Hakodate Collaboration Cider "GREAT UNKNOWN" Taps at GRILLMAN on March 12
Nagoya's Nishiki beer pub "Japan Craft Beer&Wine GRILLMAN" tapped @ok.adam.cider's "GREAT UNKNOWN" on March 12 as a guest drink. Introduced as a collaboration with Hakodate's @whiteseed_beer, it is described as a glass that layers the tartness of apples with saison yeast and Sabro hops.
Hop BroGRILLMAN in Nishiki, Nagoya tapped GREAT UNKNOWN on March 12, and a Hakodate collaboration cider already has me interested!
MugiWait, cider instead of beer? If it's labeled as a guest drink, does that mean it's a special limited-time offering?
Hop BroExactly. The provider is Japan Craft Beer&Wine GRILLMAN, and it's a collaboration between @ok.adam.cider and Hakodate's @whiteseed_beer.
MugiOh, I see! But do they really use saison yeast and Sabro hops in cider?
Hop BroThey do, and that's the fun part: they add spicy notes from saison yeast to tart apples, then layer on tropical aromas with Sabro for a three-layer flavor design.
MugiThat's a lot to take in! My brain's picturing apples dancing with hops... so it's basically crisp acidity plus aroma, making it sparkling and easy to drink?
Hop BroExactly. It has a lively mouthfeel without feeling heavy, so it's a spring-ready collaboration cider you can enjoy with food or on its own.
MugiAnd GRILLMAN also has lamb grill and a new menu item, wild boar sausage? That's almost unfair.
Hop BroWhen you pair richly savory meat with a cider that has bright acidity, the fat gets cut cleanly and it becomes the golden ratio of pairing that keeps you coming back for another bite.
MugiThat's the best! Let's hurry to the first floor of Transit Building in Nishiki, Nagoya, and toast with one dish and one drink today!
The March 12 tap opening highlights a collaboration cider that lets the apple character stand out
In the March 12 post from "Japan Craft Beer&Wine GRILLMAN," @ok.adam.cider - GREAT UNKNOWN is introduced as the day's new tap. The post makes a point of saying it is a collaboration cider with Hakodate's @whiteseed_beer, and the clearly defined flavor direction stands out.
According to the description, the recipe is "tart apples × saison yeast × Sabro hops." The crisp acidity from the apples, the nuances from the saison yeast, and the character of the Sabro hops are layered together to create a spicy, pleasantly lively drink. It's an appealing choice for early spring that works well both with food and on its own.
Easy food pairings are part of GRILLMAN's appeal
The same post also highlights the popular lamb grill dish, along with a new menu item: wild boar sausage. Pairing richly flavored meat dishes with a cider marked by bright acidity is a natural fit for drinkers familiar with craft beer culture. It was content that neatly translated the shop's "enjoy food and drinks together" style into one dish and one glass.
Located on the first floor of Transit Building in Nishiki, Naka Ward, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, the shop is a beer pub centered on craft beer and wine. Following guest tap announcements like this one and then visiting in person should make GRILLMAN's appeal feel even more three-dimensional.
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Hop BroGRILLMAN in Nishiki, Nagoya tapped GREAT UNKNOWN on March 12, and a Hakodate collaboration cider already has me interested!
MugiWait, cider instead of beer? If it's labeled as a guest drink, does that mean it's a special limited-time offering?
Hop BroExactly. The provider is Japan Craft Beer&Wine GRILLMAN, and it's a collaboration between @ok.adam.cider and Hakodate's @whiteseed_beer.
MugiOh, I see! But do they really use saison yeast and Sabro hops in cider?
Hop BroThey do, and that's the fun part: they add spicy notes from saison yeast to tart apples, then layer on tropical aromas with Sabro for a three-layer flavor design.
MugiThat's a lot to take in! My brain's picturing apples dancing with hops... so it's basically crisp acidity plus aroma, making it sparkling and easy to drink?
Hop BroExactly. It has a lively mouthfeel without feeling heavy, so it's a spring-ready collaboration cider you can enjoy with food or on its own.
MugiAnd GRILLMAN also has lamb grill and a new menu item, wild boar sausage? That's almost unfair.
Hop BroWhen you pair richly savory meat with a cider that has bright acidity, the fat gets cut cleanly and it becomes the golden ratio of pairing that keeps you coming back for another bite.
MugiThat's the best! Let's hurry to the first floor of Transit Building in Nishiki, Nagoya, and toast with one dish and one drink today!
