Milestone Brewing Higashikakogawa unveils cassis saison fruit ale No.9 and Cassis
Milestone Brewing Higashikakogawa Brewery in Kakogawa, Hyogo, introduced No.9 and Cassis, a cassis-based fruit ale brewed in a saison style. It is listed at 6.2% ABV and 16 IBU, pointing to a beer built around fruit character and a crisp finish.
Hop BroToday’s topic is No.9 and Cassis from Milestone Brewing Higashi Kakogawa Brewery, and this one really stands out.
MugiWait, that already sounds stylish! Made with cassis makes it sound more like a cocktail than a beer, doesn’t it?
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. It’s a saison-style fruit ale built to balance juicy fruit character with a crisp finish.
MugiThe second I hear saison, it turns into science class! What does saison yeast actually do?
Hop BroIn simple terms, it lightens the body and tightens the finish. It’s the secret behind that dry finish.
MugiOhh, so it’s not just sweet and done. And dusky purple color is a pretty dramatic look too!
Hop BroExactly. It pushes the cassis aroma and sweetness forward, while keeping things in check with modest numbers: ABV 6.2% and IBU 16.
MugiIBU 16 still sounds like robot code to me! So I can just translate that as low bitterness?
Hop BroThat’s exactly right. Instead of going aggressively bitter, it lets soft fruit character and saison balance do the talking.
MugiAnd since it’s a brewpub, you can drink it super fresh, right? At Higashi Kakogawa Brewery, I’d definitely order another.
Hop BroDrinking it next to the brewery makes the aroma even more fun. This feels like a fresh-from-the-source pint kind of beer.
MugiAlright, I’m sold! Cassis fans and saison fans both win here, because this is making me thirsty already!
Milestone Brewing Higashikakogawa Brewery, a brewpub in Kakogawa, Hyogo, has introduced No.9 and Cassis, a fruit ale brewed with blackcurrant (cassis). The beer is listed at 6.2% ABV and 16 IBU, so it is moderate in strength while still aiming for a clear, recognizable profile.
In the post, the brewery describes it as a cloudy, deep purple fruit ale brewed in a saison style. The beer is meant to highlight the aroma and sweetness of cassis while keeping the brisk edge that saison yeast brings. That suggests a beer with real fruit presence, but also enough dryness to keep it from finishing heavy or overly sweet.
The brewpub setting matters here as well. Because Milestone Brewing operates its own brewery and pub in East Kakogawa, the beer can be enjoyed close to where it is made, in a place where the brewing character is part of the experience. For drinkers who like fruit-forward beers with structure, No.9 and Cassis looks like a thoughtful house release worth paying attention to.
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Hop BroToday’s topic is No.9 and Cassis from Milestone Brewing Higashi Kakogawa Brewery, and this one really stands out.
MugiWait, that already sounds stylish! Made with cassis makes it sound more like a cocktail than a beer, doesn’t it?
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. It’s a saison-style fruit ale built to balance juicy fruit character with a crisp finish.
MugiThe second I hear saison, it turns into science class! What does saison yeast actually do?
Hop BroIn simple terms, it lightens the body and tightens the finish. It’s the secret behind that dry finish.
MugiOhh, so it’s not just sweet and done. And dusky purple color is a pretty dramatic look too!
Hop BroExactly. It pushes the cassis aroma and sweetness forward, while keeping things in check with modest numbers: ABV 6.2% and IBU 16.
MugiIBU 16 still sounds like robot code to me! So I can just translate that as low bitterness?
Hop BroThat’s exactly right. Instead of going aggressively bitter, it lets soft fruit character and saison balance do the talking.
MugiAnd since it’s a brewpub, you can drink it super fresh, right? At Higashi Kakogawa Brewery, I’d definitely order another.
Hop BroDrinking it next to the brewery makes the aroma even more fun. This feels like a fresh-from-the-source pint kind of beer.
MugiAlright, I’m sold! Cassis fans and saison fans both win here, because this is making me thirsty already!
