Beer House Hobbit Taps ISLAND BREWERY's "GOLDEN ALE"
At Beer House Hobbit in Hirakata, Osaka, one keg of ISLAND BREWERY's flagship "GOLDEN ALE" from Iki Island, Nagasaki, has been tapped. With the soft acidity from white koji and the citrus notes of Citra hops, it's a draft beer that's easy to pair with meals.
Hop BroAt Beer House Hobbit in Hirakata, GOLDEN ALE has been tapped. A draft pour of ISLAND BREWERY's flagship from Iki Island in Nagasaki is definitely something beer fans won't want to miss.
MugiWhat, the classic from Iki Island!? Being able to drink island beer in Hirakata makes it feel like a little trip already!
Hop BroAnd the concept is a beer that goes with fish. It uses white koji, which gives it that soft acidity.
MugiWhite koji? What is that! I can't even imagine what koji acidity would taste like in beer!
Hop BroPut simply, the koji gives the flavor a gentle outline. Then the Citra hops add citrus notes, making it feel lightly lemony.
MugiOh, I see! So I was worried it might be too bitter, but looking at the numbers does make me feel a bit better.
Hop BroExactly, it's 17 points of gentleness with an IBU of 17. Instead of pushing bitterness, it focuses on a light mouthfeel and being easy to drink with food.
MugiGot it, it's the kind that goes well with meals! It sounds like it'd pair with fish, of course, but maybe fried chicken too, and just thinking about it makes me hungry!
Hop BroAnd as a draft beer, the aroma really rises and the acidity comes through more naturally. It has the kind of deliciousness you only get when you drink it on site, different from bottles or cans.
MugiIf I can drink it at Beer House Hobbit, it's the best kind of one drink in Kawaramachi! Just talking about it makes me want to toast right now!
At Beer House Hobbit in Kawaramachi, Hirakata, Osaka, the flagship beer "GOLDEN ALE" from Nagasaki's Iki Island brewery ISLAND BREWERY has been tapped on draft. Beer House Hobbit is known as a beer pub that puts craft beer at its center, and it's a place where you can take your time enjoying beer in the Kawaramachi area of Hirakata.
This "GOLDEN ALE" is one of ISLAND BREWERY's standard labels, built around the concept of being "good with fish." It incorporates white koji, used in making the barley shochu that originated on Iki Island, layering the gentle, natural acidity from the koji with a subtle citrus aroma from Citra hops. It has an alcohol content of 4.5% and an IBU of 17. Rather than emphasizing strong bitterness, its appeal lies in its soft mouthfeel and its ease as a beer to enjoy with food.
According to ISLAND BREWERY's official information, this beer is introduced as its most popular flagship. Compared with tasting it in bottles or cans, draft service brings out the aroma and the outline of the acidity more clearly, making this a tapping that beer fans will not want to miss.
At a place like Beer House Hobbit, where draft craft beer takes center stage, simply adding a dependable standard beer broadens the ways people can enjoy the lineup. Even without flashy limited releases, beers that clearly express their origin and the brewery's philosophy leave a strong impression on drinkers. This is exactly the kind of beer that you can now enjoy in Hirakata.
Tapped Beer
- GOLDEN ALE / ISLAND BREWERY
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt Beer House Hobbit in Hirakata, GOLDEN ALE has been tapped. A draft pour of ISLAND BREWERY's flagship from Iki Island in Nagasaki is definitely something beer fans won't want to miss.
MugiWhat, the classic from Iki Island!? Being able to drink island beer in Hirakata makes it feel like a little trip already!
Hop BroAnd the concept is a beer that goes with fish. It uses white koji, which gives it that soft acidity.
MugiWhite koji? What is that! I can't even imagine what koji acidity would taste like in beer!
Hop BroPut simply, the koji gives the flavor a gentle outline. Then the Citra hops add citrus notes, making it feel lightly lemony.
MugiOh, I see! So I was worried it might be too bitter, but looking at the numbers does make me feel a bit better.
Hop BroExactly, it's 17 points of gentleness with an IBU of 17. Instead of pushing bitterness, it focuses on a light mouthfeel and being easy to drink with food.
MugiGot it, it's the kind that goes well with meals! It sounds like it'd pair with fish, of course, but maybe fried chicken too, and just thinking about it makes me hungry!
Hop BroAnd as a draft beer, the aroma really rises and the acidity comes through more naturally. It has the kind of deliciousness you only get when you drink it on site, different from bottles or cans.
MugiIf I can drink it at Beer House Hobbit, it's the best kind of one drink in Kawaramachi! Just talking about it makes me want to toast right now!
