Citta Brewery Introduces Pale Ale "First Oak" Made with Six Hop Varieties
Citta Brewery in Chuo Ward, Chiba City, has introduced its new pale ale, "First Oak." The brewery describes it as an easy-drinking 4.9% beer with depth from six hop varieties and a small amount of wheat malt, centered on citrusy aromas.
Hop BroCitta Brewery in Chuo Ward, Chiba City has rolled out a new pale ale called "First Oak." It looks like you can drink it at the taproom and nido kitchen, and it seems nicely designed to go with everyday meals.
MugiWow, even the name First Oak sounds cool! It sounds delicious, but does "oak" mean a wooden barrel? Or does it mean something else?
Hop BroThis time it is not about barrel aging. It is a pale ale that puts citrusy aromas front and center. They layered the aroma with six hops: Centennial, Citra, Mosaic, Talus, Simcoe, and Chinook.
MugiWhat, six different hops all at once!? If they put in that many, don't the flavors clash?
Hop BroThat is where the skill comes in. It creates depth in the aroma while still keeping the whole beer easy to drink. It is balanced so it is not too bitter, but the hops' character still comes through.
MugiI see! And the malt bill is Pale ale malt, Munich malt type1, and Wheat malt, so they are using a small amount of wheat malt. Does umami and tartness really change that much in beer?
Hop BroIt does. Adding a little Wheat malt brings out umami and tartness just a bit, and it also softens the mouthfeel. Plus, with ABV 4.9% and IBU 20, it is a beer built for light, easy drinking.
MugiI see! I like that the alcohol content is not too high. With that 4.9% lightness, it should go well with food too!
Hop BroExactly. It feels like a beer that goes with meals, very much like a local Chiba brewery. It would be fun to drink it at the taproom and think about what to pair it with.
MugiNow I really want to drink it! I want to try this citrus-scented beer with some light snacks first!
Hop BroThen it is settled. Today I am in the mood to go drink First Oak at Citta Brewery. Let's take our time and enjoy a beer with the hops' aroma as the garnish.
Citta Brewery in Chuo Ward, Chiba City, has introduced its new beer, "First Oak." It is a new offering from the brewery served at the taproom and nido kitchen, and true to a local Chiba brewery, it seems designed to pair easily with everyday meals.
`First Oak` is a pale ale. In the post, it is described as a refreshing beer led by citrusy aromas, and the brewery says it used six hops - Centennial, Citra, Mosaic, Talus, Simcoe, and Chinook - to give the aroma more depth. The malt bill combines Pale ale malt, Munich malt type1, and Wheat malt, with a small amount of wheat malt used to bring out umami and a slight tartness. ABV is 4.9% and IBU is 20. The alcohol content is modest, and while you can enjoy the hops' character, it goes down light and smooth.
The specifications are as follows.
- Product name: First Oak
- Style: Pale Ale
- ABV: 4.9%
- IBU: 20
- Hops: Centennial, Citra, Mosaic, Talus, Simcoe, Chinook
- Malt: Pale ale malt, Munich malt type1, Wheat malt
Citta Brewery is based in Chuo Ward, Chiba City, and the post also notes that its own beers are served at the taproom and nido kitchen. This pale ale, which balances a lively aroma with drinkability, looks like a beer suited to people who want to enjoy hop-forward beers with a meal.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroCitta Brewery in Chuo Ward, Chiba City has rolled out a new pale ale called "First Oak." It looks like you can drink it at the taproom and nido kitchen, and it seems nicely designed to go with everyday meals.
MugiWow, even the name First Oak sounds cool! It sounds delicious, but does "oak" mean a wooden barrel? Or does it mean something else?
Hop BroThis time it is not about barrel aging. It is a pale ale that puts citrusy aromas front and center. They layered the aroma with six hops: Centennial, Citra, Mosaic, Talus, Simcoe, and Chinook.
MugiWhat, six different hops all at once!? If they put in that many, don't the flavors clash?
Hop BroThat is where the skill comes in. It creates depth in the aroma while still keeping the whole beer easy to drink. It is balanced so it is not too bitter, but the hops' character still comes through.
MugiI see! And the malt bill is Pale ale malt, Munich malt type1, and Wheat malt, so they are using a small amount of wheat malt. Does umami and tartness really change that much in beer?
Hop BroIt does. Adding a little Wheat malt brings out umami and tartness just a bit, and it also softens the mouthfeel. Plus, with ABV 4.9% and IBU 20, it is a beer built for light, easy drinking.
MugiI see! I like that the alcohol content is not too high. With that 4.9% lightness, it should go well with food too!
Hop BroExactly. It feels like a beer that goes with meals, very much like a local Chiba brewery. It would be fun to drink it at the taproom and think about what to pair it with.
MugiNow I really want to drink it! I want to try this citrus-scented beer with some light snacks first!
Hop BroThen it is settled. Today I am in the mood to go drink First Oak at Citta Brewery. Let's take our time and enjoy a beer with the hops' aroma as the garnish.