Himitsu Beer in Ise introduces the extra hoppy ale “Sametare”
Himitsu Beer of Ise, Mie, introduced its 4.5% ABV extra hoppy ale “Sametare” alongside a warehouse anecdote about a bird dropping from the attic. The brewery presents it as a hop-forward beer with firm bitterness, following a well-received release from last year.
Hop BroToday I want to talk about Himitsu Beer from Ise, Mie. They’ve got a beer called “Sametare,” an extra hoppy ale at 4.5% ABV, and it sounds seriously interesting.
MugiWait, what! The name already grabs me, but a bird from the attic dropping into the warehouse? That intro is way too dramatic!
Hop BroThat’s part of the charm, right? After that little surprise, they introduced Sametare as this year’s take on a batch that was popular last year, with hop aroma and bitterness pushed to the front.
MugiOkay, but when you say dry hopping, I suddenly feel like I’m in science class. What does that even mean?
Hop BroIt means adding hops after fermentation to build up aroma. Sametare uses loads of European hops, so you get grassy notes and this dry, straw-like character up front.
MugiGrassy and straw-like? Hold on, are you telling me a whole pasture shows up in the glass? Beer descriptions are wild!
Hop BroIt sounds intense, but in a good way. Their house yeast also adds pear-like aromas and some stone-fruit character, which softens the edges of the hops nicely.
MugiNo way! So it’s fresh and green, but also fruity? And at 4.5% ABV, it sounds easy to drink even though the bitterness is serious.
Hop BroExactly. They’re even calling it their most bitter pleasantly bitter beer right now. Big hop presence, firm bitterness, and a dry finish give it real backbone.
MugiOh, I love that kind of contrast. The pairing with pickled horse mackerel totally makes sense now. Bitter beer plus bright acidity sounds dangerously good.
Hop BroThat’s the idea. If you like lager, saison, farmhouse, or Belgian styles, this dry hop punch should hit the spot, especially with food.
MugiThat’s it, I’m sold. I want a glass now and I want the snack pairing too. From attic bird chaos to first sip, this beer sounds way too fun to pass up!
Himitsu Beer of Ise, Mie, introduced its beer “Sametare” alongside a small warehouse anecdote: while working in the storeroom, a bird suddenly dropped down from the attic. The post says the surprise briefly stopped their hands, and that they had repeatedly seen a parent bird entering the roof space.
“Sametare” is an EXTRA HOPPY ALE at 4.5% ABV. It is brewed with plenty of European hops and dry-hopped for aroma, bringing out green, grassy notes and a dry, straw-like impression. At the same time, the brewery says its house yeast adds stone-fruit and pear-like aromas at the top, softening the edges of the hop profile.
The beer is built around bold hop presence, firm bitterness, and a dry finish. Himitsu Beer describes it as, at present, the most bitter beer in its lineup. It is also presented as a good match for vinegary dishes such as fish pickles and aji nanban-zuke, and may appeal to fans of lager, saison, farmhouse, or Belgian-style beers.
Based in Ise, Mie, Himitsu Beer continues to present beers shaped by season and place. In this post, a small surprise in the warehouse becomes a neat introduction to the character of the beer itself.
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Hop BroToday I want to talk about Himitsu Beer from Ise, Mie. They’ve got a beer called “Sametare,” an extra hoppy ale at 4.5% ABV, and it sounds seriously interesting.
MugiWait, what! The name already grabs me, but a bird from the attic dropping into the warehouse? That intro is way too dramatic!
Hop BroThat’s part of the charm, right? After that little surprise, they introduced Sametare as this year’s take on a batch that was popular last year, with hop aroma and bitterness pushed to the front.
MugiOkay, but when you say dry hopping, I suddenly feel like I’m in science class. What does that even mean?
Hop BroIt means adding hops after fermentation to build up aroma. Sametare uses loads of European hops, so you get grassy notes and this dry, straw-like character up front.
MugiGrassy and straw-like? Hold on, are you telling me a whole pasture shows up in the glass? Beer descriptions are wild!
Hop BroIt sounds intense, but in a good way. Their house yeast also adds pear-like aromas and some stone-fruit character, which softens the edges of the hops nicely.
MugiNo way! So it’s fresh and green, but also fruity? And at 4.5% ABV, it sounds easy to drink even though the bitterness is serious.
Hop BroExactly. They’re even calling it their most bitter pleasantly bitter beer right now. Big hop presence, firm bitterness, and a dry finish give it real backbone.
MugiOh, I love that kind of contrast. The pairing with pickled horse mackerel totally makes sense now. Bitter beer plus bright acidity sounds dangerously good.
Hop BroThat’s the idea. If you like lager, saison, farmhouse, or Belgian styles, this dry hop punch should hit the spot, especially with food.
MugiThat’s it, I’m sold. I want a glass now and I want the snack pairing too. From attic bird chaos to first sip, this beer sounds way too fun to pass up!
