Seasonal Limited-Edition "Dortmunder" Released at Hamamatsu's Mainschloss Starting March 27
Hamamatsu brewery-restaurant Mainschloss will begin selling its new seasonal beer, "Dortmunder," on March 27. It is a brew characterized by the richness and umami of malt and a clean finish from filtration, made with sausages and Schweinshaxe in mind.
Hop BroMainschloss in Hamamatsu has a new release coming out: the seasonal "Dortmunder" starts on March 27. I love that they serve it fresh in a castle-like interior.
MugiWhoa! The name "Dortmunder" already sounds strong, but what kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt’s a lager that puts the richness and umami of malt front and center, and filtration gives it a clean finish. The golden color is beautiful too.
MugiI get that filtration makes it crisp, but a lager with richness too? That feels a little unfair.
Hop BroThat’s the interesting part. Even though the fermentation character is light and lively, it still keeps a solid malt depth. So it drinks easily, but still leaves you satisfied.
MugiI see! Then it makes sense that it goes well with sausages. It sounds like it can stand up to meat!
Hop BroExactly. It pairs great with meat dishes like Schweinshaxe too. And since it’s a special brew for the 29th anniversary, you can tell the brewery is really putting its heart into it.
MugiAnd it’s 530 yen for 300 ml at the restaurant? That’s more affordable than I expected! Makes me want to stop by during cherry blossom viewing season.
Hop BroThey also have 330 ml bottles for 627 yen, and inside the restaurant you can enjoy watching the storage tanks. Drinking while feeling the brewing atmosphere is part of Mainschloss’s charm.
MugiWatching the tanks while you drink gives it this weirdly indulgent, field-trip-reward feeling! It really feels like freshly brewed local beer, and that gets me excited!
Hop BroIn the end, this is the kind of thing best enjoyed slowly with food. Next time, let’s pair a springtime pint with some sausages and drink together.
MugiAgreed! As a top pick for cherry blossom season, this is definitely one to go drink!
A new seasonal beer, "Dortmunder," is being added to Mainschloss's lineup. Sales begin Friday, March 27. It is a lager that brings the richness and umami of malt to the fore while finishing clean thanks to filtration, and its golden color is also striking.
The shop is a Hamamatsu brewery set inside a building inspired by an old German castle, serving freshly brewed local beer from the brewing facility inside the restaurant. Its regular lineup consists of four styles: Weizen, Alt, Schwarz, and Helles, plus one seasonal beer. This Dortmunder is introduced as a special beer brewed toward Mainschloss's 29th anniversary.
Restaurant prices are 530 yen for 300 ml and 870 yen for 500 ml. Bottled beer is 627 yen for 330 ml, and it is also recommended for the cherry blossom viewing season. As suggested pairings, meat dishes such as sausages and Schweinshaxe are featured, making it easy to enjoy beer and food together, which is part of this restaurant's appeal. Because customers can see the storage tanks from their seats, another attraction is being able to enjoy a glass while feeling the presence of the beer being brewed.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroMainschloss in Hamamatsu has a new release coming out: the seasonal "Dortmunder" starts on March 27. I love that they serve it fresh in a castle-like interior.
MugiWhoa! The name "Dortmunder" already sounds strong, but what kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt’s a lager that puts the richness and umami of malt front and center, and filtration gives it a clean finish. The golden color is beautiful too.
MugiI get that filtration makes it crisp, but a lager with richness too? That feels a little unfair.
Hop BroThat’s the interesting part. Even though the fermentation character is light and lively, it still keeps a solid malt depth. So it drinks easily, but still leaves you satisfied.
MugiI see! Then it makes sense that it goes well with sausages. It sounds like it can stand up to meat!
Hop BroExactly. It pairs great with meat dishes like Schweinshaxe too. And since it’s a special brew for the 29th anniversary, you can tell the brewery is really putting its heart into it.
MugiAnd it’s 530 yen for 300 ml at the restaurant? That’s more affordable than I expected! Makes me want to stop by during cherry blossom viewing season.
Hop BroThey also have 330 ml bottles for 627 yen, and inside the restaurant you can enjoy watching the storage tanks. Drinking while feeling the brewing atmosphere is part of Mainschloss’s charm.
MugiWatching the tanks while you drink gives it this weirdly indulgent, field-trip-reward feeling! It really feels like freshly brewed local beer, and that gets me excited!
Hop BroIn the end, this is the kind of thing best enjoyed slowly with food. Next time, let’s pair a springtime pint with some sausages and drink together.
MugiAgreed! As a top pick for cherry blossom season, this is definitely one to go drink!
