NOVUS spotlights karuizawa Q's Ann, an apricot fruit ale
The beer pub NOVUS in Hachimanyama introduced karuizawa Q from Nagano and its Ann, an APRICOT FRUT ALE brewed with apricots from Chikuma City. The 5.5% beer is described as bright, gently tart, and well suited to food.
Hop BroNOVUS in Hachimanyama is pouring Ann on draft, brewed by karuizawa Q in Karuizawa. It uses Harcot apricots from Chikuma, so it sounds perfect for this season.
MugiWait, apricots in beer!? Harcot apricots already sound delicious, and my brain has fully wandered into dessert mode.
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. Ann is an apricot fruit ale at 5.5% ABV, so it should drink light and feel really good in hot weather.
MugiOh wow! But when I hear fruit ale, I picture something super sweet, almost like juice. Does it still feel like beer?
Hop BroIt should. The soft wheat malt is layered with bright acidity, so the key is the acidity balance. That keeps it from turning cloying and makes it work with food.
MugiWhat is that, a brewer’s meeting? Acidity balance sounds so serious. Translate that into normal human taste buds for me!
Hop BroBasically, you get gentle apricot aroma, then a crisp finish that tightens everything up. That’s why it sounds like a great food beer, not just a novelty fruit drink.
MugiNow I get it! And NOVUS also does house-made burgers and creative bistro dishes, right? My mouth has already arrived before the rest of me.
Hop BroExactly. NOVUS is one minute from Hachimanyama Station, and karuizawa Q is basically a regular on their taps. They’ve even got a September 2 anniversary brew planned together, which is pretty great.
MugiThat makes the whole pour feel more special. At this point I really want that tangy apricot ale, and judging by your face, you absolutely want one too.
NOVUS, a compact beer pub near Hachimanyama Station, has a calm, tucked-away feel with nine counter seats and a small terrace. Alongside craft beer, it serves handmade burgers and creative bistro dishes, with a lineup built around food pairing.
In its Instagram post, NOVUS introduced karuizawa Q from Karuizawa, Nagano. The shop says the brewery is one it keeps on tap regularly, reflecting a close relationship with the makers. Karuizawa Q also runs dining spots and is known for subtle, layered beers designed to work with meals.
The featured beer is Ann, an APRICOT FRUT ALE at 5.5% ABV. It uses Hakko apricots from Chikuma City and combines soft wheat malt with a refreshing acidity. According to the post, the beer offers a gentle apricot aroma and a clean finish that makes it an easy food-pairing choice.
The post also notes that NOVUS plans to brew an anniversary beer with karuizawa Q on September 2. For drinkers looking for a food-friendly craft beer stop in Hachimanyama, this is one to keep an eye on.
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Hop BroNOVUS in Hachimanyama is pouring Ann on draft, brewed by karuizawa Q in Karuizawa. It uses Harcot apricots from Chikuma, so it sounds perfect for this season.
MugiWait, apricots in beer!? Harcot apricots already sound delicious, and my brain has fully wandered into dessert mode.
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. Ann is an apricot fruit ale at 5.5% ABV, so it should drink light and feel really good in hot weather.
MugiOh wow! But when I hear fruit ale, I picture something super sweet, almost like juice. Does it still feel like beer?
Hop BroIt should. The soft wheat malt is layered with bright acidity, so the key is the acidity balance. That keeps it from turning cloying and makes it work with food.
MugiWhat is that, a brewer’s meeting? Acidity balance sounds so serious. Translate that into normal human taste buds for me!
Hop BroBasically, you get gentle apricot aroma, then a crisp finish that tightens everything up. That’s why it sounds like a great food beer, not just a novelty fruit drink.
MugiNow I get it! And NOVUS also does house-made burgers and creative bistro dishes, right? My mouth has already arrived before the rest of me.
Hop BroExactly. NOVUS is one minute from Hachimanyama Station, and karuizawa Q is basically a regular on their taps. They’ve even got a September 2 anniversary brew planned together, which is pretty great.
MugiThat makes the whole pour feel more special. At this point I really want that tangy apricot ale, and judging by your face, you absolutely want one too.
