Hikone Beer to Release New Amanatsu Fruit Ale, "Sappari Amanatsu," on May 2
Hikone Beer (Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture) will begin selling its new fruit ale, "Sappari Amanatsu (Refreshing Amanatsu)," made with amanatsu, starting May 2. Using amanatsu grown pesticide-free by local resident Mr. Nishikawa, the brewery is also suggesting a tasting comparison with its hassaku beer.
Hop BroHikone Beer is releasing Sappari Amanatsu on May 2. It’s a new fruit ale made with amanatsu, and it sounds like the perfect drink for early summer.
MugiWow, the name alone already sounds refreshing! Just hearing Sappari Amanatsu makes my throat happy.
Hop BroWhat’s more, Hikone Beer is a community-based brewery brewing at the foot of Mt. Kojinyama in Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture. I love how it seems to bottle up the local scenery along with the beer.
MugiOh, so it’s not just a fruit beer? You mean it even has the atmosphere of Hikone in it? That’s kind of romantic!
Hop BroThe amanatsu they use is pesticide-free fruit carefully grown by local resident Mr. Nishikawa, and the staff peels each one by hand. Avoiding the white pith during brewing is part of that careful prep work.
MugiIs avoiding the white pith really that important? Sounds like a peeling artisan at work, like this is less beer and more a major fruit operation!
Hop BroThat’s the part that tends to add bitterness. So the aroma is amanatsu, the flavor stays light, and the bitterness is kept gentle. Since it isn’t too heavy, it’s designed to go down smoothly.
MugiI see! And hearing that it’s 5% ABV and 10 IBU makes it sound like a soft, easy-drinking beer. Seems perfect before summer really kicks in!
Hop BroWhat’s especially interesting is the suggested comparison with the existing "Sassoku Hassaku (Hassaku)." Hassaku has a solid bitterness, and when you compare them as complementary flavors, the differences become really clear.
MugiWhoa, lining up amanatsu and hassaku is awesome! Being able to compare both the citrus peel aroma and the bitterness feels like a tasting set. I’m excited!
Hop BroEarly May around Mt. Kojinyama is a great season for outdoor drinking. This one from Hikone Beer is something I’d want to savor slowly as a sip of the season and the land.
MugiYeah, I want to drink it right now! For an early-summer treat, let’s have both the amanatsu and the hassaku!
Hikone Beer will begin selling its new fruit ale, "Sappari Amanatsu (Refreshing Amanatsu)," made with amanatsu, starting May 2.
The brewery is a community-based brewery that makes beer at the foot of Mt. Kojinyama in Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture. On its official website, it says it brews in an environment surrounded by "Mt. Kojinyama, Lake Biwa, and farmland..." in order to carry on the local community. This new release is another beer that strongly reflects that connection to the land.
According to the post, "Sappari Amanatsu" uses pesticide-free amanatsu carefully grown by local resident Mr. Nishikawa. Staff peeled each fruit by hand and brewed it carefully while avoiding the white pith. The flavor is described as refreshingly suited to early summer, with an amanatsu aroma. Its bitterness is mild, making it a style that can be enjoyed easily and lightly.
It has an alcohol content of 5% and an IBU of 10. While bringing the fruit character of amanatsu to the forefront, the beer is designed not to feel too heavy on the palate, making it a fruit ale that seems easy to pick up during the seasonal transition.
Hikone Beer is also suggesting a tasting comparison with its existing product, "Sassoku Hassaku (Hassaku)." Hassaku is characterized by a firm bitterness and substantial drinking satisfaction, while amanatsu is known for its lightness and refreshing character. The lineup is meant to let drinkers compare the differences in aroma and bitterness derived from the fruit peel.
In early May, the area around the Kojinyama brewery is also a pleasant place for outdoor drinking. Hikone Beer’s new release deserves attention as a seasonal offering that reflects the local landscape and the individuality of the fruit.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroHikone Beer is releasing Sappari Amanatsu on May 2. It’s a new fruit ale made with amanatsu, and it sounds like the perfect drink for early summer.
MugiWow, the name alone already sounds refreshing! Just hearing Sappari Amanatsu makes my throat happy.
Hop BroWhat’s more, Hikone Beer is a community-based brewery brewing at the foot of Mt. Kojinyama in Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture. I love how it seems to bottle up the local scenery along with the beer.
MugiOh, so it’s not just a fruit beer? You mean it even has the atmosphere of Hikone in it? That’s kind of romantic!
Hop BroThe amanatsu they use is pesticide-free fruit carefully grown by local resident Mr. Nishikawa, and the staff peels each one by hand. Avoiding the white pith during brewing is part of that careful prep work.
MugiIs avoiding the white pith really that important? Sounds like a peeling artisan at work, like this is less beer and more a major fruit operation!
Hop BroThat’s the part that tends to add bitterness. So the aroma is amanatsu, the flavor stays light, and the bitterness is kept gentle. Since it isn’t too heavy, it’s designed to go down smoothly.
MugiI see! And hearing that it’s 5% ABV and 10 IBU makes it sound like a soft, easy-drinking beer. Seems perfect before summer really kicks in!
Hop BroWhat’s especially interesting is the suggested comparison with the existing "Sassoku Hassaku (Hassaku)." Hassaku has a solid bitterness, and when you compare them as complementary flavors, the differences become really clear.
MugiWhoa, lining up amanatsu and hassaku is awesome! Being able to compare both the citrus peel aroma and the bitterness feels like a tasting set. I’m excited!
Hop BroEarly May around Mt. Kojinyama is a great season for outdoor drinking. This one from Hikone Beer is something I’d want to savor slowly as a sip of the season and the land.
MugiYeah, I want to drink it right now! For an early-summer treat, let’s have both the amanatsu and the hassaku!
