIRAL' Tapped at Bar Fiddich: A Melon- and Citrus-Scented American Belgo
At Bar Fiddich in Minamiichi-cho, Nara City, Nara Brewing's American Belgo-style ale 'SPIRAL' has been tapped as a guest beer. With hop aromas reminiscent of melon and citrus, it is a beer to savor slowly in a calm beer pub within walking distance of Kintetsu Nara Station.
Hop BroToday's topic is Nara Brewing's 'SPIRAL,' now on tap at Bar Fiddich. It's that kind of aromatic beer that has arrived at a calm beer pub in Minamiichi-cho, Nara City.
MugiHuh, what does SPIRAL taste like? The name already sounds like it would spin me around, and I'm dizzy already!
Hop BroThe style is an American Belgo ale. Think of it as Belgian-style lightness topped with the fruitiness of American hops, so it goes down smoothly like a saison.
MugiWhat's a Belgo anyway! Is that Belgian? American? Explain it to me, big brother!
Hop BroTo put it simply, it's a Belgian-style backbone layered with American hops. So it has the softness of malt, but the aroma still makes its presence known.
MugiWow, melon and citrus aromas alone sound like a win! It tastes like fruit juice, but it's beer, right?
Hop BroExactly. According to Nara Brewing, the hop aroma is the star, and it's the kind of beer you drink while following the scent rising from the glass. It's interesting how the impression changes as you keep drinking, too.
MugiIf you drank something like that in a quiet bar, the conversation would stop just because of the aroma. Like, 'Did you get melon in that sip?'
Hop BroAnd Bar Fiddich is within walking distance of Kintetsu Nara Station, so you can drop in and take your time with each glass. They also have wine and cocktails, but this time beer is the star.
MugiI can't handle this, it sounds perfect for a drink after dinner! I want to check the aroma first and then drink slowly, so come with me too, hop brother!
Nara Brewing's 'SPIRAL' Arrives at Bar Fiddich
At Bar Fiddich, a beer pub in Minamiichi-cho, Nara City, Nara Brewing's 'SPIRAL' has been tapped. Bar Fiddich is a relaxed bar within walking distance of Kintetsu Nara Station. It is known as a place where you can enjoy not only craft beer, but also wine and cocktails.
This guest beer, 'SPIRAL,' is an American Belgo-style ale. According to Nara Brewing, its signature is a multifaceted hop aroma reminiscent of melon and citrus, with a clearly defined aromatic profile. It combines the lightness of a saison-like beer with fruity hop character, making it the kind of beer you want to keep drinking while following the aroma as it rises from the glass.
In a place like Bar Fiddich, where you can savor each drink in a quiet setting, this kind of aroma-focused beer really stands out. What makes 'SPIRAL' interesting is not just its light mouthfeel, but how its character changes as you keep drinking. For beer lovers, it's the sort of beer where you first want to check the aroma, then enjoy the way the impression expands as the temperature changes.
For anyone in Nara looking for craft beer, this new tap at Bar Fiddich is an appealing one. It is a guest beer well suited to a leisurely drink after dinner, or to enjoying from the very first glass along with the bar's atmosphere.
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Hop BroToday's topic is Nara Brewing's 'SPIRAL,' now on tap at Bar Fiddich. It's that kind of aromatic beer that has arrived at a calm beer pub in Minamiichi-cho, Nara City.
MugiHuh, what does SPIRAL taste like? The name already sounds like it would spin me around, and I'm dizzy already!
Hop BroThe style is an American Belgo ale. Think of it as Belgian-style lightness topped with the fruitiness of American hops, so it goes down smoothly like a saison.
MugiWhat's a Belgo anyway! Is that Belgian? American? Explain it to me, big brother!
Hop BroTo put it simply, it's a Belgian-style backbone layered with American hops. So it has the softness of malt, but the aroma still makes its presence known.
MugiWow, melon and citrus aromas alone sound like a win! It tastes like fruit juice, but it's beer, right?
Hop BroExactly. According to Nara Brewing, the hop aroma is the star, and it's the kind of beer you drink while following the scent rising from the glass. It's interesting how the impression changes as you keep drinking, too.
MugiIf you drank something like that in a quiet bar, the conversation would stop just because of the aroma. Like, 'Did you get melon in that sip?'
Hop BroAnd Bar Fiddich is within walking distance of Kintetsu Nara Station, so you can drop in and take your time with each glass. They also have wine and cocktails, but this time beer is the star.
MugiI can't handle this, it sounds perfect for a drink after dinner! I want to check the aroma first and then drink slowly, so come with me too, hop brother!
