Manchin Liquor Store Now Selling Manchin Brewing's 'OPTICAL TOMATO' - A Sour Brew Made with 500 kg of Tomatoes
At Manchin Liquor Store / MANGOSTEEN in Daizawa, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo, Manchin Brewing's new release 'OPTICAL TOMATO' is now on sale to great acclaim. This DRY HOPPED SOUR WITH TOMATO uses 500 kg of tomatoes and comes in at ABV 5.0% and IBU 14.
Hop BroAt Manchin Liquor Store in Daizawa, OPTICAL TOMATO is out right now. It's Manchin Brewing's new release, and the name alone already makes you curious, doesn't it?
MugiWait, tomatoes!? And it's made with 500 kg of tomatoes? This isn't a salad bar, it's beer!?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. The style is a DRY HOPPED SOUR. It finishes with a sharp acidity and adds hop aroma, so it's not just some oddball novelty.
MugiDry hopping means drying the hops? That term just got way too technical all of a sudden!
Hop BroIt's not drying them out. It's a method of adding hops after fermentation. That way, you can bring out the aroma without adding too much bitterness, and this time it pairs well with the outline of the tomato.
MugiI see, so you talk about the outline of tomato like you would in cooking. And with ABV 5.0%, it sounds pretty easy to drink!
Hop BroExactly. With an IBU of 14 for a light, lively finish, it's designed to let you enjoy the acidity and umami smoothly rather than heavy bitterness.
MugiAnd they added tomato juice for refermentation? That's way too free-spirited! I can't even imagine what it tastes like!
Hop BroProbably less like something deeply red and rich, and more like the tomato's green notes and umami melting into a pale beer. It seems like it would work as an aperitif, and it should pair really well with lighter dishes.
MugiManchin Liquor Store is one of those places where you can drink on site, right? Being able to try it right there and do both buying and drinking is amazing!
Hop BroAnd Manchin Brewing releases all kinds of stuff almost every week, so there's always something to follow. This is definitely one to put on the tonight's drink shortlist.
MugiYeah, I already want to drink it! Just hearing tomato sour makes my throat start warming up on its own!
Hop BroThen next time, let's go to Daizawa and, with Manchin Brewing's new release in hand, go check out the secret of the tomato.
Manchin Liquor Store / MANGOSTEEN in Daizawa, Setagaya Ward is a beer pub centered on craft beer from Manchin Brewing, while also offering mezcal and natural wine. It has the face of a liquor store, but you can also drink right inside, so you can enjoy the bottles you are curious about both by “buying” and by “drinking.”
The beer introduced on social media this time was 'OPTICAL TOMATO' from Manchin Brewing / MANGOSTEEN BREWING LAB. Its style is DRY HOPPED SOUR WITH TOMATO, with specs of ABV 5.0% / IBU 14. The post explained the process, saying that as much as 500 kg of tomatoes were used, and tomato juice was added to the beer for refermentation. It is a beer that explores how to bring out the aroma of tomatoes while finding the right balance with hops.
As for the flavor direction, you can imagine a sour ale that leans into the fresh green character and umami of tomato, while being tightened up by acidity. Rather than tasting like intensely red, richly concentrated “tomato itself,” it seems like the kind of beer where the outline of tomato blends cleanly into a pale beer, making it easy to enjoy as an aperitif or alongside lighter dishes.
Manchin Liquor Store is also known as a place that releases Manchin Brewing beers almost every week, often using agricultural products from Hokuto and other ingredients. In the calm Daizawa area, this 'OPTICAL TOMATO' is another label not to miss for anyone who wants to follow craft beer made with distinctive ingredients.
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Hop BroAt Manchin Liquor Store in Daizawa, OPTICAL TOMATO is out right now. It's Manchin Brewing's new release, and the name alone already makes you curious, doesn't it?
MugiWait, tomatoes!? And it's made with 500 kg of tomatoes? This isn't a salad bar, it's beer!?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. The style is a DRY HOPPED SOUR. It finishes with a sharp acidity and adds hop aroma, so it's not just some oddball novelty.
MugiDry hopping means drying the hops? That term just got way too technical all of a sudden!
Hop BroIt's not drying them out. It's a method of adding hops after fermentation. That way, you can bring out the aroma without adding too much bitterness, and this time it pairs well with the outline of the tomato.
MugiI see, so you talk about the outline of tomato like you would in cooking. And with ABV 5.0%, it sounds pretty easy to drink!
Hop BroExactly. With an IBU of 14 for a light, lively finish, it's designed to let you enjoy the acidity and umami smoothly rather than heavy bitterness.
MugiAnd they added tomato juice for refermentation? That's way too free-spirited! I can't even imagine what it tastes like!
Hop BroProbably less like something deeply red and rich, and more like the tomato's green notes and umami melting into a pale beer. It seems like it would work as an aperitif, and it should pair really well with lighter dishes.
MugiManchin Liquor Store is one of those places where you can drink on site, right? Being able to try it right there and do both buying and drinking is amazing!
Hop BroAnd Manchin Brewing releases all kinds of stuff almost every week, so there's always something to follow. This is definitely one to put on the tonight's drink shortlist.
MugiYeah, I already want to drink it! Just hearing tomato sour makes my throat start warming up on its own!
Hop BroThen next time, let's go to Daizawa and, with Manchin Brewing's new release in hand, go check out the secret of the tomato.
