REPUBREW Mishima Slider House 24 Taps Introduces 9th Anniversary Beer "UME9 GOSE"
At the beer pub "Repubrew Mishima Slider House 24 Taps" in Mishima, Shizuoka, REPUBREW's 9th anniversary beer "UME9 GOSE" is available. It is a Japanese-style GOSE made with cucumber, layered with plum juice, red shiso, kombu tea, and Toda salt.
Hop BroAt a Mishima beer pub, REPUBREW's 9th anniversary beer has appeared. The name is "UME9 GOSE," and just the way it looks on the page makes you want to drink it, right?
MugiWait, what is UME9 GOSE! Plum and cucumber in beer together? Just imagining it is kind of interesting!
Hop BroWell, it's based on GOSE, a salt-added sour ale. They use cucumber and add plum juice to evoke ume, so it's a pretty daring design.
MugiA salt-added sour ale is already hard to wrap my head around! Is drinkable ume-cucumber really the idea exactly as it sounds?
Hop BroYeah, they also add red shiso and kombu tea to pull the flavor together nicely. And the mineral character of Toda salt really comes through, which makes it interesting because it doesn't end with just acidity.
MugiOh, so it's not just sour. Hearing kombu tea umami makes it feel like you're suddenly being taken into the world of Japanese food!
Hop BroIt also looks deep plum-blossom colored, smells fresh and plum-like, and when you drink it the sharp acidity comes with juicy plum. The cucumber-like finish lingers at the end, so the cucumber presence is definitely there.
MugiWow, that's interesting! ABV 4.5% sounds light, so it seems like it would work before or after a meal, right?
Hop BroExactly. And because it's at a 24-tap beer pub in the Mishima Station area, it's nice that you can compare all kinds of draft beers while you're there.
MugiIt would be absolutely delicious with negima or fried sasami! The mildness of chicken would really make the beer's acidity and saltiness stand out, and now I really want to go drink it!
Hop BroThat's settled then. It's one beer that makes you want to raise a glass in Mishima with a playful Japanese-style GOSE in hand.
At the beer pub "Repubrew Mishima Slider House 24 Taps" in Mishima, Shizuoka Prefecture, you can enjoy REPUBREW's 9th anniversary beer "UME9 GOSE".
A Japanese-style GOSE with cucumber and plum imagery
"UME9 GOSE" is based on GOSE, a sour ale with salt added, and uses cucumber as its style foundation. Plum juice is added here to evoke ume, while red shiso and kombu tea round out the flavor. The brewery says it was created with the image of a "drinkable ume-cucumber."
What it tastes like
From the glass comes a deep plum-blossom color and a refreshing fruity aroma reminiscent of plum. On the palate, the sharp acidity produced by lactic acid bacteria from Suruga Bay is layered with the juiciness of plum, the umami of kombu tea, and the mineral character of Toda salt. A melon-like aroma from the cucumber lingers in the finish, creating a beer that lets you enjoy the balance of acidity and saltiness. ABV is 4.5%, making it suitable both as an aperitif and as a palate cleanser after a meal.
Fit with the venue
"Repubrew Mishima Slider House 24 Taps" is a beer pub in the Mishima Station area where you can casually enjoy REPUBREW beers. As its name suggests, the 24 taps make it easy to stop in for a wide selection of draft beers, and it seems like a good match for trying limited-edition, character-driven beers like this one.
Dishes to pair it with
The official pairing suggestions are negima and fried sasami. Because it has the refreshing aroma and acidity of cucumber along with a clear salty edge, pairing it with mild dishes like chicken should make the beer's character stand out even more clearly.
As a beer timed to mark the 9th anniversary, "UME9 GOSE" brings together REPUBREW's playful spirit and ingredient choices rooted in a sense of place. This is a beer to enjoy not only for its visual impact, but also for its careful design of acidity, umami, and aroma.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt a Mishima beer pub, REPUBREW's 9th anniversary beer has appeared. The name is "UME9 GOSE," and just the way it looks on the page makes you want to drink it, right?
MugiWait, what is UME9 GOSE! Plum and cucumber in beer together? Just imagining it is kind of interesting!
Hop BroWell, it's based on GOSE, a salt-added sour ale. They use cucumber and add plum juice to evoke ume, so it's a pretty daring design.
MugiA salt-added sour ale is already hard to wrap my head around! Is drinkable ume-cucumber really the idea exactly as it sounds?
Hop BroYeah, they also add red shiso and kombu tea to pull the flavor together nicely. And the mineral character of Toda salt really comes through, which makes it interesting because it doesn't end with just acidity.
MugiOh, so it's not just sour. Hearing kombu tea umami makes it feel like you're suddenly being taken into the world of Japanese food!
Hop BroIt also looks deep plum-blossom colored, smells fresh and plum-like, and when you drink it the sharp acidity comes with juicy plum. The cucumber-like finish lingers at the end, so the cucumber presence is definitely there.
MugiWow, that's interesting! ABV 4.5% sounds light, so it seems like it would work before or after a meal, right?
Hop BroExactly. And because it's at a 24-tap beer pub in the Mishima Station area, it's nice that you can compare all kinds of draft beers while you're there.
MugiIt would be absolutely delicious with negima or fried sasami! The mildness of chicken would really make the beer's acidity and saltiness stand out, and now I really want to go drink it!
Hop BroThat's settled then. It's one beer that makes you want to raise a glass in Mishima with a playful Japanese-style GOSE in hand.