Sakamichi Brewing releases elderflower saison Forest Lace in Tachikawa
Sakamichi Brewing in Tachikawa, Tokyo, announced a new beer on Instagram on August 23: Forest Lace / Elderflower Saison. The 7.0% ABV, 4 IBU saison is now on sale at the taproom and North.
Hop BroThere’s a pour from Tachikawa I’ve got my eye on. Sakamichi Brewing’s Forest Lace is a new saison made with elderflower.
MugiWhat, that name already sounds like a forest fairy! Elderflower in beer, what does that even taste like?
Hop BroPretty name, but it’s got substance. At 7.0% ABV it still has real body, and the bitterness stays very soft.
MugiSo it’s 7% but still gentle? And wait, IBU 4 sounds like some secret code!
Hop BroNot a code, just a bitterness scale. That soft IBU 4 means it’s built to let aroma lead instead of punching your tongue.
MugiOhhh! But the article said clove and black pepper, and now I’m hearing full spice rack energy. Should I be scared?
Hop BroThat’s the fun part of saison. With careful fermentation and Belgian malt, you get clove-and-pepper notes from the yeast, not actual heat like food spice.
MugiOkay, so pepper with manners! Then you add floral aroma and finish super dry? That sounds weirdly elegant.
Hop BroExactly. The British elderflower brings the perfume, but the saison backbone stays intact. It sounds great with food, not just as a solo sipper.
MugiAnd it’s already on sale, right? If I spot it on Instagram, that’s basically a sprint to Tachikawa situation.
Hop BroIt’s pouring now at the taproom and North, so straight to Sakamichi feels like the correct plan. Floral, spicy, dry, and dangerously drinkable.
New release
Sakamichi Brewing, based in Tachikawa, Tokyo, continues to brew a wide range of contemporary styles, from familiar lagers and ales to more modern explorations. The brewery also emphasizes a welcoming taproom and the use of local ingredients where possible.
Its latest release, shared on Instagram, is Forest Lace / Elderflower Saison. The beer comes in at 7.0% ABV and 4 IBU, making it a very low-bitterness saison.
Flavor profile
According to the post, the beer starts from a saison base brewed with Belgian malt and careful fermentation, bringing out spicy notes of clove and black pepper. English elderflower is then added for a sweet, floral top note and a very dry finish.
That combination gives the beer a clearly seasonal character: bright and aromatic on the nose, but still grounded in the crisp, peppery structure that defines the saison style.
Tachikawa context
Sakamichi Brewing was founded in 2019 and has built a reputation in Tachikawa for approachable, well-made craft beer with room for both classic and experimental ideas. Forest Lace fits that identity well: it is seasonal, restrained in bitterness, and built around a clean, expressive flavor profile.
The beer is currently available at the brewery's taproom and North.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThere’s a pour from Tachikawa I’ve got my eye on. Sakamichi Brewing’s Forest Lace is a new saison made with elderflower.
MugiWhat, that name already sounds like a forest fairy! Elderflower in beer, what does that even taste like?
Hop BroPretty name, but it’s got substance. At 7.0% ABV it still has real body, and the bitterness stays very soft.
MugiSo it’s 7% but still gentle? And wait, IBU 4 sounds like some secret code!
Hop BroNot a code, just a bitterness scale. That soft IBU 4 means it’s built to let aroma lead instead of punching your tongue.
MugiOhhh! But the article said clove and black pepper, and now I’m hearing full spice rack energy. Should I be scared?
Hop BroThat’s the fun part of saison. With careful fermentation and Belgian malt, you get clove-and-pepper notes from the yeast, not actual heat like food spice.
MugiOkay, so pepper with manners! Then you add floral aroma and finish super dry? That sounds weirdly elegant.
Hop BroExactly. The British elderflower brings the perfume, but the saison backbone stays intact. It sounds great with food, not just as a solo sipper.
MugiAnd it’s already on sale, right? If I spot it on Instagram, that’s basically a sprint to Tachikawa situation.
Hop BroIt’s pouring now at the taproom and North, so straight to Sakamichi feels like the correct plan. Floral, spicy, dry, and dangerously drinkable.
