At Shinkichi Brewery in Takasaki, 'Yuzu no Bakatare' Is Tapped, Updating the Original Recipe
Shinkichi Brewery, a brewpub in Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture, announced a new tap in a March 7 post. The beer on tap is 'Yuzu no Bakatare' (Citrus Ale / ABV 5%), introduced as a glass that polishes up a flagship beer that has been around since the brewery's earliest days using its current recipe design.
Hop BroAt Shinkichi Brewery in Takasaki, the flagship Yuzu no Bakatare is on tap! It sounds like they updated the original recipe to the current formulation.
MugiWhoa, that name is intense! What kind of beer is Yuzu no Bakatare?
Hop BroThe style is citrus ale, ABV 5%, and it's designed to bring out the yuzu aroma while staying easy to drink.
MugiHuh! But the article said they updated the recipe. Is that like remodeling a house?
Hop BroGood catch! In beer terms, that means adjusting the recipe and fermentation, basically tuning the formulation.
MugiSo that's what it is? So professional! It said they used less fruit juice this time, but how does that change the taste?
Hop BroBy pulling back on the juice and softening the acidity, they keep the yuzu aroma while making it a more balanced beer that is easier to keep drinking.
MugiThat's the best! And Shinkichi has been making it since the very first batch 9 years ago, right? So emotional!
Hop BroExactly. Since they brew and serve it right there at the brewpub in Wakamatsucho, freshness on draft is another big strength. And it's easy to get to from the Takasaki Station area.
MugiI'll check the Saturday, Sunday, and holiday hours and go toast with a yuzu beer today! My mouth is already waiting for citrus!
At Shinkichi Brewery, a brewpub in Wakamatsucho that is easy to reach from the Takasaki Station area, new tap information has appeared. This time on tap is 'Yuzu no Bakatare'.
In the Instagram post, the beer is described as 'the first beer Shinkichi Brewery brewed when it started 9 years ago.' Built on a long-running standard, the brewery says it has gradually updated the recipe over time, and this version reportedly uses less fruit juice and has a more restrained acidity. The style is listed as citrus ale, ABV 5%. It reads as a beer that makes the most of yuzu aroma while aiming for a balance that is easy to drink without getting tiring.
The brewery is a brewpub with brewing equipment on-site, and its strength is that you can drink beer made in-house at peak freshness. This is a release where you can taste both the brewery's history and its present-day character in Gunma. It is a tap announcement worth checking not only for people who like citrus notes, but also for anyone following the evolution of classic Japanese craft beer.
The business hours listed in the post are, in principle, Saturday 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., and public holidays 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. It is safest to confirm the latest information before visiting.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt Shinkichi Brewery in Takasaki, the flagship Yuzu no Bakatare is on tap! It sounds like they updated the original recipe to the current formulation.
MugiWhoa, that name is intense! What kind of beer is Yuzu no Bakatare?
Hop BroThe style is citrus ale, ABV 5%, and it's designed to bring out the yuzu aroma while staying easy to drink.
MugiHuh! But the article said they updated the recipe. Is that like remodeling a house?
Hop BroGood catch! In beer terms, that means adjusting the recipe and fermentation, basically tuning the formulation.
MugiSo that's what it is? So professional! It said they used less fruit juice this time, but how does that change the taste?
Hop BroBy pulling back on the juice and softening the acidity, they keep the yuzu aroma while making it a more balanced beer that is easier to keep drinking.
MugiThat's the best! And Shinkichi has been making it since the very first batch 9 years ago, right? So emotional!
Hop BroExactly. Since they brew and serve it right there at the brewpub in Wakamatsucho, freshness on draft is another big strength. And it's easy to get to from the Takasaki Station area.
MugiI'll check the Saturday, Sunday, and holiday hours and go toast with a yuzu beer today! My mouth is already waiting for citrus!
