Far Yeast Brewing Releases Off Trail Farm House Ale Aged 20 Months in Oak
Far Yeast Brewing of Kosuge Village, Yamanashi, has released Off Trail Farm House Ale, a limited Brett Saison aged in oak barrels for 20 months. Made without fruit or spices, the beer combines pineapple-like tropical notes with Brettanomyces depth and gentle oak tannins.
Hop BroFar Yeast Brewing in Kosuge, Yamanashi has released a 20-month barrel-aged beer: Off Trail Farm House Ale.
MugiWhat?! Twenty months of aging? That’s practically beer hibernation!
Hop BroIt’s a Brett Saison—a Saison with Brett—made with French Saison yeast and Brettanomyces.
MugiBrettano-what? That sounds like a brand-new magic spell that makes foam appear!
Hop BroBrettanomyces is a yeast that creates unusual aromas during aging. Here, it brings a leather-like depth to the beer.
MugiLeather? Is this a drinkable jacket?! But it also has pineapple-like notes, so that’s a surprising tropical twist!
Hop BroExactly. No fruit or spices were added; the yeast alone creates that pineapple-like impression.
MugiA yeast that can do all that without extra fruit is a tiny aroma director!
Hop BroOak adds gentle tannins and a soft acetic nuance. Tannins are the sensation that gently tightens your palate.
MugiNice! It comes in 330ml bottles and 10L kegs at 7.5% ABV. I want to watch the finish evolve as it ages.
Hop BroReleased October 28, with wider shipments following. This beautifully complex pour from Kosuge deserves a slow, thoughtful drink.
MugiThen I’ll bring the glasses—not the leather jacket! Let’s toast with Off Trail!
A Brett Saison shaped by 20 months in oak
Far Yeast Brewing has released Off Trail Farm House Ale as a limited offering from its Off Trail brand, which explores innovative approaches to brewing. The beer is a simple farmhouse ale made without fruit or spices, then aged in oak barrels for 20 months.
Classified as a Brett Saison, the beer was inspired by the compatibility of French saison yeast and Brettanomyces. Its profile brings pineapple-like tropical character together with a leather-like depth from Brettanomyces. Subtle tannins from the oak and a light acetic note add further complexity to the balance.
The beer has an alcohol content of 7.5% and is made with malt, wheat, hops, and sugar. It is available in 330ml bottles and 10L kegs. Following its limited release on October 28, shipments to the official online store, liquor retailers, restaurants, and beer bars across Japan will begin from October 29.
Far Yeast Brewing operates its source brewery in Kosuge Village, Yamanashi, an area known for its natural surroundings and a climate reminiscent of northern Europe. Off Trail Farm House Ale reflects the brewery’s interest in fermentation, microorganisms, and barrel aging.
The brewery recommends storing the beer in a cool, dark place, with refrigeration preferred. Its layered aroma, oak character, and lingering acidity make it a beer to enjoy slowly as it opens in the glass.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroFar Yeast Brewing in Kosuge, Yamanashi has released a 20-month barrel-aged beer: Off Trail Farm House Ale.
MugiWhat?! Twenty months of aging? That’s practically beer hibernation!
Hop BroIt’s a Brett Saison—a Saison with Brett—made with French Saison yeast and Brettanomyces.
MugiBrettano-what? That sounds like a brand-new magic spell that makes foam appear!
Hop BroBrettanomyces is a yeast that creates unusual aromas during aging. Here, it brings a leather-like depth to the beer.
MugiLeather? Is this a drinkable jacket?! But it also has pineapple-like notes, so that’s a surprising tropical twist!
Hop BroExactly. No fruit or spices were added; the yeast alone creates that pineapple-like impression.
MugiA yeast that can do all that without extra fruit is a tiny aroma director!
Hop BroOak adds gentle tannins and a soft acetic nuance. Tannins are the sensation that gently tightens your palate.
MugiNice! It comes in 330ml bottles and 10L kegs at 7.5% ABV. I want to watch the finish evolve as it ages.
Hop BroReleased October 28, with wider shipments following. This beautifully complex pour from Kosuge deserves a slow, thoughtful drink.
MugiThen I’ll bring the glasses—not the leather jacket! Let’s toast with Off Trail!
