GROW BREW HOUSE in Nishi-Kawaguchi taps salt-fruit ale AID and refreshes the lineup
GROW BREW HOUSE announced AID, a fruit ale made with plenty of amanatsu, salt, and a low-alcohol recipe. The brewpub also updated its tap list with six beers ranging from a dark lager to a black IPA.
Hop BroOver in Nishi-Kawaguchi, GROW BREW HOUSE just tapped a new salty fruit ale called "Aid."
MugiWait, a salty fruit ale ? What is that supposed to be, beer wearing a sports drink disguise?!
Hop BroThat is exactly why it stands out. Aid at 3% uses loads of amanatsu citrus, layering juicy tartness, a little peel bitterness, and a salty mineral edge for summer.
MugiOkay, but when you say lactic fermentation tang , your explanation suddenly puts on a lab coat!
Hop BroIt sounds technical, but think of a yogurt-like tartness adding a gentle zip that tightens up the citrus and keeps it refreshing.
MugiOhhh, so that is why they call it easy in midsummer ! At 3%, this is totally a daytime beer move.
Hop BroAnd the tap update is stacked too: POTTERING the Saison, Heiji the Hazy IPA, Lunaphase the Black IPA, and more for six beers on tap overall.
MugiEven Against Day the Dark Lager and Tanui-Jitate the Cream Ale? This sounds like a beer report card where every subject has a different personality!
Hop BroThe other strong point is the food. Their former-chef head brewer also cooks, and they specifically mentioned pairing with 17AVE alongside lamb meatballs and hummus.
MugiWhat is that combo? Chickpea spread with a rye ale is dangerously stylish. That is some brewpub-level power right there!
Hop BroThey open at 3 p.m. on weekends, so starting with Aid and then moving into Heiji or Lunaphase feels like a perfect summer tap crawl to me.
MugiSold. I want the salty citrus Aid first, then I am going after the whole lineup because my daytime beer craving is fully activated now!
GROW BREW HOUSE in Nishi-Kawaguchi posted a new release called AID, a fruit ale built around a large amount of amanatsu. At 3% ABV, the beer is described as refreshing but not watery, combining fruit acidity, citrus peel bitterness, and a mineral, savory edge from the salt.
The current tap list also includes:
- `Against Day` / Dark Lager / 5%
- `POTTERING` / Saison / 6%
- `平次` / Hazy IPA / 5.5%
- `17AVE` / American Rye Ale / 4%
- `ルナフェイズ` / Black IPA / 6.5%
- `単衣仕立て` / Cream Ale / 5.5%
Because this is a brewpub, the beer comes with house-made food from a brewer who used to work as a chef. The post also highlights lamb meatballs with hummus, and suggests pairing them with `17AVE`. With weekend hours starting at 3 p.m., it is an easy stop for an early beer run in West Kawaguchi.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroOver in Nishi-Kawaguchi, GROW BREW HOUSE just tapped a new salty fruit ale called "Aid."
MugiWait, a salty fruit ale ? What is that supposed to be, beer wearing a sports drink disguise?!
Hop BroThat is exactly why it stands out. Aid at 3% uses loads of amanatsu citrus, layering juicy tartness, a little peel bitterness, and a salty mineral edge for summer.
MugiOkay, but when you say lactic fermentation tang , your explanation suddenly puts on a lab coat!
Hop BroIt sounds technical, but think of a yogurt-like tartness adding a gentle zip that tightens up the citrus and keeps it refreshing.
MugiOhhh, so that is why they call it easy in midsummer ! At 3%, this is totally a daytime beer move.
Hop BroAnd the tap update is stacked too: POTTERING the Saison, Heiji the Hazy IPA, Lunaphase the Black IPA, and more for six beers on tap overall.
MugiEven Against Day the Dark Lager and Tanui-Jitate the Cream Ale? This sounds like a beer report card where every subject has a different personality!
Hop BroThe other strong point is the food. Their former-chef head brewer also cooks, and they specifically mentioned pairing with 17AVE alongside lamb meatballs and hummus.
MugiWhat is that combo? Chickpea spread with a rye ale is dangerously stylish. That is some brewpub-level power right there!
Hop BroThey open at 3 p.m. on weekends, so starting with Aid and then moving into Heiji or Lunaphase feels like a perfect summer tap crawl to me.
MugiSold. I want the salty citrus Aid first, then I am going after the whole lineup because my daytime beer craving is fully activated now!
