Pecora Beer announces a yomogi-scented new grisette, "Yomoco," from Kawasaki
Pecora Beer unveiled its new beer, "#043 Yomoco / Yomoco," on Instagram. The beer style is Yomogi Grisette, with Yamagata-grown yomogi added during the fermentation process. It is finished as a light, easy-drinking beer at ABV 4.5% and IBU 27.
Hop BroPecora Beer in Kawasaki has put out a new release, #043 Yomoco. The style is Yomogi Grisette, and it's a pretty intriguing one.
MugiWhat, a beer with yomogi!? The kusa mochi-like aroma already sounds delicious before even tasting it!
Hop BroExactly. What's interesting is that they add Yamagata-grown yomogi during fermentation. Instead of just tacking on aroma, they're letting it blend into the beer itself.
MugiDuring fermentation? What does that even mean! Does it really change that much if you add it midway through the brew?
Hop BroIt does. The heat of fermentation and the yeast's activity change how the aroma comes through, so the way the fragrance blends in is completely different.
MugiOhhh! And with ABV 4.5%, it sounds really light and easy to drink. You could probably keep going glass after glass, right?
Hop BroThe IBU is also a modest 27, so the bitterness shouldn't get in the way of the yomogi's green, kusa mochi-like character. It's designed to drink clean and crisp, in a saison-like way.
MugiWhen I hear saison, it sounds kind of difficult, but basically it means refreshing and brisk, right?
Hop BroThat's the right idea. Grisette is known for its light drinkability, so it pairs well with the Japanese aroma of yomogi.
MugiAnd Pecora Beer is that rising Kawasaki brewery, right? The way they put their personality into beers is already so sharp!
Hop BroThey only opened in 2024 and just started their own production, but already putting out something like this is reassuring. I want to remember this as a beer to drink in early spring.
MugiYeah, my head is already full of a yomogi-scented glass! I want to drink it in a chilled glass soon!
Hop BroThen it's settled. Tonight, let's cheers with Yomoco and enjoy being wrapped in that yomogi aroma.
Pecora Beer, based in Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, introduced its new beer, "#043 Yomoco / Yomoco," on Instagram. According to the information released, the beer style is `Yomogi Grisette`, with an alcohol content of 4.5% and an IBU of 27.
The post revealed that yomogi from Yamagata was added during the fermentation process. The aroma is described as "the yomogi scent of kusa mochi." As for the taste, it is presented as a crisp, refreshing saison beer, suggesting a design aimed at the kind of lightness you want to reach for in early spring.
Pecora Beer opened in Asao Ward, Kawasaki City, on January 28, 2024, and began releasing its own in-house brewed beers on August 30 of the same year. Though small in scale, it is a brewery that has steadily built a reputation for attention to brewing and service, so this new release will be watched for how it brings out the character of its ingredients.
The style name `Yomogi Grisette` evokes a light drinkability and herbal nuances. By pairing that with Yamagata-grown yomogi, this beer naturally folds a Japanese aroma into a beer context. Rather than pushing flashy elements to the forefront, it seems to be a new release that conveys the season through aroma and drinkability.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroPecora Beer in Kawasaki has put out a new release, #043 Yomoco. The style is Yomogi Grisette, and it's a pretty intriguing one.
MugiWhat, a beer with yomogi!? The kusa mochi-like aroma already sounds delicious before even tasting it!
Hop BroExactly. What's interesting is that they add Yamagata-grown yomogi during fermentation. Instead of just tacking on aroma, they're letting it blend into the beer itself.
MugiDuring fermentation? What does that even mean! Does it really change that much if you add it midway through the brew?
Hop BroIt does. The heat of fermentation and the yeast's activity change how the aroma comes through, so the way the fragrance blends in is completely different.
MugiOhhh! And with ABV 4.5%, it sounds really light and easy to drink. You could probably keep going glass after glass, right?
Hop BroThe IBU is also a modest 27, so the bitterness shouldn't get in the way of the yomogi's green, kusa mochi-like character. It's designed to drink clean and crisp, in a saison-like way.
MugiWhen I hear saison, it sounds kind of difficult, but basically it means refreshing and brisk, right?
Hop BroThat's the right idea. Grisette is known for its light drinkability, so it pairs well with the Japanese aroma of yomogi.
MugiAnd Pecora Beer is that rising Kawasaki brewery, right? The way they put their personality into beers is already so sharp!
Hop BroThey only opened in 2024 and just started their own production, but already putting out something like this is reassuring. I want to remember this as a beer to drink in early spring.
MugiYeah, my head is already full of a yomogi-scented glass! I want to drink it in a chilled glass soon!
Hop BroThen it's settled. Tonight, let's cheers with Yomoco and enjoy being wrapped in that yomogi aroma.
