Derailleur Brew Works Releases a New Pale Ale Featuring Shimanto-grown Suji Aonori
Derailleur Brew Works in Nishinari, Osaka, introduced "My Little LaveR (sleeping Diamond on the S.E.A)", a session pale ale made with Shimanto-grown suji aonori. Centering the aroma of aonori, it is a beer that combines hop character with a crisp, easy-drinking finish.
Hop BroToday's star is Derailleur Brew Works' new pale ale made with Shimanto-grown suji aonori.
MugiWhat! You're putting aonori in beer!? All I can think of is okonomiyaki vibes!
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: the beer is My Little LaveR, and the style is session pale ale. With 4.5% ABV and 20 IBU, it's designed to drink lightly.
MugiSession sounds like a sports day! So it means an easy-drinking one?
Hop BroExactly. Basically, the alcohol is modest, but you can still properly enjoy the aroma and character. And the key point with this one is that it puts the aroma of aonori front and center.
MugiMaking aonori the star is way too bold! And using DMS? Did science class just start all of a sudden!?
Hop BroDMS is usually treated as an off-flavor, but here it's turned to advantage and transformed into a briny, seaside character. In other words, they're aiming for a sea-breeze-like aroma.
MugiWhoa! Then it sounds like you could feel as if you're drinking by the sea! Having even a jasmine finish is way too elegant!
Hop BroThe hops are Pacific Jade and Pacifica, adding clean bitterness and brightness. It's the kind of unconventional idea you'd expect from Derailleur Brew Works in Nishinari.
MugiIt's cool that this kind of idea comes out of Nishinari, Osaka. If it's a beer that pairs well with food, I definitely want to drink it with tonight's dinner!
A session pale ale centered on the aroma of aonori
Derailleur Brew Works has released a new beer, "My Little LaveR (sleeping Diamond on the S.E.A)", lavishly made with Shimanto-grown suji aonori. The style is session pale ale, with an ABV of 4.5% and an IBU of 20. It is designed to be light and easy to drink while still letting the character of the ingredients come through clearly.
The defining feature of this beer is that it deliberately makes use of DMS, a fragrance compound derived from aonori. Rather than treating what is usually considered an off-flavor as a flaw, it flips that quality into a seaside aroma. Pacific Jade and Pacifica hops add clean bitterness and a bright, jasmine-like fragrance. The result is a beer that carries aromas reminiscent of a sea breeze and a refreshing aftertaste.
Story-driven beer from Nishinari
Derailleur Brew Works is a brewery in Osaka's Nishinari Ward that has been brewing craft beer since 2018. It has released many distinctive beers, including Nishinari Riot Ale, and its official website also promotes "beer making unconstrained by convention." This new release is another beer that clearly reflects that attitude.
The product description comes with a distinctive story world, but the flavor at its core is straightforward. Aonori, hops, and the light body of the session style. Together, they create a beer that pairs easily with meals. It is also interesting as a suggestion to enjoy a beer with seaside aromas at the everyday dinner table.
As a new release that combines Derailleur Brew Works' way of thinking with the playful spirit of a Nishinari brewery, it is one to check out if you're curious.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's star is Derailleur Brew Works' new pale ale made with Shimanto-grown suji aonori.
MugiWhat! You're putting aonori in beer!? All I can think of is okonomiyaki vibes!
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: the beer is My Little LaveR, and the style is session pale ale. With 4.5% ABV and 20 IBU, it's designed to drink lightly.
MugiSession sounds like a sports day! So it means an easy-drinking one?
Hop BroExactly. Basically, the alcohol is modest, but you can still properly enjoy the aroma and character. And the key point with this one is that it puts the aroma of aonori front and center.
MugiMaking aonori the star is way too bold! And using DMS? Did science class just start all of a sudden!?
Hop BroDMS is usually treated as an off-flavor, but here it's turned to advantage and transformed into a briny, seaside character. In other words, they're aiming for a sea-breeze-like aroma.
MugiWhoa! Then it sounds like you could feel as if you're drinking by the sea! Having even a jasmine finish is way too elegant!
Hop BroThe hops are Pacific Jade and Pacifica, adding clean bitterness and brightness. It's the kind of unconventional idea you'd expect from Derailleur Brew Works in Nishinari.
MugiIt's cool that this kind of idea comes out of Nishinari, Osaka. If it's a beer that pairs well with food, I definitely want to drink it with tonight's dinner!
