HOJO Brewing & Stays lists bottled Sour Saison in six-pack format
HOJO Brewing & Stays, based in Matsuyama, Ehime, has listed a new product, Sour Saison, in a six-bottle set on its online shop. The 5.5% ABV Specialty Saison combines gentle lactic acidity with a crisp, white-wine-like finish from Nelson Sauvin.
Hop BroToday's headline is a six-bottle Sour Saison set. HOJO Brewing & Stays in Ehime just put it on their online shop, and it sounds built for summer.
MugiWait, from HOJO Brewing & Stays? The brewery by the sea? That already makes me feel like my glass comes with ocean breeze.
Hop BroExactly. They're in the Hojo area of Matsuyama, right by Monchicchi Beach, with a sea-view taproom. There's even a guesthouse upstairs, which is dangerously convenient.
MugiThat location is unfairly strong! So this sour plus saison combo means tart and refreshing at the same time?
Hop BroPretty much. The style is Specialty Saison, and it's 5.5% ABV. You get a soft acidity from lactic bacteria, then that bright, breezy saison finish follows behind.
MugiHold on, lactic-bacteria acidity sounds like a science lab. Is this the tasty kind of weird?
Hop BroVery much the tasty kind. Think of it as a gentle tang instead of a sharp punch, so it stays refreshing rather than aggressive.
MugiOkay, that I can handle. But what about single-hop? Is that like a solo career for hops?
Hop BroExactly that energy. Using one hop keeps the character clear. Here it's Nelson Sauvin only, which gives it a crisp, white-wine-like edge.
MugiOh no, that's absolutely my thing. And the fact that the flavor shifts with temperature is sneaky, like one bottle doing bonus content.
Hop BroRight? As it warms a bit, more yeast and hop character opens up, which sounds perfect for that seaside setting. At 4,200 yen tax included for the six-bottle set, I'm already mentally chilling the first one.
MugiNow I want one immediately. Chill it right now and let me pretend I'm staring at the ocean with the first sip.
HOJO Brewing & Stays has introduced a new bottled release, Sour Saison, in a six-bottle set. The product page lists it at JPY 4,200, with the style described as Specialty Saison and the ABV at 5.5%. The beer is built as a hybrid of sour ale and saison, a format that fits warm-weather drinking well.
The brewery is located in the Hojo area of Matsuyama, Ehime, facing Monchichi Coast, and is known for being extremely close to the sea. In addition to the brewery, it operates a taproom with ocean views and a guesthouse on the second floor, letting visitors enjoy craft beer alongside the setting.
According to the product description, Sour Saison centers on gentle lactic acidity, followed by the dry, refreshing character typical of saison. It uses Nelson Sauvin as a single hop, giving the beer a clean, wine-like edge. The brewery also notes that the beer changes as it warms up, with yeast and hop character becoming more expressive over time.
As a result, it is positioned as both a refreshing beer for hot days and a bottle that rewards a slower tasting pace. It also fits HOJO Brewing & Stays' coastal setting and seasonal, food-friendly brewing style.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's headline is a six-bottle Sour Saison set. HOJO Brewing & Stays in Ehime just put it on their online shop, and it sounds built for summer.
MugiWait, from HOJO Brewing & Stays? The brewery by the sea? That already makes me feel like my glass comes with ocean breeze.
Hop BroExactly. They're in the Hojo area of Matsuyama, right by Monchicchi Beach, with a sea-view taproom. There's even a guesthouse upstairs, which is dangerously convenient.
MugiThat location is unfairly strong! So this sour plus saison combo means tart and refreshing at the same time?
Hop BroPretty much. The style is Specialty Saison, and it's 5.5% ABV. You get a soft acidity from lactic bacteria, then that bright, breezy saison finish follows behind.
MugiHold on, lactic-bacteria acidity sounds like a science lab. Is this the tasty kind of weird?
Hop BroVery much the tasty kind. Think of it as a gentle tang instead of a sharp punch, so it stays refreshing rather than aggressive.
MugiOkay, that I can handle. But what about single-hop? Is that like a solo career for hops?
Hop BroExactly that energy. Using one hop keeps the character clear. Here it's Nelson Sauvin only, which gives it a crisp, white-wine-like edge.
MugiOh no, that's absolutely my thing. And the fact that the flavor shifts with temperature is sneaky, like one bottle doing bonus content.
Hop BroRight? As it warms a bit, more yeast and hop character opens up, which sounds perfect for that seaside setting. At 4,200 yen tax included for the six-bottle set, I'm already mentally chilling the first one.
MugiNow I want one immediately. Chill it right now and let me pretend I'm staring at the ocean with the first sip.
