Monkey Mountain starts sales of Pear Pale Ale with Yufu pears
Oita City brewery Monkey Mountain has started selling its Pear Pale Ale again this year, using Shonai pears from Yufu City. The beer is described as juicy and refreshing, and it comes from a brewery that opened in Funaimachi in 2019.
Hop BroI want to start with this: Monkey Mountain has released Pear Pale Ale again this year. It is a seasonal beer made with Shonai pears from Yufu City.
MugiWhat! A beer made with Shonai pears? Pears feel like dessert territory, so hearing they jumped into a beer glass is wild!
Hop BroThe nice part is that it is built as a pale ale. You get the juicy pear character, but the finish stays crisp and refreshing.
MugiWhoa, but what is a pale ale exactly? I know the name, but I have been pretending I understood it!
Hop BroA pale ale is a style where malt richness and hops stay in good balance. It is usually not too bitter, and the aroma is easy to enjoy, so it works well as a gateway craft beer.
MugiOkay, hearing gateway craft beer makes it sound way friendlier! If it also has pear aroma, even a beginner like me feels invited.
Hop BroAnd Monkey Mountain uses self-cultured yeast. Darren, who has about 20 years of brewing experience in the American Northwest, actually grows the yeast himself while brewing.
MugiWhat is that! Growing the yeast sounds like keeping a tiny beer pet! This is starting to sound more like a lab than a brewery!
Hop BroThat is not far off. Since opening in Funaimachi, Oita City in 2019, they have focused on local water and food culture, so using regional pears here feels very on-brand for them.
MugiLocal fruit plus a seasonal release has serious autumn reward vibes. I can already imagine that first crisp sip just from hearing about it!
Hop BroBecause it balances fruit aroma and drinkability, it should appeal even to fruit lovers as well as craft beer fans. Honestly, talking about it is making me want one.
MugiSame here, completely. This cannot stay a practice toast anymore, let us go drink the real Pear Pale Ale!
Monkey Mountain is now selling its "Pear Pale Ale" again, made with Shonai pears, a local specialty from Yufu City. In its Instagram post, the brewery says the beer keeps the fruit's juicy character while finishing with a clean, refreshing taste. It is a seasonal release that balances fruit-driven aroma with easy drinkability.
The brewery is based in Oita City. According to its official website, Darren, who has 20 years of brewing experience in the Pacific Northwest, makes beer while cultivating his own yeast. Monkey Mountain opened its brewery in Funaimachi, Oita City, in February 2019 and has focused on brewing that fits local water and food culture.
This Pear Pale Ale is another example of how the brewery works local ingredients into its beers. As a seasonal product built around fruit from Oita, it should appeal not only to craft beer fans but also to readers looking for a beer with bright, fruit-forward character.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI want to start with this: Monkey Mountain has released Pear Pale Ale again this year. It is a seasonal beer made with Shonai pears from Yufu City.
MugiWhat! A beer made with Shonai pears? Pears feel like dessert territory, so hearing they jumped into a beer glass is wild!
Hop BroThe nice part is that it is built as a pale ale. You get the juicy pear character, but the finish stays crisp and refreshing.
MugiWhoa, but what is a pale ale exactly? I know the name, but I have been pretending I understood it!
Hop BroA pale ale is a style where malt richness and hops stay in good balance. It is usually not too bitter, and the aroma is easy to enjoy, so it works well as a gateway craft beer.
MugiOkay, hearing gateway craft beer makes it sound way friendlier! If it also has pear aroma, even a beginner like me feels invited.
Hop BroAnd Monkey Mountain uses self-cultured yeast. Darren, who has about 20 years of brewing experience in the American Northwest, actually grows the yeast himself while brewing.
MugiWhat is that! Growing the yeast sounds like keeping a tiny beer pet! This is starting to sound more like a lab than a brewery!
Hop BroThat is not far off. Since opening in Funaimachi, Oita City in 2019, they have focused on local water and food culture, so using regional pears here feels very on-brand for them.
MugiLocal fruit plus a seasonal release has serious autumn reward vibes. I can already imagine that first crisp sip just from hearing about it!
Hop BroBecause it balances fruit aroma and drinkability, it should appeal even to fruit lovers as well as craft beer fans. Honestly, talking about it is making me want one.
MugiSame here, completely. This cannot stay a practice toast anymore, let us go drink the real Pear Pale Ale!
