A post from Akatsuki Growlers, the beer pub in Tomigaya, Shibuya City, announced that the sake-yeast beer "Sakura Rei-REI-" from the "Sakura" series will go on sale again for the first time in about a year.

What this announcement emphasizes is the aroma design. The description presents a composition in which a gorgeous, ginjo-sake-like aroma is layered with fruity hop-derived notes. It further says that apple-like ginjo aromas are overlaid with muscat and tropical fruit aromas, and that the changing character of the fragrance can be enjoyed as the temperature rises.

The recommended way to drink it is also specific, with wine glasses or tulip glasses suggested. This seems like a beer suited to a more tasting-oriented approach, one that follows how the aroma opens up and how the finish evolves. Among craft beers, it is likely to especially appeal to drinkers who value yeast-derived character.

The same post also announced that the year-end and New Year holiday closure will run from December 27 to January 4. It is a good idea to check the business days before visiting.

Akatsuki Growlers is a beer pub in the Tomigaya area where you can relax and enjoy craft beer. Rather than a place for pairing with food and drinking through the evening, it is better suited to a day when you want to choose a beer and carefully appreciate its aroma and changes in temperature. As the year draws to a close, why not try a sake-yeast beer that carries a subtle Japanese fermentation character?