MATSURI BREWING brings in two beers from Oso Brew Co. in Madrid, Spain
MATSURI BREWING in Urayasu, Chiba, has brought in two beers, "URSA" and "GOLD," from Oso Brew Co. in Madrid, Spain. The brewery highlights the pair as contrasting styles, a Session IPA and a Helles, that can be enjoyed on their own or with food.
Hop BroMATSURI BREWING in Urayasu has a new arrival: two beers, "URSA" and "GOLD," from Oso Brew Co. in Madrid, Spain. A Session IPA and a Helles is a pretty interesting pairing, since they couldn't be more different in character.
MugiWhoa! So these are two totally opposite beers? One is all aroma explosion, and the other is super crisp and clean? That's a huge range right off the bat!
Hop BroExactly. "URSA" has that light, lively Session IPA feel, with Mosaic and Citra bringing out citrus and tropical notes. It's flashy, but easy to drink without tiring you out. Nice balance.
MugiMosaic and Citra sound like spells! Those are hop varieties, right? They sound so strong, like RPG weapons.
Hop BroRight, they're both hop varieties. Mosaic is known for its complex fruit character, and Citra, true to its name, leans citrusy. URSA shows those qualities really clearly.
MugiOhh! So "GOLD" is the quiet-looking one, but really a solid beer inside? A golden Helles sounds classy and delicious!
Hop BroYes, GOLD is a Helles whose appeal is that it's clean and smooth. It's a style in the German lager tradition, with little roughness and nothing that gets in the way of a meal.
MugiI get the low-mess part, but when people say lager, it suddenly sounds like some serious honor student. Why is that? Beer shouldn't feel like a report card!
Hop BroThe thing is, lager is fermented slowly at low temperatures, so the flavors settle nicely. That's why putting a beer that leads with aroma, like URSA, next to an easy-drinking beer like GOLD makes it easier to choose based on your mood or your food.
MugiI see, so today you can choose whether you want something aromatic or something you can sip smoothly. Getting to try canned beer from overseas breweries in Urayasu is really exciting!
Hop BroMATSURI BREWING's appeal is that it doesn't just brew its own beer, it also carries imported cans like these. Tonight, it might turn into the classic problem of whether to go flashy with URSA or settle in with GOLD. You may end up wanting both.
MugiThat problem has appeared! I can't choose anymore, so please make both of them the answer. If I go to Urayasu, I want to stand there and agonize over beer in hand!
On March 28, MATSURI BREWING in Urayasu City, Chiba Prefecture, announced on Instagram that it had brought in two canned beers from Oso Brew Co. in Madrid, Spain. The beers are handled by ladybirds.trading, and the post introduces them from left to right as "URSA" and "GOLD."
- URSA
- Style: Session IPA
- Features bright citrus and tropical fruit aromas from Mosaic and Citra hops
- GOLD
- Style: Helles
- A clean, smooth Helles lager with a golden appearance
The post presents both beers as styles that can be enjoyed on their own, as well as with food. URSA, with its IPA-like expressive aroma, and GOLD, with its crisp and easy-drinking character, make a pair that is easy to choose from depending on your mood or meal.
MATSURI BREWING is a brewpub and online shop within walking distance of Urayasu Station, and it promotes beer-making that balances drinkability with individuality. In addition to its regular lineup, it also carries bottles and cans from breweries in Japan and abroad, and the arrival of imported beers like this one shows the breadth of its selection.
It is a place to enjoy craft beer brewed on-site in Urayasu, but also a place to pick up a beer from an overseas brewery.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroMATSURI BREWING in Urayasu has a new arrival: two beers, "URSA" and "GOLD," from Oso Brew Co. in Madrid, Spain. A Session IPA and a Helles is a pretty interesting pairing, since they couldn't be more different in character.
MugiWhoa! So these are two totally opposite beers? One is all aroma explosion, and the other is super crisp and clean? That's a huge range right off the bat!
Hop BroExactly. "URSA" has that light, lively Session IPA feel, with Mosaic and Citra bringing out citrus and tropical notes. It's flashy, but easy to drink without tiring you out. Nice balance.
MugiMosaic and Citra sound like spells! Those are hop varieties, right? They sound so strong, like RPG weapons.
Hop BroRight, they're both hop varieties. Mosaic is known for its complex fruit character, and Citra, true to its name, leans citrusy. URSA shows those qualities really clearly.
MugiOhh! So "GOLD" is the quiet-looking one, but really a solid beer inside? A golden Helles sounds classy and delicious!
Hop BroYes, GOLD is a Helles whose appeal is that it's clean and smooth. It's a style in the German lager tradition, with little roughness and nothing that gets in the way of a meal.
MugiI get the low-mess part, but when people say lager, it suddenly sounds like some serious honor student. Why is that? Beer shouldn't feel like a report card!
Hop BroThe thing is, lager is fermented slowly at low temperatures, so the flavors settle nicely. That's why putting a beer that leads with aroma, like URSA, next to an easy-drinking beer like GOLD makes it easier to choose based on your mood or your food.
MugiI see, so today you can choose whether you want something aromatic or something you can sip smoothly. Getting to try canned beer from overseas breweries in Urayasu is really exciting!
Hop BroMATSURI BREWING's appeal is that it doesn't just brew its own beer, it also carries imported cans like these. Tonight, it might turn into the classic problem of whether to go flashy with URSA or settle in with GOLD. You may end up wanting both.
MugiThat problem has appeared! I can't choose anymore, so please make both of them the answer. If I go to Urayasu, I want to stand there and agonize over beer in hand!
