Minami-Aizu Mountain Brewing Releases RHUBARB THUMB Saison
Minami-Aizu Mountain Brewing has released RHUBARB THUMB, a new saison made with rhubarb from the Nango area of Minami-Aizu. Built on a lightly spicy rye saison and finished with German Callista wet hops, the beer highlights the character of a local ingredient.
Hop BroA wonderfully seasonal new beer, RHUBARB THUMB, has arrived from Minamiaizu in Fukushima!
MugiWait, thumb? What is that? What kind of beer is Rhubarb Thumb?
Hop BroIt’s a rhubarb saison from Minamiaizu Mountain Brewing, made with rhubarb grown in the Nango area.
MugiI picture red rhubarb in jam! But this says green rhubarb stalks?
Hop BroThat’s the Nango character. About 80% of the rhubarb is local green stalks, bringing a fresh, leafy personality.
MugiInteresting! But what exactly is a saison style?
Hop BroSimply put, it’s a light, aromatic Belgian-style beer. This one also uses rye for a gentle spice note.
MugiIt has rye too?! My mouth is turning into a harvest festival!
Hop BroAnd it uses German Callista wet hops—hops used without drying after harvest, for a vivid, fresh aroma.
MugiWet hops are still fresh?! And the rhubarb is steeped for a month? They really mean business!
Hop BroYeast, herbs, and orange-like aromas meet gentle tartness and bitterness. At 6.0% ABV, it has food-friendly complexity.
MugiAvailable at Taproom BeerFridge near Aizu-Tajima Station or in cans—now I want one immediately!
A saison made with local rhubarb
Minami-Aizu Mountain Brewing has introduced its new beer, RHUBARB THUMB. The saison uses a generous amount of rhubarb harvested in the Nango area of Minami-Aizu, with around 80% of the rhubarb used in the beer coming from locally grown green-stemmed varieties.
The base beer is a rye saison with a gentle spiciness. German Callista wet hops were used for the aroma, while the rhubarb was steeped for about one month after primary fermentation. Yeast esters, rhubarb, and hop aromas come together with fresh green notes, soft herbal sweetness, and an orange-like citrus character.
On the palate, the beer brings distinctive spicy notes from the rhubarb and rye, followed by a restrained acidity and bitterness. A lingering rhubarb finish remains after each sip. The beer is listed as a Rhubarb Saison at 6.0% ABV, with enough balance to pair with a broad range of food.
Enjoy it at Taproom BeerFridge
Minami-Aizu Mountain Brewing / Taproom BeerFridge is a brewpub in Aizu-Tajima, focused on beers that express the character of the region through local produce, herbs, and other ingredients. RHUBARB THUMB is packaged in 15.5L and 10.2L kegs, as well as 350ml cans. The kegs use standard carbonation, while the cans are finished with bottle conditioning inside the container.
For beer drinkers visiting southern Fukushima, this release offers a chance to taste Minami-Aizu through the tart, herbal, and gently spicy character of a locally inspired saison.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroA wonderfully seasonal new beer, RHUBARB THUMB, has arrived from Minamiaizu in Fukushima!
MugiWait, thumb? What is that? What kind of beer is Rhubarb Thumb?
Hop BroIt’s a rhubarb saison from Minamiaizu Mountain Brewing, made with rhubarb grown in the Nango area.
MugiI picture red rhubarb in jam! But this says green rhubarb stalks?
Hop BroThat’s the Nango character. About 80% of the rhubarb is local green stalks, bringing a fresh, leafy personality.
MugiInteresting! But what exactly is a saison style?
Hop BroSimply put, it’s a light, aromatic Belgian-style beer. This one also uses rye for a gentle spice note.
MugiIt has rye too?! My mouth is turning into a harvest festival!
Hop BroAnd it uses German Callista wet hops—hops used without drying after harvest, for a vivid, fresh aroma.
MugiWet hops are still fresh?! And the rhubarb is steeped for a month? They really mean business!
Hop BroYeast, herbs, and orange-like aromas meet gentle tartness and bitterness. At 6.0% ABV, it has food-friendly complexity.
MugiAvailable at Taproom BeerFridge near Aizu-Tajima Station or in cans—now I want one immediately!
