Sankt Gallen “Suika Wheat” on Tap at AOI BREWING (BEER GARAGE)
A post introducing Sankt Gallen’s “Suika Wheat” was published by the brewpub AOI BREWING (BEER GARAGE) in Aoi Ward, Shizuoka City. It is a draft-only wheat ale made with wheat malt and watermelon puree, and the article highlights its summery drinkability.
Hop BroAt AOI BREWING (BEER GARAGE) in Aoi Ward, Shizuoka City, Sankt Gallen’s “Suika Wheat” has been tapped. It’s full-on summer vibes, the kind of thing that makes your throat react the moment you read about it.
MugiWait, a watermelon beer really exists!? Isn’t that going to taste like watermelon juice or something?
Hop BroThat’s what makes it interesting. It’s based on a wheat ale, with the soft mouthfeel of wheat malt combined with watermelon puree.
MugiWhat’s a wheat ale!? If it’s made with wheat malt, how is that different from regular beer?
Hop BroSince the main malt leans more toward wheat than barley, the mouthfeel tends to come out light and soft. And they use about 220 kg of puree in a single batch, so both the aroma and the flavor really lean into watermelon.
Mugi220 kg!? That’s a watermelon incident if I’ve ever heard one! The brewhouse must feel like a summer festival.
Hop BroAnd on top of that, the alcohol content is 5%, so it’s easy to drink. It’s labeled as happoshu under liquor tax law, but since the malt ratio is over 50%, the flavor is still very much crafted like a proper craft beer.
MugiHapposhu sounds lighter, but if it’s designed like a craft beer, then it seems safe to enjoy. Feels like they’re really letting the ingredients speak for themselves.
Hop BroExactly. And the photo itself is great too, with a glass set against a bed of watermelon flesh, so the seasonal feel comes through instantly. Stuff like that gets you hyped before you even take a sip.
MugiIt’s nice that you can enjoy a guest beer at a brewpub in central Shizuoka City too! It would be fun to compare it with their house beer.
Hop BroThat’s exactly the charm of AOI BREWING (BEER GARAGE). A draft-only beer is best enjoyed when you happen to find it, and a summer fruit beer like this makes you want to go right away.
MugiThen it’s settled! If we see it, we order it immediately, and go drink a summer pint together, Hop!
An Instagram post from AOI BREWING (BEER GARAGE) featured Sankt Gallen’s “Suika Wheat” as a guest beer.
According to Sankt Gallen’s official information, this beer is a soft, easy-drinking wheat ale based on wheat malt. Each batch uses about 220 kg of watermelon puree, creating a brew with the fresh sweetness and refreshing aroma of watermelon. Its alcohol content is 5%. Under Japan’s liquor tax law it is labeled as happoshu, but with a malt ratio of over 50%, it is still very much designed like a craft beer.
The image shows a striking scene with a glass placed among watermelon flesh, visually conveying the beer’s theme. Being able to enjoy a seasonal fruit beer at a brewpub in Miyagasaki-cho, Aoi Ward, Shizuoka City is a welcome point for beer lovers.
AOI BREWING (BEER GARAGE) is a brewpub in central Shizuoka City. By mixing in guest beers alongside its own house-brewed beers, it offers the appeal of tasting both the shop’s character and seasonal offerings from outside breweries at the same time. This time, the lineup includes Sankt Gallen’s summery draft-only beer, making it especially easy to notice for people who like light, refreshing drinks and fruit beers.
“Suika Wheat” is presented as a draft-only product served at directly operated shops and events as well, making it a seasonal beer worth trying when you come across it. Its availability at AOI BREWING (BEER GARAGE) is also something to keep an eye on as a chance to enjoy a limited-release brew.
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Hop BroAt AOI BREWING (BEER GARAGE) in Aoi Ward, Shizuoka City, Sankt Gallen’s “Suika Wheat” has been tapped. It’s full-on summer vibes, the kind of thing that makes your throat react the moment you read about it.
MugiWait, a watermelon beer really exists!? Isn’t that going to taste like watermelon juice or something?
Hop BroThat’s what makes it interesting. It’s based on a wheat ale, with the soft mouthfeel of wheat malt combined with watermelon puree.
MugiWhat’s a wheat ale!? If it’s made with wheat malt, how is that different from regular beer?
Hop BroSince the main malt leans more toward wheat than barley, the mouthfeel tends to come out light and soft. And they use about 220 kg of puree in a single batch, so both the aroma and the flavor really lean into watermelon.
Mugi220 kg!? That’s a watermelon incident if I’ve ever heard one! The brewhouse must feel like a summer festival.
Hop BroAnd on top of that, the alcohol content is 5%, so it’s easy to drink. It’s labeled as happoshu under liquor tax law, but since the malt ratio is over 50%, the flavor is still very much crafted like a proper craft beer.
MugiHapposhu sounds lighter, but if it’s designed like a craft beer, then it seems safe to enjoy. Feels like they’re really letting the ingredients speak for themselves.
Hop BroExactly. And the photo itself is great too, with a glass set against a bed of watermelon flesh, so the seasonal feel comes through instantly. Stuff like that gets you hyped before you even take a sip.
MugiIt’s nice that you can enjoy a guest beer at a brewpub in central Shizuoka City too! It would be fun to compare it with their house beer.
Hop BroThat’s exactly the charm of AOI BREWING (BEER GARAGE). A draft-only beer is best enjoyed when you happen to find it, and a summer fruit beer like this makes you want to go right away.
MugiThen it’s settled! If we see it, we order it immediately, and go drink a summer pint together, Hop!
