Minoh Brewery Releases Seasonal Limited-Edition "Spring Lager" in German Style
Minoh Brewery has announced the release of its seasonal beer, "Spring Lager." Unlike its standard "Pilsner," this is a German-style pilsner, and sales will begin sequentially from March 10.
Hop BroMinoh Brewery's spring limited release, Spring Lager, is going after it in a German style that's different from their standard Pilsner.
MugiWait, so German style means the beer's nationality becomes German? Does it get a passport issued that quickly?!
Hop BroNot quite like that, but this one is built with German malt and all-German hops, and the key point is the elegant aroma of Hallertau Mittelfrüh.
MugiHallertau Mittelfrüh is a mouthful! That's the name of a hop, not a spell, right?
Hop BroExactly. It's one of the classic noble hops, the kind that gives an elegant aroma rather than shouting for attention. That's why Spring Lager is light on its feet but still has real refinement.
MugiWow! And at 6.0%, it looks like spring on the outside but is pretty solid underneath. Drink it lightly and I might just doze off!
Hop BroOn top of that, it's 25 IBU and has been slowly fermented and matured at low temperatures, so it has a clean finish. Even though it's unfiltered, the rough edges don't run wild, which really feels like craftsmanship.
MugiUnfiltered but still clean - that's surprising! And the drinking temperature is 7 to 10°C, so not over-chilling it feels very spring-like.
Hop BroExactly. It comes in 330 ml bottles and on draught, with a sequential rollout from March 10. The directly operated WAREHOUSE store starts on March 10, and the official online shop starts on March 11. If you taste it side by side with the standard Pilsner, the difference really stands out.
MugiThis is definitely a must-compare tasting! I want to savor Minoh Brewery's spring together with the Pilsner!
Minoh Brewery, which has been brewing in Minoh City, Osaka since 1997, is releasing its spring seasonal beer, "Spring Lager." This new brew is crafted as a German-style pilsner, in contrast to its standard "Pilsner," which is a Czech-style Bohemian pilsner.
For this batch, the brewery selected a different German malt than usual, emphasizing crispness and body. The hops are also entirely German, with Hallertau Mittelfrüh used to bring out a noble aroma. Brewed in December and given a thorough low-temperature fermentation and maturation, as explained by the brewery, the beer has a clean, well-balanced finish.
Its specs are 6.0% ABV, 25 IBU, and a pale color. The flavor profile is described as a lively mouthfeel, malt richness, and an elegant hop aroma. It is unfiltered, with a recommended drinking temperature of 7 to 10°C. While offering the crispness expected of a lager, it also delivers a satisfying malt depth.
Minoh Brewery has continued to make beer around classic beer styles while making use of local ingredients and seasonal character. In Minoh, surrounded by the natural beauty of northern Osaka, the brewery has pursued its goal of creating "daily beer" that fits naturally into everyday life, and that spirit carries through to this Spring Lager as well. A side-by-side tasting with the standard Pilsner should make the differences between the two lager styles especially clear.
Sales will begin sequentially from March 10 for food and liquor retailers in 330 ml bottles and on draught. The brewery's directly operated WAREHOUSE store will start selling it on March 10, and the official online shop will begin on March 11. This is a release that makes you want to revisit the classic appeal of lager as spring approaches.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroMinoh Brewery's spring limited release, Spring Lager, is going after it in a German style that's different from their standard Pilsner.
MugiWait, so German style means the beer's nationality becomes German? Does it get a passport issued that quickly?!
Hop BroNot quite like that, but this one is built with German malt and all-German hops, and the key point is the elegant aroma of Hallertau Mittelfrüh.
MugiHallertau Mittelfrüh is a mouthful! That's the name of a hop, not a spell, right?
Hop BroExactly. It's one of the classic noble hops, the kind that gives an elegant aroma rather than shouting for attention. That's why Spring Lager is light on its feet but still has real refinement.
MugiWow! And at 6.0%, it looks like spring on the outside but is pretty solid underneath. Drink it lightly and I might just doze off!
Hop BroOn top of that, it's 25 IBU and has been slowly fermented and matured at low temperatures, so it has a clean finish. Even though it's unfiltered, the rough edges don't run wild, which really feels like craftsmanship.
MugiUnfiltered but still clean - that's surprising! And the drinking temperature is 7 to 10°C, so not over-chilling it feels very spring-like.
Hop BroExactly. It comes in 330 ml bottles and on draught, with a sequential rollout from March 10. The directly operated WAREHOUSE store starts on March 10, and the official online shop starts on March 11. If you taste it side by side with the standard Pilsner, the difference really stands out.
MugiThis is definitely a must-compare tasting! I want to savor Minoh Brewery's spring together with the Pilsner!
