Nara Brewing Releases “MEMORY FIELD,” a Kölsch Made with Shiga Grown Ingredients
Nara Brewing has announced the first shipment locations for “MEMORY FIELD,” a collaboration Kölsch made with Shiga’s FLORA FERMENTATION. Brewed with spelt wheat and fresh rosemary from Shiga, the beer combines a crisp profile with herbal and citrus nuances.
Hop BroToday, let’s talk about Kölsch “MEMORY FIELD”, a collaboration between Nara Brewing and FLORA FERMENTATION. It’s a beer packed with gifts from the field.
MugiWhoa, a Nara-and-Shiga team-up? A beer from the fields won’t taste like vegetable juice, will it?
Hop BroNo green-juice vibes here. It uses Shiga-grown spelt wheat harvested from fields beside FLORA FERMENTATION’s brewery.
MugiSpelt wheat? That sounds like a wizard-school spell! Is it a kind of wheat?
Hop BroIt’s an ancient grain with a flavor distinct from common wheat. In simple terms, it brings more depth of graininess to the beer.
MugiNice! And it has fresh rosemary and orange peel, right? That’s a whole lot of aroma!
Hop BroThe foundation is Kölsch, a style from Cologne, Germany. It’s known as a crisp, easy-drinking style. This one is 5.0% ABV and 13 IBU.
MugiIBU 13—another secret code! Is it very bitter?
Hop BroIBU indicates bitterness, and 13 is quite gentle. Hallertau Mittelfrüh and Magnum hops play a supporting aromatic role here.
MugiIt’s refreshing well chilled, then more herbal as it warms up? One beer, changing expressions—I’ll have to taste very seriously!
Hop BroIt came together through Tanaka, formerly a brewer at Nara Brewing and now founder of FLORA FERMENTATION. Brewer’s memories meet the field in this collaboration.
MugiIt’s available in kegs and 350 ml cans, so I’m checking every shop I see! I want a side-by-side tasting with FLORA FERMENTATION’s “Mnemosyne”!
Nara Brewing, based in Nara City, has announced the first shipment locations for “MEMORY FIELD,” a collaboration beer brewed with Shiga-based FLORA FERMENTATION.
The beer is a Kölsch made with spelt wheat harvested from the fields beside FLORA FERMENTATION’s brewery, along with freshly picked rosemary grown in Shiga Prefecture. It has an ABV of 5.0% and an IBU of 13. The recipe uses Hallertau Mittelfrüh and Magnum hops, with orange peel added alongside the wheat and rosemary.
According to Nara Brewing, the rosemary contributes a fresh green character, subtle sweetness, and a cooling note reminiscent of conifer needles. These qualities are matched with the clean, bright profile of a Kölsch. Orange peel adds a citrus layer and helps connect the rosemary aroma with the flavors produced by the Kölsch yeast. Served very cold, the beer emphasizes its refreshing character; as it warms, the herbal notes become more apparent.
The collaboration grew from the relationship between Nara Brewing and Tanaka, a former Nara Brewing brewer who later founded FLORA FERMENTATION. Tanaka previously developed Nara Brewing beers including “NEW HORIZON,” made with jasmine, and “MEMORY GARDEN,” made with rosemary. The new beer continues his interest in using carefully selected ingredients to broaden a beer’s range of aromas and flavors.
The first shipments include draft and 350 ml canned beer delivered to bars, restaurants, and bottle shops in Tokyo, Kanazawa, Kuwana, Hamamatsu, Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Fukuoka, and other cities. Availability and tap status vary by location. Nara Brewing’s online store is scheduled to begin sales at noon on October 23.
“MEMORY FIELD” can also be enjoyed alongside “Mnemosyne,” a companion collaboration released by FLORA FERMENTATION.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday, let’s talk about Kölsch “MEMORY FIELD”, a collaboration between Nara Brewing and FLORA FERMENTATION. It’s a beer packed with gifts from the field.
MugiWhoa, a Nara-and-Shiga team-up? A beer from the fields won’t taste like vegetable juice, will it?
Hop BroNo green-juice vibes here. It uses Shiga-grown spelt wheat harvested from fields beside FLORA FERMENTATION’s brewery.
MugiSpelt wheat? That sounds like a wizard-school spell! Is it a kind of wheat?
Hop BroIt’s an ancient grain with a flavor distinct from common wheat. In simple terms, it brings more depth of graininess to the beer.
MugiNice! And it has fresh rosemary and orange peel, right? That’s a whole lot of aroma!
Hop BroThe foundation is Kölsch, a style from Cologne, Germany. It’s known as a crisp, easy-drinking style. This one is 5.0% ABV and 13 IBU.
MugiIBU 13—another secret code! Is it very bitter?
Hop BroIBU indicates bitterness, and 13 is quite gentle. Hallertau Mittelfrüh and Magnum hops play a supporting aromatic role here.
MugiIt’s refreshing well chilled, then more herbal as it warms up? One beer, changing expressions—I’ll have to taste very seriously!
Hop BroIt came together through Tanaka, formerly a brewer at Nara Brewing and now founder of FLORA FERMENTATION. Brewer’s memories meet the field in this collaboration.
MugiIt’s available in kegs and 350 ml cans, so I’m checking every shop I see! I want a side-by-side tasting with FLORA FERMENTATION’s “Mnemosyne”!
