Ehime's HOJO Brewing & Stays Releases Bay-Laurel-Scented "Laurel Saison" in a 6-Bottle Set
HOJO Brewing & Stays in Ehime is selling the specialty saison "Laurel Saison," made with bay laurel, through its official online shop. The price is 4,200 yen including tax for a set of six bottles. At 5.5% ABV, it is a limited-edition beer built on a standard saison base.
Hop BroToday's new release from Ehime's HOJO Brewing & Stays is "Laurel Saison"! It's a specialty saison at 5.5% ABV, sold as a set of six bottles for 4,200 yen including tax.
MugiWait, saison with bay laurel?! That's the leaf you use in stews, right?! They're putting it in beer?!
Hop BroExactly, and the key is that it's brewed on a regular saison base with bay laurel steeped in it. The idea is to layer the spicy character of saison yeast with a refreshing herbal aroma.
Mugi"The spicy character of saison yeast"? Do you mean it's hot like chili peppers? The kind that makes your tongue tingle?!
Hop BroNot spiciness, but aroma. Think white-pepper-like nuances and bright fermentation-derived aromas. Then the bay laurel adds its outline, and the finish stays long.
MugiOhhh! So it's easy to gulp down, but then the "herbal" feeling keeps floating in afterward? That sounds elegant!
Hop BroExactly. It's light on the palate and works well with food. It would probably go nicely with fish dishes or herb-seasoned chicken. As a limited-edition release, it's pretty interesting.
MugiAnd HOJO Brewing & Stays is the brewery that's "closest to the sea in Japan," right? Even the location has serious vibe points!
Hop BroThere's a taproom with an ocean view, and the second floor is a private guesthouse. On top of that, one person handles almost everything from brewing to packaging, so you really get the meticulousness of small-batch production.
MugiWhat is that, the backstory is delicious too...! Tonight let's open "Laurel Saison" and have a toast like we're feeling the sea breeze ourselves!
The Ehime brewery HOJO Brewing & Stays is offering "[6 Bottles] Laurel Saison" in its online shop. The price listed on the product page is 4,200 yen (tax included), the style is Specialty Saison, and the alcohol content is 5.5%.
According to the official description, this beer is based on the brewery's regular saison and infused with bay laurel. It layers the crisp spice character typical of saison yeast with the refreshing aroma of bay laurel, and is designed so that a distinctive herbal note lingers long into the finish. With its light drinkability and aromatic individuality, it sounds like a bottle that would pair well with food.
HOJO Brewing & Stays describes itself on its website as "the brewery closest to the sea in Japan," located in the Hojo area of Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture, facing Monchichi Beach. In addition to a taproom overlooking the ocean, the second floor of the brewery also houses a private guesthouse. The brewery balances on-site experiences with bottle sales through its online shop.
The site also notes that one person handles nearly everything from brewing to packaging, suggesting a careful small-batch operation that comes with a small-scale setup. For anyone who wants to enjoy the contour of herbs as an extension of a regular saison, "Laurel Saison" is a new release worth checking out.
- Product page: 【6 Bottles】Laurel Saison
- Official brewery shop: HOJO Brewing & Stays
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's new release from Ehime's HOJO Brewing & Stays is "Laurel Saison"! It's a specialty saison at 5.5% ABV, sold as a set of six bottles for 4,200 yen including tax.
MugiWait, saison with bay laurel?! That's the leaf you use in stews, right?! They're putting it in beer?!
Hop BroExactly, and the key is that it's brewed on a regular saison base with bay laurel steeped in it. The idea is to layer the spicy character of saison yeast with a refreshing herbal aroma.
Mugi"The spicy character of saison yeast"? Do you mean it's hot like chili peppers? The kind that makes your tongue tingle?!
Hop BroNot spiciness, but aroma. Think white-pepper-like nuances and bright fermentation-derived aromas. Then the bay laurel adds its outline, and the finish stays long.
MugiOhhh! So it's easy to gulp down, but then the "herbal" feeling keeps floating in afterward? That sounds elegant!
Hop BroExactly. It's light on the palate and works well with food. It would probably go nicely with fish dishes or herb-seasoned chicken. As a limited-edition release, it's pretty interesting.
MugiAnd HOJO Brewing & Stays is the brewery that's "closest to the sea in Japan," right? Even the location has serious vibe points!
Hop BroThere's a taproom with an ocean view, and the second floor is a private guesthouse. On top of that, one person handles almost everything from brewing to packaging, so you really get the meticulousness of small-batch production.
MugiWhat is that, the backstory is delicious too...! Tonight let's open "Laurel Saison" and have a toast like we're feeling the sea breeze ourselves!
