Mame Mame Beer highlights “Ah, Fermentation.” at its Shodoshima brewpub
The brewpub Mame Mame Beer in Sakate, Shodoshima, introduced its house beer “Ah, Fermentation.” on Instagram. Brewed with local rice and koji and fermented with sake yeast, the 11% ale is set to go on sale at the brewery shop from June 13.
Hop BroI need to tell you about Mame Mame Beer on Shodoshima and their “Ah, Fermentation.” release.
MugiThat name already sounds dramatic! What kind of place is Mame Mame Beer anyway?
Hop BroIt’s a brewpub in Sakate, about a 10-minute walk from the port, basically a hilltop brewery pub with island charm built in.
MugiSo the scenery is part of the pairing too! And this isn’t an IPA thing, it’s a sake yeast ale, right?
Hop BroExactly. They use local rice and koji, then ferment it with sake brewing yeast, so it stays beer but picks up a sake-like edge.
MugiHold on, koji and sake yeast? My brain just put on a lab coat. What does a sake-like edge even taste like?
Hop BroThink softer rice notes, a smoother texture, and layered fermentation character. In normal-person language, it feels soft but deep on the palate.
MugiOkay, but I also heard it hits 11 percent ABV. That is not messing around!
Hop BroNot even a little. Instead of flexing with huge hops, this one wants you to sit with the ingredients, and the name came from a relieved exhale when fermentation went well.
MugiThat suddenly makes it weirdly lovable. And if shop sales start after June 13, it sounds like a Sakate pilgrimage to me.
Hop BroAt the counter with island food, this could be perfect. I’m already imagining the rice-and-koji finish and getting thirsty.
MugiThen it’s settled. I want to go to Shodoshima, order “Ah, Fermentation.”, and say ahh, now I get it after the first sip.
Mame Mame Beer features “Ah, Fermentation.”
Mame Mame Beer, a brewpub in Sakate, Shodoshima, introduced its house-brewed beer “Ah, Fermentation.” on Instagram. The post also noted that sales at the brewery shop would begin on and after June 13.
“Ah, Fermentation.” is a sake-yeast ale brewed with rice and koji from the island. At 11% ABV, it sits in a space where beer can evoke the calm structure and aroma associated with sake. The name comes from the brewer’s feeling of relief when fermentation gets underway smoothly.
The brewery sits on a hill about a 10-minute walk from Sakate Port, with a counter service area attached to the brewing space. It is the kind of place where you can drink beer at the source and pair it with food that reflects the island’s ingredients. For drinkers who want to focus on ingredients, fermentation, and process rather than flash, this beer is a natural fit.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI need to tell you about Mame Mame Beer on Shodoshima and their “Ah, Fermentation.” release.
MugiThat name already sounds dramatic! What kind of place is Mame Mame Beer anyway?
Hop BroIt’s a brewpub in Sakate, about a 10-minute walk from the port, basically a hilltop brewery pub with island charm built in.
MugiSo the scenery is part of the pairing too! And this isn’t an IPA thing, it’s a sake yeast ale, right?
Hop BroExactly. They use local rice and koji, then ferment it with sake brewing yeast, so it stays beer but picks up a sake-like edge.
MugiHold on, koji and sake yeast? My brain just put on a lab coat. What does a sake-like edge even taste like?
Hop BroThink softer rice notes, a smoother texture, and layered fermentation character. In normal-person language, it feels soft but deep on the palate.
MugiOkay, but I also heard it hits 11 percent ABV. That is not messing around!
Hop BroNot even a little. Instead of flexing with huge hops, this one wants you to sit with the ingredients, and the name came from a relieved exhale when fermentation went well.
MugiThat suddenly makes it weirdly lovable. And if shop sales start after June 13, it sounds like a Sakate pilgrimage to me.
Hop BroAt the counter with island food, this could be perfect. I’m already imagining the rice-and-koji finish and getting thirsty.
MugiThen it’s settled. I want to go to Shodoshima, order “Ah, Fermentation.”, and say ahh, now I get it after the first sip.
