Johana Beer in Nanto, Toyama, Starts Shipping Summer-Limited 'Great Blue' on April 22
Johana Beer, based in Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture, will begin shipping its summer-limited product "Great Blue" on April 22. It is a fruit ale made with lemon juice, and the official website describes it as "a blue adult lemon squash."
Hop BroToday we're talking about Johana Beer's summer-limited Great Blue from Nanto City, Toyama. Shipping starts on April 22, and it's a fruit ale made with lemon juice.
MugiWait, what is a blue adult lemon squash? It's beer, but it sounds like a soda, and now I'm already curious just from the look of it!
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. The official description uses exactly that phrase, and the taste is built around lemon's brightness, making it a very easy-to-understand summer fruit ale.
MugiI sort of get fruit ale, but what does IBU 20 mean? Once there are numbers involved, it suddenly feels like a science class!
Hop BroIBU is a measure of bitterness. At 20, it's not intensely bitter, so it has a gentle bitterness that doesn't get in the way of the lemon's acidity or aroma.
MugiI see! And with 4.5% alcohol, it sounds like something I could drink smoothly on a hot day. The 350 ml can size is nice too, since it's easy to open casually.
Hop BroExactly. Shipping boxes come in 6-pack, 12-pack, and 24-pack options, so it's easy for both first-time tasters and people who want to stock up. Since it's unfiltered and needs refrigeration, chilling it before drinking is the right move.
MugiSo because it's unfiltered, leaving it at room temperature is a no-go! That would be dangerous if I accidentally left it by the front door and only my mood was on vacation!
Hop BroExactly. Johana Beer is based in Nanto City, a place also known as the Little Kyoto of Ecchu, and it has great water and a rich natural environment. The brewery is good at using fruit, tea, and hops, and Great Blue clearly shows that personality.
MugiThen let's get some chilled Great Blue ready and toast to its refreshing lemon flavor! This is definitely the kind of drink that makes you want to celebrate the start of summer!
Johana Beer (Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture) will begin shipping its summer-limited product "Great Blue" on April 22. On Instagram, the brewery announced that "shipping starts on April 22," and the official website also lists the product as a summer-limited fruit ale.
Great Blue is characterized by its refreshing flavor made with lemon juice, and the official description calls it "a blue adult lemon squash." It has an alcohol content of 4.5% and an IBU of 20. It is sold in 350 ml cans, and shipping boxes are available in sets of 6, 12, and 24 cans.
Johana Beer is a brewery based in Johana, in southern Toyama Prefecture. On its official website, it emphasizes brewing supported by water rich in natural minerals and the local natural environment. The place name Johana is also known as the "Little Kyoto of Ecchu," and the brewery has long developed distinctive beers using fruit, tea, and hops while making use of the image of the region.
This Great Blue is appealing for the same clear sense of color and flavor that defines the company. It is a refrigerated product and unfiltered, so it should not be stored at room temperature. It is a strong candidate for Johana Beer's summer lineup, best enjoyed as the weather gets warmer.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday we're talking about Johana Beer's summer-limited Great Blue from Nanto City, Toyama. Shipping starts on April 22, and it's a fruit ale made with lemon juice.
MugiWait, what is a blue adult lemon squash? It's beer, but it sounds like a soda, and now I'm already curious just from the look of it!
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. The official description uses exactly that phrase, and the taste is built around lemon's brightness, making it a very easy-to-understand summer fruit ale.
MugiI sort of get fruit ale, but what does IBU 20 mean? Once there are numbers involved, it suddenly feels like a science class!
Hop BroIBU is a measure of bitterness. At 20, it's not intensely bitter, so it has a gentle bitterness that doesn't get in the way of the lemon's acidity or aroma.
MugiI see! And with 4.5% alcohol, it sounds like something I could drink smoothly on a hot day. The 350 ml can size is nice too, since it's easy to open casually.
Hop BroExactly. Shipping boxes come in 6-pack, 12-pack, and 24-pack options, so it's easy for both first-time tasters and people who want to stock up. Since it's unfiltered and needs refrigeration, chilling it before drinking is the right move.
MugiSo because it's unfiltered, leaving it at room temperature is a no-go! That would be dangerous if I accidentally left it by the front door and only my mood was on vacation!
Hop BroExactly. Johana Beer is based in Nanto City, a place also known as the Little Kyoto of Ecchu, and it has great water and a rich natural environment. The brewery is good at using fruit, tea, and hops, and Great Blue clearly shows that personality.
MugiThen let's get some chilled Great Blue ready and toast to its refreshing lemon flavor! This is definitely the kind of drink that makes you want to celebrate the start of summer!
