Nagahama Roman Beer to Release Two Limited Beers Simultaneously on May 26: Setouchi Lemon Pilsner Returns
Nagahama Roman Beer Brewery announced on Instagram that it will simultaneously release two limited beers for this month on May 26. One of the beers, whose details were revealed in the post, is Setouchi Lemon Pilsner, a collaboration with the popular Kyoto Italian restaurant Cantina Arco.
Hop BroNagahama Roman Beer Brewery announced that it will simultaneously release two limited beers on May 26. And the one drawing attention is the annual collaboration, Setouchi Lemon Pilsner.
MugiWait, they're releasing two at once!? That's exciting enough already, and the lemon one is coming first!
Hop BroExactly, the main focus this time is Setouchi Lemon Pilsner. It's a collaboration with the popular Kyoto Italian restaurant Cantina Arco, and it's a beer that layers the refreshing character of lemon onto a pilsner.
MugiPilsner is something I hear a lot, but does it mean it's a light, easy-drinking beer? That's all I kind of know!
Hop BroRoughly speaking, yes, it's a clean and easy-to-drink lager style. Nagahama Roman Beer adds the brightness of lemon to make it even easier to pair with food.
MugiOhh! And it says they used early-picked lemons this time. What's different from ripe lemons?
Hop BroHere's the interesting part: last time it had a ripe-fruit impression, but this time they're aiming for a fresh aroma. Early-picked lemons have a sharper aroma, and the flavor comes across brighter too.
MugiI see, so it's perfect for early summer! And May 26 is exactly the kind of season when you'd want to drink it!
Hop BroAlso, Nagahama Roman Beer was founded in 1996 and is a brewery with an attached factory. Because it doesn't filter or heat-treat the beer, the fresh character really comes through, which is part of the appeal.
MugiI like that the beer feels connected to the local food culture. Just imagining the lemon aroma makes me hungry...!
Hop BroThe other beer hasn't been revealed yet, but just the fact that they're rolling out two limited beers at once makes expectations high. This is definitely one of those beers you'd want to order immediately as an early-summer drink.
MugiYeah, I'm completely in drinking mode now! I want to chill down a Setouchi Lemon Pilsner and drink it nice and cold!
Two Limited Beers to Be Released Simultaneously on May 26
Nagahama Roman Beer Brewery in Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture, announced on Instagram that it will simultaneously release two limited beers for this month on May 26. In addition to previewing the two-beer launch, the post introduced Setouchi Lemon Pilsner as one of the beers whose details are currently available. The name of the other limited beer was not disclosed in the post text.
Setouchi Lemon Pilsner is a collaboration beer that has become an annual tradition. It is jointly developed with the popular Kyoto Italian restaurant Cantina Arco, and this time it was brewed in April, one month earlier than the previous release. Whereas the last version had the impression of ripe lemon, this one uses early-picked lemons and is designed to bring out a fresher aroma and flavor.
Nagahama Roman Beer is a brewery founded in 1996. According to its official website, in Nagahama, where the waters from Mt. Ibuki's melting snow help nurture the region, it operates its brewery and restaurant in the same building and serves beer in its freshest state without filtration or heat treatment. The brewery is also active in limited-edition brewing, continuing to make beers that go well with local food culture while exploring combinations of malt, hops, and yeast.
This announcement is notable in part because a perennial favorite collaboration is returning a little earlier in the season. This beer, which layers the brisk character of a pilsner with the bright outline of Setouchi lemon, seems well suited to early-summer meals. With the simultaneous release on May 26, attention will be on what two limited beers Nagahama Roman Beer will line up this time.
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Hop BroNagahama Roman Beer Brewery announced that it will simultaneously release two limited beers on May 26. And the one drawing attention is the annual collaboration, Setouchi Lemon Pilsner.
MugiWait, they're releasing two at once!? That's exciting enough already, and the lemon one is coming first!
Hop BroExactly, the main focus this time is Setouchi Lemon Pilsner. It's a collaboration with the popular Kyoto Italian restaurant Cantina Arco, and it's a beer that layers the refreshing character of lemon onto a pilsner.
MugiPilsner is something I hear a lot, but does it mean it's a light, easy-drinking beer? That's all I kind of know!
Hop BroRoughly speaking, yes, it's a clean and easy-to-drink lager style. Nagahama Roman Beer adds the brightness of lemon to make it even easier to pair with food.
MugiOhh! And it says they used early-picked lemons this time. What's different from ripe lemons?
Hop BroHere's the interesting part: last time it had a ripe-fruit impression, but this time they're aiming for a fresh aroma. Early-picked lemons have a sharper aroma, and the flavor comes across brighter too.
MugiI see, so it's perfect for early summer! And May 26 is exactly the kind of season when you'd want to drink it!
Hop BroAlso, Nagahama Roman Beer was founded in 1996 and is a brewery with an attached factory. Because it doesn't filter or heat-treat the beer, the fresh character really comes through, which is part of the appeal.
MugiI like that the beer feels connected to the local food culture. Just imagining the lemon aroma makes me hungry...!
Hop BroThe other beer hasn't been revealed yet, but just the fact that they're rolling out two limited beers at once makes expectations high. This is definitely one of those beers you'd want to order immediately as an early-summer drink.
MugiYeah, I'm completely in drinking mode now! I want to chill down a Setouchi Lemon Pilsner and drink it nice and cold!
