Derailleur Brew Works Releases Altbier "Furi (Alt)"
Osaka's Nishinari-based Derailleur Brew Works announced a new Altbier-style release, "Furi (Alt)," on Instagram. Designed at ABV 5%, IBU 40, and SRM 18, it is a beer centered on a copper-colored appearance, malty aroma, and noble hop bitterness.
Hop BroDerailleur Brew Works from Osaka's Nishinari district has released a new Altbier, "Furi (Alt)". It really leans into its respect for Altbier, and it's a pretty interesting one.
MugiWhoa! "Furi (Alt)" sounds cool! But what exactly is Altbier?
Hop BroIn short, it's the Altbier style from Düsseldorf, Germany. It's an ale, but the drinking experience is clean and more lager-like, which is what makes it interesting.
MugiWait, an ale that feels lager-like? My beer brain is confused. What does that even mean?
Hop BroEven though it's brewed with ale fermentation, the finish is tuned to be crisp and clean. "Furi (Alt)" is 5% ABV and 40 IBU, so it seems to balance drinkability with a solid bitter backbone.
MugiOhhh! A bitter backbone sounds reassuring! But I'm curious about how it looks too.
Hop BroThat's good too. The description says that when poured, it's a clear copper color, and the malt aroma comes forward. Just imagining the biscuit- and nut-like aroma makes it sound delicious.
MugiBiscuits and nuts!? So malt aromatics can smell that tasty!
Hop BroAnd on top of that, the bitterness is centered on noble hops, so the design is more solid and straightforward than flashy. It brings out the malt's outline and finishes crisp.
MugiThat makes me want to drink it so badly! The balance of malt and bitterness has to be delicious!
Hop BroThey even announced the release starting at 11:00, so it's the kind of thing that makes you restless before noon. Today feels like an Altbier kind of day in Nishinari.
MugiI can't take it anymore! I want a glass right now! Hop, let's go drink this together!
Features of "Furi (Alt)"
Derailleur Brew Works in Osaka's Nishinari Ward introduced its new product "Furi (Alt)" in an Instagram post. The style is Altbier, with ABV 5%, IBU 40, and SRM 18. The ingredients are listed as malt (produced in Canada, produced in Germany), hops, and carbon dioxide. The post announced that it would be released from 11:00.
Respect for Düsseldorf, Germany
The product description says it was brewed as a tribute to Altbier from Düsseldorf, Germany. When poured, its clear, beautiful copper color is striking. The aroma is said to be dominated by the roasty malt character reminiscent of biscuits and nuts, with a subtle berry-like ester adding an accent.
Flavor Design
On the palate, the beer combines the fullness of an ale with the clean finish of a lager, while the strong, sharp bitterness of noble hops tightens the whole profile. Rather than going for flashiness, it carefully showcases the contours of the malt and the crispness of the hops, giving it the solid, straightforward impression typical of Altbier.
About the Brewery
Derailleur Brew Works is a brewery based in Nishinari, Osaka, known for putting out distinctive products. This "Furi (Alt)" also seems like a new release that clearly highlights both the style's background and the drinking experience, making it one that Altbier fans, as well as those seeking toasty malt character and clean bitterness, will want to check out.
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Hop BroDerailleur Brew Works from Osaka's Nishinari district has released a new Altbier, "Furi (Alt)". It really leans into its respect for Altbier, and it's a pretty interesting one.
MugiWhoa! "Furi (Alt)" sounds cool! But what exactly is Altbier?
Hop BroIn short, it's the Altbier style from Düsseldorf, Germany. It's an ale, but the drinking experience is clean and more lager-like, which is what makes it interesting.
MugiWait, an ale that feels lager-like? My beer brain is confused. What does that even mean?
Hop BroEven though it's brewed with ale fermentation, the finish is tuned to be crisp and clean. "Furi (Alt)" is 5% ABV and 40 IBU, so it seems to balance drinkability with a solid bitter backbone.
MugiOhhh! A bitter backbone sounds reassuring! But I'm curious about how it looks too.
Hop BroThat's good too. The description says that when poured, it's a clear copper color, and the malt aroma comes forward. Just imagining the biscuit- and nut-like aroma makes it sound delicious.
MugiBiscuits and nuts!? So malt aromatics can smell that tasty!
Hop BroAnd on top of that, the bitterness is centered on noble hops, so the design is more solid and straightforward than flashy. It brings out the malt's outline and finishes crisp.
MugiThat makes me want to drink it so badly! The balance of malt and bitterness has to be delicious!
Hop BroThey even announced the release starting at 11:00, so it's the kind of thing that makes you restless before noon. Today feels like an Altbier kind of day in Nishinari.
MugiI can't take it anymore! I want a glass right now! Hop, let's go drink this together!
