Session's Brewery Hiroshima introduces a new smoothie sour, 'Hassaku Osamari Plan'
Session's Brewery Hiroshima introduced its new smoothie, 'Hassaku Osamari Plan.' This Smoothie Sour Ale uses hassaku and orange, with ABV 3.5% and IBU 2. It is being presented as a drink with rich fruit character and gentle acidity, suitable for hot days and after meals.
Hop BroSession's Brewery Hiroshima in Tokaichi-machi, Hiroshima, has put out a new release called Hassaku Osamari Plan.
MugiWait, even the name sounds interesting! Is a smoothie sour basically a dessert-like beer?
Hop BroExactly, and the style is a Smoothie Sour Ale. With ABV 3.5% and IBU 2, it's designed to be easy drinking.
MugiIBU 2 means it's almost not bitter at all, right? But you said slight bitterness too, so which is it?
Hop BroGood question. The bitterness is quite restrained, and the Simcoe and Citra just help support the citrus outline a bit.
MugiWow, hassaku and orange layering that fruit-forward depth together sounds delicious just imagining it!
Hop BroThat's the key point. You get hassaku's sharp acidity, orange's soft sweetness, and even a thick, fibrous texture, so it feels really satisfying.
MugiLeaving a little pulp in there is amazing! Even though it's beer, it really does have that smoothie feel.
Hop BroAnd because it doesn't lean only into sweetness, it finishes light when served cold, so it's perfect as a refreshing drink for hot days or after meals.
MugiIf I find it in Hiroshima, I want to drink it right away! I'm already in the mood for a citrus sour!
Hop BroThen the plan is set. Let's go drink a beer that shows the brewer's intent together at Session's Brewery Hiroshima.
MugiLet's go! Hearing that it's a beer that goes well after a meal already makes me feel full, body and soul!
New Smoothie Sour Released
The brewpub Session's Brewery Hiroshima in Tokaichi-machi, Hiroshima, has introduced its new smoothie, 'Hassaku Osamari Plan.' This beer is a Smoothie Sour Ale with ABV 3.5% / IBU 2. It uses the hops Simcoe, Citra and the malts Pilsner, oats, vienna, carapils.
The highlight this time is the citrus layers created by combining hassaku and orange. In the caption, it explains that hassaku's bright acidity is layered with the soft sweetness of orange, while a slight bitterness tightens the finish. Leaving a little fruit pulp adds a thick, fibrous texture, creating a satisfying smoothie-like character.
The head brewer also reportedly thinks about fruit combinations differently each time, creating a different expression with every batch. Designed to sit somewhere between beer character and dessert-like indulgence, it does not lean only into sweetness; when served cold, it finishes light and is also well suited to moments when you want to reset your mood.
Session's Brewery Hiroshima is a brewpub that brews and serves craft beer. In addition to the taproom, it also provides information through its online shop and e-commerce site, making it easy to try new releases that clearly reflect the maker's intent. If you're in Hiroshima and looking for a smoothie sour with pronounced citrus depth and acidity, this is one to watch.
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Hop BroSession's Brewery Hiroshima in Tokaichi-machi, Hiroshima, has put out a new release called Hassaku Osamari Plan.
MugiWait, even the name sounds interesting! Is a smoothie sour basically a dessert-like beer?
Hop BroExactly, and the style is a Smoothie Sour Ale. With ABV 3.5% and IBU 2, it's designed to be easy drinking.
MugiIBU 2 means it's almost not bitter at all, right? But you said slight bitterness too, so which is it?
Hop BroGood question. The bitterness is quite restrained, and the Simcoe and Citra just help support the citrus outline a bit.
MugiWow, hassaku and orange layering that fruit-forward depth together sounds delicious just imagining it!
Hop BroThat's the key point. You get hassaku's sharp acidity, orange's soft sweetness, and even a thick, fibrous texture, so it feels really satisfying.
MugiLeaving a little pulp in there is amazing! Even though it's beer, it really does have that smoothie feel.
Hop BroAnd because it doesn't lean only into sweetness, it finishes light when served cold, so it's perfect as a refreshing drink for hot days or after meals.
MugiIf I find it in Hiroshima, I want to drink it right away! I'm already in the mood for a citrus sour!
Hop BroThen the plan is set. Let's go drink a beer that shows the brewer's intent together at Session's Brewery Hiroshima.
MugiLet's go! Hearing that it's a beer that goes well after a meal already makes me feel full, body and soul!
