Craft Beer Brewery Terra Wins Silver for Marrone at Japan Great Beer Awards
Craft Beer Brewery Terra in Joetsu, Niigata, said its chestnut ale Marrone won a silver medal at the Japan Great Beer Awards after moving up from bronze the previous year. The brewery also noted that switching to natural spring water from the Myoko foothills last October has added depth to the beer.
Hop BroBig award story today: Terra's Marrone just won a silver medal at the Japan Great Beer Awards. It's a roasted chestnut beer from Craft Beer Brewery Terra in Joetsu, Niigata.
MugiWait, roasted chestnut beer? What is that! Chestnuts belong at a snack stall, not inside a pint!
Hop BroOh, they absolutely can. Marrone is an aged chestnut brew made with brown malt and chestnuts, so you get malty aroma and a warm, toasty sweetness.
MugiHold on, brown malt just crashed into the conversation like a quiz question. What does that actually taste like?
Hop BroSimple version: it's malt roasted enough to create toasty browned flavors. Think toast, nuts, and a gentle roasted edge, which is exactly why it works with chestnut.
MugiOkay, I get it now. Autumn snack energy somehow turned classy and ended up in a beer glass!
Hop BroAnd Terra switched its brewing water last October to natural water from the Myoko foothills, which they say added more depth and body. They even leveled up from bronze last year to silver this year.
MugiWater can change that much? And now you're talking about beer terroir like we're in a fancy wine class and I forgot my notes!
Hop BroThat's basically it, though. Terroir means the beer reflects the local character. Joetsu has sake, soy sauce, miso, and wine culture, so Terra is brewing from a real fermentation town.
MugiThat makes the whole story taste better already. If it pairs with chocolate and rich dishes, this sounds like dinner-table beer with main-character energy.
Hop BroExactly. It feels like a slow sipper for a calm meal, and knowing it carries silver medal status just makes me want a glass even more.
MugiSame here, totally. I want a glass of Marrone right now and I want the chestnut, the malt, and the whole Joetsu story with it!
Craft Beer Brewery Terra, based in Joetsu, Niigata, announced that its chestnut beer Marrone won a silver medal at the Japan Great Beer Awards. In the post, the brewery described the result as an upgrade from last year’s bronze medal.
Terra also said it switched its brewing water to natural spring water from the Myoko foothills last October. According to the post, that change has brought more depth and body to the beer by drawing out the character of the ingredients more clearly. Joetsu is known for its fermentation culture, with sake breweries, soy sauce and miso makers, and even wineries scattered across the city.
On its official site, Terra presents itself as a brewery that expresses terroir through the conditions of Joetsu. Marrone is described as an aged beer made with carefully roasted brown malt and chestnuts, offering malt aroma, a toasty character, and a gentle sweetness. It is also suggested as a pairing for chocolate and richly flavored dishes, making it a beer suited to a slower meal.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBig award story today: Terra's Marrone just won a silver medal at the Japan Great Beer Awards. It's a roasted chestnut beer from Craft Beer Brewery Terra in Joetsu, Niigata.
MugiWait, roasted chestnut beer? What is that! Chestnuts belong at a snack stall, not inside a pint!
Hop BroOh, they absolutely can. Marrone is an aged chestnut brew made with brown malt and chestnuts, so you get malty aroma and a warm, toasty sweetness.
MugiHold on, brown malt just crashed into the conversation like a quiz question. What does that actually taste like?
Hop BroSimple version: it's malt roasted enough to create toasty browned flavors. Think toast, nuts, and a gentle roasted edge, which is exactly why it works with chestnut.
MugiOkay, I get it now. Autumn snack energy somehow turned classy and ended up in a beer glass!
Hop BroAnd Terra switched its brewing water last October to natural water from the Myoko foothills, which they say added more depth and body. They even leveled up from bronze last year to silver this year.
MugiWater can change that much? And now you're talking about beer terroir like we're in a fancy wine class and I forgot my notes!
Hop BroThat's basically it, though. Terroir means the beer reflects the local character. Joetsu has sake, soy sauce, miso, and wine culture, so Terra is brewing from a real fermentation town.
MugiThat makes the whole story taste better already. If it pairs with chocolate and rich dishes, this sounds like dinner-table beer with main-character energy.
Hop BroExactly. It feels like a slow sipper for a calm meal, and knowing it carries silver medal status just makes me want a glass even more.
MugiSame here, totally. I want a glass of Marrone right now and I want the chestnut, the malt, and the whole Joetsu story with it!
