Introducing Permanent's 'ECHO' at Susukino Ale STAND: a dark saison from Fujino Winery
A guest beer from Permanent, 'ECHO,' has been featured on the official online shop page of Susukino Ale STAND, a beer pub in Susukino, Sapporo. Made with Pinot Noir pomace from Fujino Winery and wild yeast, this dark saison layers grape-derived acidity and tannins into a single beer.
Hop BroToday's main feature is Permanent's ECHO as introduced at Susukino Ale STAND. It's a pretty daring beer made with ingredients from Fujino Winery in Sapporo.
MugiWhoa, beer and a winery!? And Pinot Noir pomace too? That already sounds like style overload in the best way!
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. ECHO is a dark saison fermented with wild yeast derived from grapes. Because the yeast draws out the wine-like character, the result is quite different from an ordinary dark beer.
MugiWild yeast? What is that, some kind of too-free yeast? Does it slack off halfway through the job?
Hop BroNot so much slack off as bring out an unpredictable charm. ECHO is not very sweet, with cocoa-like roasty notes layered with grape-derived acidity and tannins.
MugiWow, that sounds amazing! And a dessert-leaning flavor means it's the kind of beer you sip slowly after a meal. It sounds like it could quietly become the star next to cake!
Hop BroExactly. ECHO is also a temperature-responsive beer, so its aroma comes forward more as it warms a little rather than being served too cold. Carbonation is restrained too, and a broad-mouthed glass like a thin wine glass works well.
MugiWait, a wine glass for beer!? But hearing that it's designed for lingering finish makes it suddenly feel like a very intellectual drink!
Hop BroRight? The name ECHO fits the idea of resonance perfectly. It also connects to the previous release, LIEN, and it's great that you can enjoy it at Susukino Ale STAND alongside Hokkaido craft beer.
MugiNow I completely want to drink it! I'd want to line up baked sweets and cheese and spend some quiet time with it, and I think I'd probably smile after the first sip!
Features of ECHO
The 'ECHO' introduced on Susukino Ale STAND's official online shop page is Permanent's dark saison. Its defining feature is that it is made using Pinot Noir pomace supplied by Fujino Winery in Sapporo and fermented only with wild yeast derived from grapes. Its dark appearance is joined by cocoa-like roasty aromas, grape-derived acidity, and tannins, creating a dessert-leaning flavor profile that does not put sweetness at the forefront.
How to Drink It
According to Permanent's introduction, ECHO is a beer that, true to its name, which means 'echo' or 'resonance,' opens up in aroma and flavor as the temperature rises. Its carbonation is restrained, and drinking it slowly from a broad-mouthed glass, like a thin wine glass, makes it easier to pick up the outline of the grape character and the depth of the malt. It is a beer to approach little by little after a meal, and it should pair well with cake, baked sweets, nuts, and fresh cheeses.
Enjoying It at Susukino Ale STAND
Susukino Ale STAND is a beer pub located on the B1F of COCONO SUSUKINO at 1-1 Minami 4-jo Nishi 4-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo. Centered on Hokkaido craft beer, it is a place that also welcomes guest beers like this one. Following Permanent's previous release, 'LIEN,' this latest 'ECHO' brings wine-derived ingredients into beer, and it is a drink to savor slowly, including its name, aroma, and lingering finish on the palate.
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Hop BroToday's main feature is Permanent's ECHO as introduced at Susukino Ale STAND. It's a pretty daring beer made with ingredients from Fujino Winery in Sapporo.
MugiWhoa, beer and a winery!? And Pinot Noir pomace too? That already sounds like style overload in the best way!
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. ECHO is a dark saison fermented with wild yeast derived from grapes. Because the yeast draws out the wine-like character, the result is quite different from an ordinary dark beer.
MugiWild yeast? What is that, some kind of too-free yeast? Does it slack off halfway through the job?
Hop BroNot so much slack off as bring out an unpredictable charm. ECHO is not very sweet, with cocoa-like roasty notes layered with grape-derived acidity and tannins.
MugiWow, that sounds amazing! And a dessert-leaning flavor means it's the kind of beer you sip slowly after a meal. It sounds like it could quietly become the star next to cake!
Hop BroExactly. ECHO is also a temperature-responsive beer, so its aroma comes forward more as it warms a little rather than being served too cold. Carbonation is restrained too, and a broad-mouthed glass like a thin wine glass works well.
MugiWait, a wine glass for beer!? But hearing that it's designed for lingering finish makes it suddenly feel like a very intellectual drink!
Hop BroRight? The name ECHO fits the idea of resonance perfectly. It also connects to the previous release, LIEN, and it's great that you can enjoy it at Susukino Ale STAND alongside Hokkaido craft beer.
MugiNow I completely want to drink it! I'd want to line up baked sweets and cheese and spend some quiet time with it, and I think I'd probably smile after the first sip!
