Hansharo Beer releases limited English Gold Summer ale
On July 6, Hansharo Beer announced a limited release, English Gold Summer. The beer is an English Summer Ale brewed with American hops for a bright aroma and British yeast for a softer, more restrained finish, bringing citrus and tea-like notes to the glass. It is 5.5% ABV with 15 IBU.
Hop BroThis summer release is worth a look: Hansharo Beer’s limited brew called "English Gold Summer."
MugiWhat! English Gold Summer already sounds bright and shiny before I even pour it!
Hop BroThe style is English Summer Ale, mixing fragrant American hops with the soft character of British yeast.
MugiWhat does that even mean? British yeast sounds like it ferments while wearing a top hat!
Hop BroIn simple terms, it helps create a soft, gentle mouthfeel, so the aroma stays lively without tasting sharp.
MugiOoh, and the ingredients sound fun too. First Gold hops already sound like they won something!
Hop BroIt also uses Cara Gold malt, and the cool part is the citrus-and-tea finish that lingers after each sip.
MugiLemon, iyokan, grapefruit, then a tea-like finish? That’s a very busy glass in the best way possible!
Hop BroStill, the bitterness stays low with 15 IBU, and at 5.5% ABV it sounds very easy to enjoy in summer.
MugiHold on, what is IBU? If it’s not a spell, I need the beginner version now.
Hop BroIt’s a rough measure of bitterness. At 15, it should be pretty mellow, especially with grilled summer vegetables on the side.
MugiThen I’m sold. Now I really want to see that pale yellow pour and drink summer straight from the glass!
Hansharo Beer, based in Izu no Kuni, Shizuoka, has released a limited beer called English Gold Summer. The brewery was founded in 1997 by Kuraya Narusawa and has long produced a lineup that includes core beers, semi-regular beers, and seasonal limited releases.
This new beer is an English Summer Ale built on a distinctive combination: a lively hop aroma from American hops, fermented with British yeast. The recipe uses Cara Gold malt for a lightly toasty character, First Gold hops for citrus aroma, and a generous amount of fruity American hops. The result is a beer that balances brightness with the calm, rounded drinkability associated with English-style ales.
In the glass, it shows a clear, pale yellow color. The aroma brings lemon, iyokan, and grapefruit up front, with apricot and peach emerging as it opens up. On the palate, the beer is soft and approachable, with restrained bitterness and a subtle tea-like depth in the finish. It is designed as a beer that stays refreshing in hot weather without becoming sharp or overly dry.
The beer is 5.5% ABV and 15 IBU. It is available in 330 ml bottles and keg formats of 10 L, 15 L, and 20 L. Hansharo Beer suggests pairing it with grilled summer vegetables, which should suit its gentle fruit character and clean finish.
References: Original article / Beer page / Brewery site
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThis summer release is worth a look: Hansharo Beer’s limited brew called "English Gold Summer."
MugiWhat! English Gold Summer already sounds bright and shiny before I even pour it!
Hop BroThe style is English Summer Ale, mixing fragrant American hops with the soft character of British yeast.
MugiWhat does that even mean? British yeast sounds like it ferments while wearing a top hat!
Hop BroIn simple terms, it helps create a soft, gentle mouthfeel, so the aroma stays lively without tasting sharp.
MugiOoh, and the ingredients sound fun too. First Gold hops already sound like they won something!
Hop BroIt also uses Cara Gold malt, and the cool part is the citrus-and-tea finish that lingers after each sip.
MugiLemon, iyokan, grapefruit, then a tea-like finish? That’s a very busy glass in the best way possible!
Hop BroStill, the bitterness stays low with 15 IBU, and at 5.5% ABV it sounds very easy to enjoy in summer.
MugiHold on, what is IBU? If it’s not a spell, I need the beginner version now.
Hop BroIt’s a rough measure of bitterness. At 15, it should be pretty mellow, especially with grilled summer vegetables on the side.
MugiThen I’m sold. Now I really want to see that pale yellow pour and drink summer straight from the glass!
