Nagano Minamikaze Beer brews milk stout "YaYa (Six Nights)" for the first time in about half a year
Nagano Minamikaze Beer in Nagano City has resumed brewing its milk stout "YaYa (Six Nights)" for the first time in about half a year. The black beer is known for the roasty aroma of toasted malt, and it is slated to be offered as a new batch ahead of summer. The brewery is also sharing its June event and performance schedule.
Hop BroNagano Minamikaze Beer has resumed brewing for the first time in about half a year. The milk stout YaYa (Six Nights) is pretty exciting news, isn't it?
MugiHuh, just the name Six Nights sounds powerful! Does milk stout mean it actually has milk in it?
Hop BroNot milk itself, but it often uses lactose. That adds sweetness and body, so it has a latte-like mouthfeel.
MugiSo it's like something between coffee and beer, which is intriguing! But if it's dark, doesn't it feel heavy... isn't it hard to drink?
Hop BroThat's what's interesting about YaYa: it has the roasty aroma of toasted malt, but it isn't too heavy. It has the aroma of roasted malt coming through, and it's the kind of beer that goes down smoothly.
MugiWow, fragrant but gentle? That's unfair! And it's a brewpub in Nagano City too, right? On-site brewing somehow feels seriously committed!
Hop BroExactly. Being within walking distance of Nagano Station and using Shinshu-grown ingredients is part of Nagano Minamikaze Beer's identity. It feels like a locally rooted pint packed with the area's atmosphere.
MugiIf it's coming out before summer, I'm already looking forward to it! And there are June event appearances too, right? I want to drink it on site!
Hop BroThere are. Beer Fest Tokyo is on June 6 and 7, and they also plan to appear at the Takaraya Theater Company Nagano performance on June 20 and 21. Brewing and event appearances are moving in parallel, so the sense of activity is intense.
MugiAt this point, all I can say is that I want to drink it right now! I'd inhale the aroma alone, and you, Hop-bro, are definitely going to have a pint, right?
The brewpub "Nagano Minamikaze Beer" in Nagano City has started brewing its milk stout "YaYa (Six Nights)." In a post, the brewery said it has been about half a year since the last batch, and shared that the aroma of roasted malt was filling the air. True to the shop's commitment to brewing on-site, the restart itself feels like a sign of the changing seasons and preparation for the next pint.
"YaYa (Six Nights)" is also introduced in the online shop as a milk stout, with characteristics said to include coffee-like roasty notes and a smooth, latte-like mouthfeel. It is a style that offers the mellow softness typical of a milk stout within the calm flavor profile of a black beer, and its appeal lies in being easy to drink rather than simply heavy.
Nagano Minamikaze Beer is a brewpub within walking distance of Nagano Station. It moved to its current location in December 2021 and obtained its brewing license in April 2022. The brewery focuses on making beer with agricultural products from Shinshu, and offers a lineup with a strong regional character. Its shop information also highlights beers made with Shinshu ingredients and flavors that evoke Nagano, giving the lineup a clear local identity.
In this latest post, the brewery says the beer will be offered as a new batch sometime before summer, so customers will want to wait for it to appear in stores and on tap. The brewery is also continuing to recruit staff, and is letting people know that it is looking for those who want to work in a beer bar.
The upcoming schedule was also announced.
- June 6 and 7: Beer Fest Tokyo
- June 20 and 21: Takaraya Theater Company Nagano performance
As brewing moves forward alongside event appearances, Nagano Minamikaze Beer is set to push both the return of its core products and its on-the-ground outreach at the same time.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroNagano Minamikaze Beer has resumed brewing for the first time in about half a year. The milk stout YaYa (Six Nights) is pretty exciting news, isn't it?
MugiHuh, just the name Six Nights sounds powerful! Does milk stout mean it actually has milk in it?
Hop BroNot milk itself, but it often uses lactose. That adds sweetness and body, so it has a latte-like mouthfeel.
MugiSo it's like something between coffee and beer, which is intriguing! But if it's dark, doesn't it feel heavy... isn't it hard to drink?
Hop BroThat's what's interesting about YaYa: it has the roasty aroma of toasted malt, but it isn't too heavy. It has the aroma of roasted malt coming through, and it's the kind of beer that goes down smoothly.
MugiWow, fragrant but gentle? That's unfair! And it's a brewpub in Nagano City too, right? On-site brewing somehow feels seriously committed!
Hop BroExactly. Being within walking distance of Nagano Station and using Shinshu-grown ingredients is part of Nagano Minamikaze Beer's identity. It feels like a locally rooted pint packed with the area's atmosphere.
MugiIf it's coming out before summer, I'm already looking forward to it! And there are June event appearances too, right? I want to drink it on site!
Hop BroThere are. Beer Fest Tokyo is on June 6 and 7, and they also plan to appear at the Takaraya Theater Company Nagano performance on June 20 and 21. Brewing and event appearances are moving in parallel, so the sense of activity is intense.
MugiAt this point, all I can say is that I want to drink it right now! I'd inhale the aroma alone, and you, Hop-bro, are definitely going to have a pint, right?
