Sankt Gallen's "Whey Sour Ale Strawberry" Tapped at Ale You Ready !? in Kobe-Sannomiya
At the beer pub Ale You Ready !? in Kobe-Sannomiya, Kobe, Sankt Gallen’s guest beer "Whey Sour Ale Strawberry" has arrived. It’s introduced as a sweet-and-tart, light sour ale with ABV 4.0% and IBU 8.0, meant to be enjoyed with food.
Hop BroIn Kobe-Sannomiya's Guest Beer Arrives post, Ale You Ready !? has tapped Sankt Gallen's Whey Sour Ale Strawberry.
MugiWow! What's a Whey Sour Ale anyway? It already sounds delicious just from the name!
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it's a Sour Ale /w Strawberry & Whey made with whey, the liquid left over from cheese making. It layers strawberry sweetness-and-tartness with fruity acidity from lactic acid bacteria.
MugiHuh, so fruity acidity from lactic acid bacteria is sour, but still easy to drink?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. With ABV 4.0% and IBU 8.0, it's light and gentle. The bitterness is subdued, and the sourness never gets too aggressive, so it pairs well with food.
MugiWow, and the look matters too! That pinkish color is basically a spring strawberry impulse-buy situation!
Hop BroExactly. And Ale You Ready !? is easy to drop into near JR Sannomiya, and it's easy to pair with food is a big strength. You can use it for just one drink or while eating a meal, and it works either way.
MugiWait, what's SORACHI in the post? Some kind of code?
Hop BroThat's a standard lineup beer. After the sour's sweet-tartness, slipping in a bitter pint like SORACHI makes the flavor contrast really clear, and that's fun.
MugiI get it! Starting with strawberry and finishing with bitterness sounds amazing, like a perfect flavor-switch session.
Hop BroExactly. At a place like Ale You Ready !?, if you drink while checking the day's taps and guest beers, you can run into a very satisfying pint. It makes you want to go there today.
MugiYeah, I want to drink now too! I want to start with the strawberry sour and enjoy the food with it.
Guest Beer Arrives
At the beer pub Ale You Ready !? in Kobe-Sannomiya, Kobe, Sankt Gallen’s Whey Sour Ale Strawberry has arrived. The post introduces it as a sour ale that puts the sweet-and-tart taste of spring strawberries front and center.
This beer is Sour Ale /w Strawberry & Whey, ABV 4.0%, IBU 8.0. It uses plenty of strawberries and whey, a byproduct of cheese making, to layer fruity acidity from lactic acid bacteria with strawberry aroma. It has a pinkish look, and while it does have the sourness characteristic of a sour ale, it is said to be a well-balanced, easy-to-drink type.
The Atmosphere and Pairings
Ale You Ready !? is known as an easy-to-drop-in beer pub in the area around JR Sannomiya. The kitchen is also a strong point, making it easy to naturally pair beer with food. The interior has a stylish yet unpretentious feel, so it works both for a single drink and for taking your time over a meal.
In the post, there is also a suggestion to enjoy SORACHI alongside craft beer and food, and being able to move between the guest beer and a standard pint with a meal is another thing that feels true to this place. Starting with the sweet-and-tart sour ale, it might also be interesting to compare it with bitter beers and their compatibility with food.
For Whom This Drink Suits
- People who like fruit sours made with strawberries
- People who want to drink sour beer with a meal
- People looking for a casual craft beer spot in Sannomiya
The timing of a guest beer arrival is a chance to broaden how a bar can be enjoyed. At Ale You Ready !?, it seems worth checking the day’s taps and guest offerings before visiting, while keeping food at the center, so you can encounter a more satisfying pint.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroIn Kobe-Sannomiya's Guest Beer Arrives post, Ale You Ready !? has tapped Sankt Gallen's Whey Sour Ale Strawberry.
MugiWow! What's a Whey Sour Ale anyway? It already sounds delicious just from the name!
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it's a Sour Ale /w Strawberry & Whey made with whey, the liquid left over from cheese making. It layers strawberry sweetness-and-tartness with fruity acidity from lactic acid bacteria.
MugiHuh, so fruity acidity from lactic acid bacteria is sour, but still easy to drink?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. With ABV 4.0% and IBU 8.0, it's light and gentle. The bitterness is subdued, and the sourness never gets too aggressive, so it pairs well with food.
MugiWow, and the look matters too! That pinkish color is basically a spring strawberry impulse-buy situation!
Hop BroExactly. And Ale You Ready !? is easy to drop into near JR Sannomiya, and it's easy to pair with food is a big strength. You can use it for just one drink or while eating a meal, and it works either way.
MugiWait, what's SORACHI in the post? Some kind of code?
Hop BroThat's a standard lineup beer. After the sour's sweet-tartness, slipping in a bitter pint like SORACHI makes the flavor contrast really clear, and that's fun.
MugiI get it! Starting with strawberry and finishing with bitterness sounds amazing, like a perfect flavor-switch session.
Hop BroExactly. At a place like Ale You Ready !?, if you drink while checking the day's taps and guest beers, you can run into a very satisfying pint. It makes you want to go there today.
MugiYeah, I want to drink now too! I want to start with the strawberry sour and enjoy the food with it.
