2nd Story Ale Works' Yuzu Saison Introduced at CRAFT BEER MARKET Kyoto Porta
At CRAFT BEER MARKET Kyoto Porta, the saison "SAINT YOSHIE PACIFICA YUZU" from 2nd Story Ale Works was featured. This yuzu-driven beer from a brewery in Tokushima is notable for the aroma balance created by adjusting Pacifica and Laurel hops.
Hop BroYou can drink 2nd Story Ale Works' SAINT YOSHIE PACIFICA YUZU at the underground shopping arcade directly connected to Kyoto Station.
MugiWhoa, that name alone packs in a lot of information! What does a yuzu saison taste like?
Hop BroThe base is a saison, and the alcohol content is 5.0%. The brewery in Tokushima uses yuzu harvested from its own field.
MugiYuzu harvested from a field sounds so handcrafted all of a sudden! But what kind of style is a saison in the first place?
Hop BroSimply put, it started out as a light, dry beer that was drunk during breaks from farm work. That light, easygoing drinkability pairs really well with yuzu.
MugiI see... but Pacifica and Laurel hops sound like a spell all of a sudden! What do hops actually do?
Hop BroThis is the interesting part: they adjust the dry hopping for each batch so the yuzu doesn't come forward too much. The herbal character from the hops neatly shapes the citrus profile.
MugiWait, they make yuzu the star without letting it run wild!? It's like traffic control for aromas!
Hop BroExactly. And the shop is inside Kyoto Porta, with 30 craft beers at a flat price, so it's easy to drop in and try one on a whim.
MugiThat's amazing! And if you pair it with kiln-baked pizza or Italian snacks, the layers of aroma sound like they'd be incredibly enjoyable!
Hop BroIt's great that you can stop by near Kyoto Station while you're on the move, and even better that you can run into a guest beer with this much personality. This is definitely the kind of place where just one beer can become a dangerous plan.
MugiYeah, totally dangerous! Now I want a nice, refreshing glass right away!
A yuzu saison in an underground shopping arcade directly connected to Kyoto Station
At CRAFT BEER MARKET Kyoto Porta, 2nd Story Ale Works' SAINT YOSHIE PACIFICA YUZU was featured. Located inside Porta, the underground shopping arcade in front of Kyoto Station, the venue is a beer pub where you can casually enjoy craft beers from Japan and abroad, centered on kiln-baked pizza and Italian dishes. According to the shop's information, it offers 30 kinds of craft beer at a flat price, making it easy to drop in and try just one glass.
This beer is a saison with an alcohol content of 5.0%. The brewery is in Tokushima, and it uses fresh yuzu harvested from a field owned by the brewer. Each batch is dry-hopped with Pacifica and Laurel hops, and what stands out is the careful adjustment so the yuzu fruit character does not come on too strongly. Rather than being just a yuzu beer, it can be seen as a design that brings together hop-derived herbal notes and citrus contours in the easygoing drinkability typical of a saison.
The post says that when actually drinking it, the yuzu does not assert itself too strongly, while still offering a moderate yuzu character and herbal hop aroma. It seems like a refreshing beer that fits the warming season. If you're thinking about food pairings, combining it with the shop's pizza or Italian snacks should make the layers of aroma stand out even more.
Its location near Kyoto Station and in an underground shopping arcade also makes it convenient. It's easy to stop by before or after traveling, and part of the appeal of the Kyoto Porta location is being able to encounter not only standard beers, but also distinctive guest beers like this one.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroYou can drink 2nd Story Ale Works' SAINT YOSHIE PACIFICA YUZU at the underground shopping arcade directly connected to Kyoto Station.
MugiWhoa, that name alone packs in a lot of information! What does a yuzu saison taste like?
Hop BroThe base is a saison, and the alcohol content is 5.0%. The brewery in Tokushima uses yuzu harvested from its own field.
MugiYuzu harvested from a field sounds so handcrafted all of a sudden! But what kind of style is a saison in the first place?
Hop BroSimply put, it started out as a light, dry beer that was drunk during breaks from farm work. That light, easygoing drinkability pairs really well with yuzu.
MugiI see... but Pacifica and Laurel hops sound like a spell all of a sudden! What do hops actually do?
Hop BroThis is the interesting part: they adjust the dry hopping for each batch so the yuzu doesn't come forward too much. The herbal character from the hops neatly shapes the citrus profile.
MugiWait, they make yuzu the star without letting it run wild!? It's like traffic control for aromas!
Hop BroExactly. And the shop is inside Kyoto Porta, with 30 craft beers at a flat price, so it's easy to drop in and try one on a whim.
MugiThat's amazing! And if you pair it with kiln-baked pizza or Italian snacks, the layers of aroma sound like they'd be incredibly enjoyable!
Hop BroIt's great that you can stop by near Kyoto Station while you're on the move, and even better that you can run into a guest beer with this much personality. This is definitely the kind of place where just one beer can become a dangerous plan.
MugiYeah, totally dangerous! Now I want a nice, refreshing glass right away!
