Yonezawa Jacks Brewery releases Woody Saison with Namikata Lamb Shop
Yonezawa Jacks Brewery has announced Woody Saison, a limited collaboration with Namikata Lamb Shop Mee-chan Shokudo in Yonezawa, Yamagata. The saison combines fruity aromatics, a dry finish, malt richness, and citrus peel brightness, with juniper berry and coriander adding a food-friendly edge.
Hop BroToday’s topic is Woody Saison release from Yonezawa Jacks Brewery, made with Namikata Lamb Shop Mee-chan Shokudo.
MugiWait, lamb and beer together? That’s full local-collab energy and my stomach is already making plans!
Hop BroAnd the style is a food-friendly saison with fruity aroma, a dry crisp finish, and solid malt depth underneath.
MugiOoh, but what does dry crisp finish even mean? Does the beer just vanish like a ninja?
Hop BroNot vanish, exactly. It means the finish stays light, so it doesn’t coat your mouth and it flows right into the next sip or bite.
MugiAnd it has orange peel, lemon peel, and juniper berries too? Why does this suddenly sound like a forest wizard brewed it?
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. Juniper berries and coriander seed add a botanical gin-like note, giving it woody freshness and spice that works with rich food.
MugiWhat is this super-beer? It goes with jingisukan and even herbed white fish? Range too powerful. It’s showing off now.
Hop BroIt gets better: the same beer is also sold at Mee-chan Shokudo under the FLOCK label. Woody Saison is heat-treated, while FLOCK is unpasteurized, and it uses Cascade and Citra at 5% ABV in 330ml bottles.
MugiThen it’s officially comparison tasting time. If it’s built for the rainy season into high summer, I want lamb on the table and both versions lined up right now!
A local collaboration with a food-first profile
Yonezawa Jacks Brewery in Yonezawa, Yamagata has introduced Woody Saison, a limited release made in collaboration with the well-known local shop Namikata Lamb Shop Mee-chan Shokudo. Built on a saison frame, the beer emphasizes fruity aromatics and a clean, dry finish, while adding fuller malt character and bright citrus notes from orange and lemon peel. The result is a beer designed to suit the humid stretch from the rainy season into the height of summer.
The aroma profile is shaped by juniper berry, a botanical often associated with gin, and coriander seed. That combination adds a fresh, woodsy lift and a subtle spice layer, giving the beer a clear culinary purpose rather than just a bright summer profile. According to the brewery, it pairs especially well with dishes such as jingisukan-style grilled lamb and herb-seasoned white fish. It should work both as an aperitif and as a versatile table beer.
The release note also says the same beer is being sold at Namikata Lamb Shop Mee-chan Shokudo under the name FLOCK. Woody Saison is pasteurized, while FLOCK is not heat-treated, making the pair a useful comparison for drinkers interested in how finishing methods change the final impression. The specs listed are Cascade and Citra hops, 5% ABV, 330 ml, and happoshu. As a limited item, it is being positioned as a beer worth picking up sooner rather than later.
*Sources: Original post / Yonezawa Jacks Brewery
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s topic is Woody Saison release from Yonezawa Jacks Brewery, made with Namikata Lamb Shop Mee-chan Shokudo.
MugiWait, lamb and beer together? That’s full local-collab energy and my stomach is already making plans!
Hop BroAnd the style is a food-friendly saison with fruity aroma, a dry crisp finish, and solid malt depth underneath.
MugiOoh, but what does dry crisp finish even mean? Does the beer just vanish like a ninja?
Hop BroNot vanish, exactly. It means the finish stays light, so it doesn’t coat your mouth and it flows right into the next sip or bite.
MugiAnd it has orange peel, lemon peel, and juniper berries too? Why does this suddenly sound like a forest wizard brewed it?
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. Juniper berries and coriander seed add a botanical gin-like note, giving it woody freshness and spice that works with rich food.
MugiWhat is this super-beer? It goes with jingisukan and even herbed white fish? Range too powerful. It’s showing off now.
Hop BroIt gets better: the same beer is also sold at Mee-chan Shokudo under the FLOCK label. Woody Saison is heat-treated, while FLOCK is unpasteurized, and it uses Cascade and Citra at 5% ABV in 330ml bottles.
MugiThen it’s officially comparison tasting time. If it’s built for the rainy season into high summer, I want lamb on the table and both versions lined up right now!
