Odawara Garage Brewing Celebrates Its 3rd Anniversary with ‘Odawara SAISON’ Brewed with Amanatsu
Odawara Garage Brewing announced its new beer, "Odawara SAISON," ahead of its third anniversary in May. This 7% ABV farmhouse ale uses local amanatsu, hassaku, and lemon peel, and is defined by its layered citrus character and dry finish.
Hop BroToday I’m introducing a new beer for Odawara Garage Brewing’s 3rd anniversary. It’s called "Odawara SAISON," and it packs local citrus into one bottle.
MugiWait, a saison with amanatsu? That already sounds delicious, and it kind of gives off a stylish summer vibe!
Hop BroAnd the style is a farmhouse ale, with 7% ABV. It uses amanatsu, hassaku peel, and even a little lemon peel to build out that citrus depth.
MugiDoes farmhouse ale mean it's a farmer's beer? Or that it ages in a field? Is this the kind you drink while wearing a straw hat without thinking?
Hop BroIn short, it feels like a beer with a real sense of place. Odawara Garage Brewing's strength is making the most of local specialties, and this time they even used fallen amanatsu fruit, so the brewing really shows the face of the region.
MugiWait, even fruit that fell off the tree? Everyone squeezed it and peeled it by hand too? That feels so handcrafted. I had no idea beer involved this much human touch!
Hop BroExactly. And the flavor target is dry and refreshing, but still with enough body. They also went back to the yeast they used before, which brings the citrus aroma and complexity together nicely.
MugiChanging the yeast changes the taste? It feels like the brewer is fine-tuning the last little detail, and now the brewery suddenly looks like a laboratory!
Hop BroThat's exactly right. Yeast affects how aroma comes through and how it feels on the palate, so it changes whether those layers of aroma stay behind. The subtle alcohol note you get by the end of the glass is very much part of this 7% beer.
MugiGot it, this is definitely one of those beers I want to drink in Odawara! It has that citrus depth and it's still crisp, so it sounds perfect for the end of the day!
Hop BroYeah, it's a beer you want to enjoy with the local atmosphere at Odawara Garage Brewing, just a short walk from the station. So tonight, let's toast with Odawara SAISON.
Overview
Odawara Garage Brewing introduced its new in-house beer, "Odawara SAISON," timed to coincide with its third anniversary in May. ABV is 7%. With the subtitle "Amanatsu farm house ale," it has been crafted as a beer centered on local agricultural products.
Beer Characteristics
For this batch, the brewery used amanatsu from Odawara, which fell from the trees during the heaviest snowfall in several years, along with hassaku peel and a small amount of lemon peel. By making use of both peel and juice, it gives the citrus character greater depth. The post also mentions that growers and regular customers helped with everything from hand-squeezing the fruit to peeling the rind, making the beer's local roots especially visible.
The intended flavor profile is dry and crisp, yet with enough body to feel substantial. The yeast was reportedly switched back to the one previously used to better match the citrus character, creating a design that aims for a balance of complexity and lightness. By the time you finish the glass, it seems to leave behind layers of aroma and a subtle sense of alcohol.
The Brewery's Character
Odawara Garage Brewing is a small brewery that aims to make beers suited to Odawara's local specialties and climate. Located within walking distance of Odawara Station, it also serves as a gathering place rooted in the neighborhood. This "Odawara SAISON" clearly reflects that approach, and can be seen as a release that puts local ingredients and handmade work front and center.
For anyone in Odawara who wants to drink a saison wrapped in the area's citrus, this is something worth checking out.
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Hop BroToday I’m introducing a new beer for Odawara Garage Brewing’s 3rd anniversary. It’s called "Odawara SAISON," and it packs local citrus into one bottle.
MugiWait, a saison with amanatsu? That already sounds delicious, and it kind of gives off a stylish summer vibe!
Hop BroAnd the style is a farmhouse ale, with 7% ABV. It uses amanatsu, hassaku peel, and even a little lemon peel to build out that citrus depth.
MugiDoes farmhouse ale mean it's a farmer's beer? Or that it ages in a field? Is this the kind you drink while wearing a straw hat without thinking?
Hop BroIn short, it feels like a beer with a real sense of place. Odawara Garage Brewing's strength is making the most of local specialties, and this time they even used fallen amanatsu fruit, so the brewing really shows the face of the region.
MugiWait, even fruit that fell off the tree? Everyone squeezed it and peeled it by hand too? That feels so handcrafted. I had no idea beer involved this much human touch!
Hop BroExactly. And the flavor target is dry and refreshing, but still with enough body. They also went back to the yeast they used before, which brings the citrus aroma and complexity together nicely.
MugiChanging the yeast changes the taste? It feels like the brewer is fine-tuning the last little detail, and now the brewery suddenly looks like a laboratory!
Hop BroThat's exactly right. Yeast affects how aroma comes through and how it feels on the palate, so it changes whether those layers of aroma stay behind. The subtle alcohol note you get by the end of the glass is very much part of this 7% beer.
MugiGot it, this is definitely one of those beers I want to drink in Odawara! It has that citrus depth and it's still crisp, so it sounds perfect for the end of the day!
Hop BroYeah, it's a beer you want to enjoy with the local atmosphere at Odawara Garage Brewing, just a short walk from the station. So tonight, let's toast with Odawara SAISON.
