Choryo Sake Brewery to Start Shipping “Wakyo” White Ale Made with Daiginjo Sake Lees and Yuzu
Choryo Sake Brewery in Koryo, Nara has announced a new product, “Wakyo - Sake Lees Yuzu White -,” made with daiginjo sake lees and yuzu. It is a white ale that layers the aroma of Japanese ingredients over the lightness of the style, and shipments will begin on or after April 23.
Hop BroChoryo Sake Brewery in Nara has introduced Wakyo - Sake Lees Yuzu White -. It’s a white ale where the star is the Japanese aroma, combining daiginjo sake lees and yuzu.
MugiWhoa! They’re putting sake lees and yuzu into beer? My head is spinning a little trying to figure out whether that’s sake or beer!
Hop BroThat’s the interesting part: it’s built on the lightness of a white ale. They layer the rich umami of sake lees on top of the soft mouthfeel of wheat.
MugiHuh, so a white ale sounds kind of complicated. What exactly does a wheat-derived mouthfeel feel like?
Hop BroSimply put, it feels smooth on the tongue and easy to drink. Add in a gentle acidity, and it comes together without feeling heavy.
MugiI get it! And from the description, the yuzu sounds like it’s doing great work too. That mild citrus aroma already feels stylish just from reading it!
Hop BroExactly. The yuzu doesn’t shout too loudly; it supports the aroma of the sake lees. Instead of relying on flashy hop aroma, it’s designed to let the ingredients do the drinking.
MugiThat sounds so sophisticated! And shipments on or after April 23 makes even the waiting feel delicious!
Hop BroWhat’s more, it’s sold as six 360 ml bottles for 3,630 yen. Since it’s meant to be bought through the online shop, it seems perfect for slowly enjoying the aroma at home.
MugiIt’s great that a sake brewery in Nara is putting out a beer like this. Hearing that it creates a connection for sake lovers too makes me want to try it even more!
Hop BroYeah, this is the kind of beer that draws in both beer fans and sake fans. Tonight, I’m already wanting to raise a glass while imagining a drink with Japanese aroma.
MugiMe too! I love the idea of drinking beer through its aroma. Once it ships, let’s check it out right away together!
Choryo Sake Brewery in Koryo, Nara is promoting its new product, “Wakyo - Sake Lees Yuzu White -,” through its online shop. It is a white ale made with daiginjo sake lees and yuzu, and shipments will begin on or after April 23.
The product description says that the gorgeous, gentle aroma derived from the sake lees is layered with the calm, refined citrus fragrance of yuzu. It also says that the smooth mouthfeel and mild acidity from the wheat bring the whole beer together in a light, easy-drinking way, while the rich umami of the sake lees adds depth. While putting Japanese ingredients front and center, the recipe is designed to retain the defining character of a white ale as a beer style.
It is sold in 360 ml bottles, six per set, with a tax-included price of 3,630 yen. The product page also shows inventory levels, and it is listed as an item intended for purchase through the online shop. The combination of sake lees, which are produced in sake brewing, and yuzu, which shapes the outline of the aroma, is a distinctly Choryo approach with a clear Japanese context.
In the craft beer context, this is a beer that does not push with flashy hop aroma, but instead invites drinking through its ingredient-driven aroma and mouthfeel. As a beer from a sake brewery in Nara, it is a product that creates common ground for both sake fans and beer fans.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroChoryo Sake Brewery in Nara has introduced Wakyo - Sake Lees Yuzu White -. It’s a white ale where the star is the Japanese aroma, combining daiginjo sake lees and yuzu.
MugiWhoa! They’re putting sake lees and yuzu into beer? My head is spinning a little trying to figure out whether that’s sake or beer!
Hop BroThat’s the interesting part: it’s built on the lightness of a white ale. They layer the rich umami of sake lees on top of the soft mouthfeel of wheat.
MugiHuh, so a white ale sounds kind of complicated. What exactly does a wheat-derived mouthfeel feel like?
Hop BroSimply put, it feels smooth on the tongue and easy to drink. Add in a gentle acidity, and it comes together without feeling heavy.
MugiI get it! And from the description, the yuzu sounds like it’s doing great work too. That mild citrus aroma already feels stylish just from reading it!
Hop BroExactly. The yuzu doesn’t shout too loudly; it supports the aroma of the sake lees. Instead of relying on flashy hop aroma, it’s designed to let the ingredients do the drinking.
MugiThat sounds so sophisticated! And shipments on or after April 23 makes even the waiting feel delicious!
Hop BroWhat’s more, it’s sold as six 360 ml bottles for 3,630 yen. Since it’s meant to be bought through the online shop, it seems perfect for slowly enjoying the aroma at home.
MugiIt’s great that a sake brewery in Nara is putting out a beer like this. Hearing that it creates a connection for sake lovers too makes me want to try it even more!
Hop BroYeah, this is the kind of beer that draws in both beer fans and sake fans. Tonight, I’m already wanting to raise a glass while imagining a drink with Japanese aroma.
MugiMe too! I love the idea of drinking beer through its aroma. Once it ships, let’s check it out right away together!
