Eight Peaks Brewing rolls out two restaurant-exclusive beers for dining and lodging venues
Eight Peaks Brewing, based in Chino City, Nagano Prefecture, has released two new products for restaurants at dining and lodging facilities. Redesigned from existing recipes, the two limited beers will be rolled out in sequence with food pairing in mind.
Hop BroToday, the hot topic is a new restaurant-exclusive release from Eight Peaks Brewing in Chino City, Nagano Prefecture.
MugiWhat! You can only drink it at the restaurant? That’s like a reward for eating out!
Hop BroExactly. The stars this time are YaiYai Classic Ale and Meta Country Ale, and both were redesigned from existing recipes with food in mind.
MugiRedesigned? You mean like modifying the recipe when making beer all over again?
Hop BroPretty much. For example, YaiYai Classic Ale is based on YaiYai Pale Ale and has been tuned for an elegant hop aroma and a mellow taste, making it easy to pair with meat dishes.
MugiOhhh! But if the hop aroma is elegant, does it suddenly turn into a fancy beer?
Hop BroThat’s the interesting part. Brewing it with soft Yatsugatake water gives it a gentler mouthfeel. So the aroma stands out, but the taste is smooth and easy to drink.
MugiI see! So what kind of beer is the other one, Meta Country Ale?
Hop BroThis one is based on Meta Wheat Ale and is a lighter style with herbal and fruity notes. It goes well with chicken, fish, and aromatic vegetables, and it also uses a little locally grown rice.
MugiI love the kind that refreshes your palate halfway through a meal! If I ran into it at a restaurant while traveling, it would be one I’d absolutely order.
Hop BroIt’s being rolled out sequentially in Nagano and the Hokuto area of Yamanashi, so if you see it, order it right away. Drink it with food, and I have a feeling two bottles would go down tonight.
Nagano-based Eight Peaks Brewing, headquartered in Chino City, has announced new products that can be enjoyed exclusively at restaurants in dining establishments and lodging facilities. These are special beers that cannot be found in shops or souvenir sections, and are meant to be encountered only when eating out.
The two beers introduced this time are YaiYai Classic Ale and Meta Country Ale. Both are based on existing recipes but have been redesigned with food compatibility in mind.
- YaiYai Classic Ale
Reworked from YaiYai Pale Ale into a beer with elegant hop aroma and a mellow flavor. Brewed with the soft water of the Yatsugatake mountains, it is characterized by a refined taste profile and is intended for pairing with meat dishes.
- Meta Country Ale
Reworked from Meta Wheat Ale into a brisk beer that lets you enjoy herbal and fruity notes. It pairs well with dishes featuring chicken, fish, and aromatic vegetables, and has a refreshing finish that keeps meals moving smoothly. It also uses some locally produced rice.
Eight Peaks Brewing has long emphasized the idea of enjoying beer together with food, and these two new releases clearly reflect that direction. They will be rolled out sequentially in Nagano Prefecture and the Hokuto area of Yamanashi Prefecture, making them the kind of limited-edition beers you will want to try if you spot them while traveling or dining out.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday, the hot topic is a new restaurant-exclusive release from Eight Peaks Brewing in Chino City, Nagano Prefecture.
MugiWhat! You can only drink it at the restaurant? That’s like a reward for eating out!
Hop BroExactly. The stars this time are YaiYai Classic Ale and Meta Country Ale, and both were redesigned from existing recipes with food in mind.
MugiRedesigned? You mean like modifying the recipe when making beer all over again?
Hop BroPretty much. For example, YaiYai Classic Ale is based on YaiYai Pale Ale and has been tuned for an elegant hop aroma and a mellow taste, making it easy to pair with meat dishes.
MugiOhhh! But if the hop aroma is elegant, does it suddenly turn into a fancy beer?
Hop BroThat’s the interesting part. Brewing it with soft Yatsugatake water gives it a gentler mouthfeel. So the aroma stands out, but the taste is smooth and easy to drink.
MugiI see! So what kind of beer is the other one, Meta Country Ale?
Hop BroThis one is based on Meta Wheat Ale and is a lighter style with herbal and fruity notes. It goes well with chicken, fish, and aromatic vegetables, and it also uses a little locally grown rice.
MugiI love the kind that refreshes your palate halfway through a meal! If I ran into it at a restaurant while traveling, it would be one I’d absolutely order.
Hop BroIt’s being rolled out sequentially in Nagano and the Hokuto area of Yamanashi, so if you see it, order it right away. Drink it with food, and I have a feeling two bottles would go down tonight.
