Bakushudo Kasugai taps "softly," a peach and jasmine fruit sour now on offer
At the beer pub Bakushudo Kasugai (KUNITACHI BREWERY) in Kunitachi, Tokyo, the new beer "softly" has been tapped. This fruit sour made with peach and jasmine is a glass defined by its gentle mouthfeel, soft acidity, and floral aroma that opens up as the temperature rises.
Hop BroToday’s highlight is the new "softly" tapped at Bakushudo Kasugai in Kunitachi. A perfect beer for spring has arrived.
MugiWhat! Just from the name it sounds gentle! So, what kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt’s a guest beer from KUNITACHI BREWERY, and the style is a fruited sour built around peach and jasmine.
MugiWhat is that! And with numbers like ABV 5.5, SRM 2.66, and FG 1.009, it sounds like cryptic code-like specs!
Hop BroABV is alcohol content, SRM is a measure of color paleness, and FG is a guide to how light the finish feels, so in other words it’s light and pale.
MugiOhh! That sounds so easy to drink! Just hearing peach and jasmine gives it a real aroma treat vibe!
Hop BroExactly. When it’s cold the aroma stays calm, but as it warms the fragrance opens up, and the wheat and oats give it a silky mouthfeel.
MugiChanging character with temperature is so stylish! But since it’s a sour, should I worry about it being too tart?
Hop BroThat’s the clever part: it has a yogurt-like lactic note, but the acidity is restrained, and the goal is a soft, unfolding finish.
MugiWow, I’d definitely love that! And since it’s at the brewery’s own place, does that mean it’s served in top condition?
Hop BroExactly. Bakushudo Kasugai is an attached pub, so you’re likely to get it in the intended condition. The address is 3-17-27 Higashi, Kunitachi City, and this is clearly a right-now pint situation.
MugiDeal! I’m going before the spring breeze is gone, and first I’m toasting with softly!
An Instagram post from Bakushudo Kasugai (KUNITACHI BREWERY) announced the start of service for the new "softly". The post says, "softly is now on tap as of today," confirming that it has been tapped at the bar.
The beer that just went on tap
softly (Fruited Sour w/ Peach & Jasmine)
- ABV: 5.5%
- SRM: 2.66
- FG: 1.009
According to the description, it is designed around peach puree and dried jasmine flowers, layering fruit and floral nuances. While chilled, the aroma stays restrained, but as the beer warms, gentle peach character and aromas reminiscent of white flowers begin to rise. The mouthfeel is meant to be silky, thanks to wheat and oats. With lactic tones that evoke yogurt and acidity that does not push too hard, the recipe aims for a finish whose edges seem to soften the more you drink it.
Why it is worth trying on site
Bakushudo Kasugai is a beer pub attached to KUNITACHI BREWERY, the brewery based in Kunitachi. Its strength is that you can easily encounter a well-conditioned glass with the brewer's intent reflected in it. As spring approaches, this looks like one of the new taps worth getting first for those seeking both lightness and aroma.
Store information
- Store name: Bakushudo Kasugai (KUNITACHI BREWERY)
- Address: 3-17-27 Higashi, Kunitachi City, Tokyo
- Official site: https://b-kasugai.com/
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s highlight is the new "softly" tapped at Bakushudo Kasugai in Kunitachi. A perfect beer for spring has arrived.
MugiWhat! Just from the name it sounds gentle! So, what kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt’s a guest beer from KUNITACHI BREWERY, and the style is a fruited sour built around peach and jasmine.
MugiWhat is that! And with numbers like ABV 5.5, SRM 2.66, and FG 1.009, it sounds like cryptic code-like specs!
Hop BroABV is alcohol content, SRM is a measure of color paleness, and FG is a guide to how light the finish feels, so in other words it’s light and pale.
MugiOhh! That sounds so easy to drink! Just hearing peach and jasmine gives it a real aroma treat vibe!
Hop BroExactly. When it’s cold the aroma stays calm, but as it warms the fragrance opens up, and the wheat and oats give it a silky mouthfeel.
MugiChanging character with temperature is so stylish! But since it’s a sour, should I worry about it being too tart?
Hop BroThat’s the clever part: it has a yogurt-like lactic note, but the acidity is restrained, and the goal is a soft, unfolding finish.
MugiWow, I’d definitely love that! And since it’s at the brewery’s own place, does that mean it’s served in top condition?
Hop BroExactly. Bakushudo Kasugai is an attached pub, so you’re likely to get it in the intended condition. The address is 3-17-27 Higashi, Kunitachi City, and this is clearly a right-now pint situation.
MugiDeal! I’m going before the spring breeze is gone, and first I’m toasting with softly!
