ISANA Brewing Taps “NASINOKAZE,” a Japanese-Inspired Pear Saison
ISANA Brewing has released “惚鍾-NASINOKAZE-,” a new pear saison combining Japanese pear, green tea, and Rishiri kombu dashi. The beer is 4.5% ABV with an IBU of 14.
Hop BroIsana Brewing in Akishima has tapped a new beer called “Koshou-NASINOKAZE-”, made with pear, green tea, and kombu dashi.
MugiWhat?! I can picture pear beer, but kombu dashi in beer—is that really delicious?
Hop BroIt’s a PEAR SAISON, or a saison with pear. Saison is a light, lively Belgian-style beer that often has expressive yeast character.
Mugi“Expressive yeast character” sounds fancy! Does that mean the yeast brings flowers to the party?
Hop BroNot quite! During fermentation, yeast creates fruity and spicy aromas. Here, that should complement the pear’s fresh aroma beautifully.
MugiWow! It uses pears from Ibaraki, plus 150 kilograms of fragrant pears. That’s a whole pear convention in one beer!
Hop BroExactly—and it is Isana Brewing’s largest juice addition ever. They clearly made the pear the star of this batch.
MugiPear as the star, with green tea and kombu as secret accents... it sounds like a Japanese tasting menu in a glass!
Hop BroAt 4.5% ABV and 14 IBU, it aims for a light, easy finish. Rather than big bitterness, it leads from juicy pear into gentle umami.
MugiPear fragrance, a breeze of green tea, and kombu umami... I can almost taste that gentle lingering finish already!
Hop BroThe brewery is about a three-minute walk from Akishima Station’s south exit, so I’d love to enjoy one on the shopfront bench.
MugiDone! Let’s head to Akishima for Koshou and make a pear-and-dashi toast!
ISANA Brewing has tapped its new beer, “惚鍾-NASINOKAZE-.” Classified as a pear saison, the beer has an ABV of 4.5% and an IBU of 14.
The brew uses pears from Ibaraki Prefecture, including 150 kilograms of fragrant pears. Its profile centers on the fruit’s fresh aroma and gentle juiciness, while Shizuoka green tea and Rishiri kombu dashi add a subtle Japanese character. The result is designed to offer more than straightforward fruit sweetness, with tea-like freshness and savory depth supporting the pear.
According to ISANA Brewing, the beer represents its largest-ever fruit-juice challenge. The brewery describes the green tea and kombu dashi as hidden flavors that contribute a soft finish beneath the pear’s bright aroma.
Based in Akishima, Tokyo, ISANA Brewing has operated as a brewery and roastery since May 2018. It brews original craft beer using Akishima’s deep underground water and serves it alongside house-roasted coffee and food. The taproom is about a three-minute walk from the south exit of Akishima Station on the JR Ome Line.
The brewery’s announcement also suggests enjoying the beer on the bench in front of the shop. For drinkers interested in unusual Japanese-inspired saisons, “NASINOKAZE” offers an opportunity to explore how pear, green tea, and kombu umami can come together in one glass.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroIsana Brewing in Akishima has tapped a new beer called “Koshou-NASINOKAZE-”, made with pear, green tea, and kombu dashi.
MugiWhat?! I can picture pear beer, but kombu dashi in beer—is that really delicious?
Hop BroIt’s a PEAR SAISON, or a saison with pear. Saison is a light, lively Belgian-style beer that often has expressive yeast character.
Mugi“Expressive yeast character” sounds fancy! Does that mean the yeast brings flowers to the party?
Hop BroNot quite! During fermentation, yeast creates fruity and spicy aromas. Here, that should complement the pear’s fresh aroma beautifully.
MugiWow! It uses pears from Ibaraki, plus 150 kilograms of fragrant pears. That’s a whole pear convention in one beer!
Hop BroExactly—and it is Isana Brewing’s largest juice addition ever. They clearly made the pear the star of this batch.
MugiPear as the star, with green tea and kombu as secret accents... it sounds like a Japanese tasting menu in a glass!
Hop BroAt 4.5% ABV and 14 IBU, it aims for a light, easy finish. Rather than big bitterness, it leads from juicy pear into gentle umami.
MugiPear fragrance, a breeze of green tea, and kombu umami... I can almost taste that gentle lingering finish already!
Hop BroThe brewery is about a three-minute walk from Akishima Station’s south exit, so I’d love to enjoy one on the shopfront bench.
MugiDone! Let’s head to Akishima for Koshou and make a pear-and-dashi toast!
