Sakazuki Brewing to Tap Sake Yeast Beer 'Hatsukaze' on April 15
Sakazuki Brewing in Adachi, Tokyo held its long-awaited pairing day on April 15 and tapped its sake yeast beer 'Hatsukaze.' The new release uses white rice koji and yuzu peel, paired with a carpaccio of Hokkaido scallops.
Hop BroSakazuki Brewing in Adachi, Tokyo held a long-awaited pairing day on April 15. The star is the new Hatsukaze, and it's a springlike pour that really catches the eye.
MugiWhoa, what's a sake yeast beer? Beer that tastes like sake? Even the name sounds kind of delicious!
Hop BroExactly. It's the sake yeast beer style, fermented with sake yeast. And it uses white rice koji and yuzu peel, so the Japanese aromas come through beautifully.
MugiI hear about koji a lot, but what does 'koji acidity' even mean? This is suddenly starting to feel like a science experiment!
Hop BroPut simply, it's the impression of citric acid created by the koji, which gives the flavor a bright, sharp edge. Then the strong banana aroma from the sake yeast layers on top, and the refreshing yuzu note pulls it all together into something springlike.
MugiBanana, yuzu, and rice koji all at once? That's a lot of information, but it sounds delicious! And that 'Japanese balance' thing is really making me curious.
Hop BroThe pairing partner is great too. They're serving scallop carpaccio with irizake jelly, which brings out the sweetness of the scallops while linking the beer's acidity and umami.
MugiI've never heard of irizake before! Sake with umeboshi and bonito flakes sounds packed with Japanese umami... now I'm hungry.
Hop BroAnd on top of that, the taps that day included things like 《shy girl》, 《hangover!》, and 《Twilight》, with 17 varieties lined up. They had everything from staples to more distinctive beers, and that's exactly the kind of atmosphere that makes Sakazuki feel like Sakazuki.
MugiHearing that 《Stardust》 was sold out just makes me want to drink it even more! Even the tap status is fun. The time spent choosing sounds like part of the treat.
Hop BroExactly. With this kind of thoughtful recommendation, you can see the story behind each glass. Today feels like one of those articles that makes you want to have a pint of Hatsukaze right now.
In a post on April 15, Sakazuki Brewing in Adachi, Tokyo announced that it would hold a "long-awaited pairing day." The star this time is the new release 《Hatsukaze》, which was tapped that same day. It is introduced as a "sake yeast beer" style fermented with sake yeast, with white rice koji and yuzu peel added.
The post explains that 《Hatsukaze》 is characterized by a strong banana aroma derived from sake yeast, a delicate acidity from the koji, and the refreshing note of yuzu. While it has a personality different from beer yeast, the overall finish aims for a balance that feels "Japanese," suggesting a design that evokes the spring atmosphere.
The pairing partner is,
- Hokkaido scallop carpaccio - irizake jelly -
This dish uses irizake, made by simmering sake, umeboshi, and bonito flakes, as a jelly to bring out the sweetness of the scallops. Sakazuki Brewing says that the citric acid from the rice koji, the acidity of the ume, and the umami from the bonito flakes overlap with the flavor of 《Hatsukaze》, making it a combination that supports the scallops at the center.
On the taps that day were 17 beers ranging from regulars to more distinctive offerings, including 《shy girl》, 《shy daddy》, 《hangover!》, 《Twilight》, and 《Yoiyami no Kuro》, with 《Stardust》 already sold out. By carefully showing the tap status and encouraging guests to enjoy the limited pairing, the brewery's service style feels like the kind of thoughtful recommendation that is typical of the shop. This is a new release brewed in Adachi, Tokyo that puts seasonal feeling and Japanese elements front and center, and it is one to watch.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroSakazuki Brewing in Adachi, Tokyo held a long-awaited pairing day on April 15. The star is the new Hatsukaze, and it's a springlike pour that really catches the eye.
MugiWhoa, what's a sake yeast beer? Beer that tastes like sake? Even the name sounds kind of delicious!
Hop BroExactly. It's the sake yeast beer style, fermented with sake yeast. And it uses white rice koji and yuzu peel, so the Japanese aromas come through beautifully.
MugiI hear about koji a lot, but what does 'koji acidity' even mean? This is suddenly starting to feel like a science experiment!
Hop BroPut simply, it's the impression of citric acid created by the koji, which gives the flavor a bright, sharp edge. Then the strong banana aroma from the sake yeast layers on top, and the refreshing yuzu note pulls it all together into something springlike.
MugiBanana, yuzu, and rice koji all at once? That's a lot of information, but it sounds delicious! And that 'Japanese balance' thing is really making me curious.
Hop BroThe pairing partner is great too. They're serving scallop carpaccio with irizake jelly, which brings out the sweetness of the scallops while linking the beer's acidity and umami.
MugiI've never heard of irizake before! Sake with umeboshi and bonito flakes sounds packed with Japanese umami... now I'm hungry.
Hop BroAnd on top of that, the taps that day included things like 《shy girl》, 《hangover!》, and 《Twilight》, with 17 varieties lined up. They had everything from staples to more distinctive beers, and that's exactly the kind of atmosphere that makes Sakazuki feel like Sakazuki.
MugiHearing that 《Stardust》 was sold out just makes me want to drink it even more! Even the tap status is fun. The time spent choosing sounds like part of the treat.
Hop BroExactly. With this kind of thoughtful recommendation, you can see the story behind each glass. Today feels like one of those articles that makes you want to have a pint of Hatsukaze right now.
