Nagahama Roman Beer to Release "Sakura Shio Gose" on March 24 in Collaboration with an Ikebukuro Favorite
Nagahama Roman Beer Brewery announced the release of its limited-edition beer "Sakura Shio Gose" on Instagram. In a related announcement also made public, the beer will go on sale in limited quantities starting March 24 as a collaboration with the Tokyo Irish pub "abbot's choice Ikebukuro East Exit." Its springlike saltiness and light acidity are likely to draw attention.
Nagahama Roman Beer Brewery in Shiga has released its limited-edition beer "Sakura Shio Gose." On its official Instagram account, the brewery announced that it would be released today, and with its seasonal name and style, it is standing out as a spring limited offering.
This label is a collaboration with the Irish pub chain "abbot's choice," which operates multiple locations in Tokyo. According to the related announcement, the beer style is Gose and the alcohol content is 5%. In addition to malt and hops, the ingredients include cherry blossom salt, and it will be offered in 350 ml bottles. Main sales channels are planned to be liquor store chain Licca Mountain, the Nagahama Roman Beer shop, and the online store, while draft beer has already been offered in advance at abbot's choice locations.
Gose is a style known for its appealing balance of gentle acidity and saltiness. Nagahama Roman Beer has steadily produced limited beers in this vein, and it has built a reputation for making beers that are easy to drink with meals while drawing out nuances from the ingredients. "Sakura Shio Gose" is also one to watch as a glass that pairs easily with spring ingredients and light appetizers.
Nagahama Roman Beer was founded in 1996. In the city of Nagahama, Shiga, it has expanded its lineup through both core and limited beers while operating a restaurant equipped with brewing facilities. Maintaining a craft beer culture rooted in the region while introducing new collaborations and seasonal products is one of the brewery's major strengths. As this season marks its 30th anniversary, "Sakura Shio Gose" looks set to be a beer that shows where the brewery stands today.
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