Abukuma Beer to Release "Pomme STAR" on April 1, Made with Sun Fuji Apples from Sukagawa
Abukuma Riverside Brewery will begin selling its new product "Pomme STAR" on April 1, made with Sun Fuji apples from Oguro Orchard in Sukagawa City, Fukushima Prefecture. This saison-style fruit ale offers the flavor and sweetness of apples.
Hop BroFrom Fukushima's Abukuma Riverside Brewery comes the debut of Pomme STAR. It's a new release going on sale April 1, and apple lovers won't want to miss it.
MugiHuh, an apple beer!? And the name already feels sparkly. What kind of brew is it?
Hop BroInside, it's a Fruit Ale made with Sun Fuji apples from Oguro Orchard in Sukagawa City. The base is a saison style, designed so the apple flavor and sweetness really stand out.
MugiSaison sounds kind of hard to wrap my head around...! I get that it's crisp, but what happens when you combine it with fruit?
Hop BroBasically, saison is like a foundation where aromas can shine. Layer Sun Fuji's sweetness and aroma on top, and it becomes more than just sweet - it gives the beer real depth on the palate.
MugiAh, I get it! So this Pomme STAR name isn't just stylish, either!
Hop BroExactly, it carries meaning. Pomme is the French word for apple, and STAR is meant to express the hope that the apples they grew will shine like stars as a new processed product.
MugiWow, I love that! And the hop selection was calculated too? Apples and hops together sound like a perfect couple!
Hop BroExactly. They're pairing apples from a small orchard with hops chosen for compatibility, so the combination of ingredients comes together beautifully.
MugiAnd there are lots of places to buy it, too! At the direct shop or online works for me, so it's easy to chase down even from far away.
Hop BroIt'll be sold at the brewery inside Otsuna Station Tamakawa, the direct sales shop inside the Sugama Plaza Community Center, the online shop, and also at markets and events, so it'll be easy to find.
MugiThis really is a limited collaboration packed with Fukushima character! Just imagining the apple aroma makes me want to drink it.
Hop BroRight? You can get into spring mood with just one glass. Today, I feel like I'd want to slowly savor a Pomme STAR in hand.
New "Pomme STAR" Debuts
Abukuma Riverside Brewery (Tamagawa Village, Ishikawa District, Fukushima Prefecture) will begin selling "Pomme STAR" from Wednesday, April 1. This new release is a Fruit Ale made with Sun Fuji apples grown at "Oguro Orchard" in Sukagawa City, Fukushima Prefecture. Built on a saison-style base, it is designed to bring out the apple-derived flavor and sweetness.
The Meaning Behind the Name
According to the brewery, "Pomme" means apple in French, and "STAR" reflects the hope that apples grown with care will shine like stars as a new processed product. The beer combines apples lovingly grown in a small orchard with hops chosen for their compatibility, resulting in a brew full of the makers' intentions.
Making the Most of Local Ingredients
Abukuma Riverside Brewery is a brewery that champions reviving hop cultivation in Tamagawa Village and making beer that makes use of local ingredients. While carrying out small-batch brewing along the Abukuma River in Tamagawa Village, Fukushima Prefecture, it develops products that incorporate local fruit and agricultural produce. This "Pomme STAR" can also be seen as a regional collaboration that reflects that stance.
Where to Buy
"Pomme STAR" will be sold at the brewery inside Otsuna Station Tamakawa, at the Abukuma Beer direct sales shop inside the Sugama Plaza Community Center, through the online shop, and also at local markets and events. As a collaboration connecting local orchards and the brewery, it is a limited-edition item that lets you feel Fukushima's character.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroFrom Fukushima's Abukuma Riverside Brewery comes the debut of Pomme STAR. It's a new release going on sale April 1, and apple lovers won't want to miss it.
MugiHuh, an apple beer!? And the name already feels sparkly. What kind of brew is it?
Hop BroInside, it's a Fruit Ale made with Sun Fuji apples from Oguro Orchard in Sukagawa City. The base is a saison style, designed so the apple flavor and sweetness really stand out.
MugiSaison sounds kind of hard to wrap my head around...! I get that it's crisp, but what happens when you combine it with fruit?
Hop BroBasically, saison is like a foundation where aromas can shine. Layer Sun Fuji's sweetness and aroma on top, and it becomes more than just sweet - it gives the beer real depth on the palate.
MugiAh, I get it! So this Pomme STAR name isn't just stylish, either!
Hop BroExactly, it carries meaning. Pomme is the French word for apple, and STAR is meant to express the hope that the apples they grew will shine like stars as a new processed product.
MugiWow, I love that! And the hop selection was calculated too? Apples and hops together sound like a perfect couple!
Hop BroExactly. They're pairing apples from a small orchard with hops chosen for compatibility, so the combination of ingredients comes together beautifully.
MugiAnd there are lots of places to buy it, too! At the direct shop or online works for me, so it's easy to chase down even from far away.
Hop BroIt'll be sold at the brewery inside Otsuna Station Tamakawa, the direct sales shop inside the Sugama Plaza Community Center, the online shop, and also at markets and events, so it'll be easy to find.
MugiThis really is a limited collaboration packed with Fukushima character! Just imagining the apple aroma makes me want to drink it.
Hop BroRight? You can get into spring mood with just one glass. Today, I feel like I'd want to slowly savor a Pomme STAR in hand.
