Sankt Gallen "Pineapple Ale" now on tap at AOI BREWING (BEER GARAGE)
At the brewpub AOI BREWING (BEER GARAGE) in Aoi Ward, Shizuoka City, the guest beer "Pineapple Ale" is currently on tap. In a space attached to the brewery, this is a good time to slowly enjoy a seasonal fruit beer.
Hop BroAt AOI BREWING (BEER GARAGE) in Aoi Ward, Shizuoka City, Pineapple Ale is on tap right now. Finding a seasonal guest keg at a brewpub really does get the heart racing.
MugiWait, wait! I’d imagine pineapple tasting sweet, like juice straight up, but is fruit beer really like that?
Hop BroThat’s the interesting part. Sankt Gallen’s one uses about 600 kg of golden pineapple. Because the fruit and wort are fermented together, it’s not just sweet; it really carries both aroma and fermentation character.
MugiHold on, hold on, fermented with the wort? What does that even mean! You don’t add the pineapple afterward?
Hop BroIf you only add it later, the aroma may pop, but it can lack cohesion. Starting the process with it lets the beer and fruit blend together. And since the base is a Brut IPA recipe, it has a crisp edge and feels light to drink.
MugiOhh! So even though it looks tropical, the inside is surprisingly snappy, with a dry finish.
Hop BroExactly. It draws you in with sweet aromas, then ends cleanly, striking a balance between sweet-tartness and crispness. The nice thing is that, even as a fruit beer, it doesn’t feel heavy.
MugiAOI BREWING (BEER GARAGE) being attached to a brewery is great too. When a beer feels freshly made, it just looks more delicious!
Hop BroAnd since it’s a shop that has been promoting craft beer culture in Shizuoka City from an early stage, it has good taste in guest keg selections too. It’s nice that they don’t just serve their own beer, but also slip in a seasonal one.
MugiIt would be perfect to stop by while walking around the Asama Shrine area. There’s something so happy about having a beer after a stroll.
Hop BroThis was definitely the kind of article that makes you want to go out looking for fruit-forward draft beer. Drink in the pineapple aroma, then finish cleanly. It really does make you want a glass.
MugiYeah, totally, I’m sold too! If it has great aroma and a crisp finish, then tonight I want to toast at AOI BREWING (BEER GARAGE)!
On Tap Info
At AOI BREWING (BEER GARAGE) in Miyagasaki-cho, Aoi Ward, Shizuoka City, the guest beer "Pineapple Ale" is currently on tap. As a brewpub attached to a brewery, one of this place's charms is that, alongside house-brewed beers, you can enjoy seasonal kegs.
This beer is Sankt Gallen's fruit beer, "Pineapple Ale." According to public information, it uses about 600 kg of golden pineapple and is fermented with the fruit and wort together. Built on a Brut IPA base, it combines a dry finish with the sweet-tart character of pineapple, achieving both the bright appeal and easy drinkability characteristic of a fruit beer.
AOI BREWING (BEER GARAGE) is the brewpub of AOI BREWING, which has been promoting craft beer culture in Shizuoka City since an early stage. The interior has the distinctive atmosphere that comes with being attached to a brewery, making it a place well suited to slowly savor a freshly brewed pint or a guest beer. It is easy to stop by when combined with a walk toward Asama Shrine, and for anyone looking for fruit-forward draft beer in Shizuoka, it's a spot not to miss.
Rather than relying only on a sweet aroma, the hallmark of "Pineapple Ale" is a clean, crisp finish. It works well with food and is just as enjoyable when you simply savor the aroma on its own, making it a fruit beer worth seeking out as the hot season approaches.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt AOI BREWING (BEER GARAGE) in Aoi Ward, Shizuoka City, Pineapple Ale is on tap right now. Finding a seasonal guest keg at a brewpub really does get the heart racing.
MugiWait, wait! I’d imagine pineapple tasting sweet, like juice straight up, but is fruit beer really like that?
Hop BroThat’s the interesting part. Sankt Gallen’s one uses about 600 kg of golden pineapple. Because the fruit and wort are fermented together, it’s not just sweet; it really carries both aroma and fermentation character.
MugiHold on, hold on, fermented with the wort? What does that even mean! You don’t add the pineapple afterward?
Hop BroIf you only add it later, the aroma may pop, but it can lack cohesion. Starting the process with it lets the beer and fruit blend together. And since the base is a Brut IPA recipe, it has a crisp edge and feels light to drink.
MugiOhh! So even though it looks tropical, the inside is surprisingly snappy, with a dry finish.
Hop BroExactly. It draws you in with sweet aromas, then ends cleanly, striking a balance between sweet-tartness and crispness. The nice thing is that, even as a fruit beer, it doesn’t feel heavy.
MugiAOI BREWING (BEER GARAGE) being attached to a brewery is great too. When a beer feels freshly made, it just looks more delicious!
Hop BroAnd since it’s a shop that has been promoting craft beer culture in Shizuoka City from an early stage, it has good taste in guest keg selections too. It’s nice that they don’t just serve their own beer, but also slip in a seasonal one.
MugiIt would be perfect to stop by while walking around the Asama Shrine area. There’s something so happy about having a beer after a stroll.
Hop BroThis was definitely the kind of article that makes you want to go out looking for fruit-forward draft beer. Drink in the pineapple aroma, then finish cleanly. It really does make you want a glass.
MugiYeah, totally, I’m sold too! If it has great aroma and a crisp finish, then tonight I want to toast at AOI BREWING (BEER GARAGE)!
