Fete Mishima Brewery Introduces New Amber Ale “Fuji Rouge 8”
Fete Mishima Brewery in Shizuoka's Mishima City has introduced a new beer, Fuji Rouge 8, on Instagram. The beer is an Amber Ale with Japanese black tea and white koji in the recipe. At 6.0% ABV, it is framed as a food-friendly beer with a firm, balanced finish.
Hop BroToday's pick is Fete Mishima's Fuji Rouge 8. This time they're going with a more classic amber ale route.
MugiWait, an amber ale? That's the coppery one, right? The name already sounds intense!
Hop BroYep, and the twist is Japanese black tea and white koji. It's 6.0% ABV, but it sounds built for the dinner table.
MugiWhat even is white koji here? That suddenly sounds like a surprise guest star from another fermentation show!
Hop BroIt gives the beer a softer acidic edge. gentle acidity from white koji tightens the profile and helps that tea-like complexity pop.
MugiWow! But then I saw the malt list and the ingredients looked like spells. Pilsner, Munich, Spitz... am I summoning a beer wizard?
Hop BroThat's just a layered grain bill. IBU 34 means the bitterness should stay controlled, and SRM 16.3 points to that amber color.
MugiOkay, so it's not a face-smashing hop bomb, it's more elegant bitterness. My beginner palate may survive this!
Hop BroAnd the brewery itself is a tiny spot behind the bistro allez near Mishima Station, focused on Mishima water and Izu ingredients. That idea shows up in this beer too.
MugiIf it works with sausage and light Japanese dishes, that's basically a table-friendly all-rounder. Ridiculously efficient!
Hop BroAlso, once it warms a little, the aroma and malt depth open up, so you get changing flavors over time in the same glass.
MugiThat's it, I'm sold. Tonight I want to toast with Fuji Rouge 8 immediately!
Fete Mishima Brewery in Shizuoka's Mishima City introduced a new beer, Fuji Rouge 8, on Instagram. It is an Amber Ale at 6.0% ABV. The grist blends Pilsner, Melabeech, Munich, Spitz, Aroma, Rosewood and Sour malts, while Nugget, Triskel and Citra hops shape the finish.
- Ingredients: Japanese black tea, malt, hops, white koji
- Reference values: IBU 34, SRM 16.3
The brewery operates inside allez, a French-leaning bistro near Mishima Station, and its official site says it focuses on beers that use Shizuoka water and local ingredients to bring good food and good times to the table. This release fits that approach: the brewery describes a balance of toasted malt, tea-like complexity, caramel notes and a clean, firm bitterness. It should open up as it warms and pair well with sausages as well as lighter Japanese dishes.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's pick is Fete Mishima's Fuji Rouge 8. This time they're going with a more classic amber ale route.
MugiWait, an amber ale? That's the coppery one, right? The name already sounds intense!
Hop BroYep, and the twist is Japanese black tea and white koji. It's 6.0% ABV, but it sounds built for the dinner table.
MugiWhat even is white koji here? That suddenly sounds like a surprise guest star from another fermentation show!
Hop BroIt gives the beer a softer acidic edge. gentle acidity from white koji tightens the profile and helps that tea-like complexity pop.
MugiWow! But then I saw the malt list and the ingredients looked like spells. Pilsner, Munich, Spitz... am I summoning a beer wizard?
Hop BroThat's just a layered grain bill. IBU 34 means the bitterness should stay controlled, and SRM 16.3 points to that amber color.
MugiOkay, so it's not a face-smashing hop bomb, it's more elegant bitterness. My beginner palate may survive this!
Hop BroAnd the brewery itself is a tiny spot behind the bistro allez near Mishima Station, focused on Mishima water and Izu ingredients. That idea shows up in this beer too.
MugiIf it works with sausage and light Japanese dishes, that's basically a table-friendly all-rounder. Ridiculously efficient!
Hop BroAlso, once it warms a little, the aroma and malt depth open up, so you get changing flavors over time in the same glass.
MugiThat's it, I'm sold. Tonight I want to toast with Fuji Rouge 8 immediately!
