karuizawa Q Starts Pouring T.Y.HARBOR Collaboration Beer "Lime Time"
At the brewpub "karuizawa Q (GOOD AFTERNOON)" in Naka-Karuizawa, Karuizawa Town, Nagano, the third collaboration beer with T.Y.HARBOR, "Lime Time," is now on tap. It is a saison brewed with domestic lime, designed at ABV 5.5% and IBU 20.
Hop BroThe guest beer now being served at karuizawa Q in Naka-Karuizawa, Karuizawa Town is the third collaboration with T.Y.HARBOR, "Lime Time." For lime lovers, this is one you really shouldn't miss.
MugiWhoa! Just the name Lime Time already sounds delicious! But if this is the third collaboration, does that mean they work that well together?
Hop BroThey do. This time it's Saison w/Lime, designed at ABV 5.5% and IBU 20. It's a very clean composition, layering lime aroma onto the lightness of a saison.
MugiWhen I hear saison, it sounds stylish, but what does sharp and dry actually mean? I kind of get that it's crisp, but explain it in simpler terms!
Hop BroSimply put, it means they keep the sweetness down and push it toward almost no residual sugar. So it doesn't feel sticky, and it goes down easily. Once you add the spice character from saison yeast, it becomes more than just a fruit beer.
MugiI see! And using domestic lime is great too. Adding the juice and zest separately feels so artisanal and exciting!
Hop BroExactly. By separating the timing of the additions, the aroma doesn't feel flat and a fresh green character comes through. They also lightly layer Motueka and Zumo in the whirlpool, which supports the citrus-peel-like nuance.
MugiThere it is again, whirlpool! Is that like the process of mixing hops? Beer really does have a lot of terms that suddenly appear!
Hop BroThat's right. It's the stage where you whirl the hot wort after the boil to add aroma. That's why this beer connects the citrus peel character and lime aroma so nicely.
MugiAnd karuizawa Q is amazing because you can drink it fresh on the spot! Just hearing a pint in Naka-Karuizawa already makes me feel like I'm on a trip!
Hop BroIt also sounds great to drink slowly with food, and this really has the balance to be enjoyed as a saison. Even talking about it makes me thirsty, so I kind of want to head straight to the tap right now.
MugiI'm fully in drink-it-now mode too! Wanting to drink it lightly and keep going is exactly how I'm feeling today. Hey, Hop-bro, what time does it stay open until?
Hop BroFrom 15:00 to 22:00, with last orders at 21:00. So yeah, we really have no choice but to go check out the lime aroma.
At the brewpub "karuizawa Q (goodafternoon_taproom)" in Naka-Karuizawa, Karuizawa Town, guest beer service for "Lime Time" has begun.
This beer was brewed as the third collaboration with T.Y.HARBOR. The style is Saison w/Lime, with an alcohol content of 5.5% and an IBU of 20. Using domestic lime, the juice and zest were added at different times to bring out a fresh, green aroma.
Its flavor is defined by a sharp, dry design that leaves almost no residual sugar. The subtle mineral note and refreshing acidity from the lime are layered with the spicy character of saison yeast, resulting in an easy-drinking beer. Motueka and Zumo hops are lightly layered in the whirlpool, supporting the lime aroma with a nuance reminiscent of citrus peel.
As the explanation suggests, the aim was a balance that is "not like juice, but something you can properly enjoy as a saison." The key is the balance between fruitiness and beer character. In Naka-Karuizawa, it is the kind of beer you want to sip slowly alongside food.
The shop is open from 15:00 to 22:00, with last orders at 21:00. As you would expect from a Karuizawa brewpub, the appeal is being able to enjoy freshly made beer on the spot, and collaboration beers like this one are likely to draw attention too.
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Hop BroThe guest beer now being served at karuizawa Q in Naka-Karuizawa, Karuizawa Town is the third collaboration with T.Y.HARBOR, "Lime Time." For lime lovers, this is one you really shouldn't miss.
MugiWhoa! Just the name Lime Time already sounds delicious! But if this is the third collaboration, does that mean they work that well together?
Hop BroThey do. This time it's Saison w/Lime, designed at ABV 5.5% and IBU 20. It's a very clean composition, layering lime aroma onto the lightness of a saison.
MugiWhen I hear saison, it sounds stylish, but what does sharp and dry actually mean? I kind of get that it's crisp, but explain it in simpler terms!
Hop BroSimply put, it means they keep the sweetness down and push it toward almost no residual sugar. So it doesn't feel sticky, and it goes down easily. Once you add the spice character from saison yeast, it becomes more than just a fruit beer.
MugiI see! And using domestic lime is great too. Adding the juice and zest separately feels so artisanal and exciting!
Hop BroExactly. By separating the timing of the additions, the aroma doesn't feel flat and a fresh green character comes through. They also lightly layer Motueka and Zumo in the whirlpool, which supports the citrus-peel-like nuance.
MugiThere it is again, whirlpool! Is that like the process of mixing hops? Beer really does have a lot of terms that suddenly appear!
Hop BroThat's right. It's the stage where you whirl the hot wort after the boil to add aroma. That's why this beer connects the citrus peel character and lime aroma so nicely.
MugiAnd karuizawa Q is amazing because you can drink it fresh on the spot! Just hearing a pint in Naka-Karuizawa already makes me feel like I'm on a trip!
Hop BroIt also sounds great to drink slowly with food, and this really has the balance to be enjoyed as a saison. Even talking about it makes me thirsty, so I kind of want to head straight to the tap right now.
MugiI'm fully in drink-it-now mode too! Wanting to drink it lightly and keep going is exactly how I'm feeling today. Hey, Hop-bro, what time does it stay open until?
Hop BroFrom 15:00 to 22:00, with last orders at 21:00. So yeah, we really have no choice but to go check out the lime aroma.
