Nikko Brewing Posts a New One-Year-Aged Release from Its Brewery in Nikko
On April 17, Nikko Brewing, based in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture, posted on Instagram, "Aged for one year..." The post does not reveal the product name or style, but it conveys that this is a new release finished with time and care.
Hop BroNikko Brewing from Nikko teased a new one-year-aged release on Instagram, right? Leaving the product name and style undisclosed makes it even more tempting.
MugiWhoa! One year aged? They really let it sit that long!? Does aging alone really change the beer that much?
Hop BroIt does. Aging smooths out the sharp edges of the aroma and settles the mouthfeel, making the brewer's intent easier to see.
MugiHuh~! But aging isn't just leaving it alone, right? It's not like you can forget it in the back of the fridge and call it finished, is it?
Hop BroOf course not. What makes Nikko Brewing interesting is that it uses water from Oku-Nikko and yeast that they have propagated themselves.
MugiWhat is that! It feels so lab-like! And the brand name `THE NIKKO MONKEYS` is intriguing too~!
Hop BroThat's the point. They usually build around `PREMIUM LAGER` and `PALE ALE`, putting out simple, sturdy flavors, so this new release already feels like no ordinary beer.
MugiCalling it sturdy makes it sound even more satisfying to drink! But a beer that's been aged for a year already feels like a treat, doesn't it?
Hop BroAnd brewing supervision also involves Akira Kikuchi. He's known as Japan's first craft beer brewer, so the background alone raises expectations.
MugiWow, I'm already in the mood to toast! Once the next update comes out, I want to say this is tonight's drink!
Nikko Brewing is a craft beer brewery based in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture. Its official website says it develops beers under the `THE NIKKO MONKEYS` brand, using water from Oku-Nikko and yeast that it has propagated in-house. Brewing supervision is handled by Akira Kikuchi, who is known as Japan's first craft beer brewer.
This Instagram post is a teaser for a new release from that Nikko brewery. The caption is just the short line "Aged for one year..." and, while the detailed specs and product name are not clear, it suggests a beer that was finished over at least a year. In craft beer, aging is a process that greatly affects aroma, mouthfeel, and how the edges settle. Whatever the style, a bottle aged for a year is likely to clearly reflect the brewer's intent.
Nikko Brewing has centered its lineup on `THE NIKKO MONKEYS PREMIUM LAGER` and `PALE ALE`, presenting simple, robust flavors. This post can also be seen as a new proposal in that same direction. With Nikko's nature and brewing technique behind it, attention now turns to what expression the aged beer will show.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroNikko Brewing from Nikko teased a new one-year-aged release on Instagram, right? Leaving the product name and style undisclosed makes it even more tempting.
MugiWhoa! One year aged? They really let it sit that long!? Does aging alone really change the beer that much?
Hop BroIt does. Aging smooths out the sharp edges of the aroma and settles the mouthfeel, making the brewer's intent easier to see.
MugiHuh~! But aging isn't just leaving it alone, right? It's not like you can forget it in the back of the fridge and call it finished, is it?
Hop BroOf course not. What makes Nikko Brewing interesting is that it uses water from Oku-Nikko and yeast that they have propagated themselves.
MugiWhat is that! It feels so lab-like! And the brand name `THE NIKKO MONKEYS` is intriguing too~!
Hop BroThat's the point. They usually build around `PREMIUM LAGER` and `PALE ALE`, putting out simple, sturdy flavors, so this new release already feels like no ordinary beer.
MugiCalling it sturdy makes it sound even more satisfying to drink! But a beer that's been aged for a year already feels like a treat, doesn't it?
Hop BroAnd brewing supervision also involves Akira Kikuchi. He's known as Japan's first craft beer brewer, so the background alone raises expectations.
MugiWow, I'm already in the mood to toast! Once the next update comes out, I want to say this is tonight's drink!