Streetlight Brewing in Sapporo taps new American Light Lager, "A.L.L. I Need"
Streetlight Brewing in Sapporo has unveiled its new American Light Lager, "A.L.L. I Need." Finished at a brisk 3.5% ABV and single-hopped with Liberty, it is a beer that puts crisp lager character front and center.
Hop BroStreetlight Brewing in Sapporo has put out A.L.L. I Need, and it is a new American Light Lager. Even the name makes it feel like it is all about going for lightness.
MugiWait, American Light Lager? You mean that 'light beer' kind of thing? That actually seems rare in craft beer!
Hop BroExactly. It is a brisk 3.5% ABV design, built for easy drinking. It strips away heaviness and neatly packages drinkability into one beer.
MugiHuh, but lagers sound kind of difficult! What does clean lager character even mean?
Hop BroBasically, because it is fermented cold and slowly, the flavors settle into place and the beer gets a crisp finish more easily. Using Liberty hops single-hop this time is also about not piling on aroma, but carefully shaping the beer's outline.
MugiSo single-use means they use just one kind of hop!? That feels kind of like an aesthetic of subtraction!
Hop BroExactly. Liberty has herbal, floral notes, and rather than pushing itself to the front like an IPA, it is good at acting as a refining touch for delicate aromas.
MugiI see. And the article said it is in the lineage of best-selling lagers, right? So it is aiming in the direction of those famous brands?
Hop BroRight. It nods to the line that runs through Bud Light, Miller Lite, and Coors Light, while adding Streetlight Brewing's own craft-level care. It is an interesting new proposal from Sapporo.
MugiWow, it is the opposite of the usual IPA, and that is great! If it is a not-too-heavy pint, it might be perfect as a first beer too!
Hop BroExactly. It is the kind of beer that slips down easily on a sweaty day or at the start of a meal. This is definitely a new release I want to drink right now.
MugiYep, I am curious too! It makes me want to try an ice-cold pint at Streetlight Brewing!
Streetlight Brewing, located at 10-19 Nishi, Kita 10-jo, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, introduced A.L.L. I Need. The style is American Light Lager, and the ABV is 3.5%. As the name suggests, it is a new release built around lightness and drinkability.
According to the brewery, this style belongs to the "best-selling" lineage represented by Bud Light, Miller Lite, and Coors Light, and is characterized by a clean finish and a flavor with little in the way of rough edges. Streetlight Brewing says this is its first attempt at the American Light Lager style.
The hops were single-used Liberty, an American variety. By narrowing the recipe to one hop known for its herbal, floral aroma, the brewery carefully shapes the delicate outline of the lager. Rather than pushing strong IPA-like aromatics to the forefront, the design focuses on how to bring out lightness and refreshment.
In the context of craft beer, American Pale Ale and American IPA have driven the movement, but in recent years there has also been a return of attention to light lagers. Streetlight Brewing's A.L.L. I Need is worth noting as one beer showing that trend from Sapporo. It is suited to people looking for a not-too-heavy pint, or for those who want to try a direction different from their usual IPA.
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Hop BroStreetlight Brewing in Sapporo has put out A.L.L. I Need, and it is a new American Light Lager. Even the name makes it feel like it is all about going for lightness.
MugiWait, American Light Lager? You mean that 'light beer' kind of thing? That actually seems rare in craft beer!
Hop BroExactly. It is a brisk 3.5% ABV design, built for easy drinking. It strips away heaviness and neatly packages drinkability into one beer.
MugiHuh, but lagers sound kind of difficult! What does clean lager character even mean?
Hop BroBasically, because it is fermented cold and slowly, the flavors settle into place and the beer gets a crisp finish more easily. Using Liberty hops single-hop this time is also about not piling on aroma, but carefully shaping the beer's outline.
MugiSo single-use means they use just one kind of hop!? That feels kind of like an aesthetic of subtraction!
Hop BroExactly. Liberty has herbal, floral notes, and rather than pushing itself to the front like an IPA, it is good at acting as a refining touch for delicate aromas.
MugiI see. And the article said it is in the lineage of best-selling lagers, right? So it is aiming in the direction of those famous brands?
Hop BroRight. It nods to the line that runs through Bud Light, Miller Lite, and Coors Light, while adding Streetlight Brewing's own craft-level care. It is an interesting new proposal from Sapporo.
MugiWow, it is the opposite of the usual IPA, and that is great! If it is a not-too-heavy pint, it might be perfect as a first beer too!
Hop BroExactly. It is the kind of beer that slips down easily on a sweaty day or at the start of a meal. This is definitely a new release I want to drink right now.
MugiYep, I am curious too! It makes me want to try an ice-cold pint at Streetlight Brewing!
