Karuizawa Brewery begins August 3 sales of seasonal THE Karuizawa Beer Kougen no Kinshu
Karuizawa Brewery began selling its autumn-limited THE Karuizawa Beer Kougen no Kinshu (Red Beer) on August 3. The seasonal altbier is described as a ruby-colored, full-bodied beer with roasted malt aroma, moderate hop bitterness, and gentle sweetness.
Hop BroToday’s topic is an autumn seasonal release from Karuizawa Brewery: “THE Karuizawa Beer Kogen no Kinshu (Red Beer),” which went on sale on August 3!
MugiWhat! Autumn already in August!? Kogen no Kinshu sounds so fall-like that I suddenly want to grab a cardigan!
Hop BroAnd the style is an alt-style ale, a red beer with a beautiful ruby color. It looks like autumn showed up early in the glass.
MugiWhat even is that!? Top-fermented ale suddenly makes me feel like class just started!
Hop BroIn simple terms, the yeast works near the top, and the aroma stays lively more easily in that kind of ale. It sounds technical, but when you drink it, you just go, “Oh, that’s rich.”
MugiOooh! So it has roasted malt, hop bitterness, and a soft sweetness too? That’s a lot going on, and somehow it only sounds more delicious!
Hop BroThat balance is the point. The roast, bitterness, and sweetness come together as great with food, especially meat dishes or sausages, and 5% ABV keeps it very approachable.
MugiThat’s a strong pitch! If it comes in a 350ml can and a 330ml bottle, I want to drink it from a brandy-shaped glass and just admire that ruby color. Mentally, I’m already in Karuizawa!
MugiA beer that brings autumn into midsummer is just unfair... I want a sip now.
Hop BroExactly. A Karuizawa Brewery beer made with cool spring water from the Asama area, enjoyed slowly with some sausages on the side, sounds perfect to me. Now I seriously want one too.
A seasonal release for autumn
Karuizawa Brewery began sales of its autumn-limited "THE Karuizawa Beer Kougen no Kinshu (Red Beer)" on August 3. The company presents it as a richly flavored beer that evokes the cool, autumn air of Karuizawa.
Flavor profile
According to the official product page, the beer is an altbier-style top-fermented ale. Its profile centers on a ruby-red color, toasted malt aroma, moderate hop bitterness, gentle sweetness, and a fragrant finish. It is 5% ABV and comes in 350ml cans and 330ml bottles. The brewery also recommends enjoying the color in a brandy-style glass and pairing it with meat dishes or sausages.
About Karuizawa Brewery
Karuizawa Brewery is based in Saku, Nagano, and launched the THE Karuizawa Beer brand in 2013. The brewery emphasizes quality-first craft brewing in a region associated with the cool spring water of the Asama mountain area. Its seasonal lineup includes Sakura Ranman Premium, Kougen no Kinshu, and Winter Journey Premium, with Kougen no Kinshu serving as the autumn entry.
Although the release comes in early August, the beer is designed to bring an early sense of autumn to the glass. It is a food-friendly red beer built for slow sipping rather than fast novelty.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s topic is an autumn seasonal release from Karuizawa Brewery: “THE Karuizawa Beer Kogen no Kinshu (Red Beer),” which went on sale on August 3!
MugiWhat! Autumn already in August!? Kogen no Kinshu sounds so fall-like that I suddenly want to grab a cardigan!
Hop BroAnd the style is an alt-style ale, a red beer with a beautiful ruby color. It looks like autumn showed up early in the glass.
MugiWhat even is that!? Top-fermented ale suddenly makes me feel like class just started!
Hop BroIn simple terms, the yeast works near the top, and the aroma stays lively more easily in that kind of ale. It sounds technical, but when you drink it, you just go, “Oh, that’s rich.”
MugiOooh! So it has roasted malt, hop bitterness, and a soft sweetness too? That’s a lot going on, and somehow it only sounds more delicious!
Hop BroThat balance is the point. The roast, bitterness, and sweetness come together as great with food, especially meat dishes or sausages, and 5% ABV keeps it very approachable.
MugiThat’s a strong pitch! If it comes in a 350ml can and a 330ml bottle, I want to drink it from a brandy-shaped glass and just admire that ruby color. Mentally, I’m already in Karuizawa!
MugiA beer that brings autumn into midsummer is just unfair... I want a sip now.
Hop BroExactly. A Karuizawa Brewery beer made with cool spring water from the Asama area, enjoyed slowly with some sausages on the side, sounds perfect to me. Now I seriously want one too.
