Nunori Brewing introduces its spring new release 'Hanasaka Nunori': a Japanese-style beer made with salted cherry leaves
Nunori Brewing in Kawaguchi, Saitama Prefecture, introduced its spring new release, 'Hanasaka Nunori,' in an Instagram post on April 1. Made with salted cherry leaves, it is a seasonal beer that boasts a flavor reminiscent of sakura mochi, along with tea-like bitterness and a refreshing finish.
Hop BroKawaguchi's Nunori Brewing has brought out its spring new release, 'Hanasaka Nunori.' It's a Japanese-style beer made with salted cherry leaves, and it's seriously intriguing.
MugiWait, a beer that tastes like sakura mochi!? A beer with the vibe of a Japanese sweet is just too much for my brain to process!
Hop BroWhat's interesting is that it's not just sweet - it also has a tea-like bitterness. It brings out a springtime feel without becoming something you get tired of drinking.
MugiTea-like bitterness? So what's different from regular beer bitterness? If it's vague like that, I'll get lost right away!
Hop BroTo put it simply, it's not just the hop character - the aroma and astringency of the ingredients layer together and leave an aftertaste like Japanese sweets. That's why it feels like sakura mochi, yet still comes together properly as a beer.
MugiI see! So the point is that it's not some super-sweet dessert beer, but something that's easy to pair with food. It sounds perfect for spring meals!
Hop BroExactly. Nunori Brewing has always valued drinkability as a table beer. The fact that they brew in a 50-year-old apartment building also gives it a kind of rich, layered character.
MugiBeer in a 50-year-old apartment!? That's already a strong story! If I drank it at Beer Shokudo Nunori, it would definitely taste 20 percent better!
Hop BroIf you brought it to a cherry-blossom viewing party, it would be perfect for the cherry blossom season and definitely become a conversation piece. And even though the aroma is lively, the finish is crisp, so you'll keep wanting the next sip.
MugiIt really makes me picture the whole spring scene. When I hear about a glass from Kawaguchi, I want to try it even more!
Hop BroAll right, tonight let's imagine this 'Hanasaka Nunori' and raise a toast with a springtime drink.
MugiAgreed! Tonight, let's toast like it's hanami season already!
Nunori Brewing, which serves house-brewed beer and nourishing meals in Kawaguchi, Saitama Prefecture, unveiled its spring seasonal beer, 'Hanasaka Nunori,' on Instagram. The post introduces it as a beer made with salted cherry leaves, describing its aroma and taste as 'sakura mochi-like.' The key points are its impression reminiscent of Japanese sweets, its tea-like bitterness, and its crisp aftertaste.
Nunori Brewing continues to brew in a 50-year-old apartment building and also operates its own dining space, 'Beer Shokudo Nunori.' On its official website, the brewery highlights a style meant to be enjoyed together with food, and its lineup is characterized by brews that make use of seasonal ingredients and are designed to be easy to drink as table beer.
This 'Hanasaka Nunori' clearly reflects that direction as well. While the ingredients are chosen to match the cherry blossom season, it does not lean too heavily into sweetness, suggesting a beer designed to pair easily with meals. It looks like a brew that works not only for hanami gatherings, but also as a drink to accompany springtime meals. As a seasonal beer from the Kawaguchi brewery, it is one to watch.
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Hop BroKawaguchi's Nunori Brewing has brought out its spring new release, 'Hanasaka Nunori.' It's a Japanese-style beer made with salted cherry leaves, and it's seriously intriguing.
MugiWait, a beer that tastes like sakura mochi!? A beer with the vibe of a Japanese sweet is just too much for my brain to process!
Hop BroWhat's interesting is that it's not just sweet - it also has a tea-like bitterness. It brings out a springtime feel without becoming something you get tired of drinking.
MugiTea-like bitterness? So what's different from regular beer bitterness? If it's vague like that, I'll get lost right away!
Hop BroTo put it simply, it's not just the hop character - the aroma and astringency of the ingredients layer together and leave an aftertaste like Japanese sweets. That's why it feels like sakura mochi, yet still comes together properly as a beer.
MugiI see! So the point is that it's not some super-sweet dessert beer, but something that's easy to pair with food. It sounds perfect for spring meals!
Hop BroExactly. Nunori Brewing has always valued drinkability as a table beer. The fact that they brew in a 50-year-old apartment building also gives it a kind of rich, layered character.
MugiBeer in a 50-year-old apartment!? That's already a strong story! If I drank it at Beer Shokudo Nunori, it would definitely taste 20 percent better!
Hop BroIf you brought it to a cherry-blossom viewing party, it would be perfect for the cherry blossom season and definitely become a conversation piece. And even though the aroma is lively, the finish is crisp, so you'll keep wanting the next sip.
MugiIt really makes me picture the whole spring scene. When I hear about a glass from Kawaguchi, I want to try it even more!
Hop BroAll right, tonight let's imagine this 'Hanasaka Nunori' and raise a toast with a springtime drink.
MugiAgreed! Tonight, let's toast like it's hanami season already!
