Kyoto Brewing re-releases Czech pilsner Tadaima, a classic lager fragrant with Saaz hops
Kyoto Brewing in Kyoto City has re-released Tadaima, a Czech pilsner in its “Meandering Again” series. Built to 4.5% ABV and 35 IBU, it is characterized by the aroma of traditional Saaz hops and a light, dry finish. Based on last year’s well-received recipe, it is being offered again as this year’s version.
Hop BroKyoto Brewing has done it again. They’re re-releasing Czech pilsner Tadaima. It’s built on last year’s well-received recipe and brewed again as this year’s version.
MugiWait, so it’s back as this year’s version!? Even the name sounds gentle, like a beer coming home!
Hop BroExactly, and the style is a classic Czech pilsner. At 4.5% ABV and 35 IBU, with a golden light body, it’s designed to go down cleanly.
MugiIBU again! That’s the bitterness scale, right? Isn’t 35 really bitter?
Hop BroThat’s the point. It brings out the aroma of Saaz hops while keeping bitterness restrained by adding them late in the boil. Floral, herbal, and spicy notes rise gently.
MugiOhhh! So the hops don’t dominate, but it’s still lively. Refined aroma, kind of?
Hop BroExactly. The malt bill is centered on pilsner malt, with a little Vienna malt added. The gentle biscuit- and toffee-like sweetness supports the hops’ freshness.
MugiBiscuit and toffee!? Now that’s basically a snack table. I’m glad it still has real malt character!
Hop BroAnd this year’s batch is slightly drier than last year’s. The contours of the malt and hops come through cleanly, and the finish is light without being bland. This one is the kind of beer that really shows its quality.
MugiI like how it stands out through care instead of flash. So the simple charm of lager is something like this, huh.
Hop BroExactly. That’s what’s good about Kyoto Brewing: they dig into the classics as seriously as they do their more distinctive releases. I think it would be a great calm first drink after work.
MugiJust hearing about it makes me want one! Tonight’s first-drink candidate is decided!
Kyoto Brewing, based in Kyoto City, has re-released Tadaima, a Czech pilsner in its Meandering Again series. It is a freshly brewed version of the beer that appeared last year and was well received.
This beer is part of a series that reexamines the simple appeal of lager. Styled as a Czech pilsner, it comes in at 4.5% ABV, 35 IBU, and 2.7 volumes of carbonation. With a beautiful golden color and a light body, it is designed for a clean, easy-drinking finish.
The flavor revolves around traditional Czech Saaz hops. Added late in the boil, they keep bitterness restrained while bringing floral, herbal, and spicy nuances to the aroma and flavor. The malt bill is based on pilsner malt with a small addition of Vienna malt. A gentle malt character reminiscent of biscuits and toffee meshes neatly with the freshness of the hops.
The brewer explains that the appeal of pilsner lies in its simplicity. By narrowing the ingredients and handling each one carefully, the beer reveals a kind of beauty within restraint. This year’s version is also finished slightly drier than last year’s, aiming to make the outlines of the malt and hops easier to perceive.
As a brewery that continues to make craft beer in Kyoto, Kyoto Brewing carefully explores not only distinctive limited releases but also the appeal of classic lagers like this one. It is a calm, unhurried beer that feels especially well suited to being the first drink after work.
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Hop BroKyoto Brewing has done it again. They’re re-releasing Czech pilsner Tadaima. It’s built on last year’s well-received recipe and brewed again as this year’s version.
MugiWait, so it’s back as this year’s version!? Even the name sounds gentle, like a beer coming home!
Hop BroExactly, and the style is a classic Czech pilsner. At 4.5% ABV and 35 IBU, with a golden light body, it’s designed to go down cleanly.
MugiIBU again! That’s the bitterness scale, right? Isn’t 35 really bitter?
Hop BroThat’s the point. It brings out the aroma of Saaz hops while keeping bitterness restrained by adding them late in the boil. Floral, herbal, and spicy notes rise gently.
MugiOhhh! So the hops don’t dominate, but it’s still lively. Refined aroma, kind of?
Hop BroExactly. The malt bill is centered on pilsner malt, with a little Vienna malt added. The gentle biscuit- and toffee-like sweetness supports the hops’ freshness.
MugiBiscuit and toffee!? Now that’s basically a snack table. I’m glad it still has real malt character!
Hop BroAnd this year’s batch is slightly drier than last year’s. The contours of the malt and hops come through cleanly, and the finish is light without being bland. This one is the kind of beer that really shows its quality.
MugiI like how it stands out through care instead of flash. So the simple charm of lager is something like this, huh.
Hop BroExactly. That’s what’s good about Kyoto Brewing: they dig into the classics as seriously as they do their more distinctive releases. I think it would be a great calm first drink after work.
MugiJust hearing about it makes me want one! Tonight’s first-drink candidate is decided!
