HOJO Brewing & Stays Introduces Sour Saison
HOJO Brewing & Stays in Matsuyama, Ehime, introduced Sour Saison on Instagram. The 5.5% ABV Specialty Saison uses a single Nelson Sauvin hop and a lactic, refreshing acidity, fitting the brewery's seaside setting.
Hop BroI want to talk about Sour Saison from HOJO Brewing & Stays in Ehime today. It's a Specialty Saison, and it sounds built for summer.
MugiWhat! A brewery right by the sea making a sour saison? I can practically hear waves already!
Hop BroYep, it's in Hojo, Matsuyama, facing Monchicchi Beach, and it's known as Japan's closest brewery to the sea. They even have a taproom and a guesthouse.
MugiWhoa! But what is Specialty Saison supposed to mean? Saison already sounds fancy enough!
Hop BroBasically, it's a saison with extra character built in, and this one keeps that dry saison finish. Light, crisp, and easy to keep sipping.
MugiOkay, but I also spotted lactic acidity in the article! Is that the secret sour button?
Hop BroExactly. The lactic bacteria gives it a soft tart base, and the hops are single-hop Nelson Sauvin. One hop, clear outline, no blur.
MugiThat's kind of wild! And if it tastes sharper cold but opens up warmer, that's a beer with mood swings in the best way!
Hop BroAnd at 5.5% ABV, it sounds perfect for summer. You could drink it at the seaside taproom or order it online and still catch the same idea.
MugiI'm done for, I want a glass now! I'd be yelling 'wait, now it's deeper!' halfway through the pour.
Hop BroSame here. I want a seaside first sip, and HOJO Brewing & Stays' Sour Saison really sounds like the right answer for hot weather.
HOJO Brewing & Stays, based in Hojo, Matsuyama in Ehime, introduced a new beer called Sour Saison on Instagram. The beer is a Specialty Saison with 5.5% ABV. The brewery is known for its taproom facing the Seto Inland Sea and for operating a one-house guest stay next to the brewhouse, making it one of Japan's closest breweries to the sea.
Sour Saison is presented as a sour saison brewed with a single Nelson Sauvin hop. According to the post, its character is built around a gentle lactic acidity, layered with the dry finish typical of saison. The brewery also notes that the hop and yeast character becomes more distinct as the beer warms, suggesting a beer that changes shape in the glass rather than staying one-dimensional.
That approach matches HOJO Brewing & Stays' setting well. The brewery combines a seaside taproom with accommodation, so the beer can be experienced in a place where the view and the drinking experience are closely tied together. The beer is also listed through the brewery's online shop, making it accessible beyond the taproom for drinkers who want to explore the same flavor direction at home.
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Hop BroI want to talk about Sour Saison from HOJO Brewing & Stays in Ehime today. It's a Specialty Saison, and it sounds built for summer.
MugiWhat! A brewery right by the sea making a sour saison? I can practically hear waves already!
Hop BroYep, it's in Hojo, Matsuyama, facing Monchicchi Beach, and it's known as Japan's closest brewery to the sea. They even have a taproom and a guesthouse.
MugiWhoa! But what is Specialty Saison supposed to mean? Saison already sounds fancy enough!
Hop BroBasically, it's a saison with extra character built in, and this one keeps that dry saison finish. Light, crisp, and easy to keep sipping.
MugiOkay, but I also spotted lactic acidity in the article! Is that the secret sour button?
Hop BroExactly. The lactic bacteria gives it a soft tart base, and the hops are single-hop Nelson Sauvin. One hop, clear outline, no blur.
MugiThat's kind of wild! And if it tastes sharper cold but opens up warmer, that's a beer with mood swings in the best way!
Hop BroAnd at 5.5% ABV, it sounds perfect for summer. You could drink it at the seaside taproom or order it online and still catch the same idea.
MugiI'm done for, I want a glass now! I'd be yelling 'wait, now it's deeper!' halfway through the pour.
Hop BroSame here. I want a seaside first sip, and HOJO Brewing & Stays' Sour Saison really sounds like the right answer for hot weather.
