Setouchi Brewery Introduces UDON BREWING's New Release, "Sudachi Udon SOUR ALE"
On May 13, Setouchi Brewery introduced UDON BREWING's new release for this month, "Sudachi Udon SOUR ALE," on Instagram. This limited-edition beer is being released for the third time this year and is sold at Riverside 351 and the online store.
Hop BroToday we're talking about Sudachi Udon SOUR ALE. Setouchi Brewery's UDON BREWING is pushing Kagawa character through beer with this new release.
MugiWhat! Expressing udon through beer is already such a strong idea! Are sudachi and udon both coming at once!?
Hop BroAnd the thing is, this isn't just a gimmick beer. It's reportedly the third release this year. What's more, it's a beer that further refines last year's well-received "Sudachi Udon Beer."
MugiWhat!? So SOUR ALE means a sour one? Is it the kind of tart that makes your mouth pucker like vinegar...!?
Hop BroThat's pretty much right. It puts refreshing acidity front and center, and rounds off the edges with a subtle hop-derived sweetness, so it's not just sour.
MugiOhhh! So that sweetness supports the sourness? Saying the shape becomes clearer as you keep drinking sounds kind of advanced and cool!
Hop BroExactly, and the key is that it uses Kagawa-grown wheat as the base. They're aiming for a smooth, slippery mouthfeel like udon, so they're playing not just with the name but with the way it drinks too.
MugiWhoa, if it's going that far, they're serious! So it means Udon Prefecture vibes all the way, right? A beer that somehow gives off noodle energy is kind of hilarious!
Hop BroOn top of that, this time they included photos from Tonosho Town on Shodoshima, which is nice because the beer's freshness comes through together with the Seto Inland Sea scenery. It feels like you're tasting the local atmosphere too.
MugiThat's awesome! If you're buying it, it's at Riverside 351 and online, and it sounds perfect for the seasonal transition! After reading this, I already want another pour~!
This Month's New Release
UDON BREWING, a series developed by Setouchi Brewery (Takamatsu, Kagawa), uses Kagawa-grown wheat and aromatic hops to express the spirit of Udon Prefecture through beer. This new release is "Sudachi Udon SOUR ALE," the third release this year.
In the post, it is introduced as a beer further refined from last year's well-received "Sudachi Udon Beer." It centers on a refreshing acidity, with a subtle hop-derived sweetness supporting the tartness, creating a profile that reveals its contours the more you drink. The body, made with Kagawa-grown wheat, is said to aim for a smooth, slippery mouthfeel like udon.
Behind it lies a perspective characteristic of Setouchi Brewery, rooted in the climate and culture of the Seto Inland Sea. UDON BREWING is also interesting as a series that explores the intersection of Kagawa's food culture and craft beer. In this post, photos taken in Tonosho Town on Shodoshima were also included, conveying the beer's refreshing character along with scenery typical of the Seto Inland Sea.
Sales are being announced at the brewery's attached bottle shop "Riverside 351" and the online store. With its local ingredients front and center and its light, crisp sour ale character, this is a new release that's easy to reach for as the seasons change.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday we're talking about Sudachi Udon SOUR ALE. Setouchi Brewery's UDON BREWING is pushing Kagawa character through beer with this new release.
MugiWhat! Expressing udon through beer is already such a strong idea! Are sudachi and udon both coming at once!?
Hop BroAnd the thing is, this isn't just a gimmick beer. It's reportedly the third release this year. What's more, it's a beer that further refines last year's well-received "Sudachi Udon Beer."
MugiWhat!? So SOUR ALE means a sour one? Is it the kind of tart that makes your mouth pucker like vinegar...!?
Hop BroThat's pretty much right. It puts refreshing acidity front and center, and rounds off the edges with a subtle hop-derived sweetness, so it's not just sour.
MugiOhhh! So that sweetness supports the sourness? Saying the shape becomes clearer as you keep drinking sounds kind of advanced and cool!
Hop BroExactly, and the key is that it uses Kagawa-grown wheat as the base. They're aiming for a smooth, slippery mouthfeel like udon, so they're playing not just with the name but with the way it drinks too.
MugiWhoa, if it's going that far, they're serious! So it means Udon Prefecture vibes all the way, right? A beer that somehow gives off noodle energy is kind of hilarious!
Hop BroOn top of that, this time they included photos from Tonosho Town on Shodoshima, which is nice because the beer's freshness comes through together with the Seto Inland Sea scenery. It feels like you're tasting the local atmosphere too.
MugiThat's awesome! If you're buying it, it's at Riverside 351 and online, and it sounds perfect for the seasonal transition! After reading this, I already want another pour~!
