Kamihei Shuzo to Release Spring-Limited Saison Made with 100% Tono-Grown IBUKI Hops on April 9
Kamihei Shuzo in Tono, Iwate Prefecture, will release the seasonal Tono Beer ZUMONA product "From the Hop Farmers of Tono, IBUKI HOP SAISON" on April 9. Made with 100% Tono-grown IBUKI hops, it is a beer designed to deliver a light, springlike drinking experience.
Hop BroToday we've got a seasonal beer from Iwate's Kamihei Shuzo, going on sale on April 9. It's Tono Beer ZUMONA's "From the Hop Farmers of Tono, IBUKI HOP SAISON," and it's full-on spring vibes.
MugiWhoa, the name alone sounds delicious! Using 100% Tono-grown IBUKI hops is irresistible for hop lovers.
Hop BroAnd it's a saison style, too. This is the kind of beer Belgian farmers used to brew in early spring and drink during breaks from farm work, so lightness is everything.
MugiSaison sounds so stylish! But drinking it during farm work? That's a pretty wild history, isn't it?
Hop BroExactly, and the key point with this one is the banana-like aroma. It has a fruity character from the yeast, which makes it interesting because the hops aren't the only star.
MugiBanana aroma!? That's something you can pick up in beer? A fruity aroma like that gets me excited before even taking a sip.
Hop BroAnd apparently the hops are brought out using flash-freezing and crushing technology. Put simply, it's a brewing method that makes it harder to lose the hops' good qualities and really pushes the aroma forward.
MugiWhat is that, like a science experiment? So basically, you can really enjoy the hops' natural aroma, right?
Hop BroThat's right. With Tono Beer ZUMONA, Kamihei Shuzo has long valued Tono hops and the groundwater from the Hayachine mountain range, so the beer really has a sense of place.
MugiI love how they make real use of local ingredients. It feels packed with Tono character, and it seems like it would go well with spring meals!
Hop BroTo wrap up, this is the perfect beer for early spring. It's light, aromatic, and after one sip you'll probably be thinking, 'I want another.'
MugiYeah, just reading about it makes me want to drink it! I'm already in the mood to quench my thirst today, and now I really want to open one!
Kamihei Shuzo will release on April 9 the seasonal Tono Beer ZUMONA product "From the Hop Farmers of Tono, IBUKI HOP SAISON." It is a saison made with 100% Tono-grown IBUKI hops, and it uses flash-freezing and crushing technology to bring out the hops' natural aroma.
This beer is characterized by yeast-derived fruity, banana-like aromas and a crisp, saison-like mouthfeel. The product description also refers to the style's background, noting that Belgian farmers once brewed it in early spring and drank it to quench their thirst between farm tasks, connecting it with the arrival of spring in Tono.
Kamihei Shuzo is a brewery in Tono, Iwate Prefecture, and its predecessor was "Tateya Shuzo," founded in 1789. It produces both sake and craft beer, and continues brewing with local ingredients. The beer brand "Tono Beer ZUMONA" was born in 1999 and has pursued flavors that reflect the character of the land, centered on Tono-grown hops and groundwater from the Hayachine mountain range.
This new product clearly expresses that approach. Bearing a name that connects it to Tono's hop farmers, it is designed to suit early-spring meals and refreshment breaks by combining the aroma of locally grown hops with the lightness of a saison. In a seasonal, limited-edition form, it lets drinkers taste what makes Tono distinctive as a hop-producing region.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday we've got a seasonal beer from Iwate's Kamihei Shuzo, going on sale on April 9. It's Tono Beer ZUMONA's "From the Hop Farmers of Tono, IBUKI HOP SAISON," and it's full-on spring vibes.
MugiWhoa, the name alone sounds delicious! Using 100% Tono-grown IBUKI hops is irresistible for hop lovers.
Hop BroAnd it's a saison style, too. This is the kind of beer Belgian farmers used to brew in early spring and drink during breaks from farm work, so lightness is everything.
MugiSaison sounds so stylish! But drinking it during farm work? That's a pretty wild history, isn't it?
Hop BroExactly, and the key point with this one is the banana-like aroma. It has a fruity character from the yeast, which makes it interesting because the hops aren't the only star.
MugiBanana aroma!? That's something you can pick up in beer? A fruity aroma like that gets me excited before even taking a sip.
Hop BroAnd apparently the hops are brought out using flash-freezing and crushing technology. Put simply, it's a brewing method that makes it harder to lose the hops' good qualities and really pushes the aroma forward.
MugiWhat is that, like a science experiment? So basically, you can really enjoy the hops' natural aroma, right?
Hop BroThat's right. With Tono Beer ZUMONA, Kamihei Shuzo has long valued Tono hops and the groundwater from the Hayachine mountain range, so the beer really has a sense of place.
MugiI love how they make real use of local ingredients. It feels packed with Tono character, and it seems like it would go well with spring meals!
Hop BroTo wrap up, this is the perfect beer for early spring. It's light, aromatic, and after one sip you'll probably be thinking, 'I want another.'
MugiYeah, just reading about it makes me want to drink it! I'm already in the mood to quench my thirst today, and now I really want to open one!
