Ehime's GROUNDTAP BREWERY Introduces Spring-Only Hazy IPA "TSUTSUJI"
GROUNDTAP BREWERY in Saijo City, Ehime Prefecture, has introduced the spring Hazy IPA "TSUTSUJI," inspired by the spring scenery of the Ishizuchi mountain range. It is a seasonal beer that layers the fruitiness of ripe mango and berries with an earthy aroma and a crisp finish.
Hop BroGROUNDTAP BREWERY in Saijo City, Ehime Prefecture has put out a spring Hazy IPA called TSUTSUJI. They drew the Akebono-tsutsuji azalea from the Ishizuchi mountain range on the label, so it feels seasonal even before you taste it.
MugiWhat, they turned a spring mountain landscape into beer? The label alone already makes me want to go flower viewing. Does the taste feel springlike too?
Hop BroIt does, fully. TSUTSUJI is built around the fruitiness of ripe mango and berries, layered with an earthy aroma.
MugiEarthy, meaning it smells kind of like dirt? Wait, dirt in beer? Isn’t that a little too wild?
Hop BroExactly, but not in a bad way. It means it has a toasted, grounded, earthy character. That earthy aroma supports the fruitiness and adds depth to the flavor.
MugiI see, so it’s not just sweet! Hearing that it’s light on the medium side makes it sound satisfying without being too heavy, which is nice!
Hop BroThat’s the best part. The body is moderate, the finish is clean, and it even leaves a green-grass-like aftertaste, so it seems perfect after a spring walk.
MugiNow we’re talking grass! It’s basically like drinking a meadow! But that does sound perfect for outing season.
Hop BroExactly. GROUNDTAP BREWERY is supported by Uchinuki, Saijo’s local water culture in Ehime, and they’re great at reflecting the region’s scenery in their beer.
MugiI like that one glass holds the local water and spring scenery. Being able to drink Ishizuchi’s spring has a certain romance to it.
Hop BroYeah, it’s a beer that naturally fits on a spring tap lineup, and now I want to pour it right away.
MugiI want to drink it too! Starting spring early with a Hazy IPA would make my mood feel light and bright too!
GROUNDTAP BREWERY in Saijo City, Ehime Prefecture, has introduced the spring Hazy IPA "TSUTSUJI." The label depicts the Akebono-tsutsuji azalea that blooms across the Ishizuchi mountain range in spring, giving the beer a finish that feels as if the local scenery and the changing seasons have been poured straight into the glass.
In the tasting notes, the beer is said to combine the fruitiness of ripe mango and berries with an earthy aroma, while the body sits on the lighter side of medium. It is substantial enough to satisfy, yet finishes clean, with a refreshing aftertaste and a green-grass-like lingering impression. It strikes a balance between brightness and drinkability, making it an easy beer to enjoy during the outing season.
GROUNDTAP BREWERY is a brewery supported by "Uchinuki," the water culture of Saijo in Ehime. Its careful approach to reflecting local scenery and seasonal themes in beer is also clearly evident in this TSUTSUJI. Combining a motif reminiscent of spring in Ishizuchi with the bright fruitiness of hops, this beer naturally fits the spring tap lineup.
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Hop BroGROUNDTAP BREWERY in Saijo City, Ehime Prefecture has put out a spring Hazy IPA called TSUTSUJI. They drew the Akebono-tsutsuji azalea from the Ishizuchi mountain range on the label, so it feels seasonal even before you taste it.
MugiWhat, they turned a spring mountain landscape into beer? The label alone already makes me want to go flower viewing. Does the taste feel springlike too?
Hop BroIt does, fully. TSUTSUJI is built around the fruitiness of ripe mango and berries, layered with an earthy aroma.
MugiEarthy, meaning it smells kind of like dirt? Wait, dirt in beer? Isn’t that a little too wild?
Hop BroExactly, but not in a bad way. It means it has a toasted, grounded, earthy character. That earthy aroma supports the fruitiness and adds depth to the flavor.
MugiI see, so it’s not just sweet! Hearing that it’s light on the medium side makes it sound satisfying without being too heavy, which is nice!
Hop BroThat’s the best part. The body is moderate, the finish is clean, and it even leaves a green-grass-like aftertaste, so it seems perfect after a spring walk.
MugiNow we’re talking grass! It’s basically like drinking a meadow! But that does sound perfect for outing season.
Hop BroExactly. GROUNDTAP BREWERY is supported by Uchinuki, Saijo’s local water culture in Ehime, and they’re great at reflecting the region’s scenery in their beer.
MugiI like that one glass holds the local water and spring scenery. Being able to drink Ishizuchi’s spring has a certain romance to it.
Hop BroYeah, it’s a beer that naturally fits on a spring tap lineup, and now I want to pour it right away.
MugiI want to drink it too! Starting spring early with a Hazy IPA would make my mood feel light and bright too!
