GROUNDTAP BREWERY releases AMANATSU, an Ehime-grown amanatsu sour ale
GROUNDTAP BREWERY in Saijo, Ehime has released AMANATSU, an orange sour ale brewed with Ehime-grown amanatsu and wheat. At 5.0% ABV, it is the brewery's first kettle sour and is positioned as a bright, refreshing beer for the changing season.
Hop BroThis one was worth bringing up today: GROUNDTAP BREWERY just tapped 'AMANATSU' on draft. The name alone already sounds like summer in a glass.
MugiWait, what! A summer orange beer? Is it sweet like juice, or tart like a sour? My brain needs a briefing!
Hop BroThat balance is the point. It's an orange sour ale made with Ehime-grown amanatsu and wheat, and at 5.0% ABV it sounds built to stay light and easy.
MugiHold on, kettle sour? What is that supposed to mean? Are they making beer in a kitchen pot now?
Hop BroNot quite kitchenware chaos. It's a method that builds acidity first, giving the beer a clean, refreshing tartness before the main fermentation moves on.
MugiOhhh, so it's like prep work for tang! That somehow makes beer sound like cooking, and I kind of love it.
Hop BroExactly. And this one isn't trying to win with bitterness, because it's a fruit-forward sour profile where bright amanatsu aroma and gentle acidity do the heavy lifting.
MugiThat sounds perfect for a rainy season reset. One glass and I’d probably feel like the clouds personally apologized to me.
Hop BroAnd GROUNDTAP BREWERY in Iyo-Saijo is the kind of place where freshly brewed pints make the local ingredients feel even more connected to the place.
MugiYeah, that's it, I'm sold. I want one now, preferably while pretending I can smell the Ehime breeze with every sip.
GROUNDTAP BREWERY in Saijo, Ehime has introduced a seasonal new release: AMANATSU, an orange sour ale brewed with Ehime-grown amanatsu and wheat. The beer comes in at 5.0% ABV and is notable as the brewery's first kettle sour, built around bright fruit character and a clean, lively sour edge.
What to expect
AMANATSU leans into the fresh citrus character of amanatsu rather than heavy bitterness. The sour profile keeps the beer bright and drinkable, while the wheat should help round out the mouthfeel. It reads as a beer that fits humid weather well, but it should also work nicely as a simple standalone pour or alongside food.
Why it fits the brewery
As a local brewery in Iyo Saijo, GROUNDTAP BREWERY is a place where fresh house beer and regional ingredients meet. This release fits that approach well: a seasonal beer made with local fruit, served in the context of a brewery that emphasizes its own brewing identity and its connection to Ehime. For beer fans, it is the kind of release that shows both place and style in one glass.
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Hop BroThis one was worth bringing up today: GROUNDTAP BREWERY just tapped 'AMANATSU' on draft. The name alone already sounds like summer in a glass.
MugiWait, what! A summer orange beer? Is it sweet like juice, or tart like a sour? My brain needs a briefing!
Hop BroThat balance is the point. It's an orange sour ale made with Ehime-grown amanatsu and wheat, and at 5.0% ABV it sounds built to stay light and easy.
MugiHold on, kettle sour? What is that supposed to mean? Are they making beer in a kitchen pot now?
Hop BroNot quite kitchenware chaos. It's a method that builds acidity first, giving the beer a clean, refreshing tartness before the main fermentation moves on.
MugiOhhh, so it's like prep work for tang! That somehow makes beer sound like cooking, and I kind of love it.
Hop BroExactly. And this one isn't trying to win with bitterness, because it's a fruit-forward sour profile where bright amanatsu aroma and gentle acidity do the heavy lifting.
MugiThat sounds perfect for a rainy season reset. One glass and I’d probably feel like the clouds personally apologized to me.
Hop BroAnd GROUNDTAP BREWERY in Iyo-Saijo is the kind of place where freshly brewed pints make the local ingredients feel even more connected to the place.
MugiYeah, that's it, I'm sold. I want one now, preferably while pretending I can smell the Ehime breeze with every sip.
