Katsushika’s Kichi Brewing taps new hassaku beer "愛羽亞" after previous release sells out
Kichi Brewing in Horikiri Shobuen, Katsushika Ward, tapped a new original beer, "愛羽亞," on May 5. Released after the prior beer, "Happy Island~Utsukushima Fukushima~," sold out, it is a Belgian wit brewed with hassaku from Hagi, Yamaguchi.
Hop BroKatsushika's new release from Kichi Brewing, "愛羽亞," was tapped on May 5. The previous beer, "Happy Island~Utsukushima Fukushima~," sold out, so it feels like the baton was passed cleanly.
MugiWait, a new release right after sellout!? That much momentum at a neighborhood beer spot in Katsushika?
Hop BroExactly. And this time it's a Belgian wit brewed with hassaku from Hagi, Yamaguchi, plus orange peel and coriander seed. The aroma design is already lively.
MugiWhat's a Belgian wit? That sounds like a spell, but is it basically white beer?
Hop BroRoughly speaking, yes. It's a Belgian-style wheat beer. The soft wheat character carries the yeast's spicy aroma, so adding citrus makes it instantly brighter.
MugiOhhh! Hassaku makes me think it would be refreshingly tart and delicious. And with coriander in there too, it feels kind of like food!
Hop BroExactly, it's built for drinking with food. The guidance says the finish is dry and light, so it should pair well with fried dishes and appetizers.
MugiWait, it goes with fried food!? So it's the kind of beer that makes your self-control lose in front of karaage.
Hop BroKichi Brewing really has that feel of a local neighborhood beer shop rooted in downtown everyday life. Drinking there without any fuss in the Horikiri Shobuen Station area is part of the charm.
MugiI want to go now! If you can enjoy bring-your-own food too, that means an easygoing beer time is totally possible.
Hop BroAnd they’re already teasing the next beer, Kakugari, so there’s something to keep following. This really feels like the kind of day that makes you want to choose "愛羽亞" for today's drink.
New tap on May 5
Kichi Brewing, the brewery in Horikiri Shobuen, Katsushika Ward, tapped a new original beer, "愛羽亞," on May 5. The post noted that the previous release, "Happy Island~Utsukushima Fukushima~," had sold out the day before, making this a replacement release.
This time, "愛羽亞" is brewed with hassaku delivered from Hagi in Yamaguchi Prefecture. The style is Belgian Wit w/ Hassaku, Orange Peel & Coriander Seed, a recipe that combines Belgian yeast with hassaku, orange peel, and coriander seed. The brewery says the result layers citrus character with spice, finishing dry with a light aftertaste.
A beer true to Kichi Brewing
Kichi Brewing is a Katsushika brewery that positions itself as a neighborhood beer shop rooted in everyday downtown life. In the Horikiri Shobuen Station area, its appeal lies in offering craft beer without any stiffness or pretense. It has consistently released original beers with distinctive names and flavors, and this time as well, it folds the origin of its ingredients into the beer's story.
If you're heading out for a drink
From this post, it is clear that this Belgian wit centers on the fresh aroma of fruit-derived character. It should work well as a beer with food, and the bright acidity of hassaku plus coriander's aroma makes it easy to pair with light appetizers or fried dishes. Enjoying it slowly in the taproom is one option, but its easygoing compatibility with outside food is also part of Kichi Brewing's appeal.
The post also teases the next release, "革我理 (Kakugari)," drawing attention to the brewery's future original beer lineup as well. For anyone in Katsushika who wants to keep up with new beers that make use of local ingredients, this is an easy moment to pay attention.
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Hop BroKatsushika's new release from Kichi Brewing, "愛羽亞," was tapped on May 5. The previous beer, "Happy Island~Utsukushima Fukushima~," sold out, so it feels like the baton was passed cleanly.
MugiWait, a new release right after sellout!? That much momentum at a neighborhood beer spot in Katsushika?
Hop BroExactly. And this time it's a Belgian wit brewed with hassaku from Hagi, Yamaguchi, plus orange peel and coriander seed. The aroma design is already lively.
MugiWhat's a Belgian wit? That sounds like a spell, but is it basically white beer?
Hop BroRoughly speaking, yes. It's a Belgian-style wheat beer. The soft wheat character carries the yeast's spicy aroma, so adding citrus makes it instantly brighter.
MugiOhhh! Hassaku makes me think it would be refreshingly tart and delicious. And with coriander in there too, it feels kind of like food!
Hop BroExactly, it's built for drinking with food. The guidance says the finish is dry and light, so it should pair well with fried dishes and appetizers.
MugiWait, it goes with fried food!? So it's the kind of beer that makes your self-control lose in front of karaage.
Hop BroKichi Brewing really has that feel of a local neighborhood beer shop rooted in downtown everyday life. Drinking there without any fuss in the Horikiri Shobuen Station area is part of the charm.
MugiI want to go now! If you can enjoy bring-your-own food too, that means an easygoing beer time is totally possible.
Hop BroAnd they’re already teasing the next beer, Kakugari, so there’s something to keep following. This really feels like the kind of day that makes you want to choose "愛羽亞" for today's drink.
