Teshima Factory Releases "Interlude," the Third Installment in Its Limited Series
Teshima Factory on Teshima Island in Tonosho Town, Kagawa, has released "Interlude," the third entry in its limited craft beer series "Canned Island." Built on a saison base, it is an amber-brown beer combining multiple malts and yeasts, with a label newly illustrated by Lee Izumida.
Hop BroTeshima Factory has released "Interlude," the third entry in its limited "Canned Island" series. It feels like the atmosphere of Teshima in Tonosho Town, Kagawa is packed into this one, and even the name gives off that nice "breather" feeling.
MugiWhoa! It's a limited third release! I was already curious just because it's an island beer, but with a title that stylish, I'd probably just stand frozen in front of the shelf...
Hop BroThe base is a saison style. It's a beer that was originally brewed during the agricultural off-season, and its dry drinkability and yeast aroma are part of the appeal, but this time the island-style twist is what's interesting.
MugiSaison sounds familiar, but... what's an agricultural off-season beer? Does that mean you only drink it when you're on break?
Hop BroPut simply, it's a style with a history of being brewed when farm work slowed down, then enjoyed during the busy farming season. So you could say it's a flavor that fits into everyday life, and this release expresses that context well through the name "Interlude."
MugiI see! And the look is interesting too. The article said "amber-brown beer," but is that different from dark beer?
Hop BroThat's the clever part: they combined malts that were progressively colored through roasting with wheat and rye, giving it an amber-leaning brown finish. It's not overly dark; the goal is a balance of toastiness and drinkability.
MugiWait, it even has wheat and rye in it? It suddenly feels like a bakery and a brewery teamed up, and I can't even imagine the taste!
Hop BroOn top of that, the fermentation uses mix fermentation. It's a method that uses multiple yeasts to layer their individual characters, bringing the malt aroma, hop brightness, and yeast expression together as one.
MugiIs mix fermentation like a choir of yeasts? It sounds like it would be a mess if they all sang their own parts, but if it comes together, it must be amazing!
Hop BroExactly, it's basically a choir. And since Teshima Factory isn't just a brewery but also has a cafe and dining hall with a food lab attached, it's a perfect match for island ingredients. Pair it with food, and you could probably drink it forever.
MugiAnd the label was newly illustrated by Lee Izumida, so both the inside and outside of this beer are seriously dialed in! I definitely want to open this slowly from the evening on the island...
Hop BroYeah, it has a plain flavor with depth, and the visual side also has a real story to it. This is the kind of beer you want to drink on Teshima, Mugi-chan. Today, I'm already feeling like I want to line up and raise a glass.
MugiYeah, yeah, this is definitely one of those beers that tastes great! If simplicity and complexity coexist like that, I want to drink it right now too!
Third Entry in the Limited Series "Canned Island"
Teshima Factory, located on Teshima in Tonosho Town, Shodoshima District, Kagawa Prefecture, has announced "Interlude," the third release in its limited craft beer series "Canned Island." In addition to its craft brewery, Teshima Factory operates as a cafe and dining hall with an attached food lab that processes ingredients from Teshima, and it also serves morning and lunch menus using island produce.
This new "Interlude" is a beer based on the saison style, traditionally brewed during the agricultural off-season. It combines malts gradually colored through roasting with wheat and rye to create an amber-toned brown beer. It also uses mix fermentation, in which multiple yeasts are employed during fermentation, resulting in a design that layers malt aroma, hop brightness, and yeast-driven character.
Between Simplicity and Complexity
According to the brewery, the beer brings together the rich aroma of malt, the bright character of hops that do not overpower, and the unobtrusive personality of the yeast. While it may seem complex at first, it ultimately settles into what they describe as a "plain, rustic flavor." As the name Interlude suggests, the release timing follows the style's origins: brewed during the farming off-season and enjoyed during the busy farming season.
The label is also a new illustration by artist Lee Izumida. It reinforces the series' world not only through flavor, but also visually. True to Teshima Factory's approach of staying close to Teshima's local climate and food culture, this is a beer worth watching for as something to enjoy on the island.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroTeshima Factory has released "Interlude," the third entry in its limited "Canned Island" series. It feels like the atmosphere of Teshima in Tonosho Town, Kagawa is packed into this one, and even the name gives off that nice "breather" feeling.
MugiWhoa! It's a limited third release! I was already curious just because it's an island beer, but with a title that stylish, I'd probably just stand frozen in front of the shelf...
Hop BroThe base is a saison style. It's a beer that was originally brewed during the agricultural off-season, and its dry drinkability and yeast aroma are part of the appeal, but this time the island-style twist is what's interesting.
MugiSaison sounds familiar, but... what's an agricultural off-season beer? Does that mean you only drink it when you're on break?
Hop BroPut simply, it's a style with a history of being brewed when farm work slowed down, then enjoyed during the busy farming season. So you could say it's a flavor that fits into everyday life, and this release expresses that context well through the name "Interlude."
MugiI see! And the look is interesting too. The article said "amber-brown beer," but is that different from dark beer?
Hop BroThat's the clever part: they combined malts that were progressively colored through roasting with wheat and rye, giving it an amber-leaning brown finish. It's not overly dark; the goal is a balance of toastiness and drinkability.
MugiWait, it even has wheat and rye in it? It suddenly feels like a bakery and a brewery teamed up, and I can't even imagine the taste!
Hop BroOn top of that, the fermentation uses mix fermentation. It's a method that uses multiple yeasts to layer their individual characters, bringing the malt aroma, hop brightness, and yeast expression together as one.
MugiIs mix fermentation like a choir of yeasts? It sounds like it would be a mess if they all sang their own parts, but if it comes together, it must be amazing!
Hop BroExactly, it's basically a choir. And since Teshima Factory isn't just a brewery but also has a cafe and dining hall with a food lab attached, it's a perfect match for island ingredients. Pair it with food, and you could probably drink it forever.
MugiAnd the label was newly illustrated by Lee Izumida, so both the inside and outside of this beer are seriously dialed in! I definitely want to open this slowly from the evening on the island...
Hop BroYeah, it has a plain flavor with depth, and the visual side also has a real story to it. This is the kind of beer you want to drink on Teshima, Mugi-chan. Today, I'm already feeling like I want to line up and raise a glass.
MugiYeah, yeah, this is definitely one of those beers that tastes great! If simplicity and complexity coexist like that, I want to drink it right now too!
