Chikugo Mars Craft Reports Completion of New Lager "Chikugo Lager," Drawing Attention to a Local Brew
The microbrewery Chikugo Mars Craft in Chikugo City, Fukuoka Prefecture, announced on Instagram that its new "Chikugo Lager" has been completed. Born from a brewery DIYed out of a home garage, the new brew is drawing attention as an addition to the brewery's lineup.
Hop BroChikugo Mars Craft in Fukuoka Prefecture's Chikugo City has finally announced the completion of its new "Chikugo Lager." The fact that it comes from a microbrewery DIYed out of a home garage already gives it a strong sense of story.
MugiWait, it's a garage brewery!? That sounds like a secret base, and it's so exciting!
Hop BroExactly, and what they're aiming for is a "heartfelt" beer. I like that they keep brewing on weekends while continuing to make beer rooted in the Chikugo area.
MugiI see! Lager gives me the impression of being crisp and clean, but are the differences in style really that big?
Hop BroThey are. Lager is fermented slowly at low temperatures, so the flavors tend to come together nicely and the drinking finish is clean. This new "Chikugo Lager" seems likely to make that drinkability the star.
MugiGot it! So it has a different character from the existing "Chikugo Saison" and "Chikugo IPA," right!?
Hop BroThat's right. Saison leans toward aroma and individuality, and IPA has a stronger hop presence, while lager broadens the range as a well-balanced, easy-drinking beer.
MugiWait, but what does "well-balanced" even mean!? That sounds like you're suddenly describing a really well-behaved beer!
Hop BroHaha, basically it means there are fewer rough edges and it's easy to drink smoothly. And when labels with the local place name line up like this, it's interesting how you start to see more and more of Chikugo's identity.
MugiI like that. Beers with the local name on them make you want to support them! A beer from Chikugo sounds really wonderful.
Hop BroYeah, and I'm looking forward to seeing how it will be introduced next. This is definitely a must-compare lineup. If you line up Chikugo Saison, Chikugo IPA, and Chikugo Lager, you could spend an entire night talking about them at a bar.
MugiThen I want to drink it right now! Why does "a beer after a completion announcement" sound so delicious!?
Craft brewery Chikugo Mars Craft in Chikugo City, Fukuoka Prefecture, reported on Instagram that its new "Chikugo Lager" has been completed. From the post title, it appears that the brewed beer has finally taken shape.
On its official website, the brewery says it is a microbrewery DIYed from a home garage and that it aims to make "heartfelt craft beer." Based in Hainuzuka, Chikugo City, it continues brewing on weekends while developing beer rooted in the local community.
Its past lineup includes "Chikugo Saison" and "Chikugo IPA," both of which can be confirmed on the official shop and beer databases. Each bears the place name, showing that the brewery is conscious of its connection to Chikugo. This new "Chikugo Lager" is positioned as another label joining that line.
Lagers are widely appreciated among craft beers as a style with a clean, balanced drinking character. By completing a lager in addition to the saison and IPA it has offered so far, Chikugo Mars Craft has clearly expanded the range of its expression. As a craft beer from Chikugo, it will be interesting to see how it is introduced next.
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Hop BroChikugo Mars Craft in Fukuoka Prefecture's Chikugo City has finally announced the completion of its new "Chikugo Lager." The fact that it comes from a microbrewery DIYed out of a home garage already gives it a strong sense of story.
MugiWait, it's a garage brewery!? That sounds like a secret base, and it's so exciting!
Hop BroExactly, and what they're aiming for is a "heartfelt" beer. I like that they keep brewing on weekends while continuing to make beer rooted in the Chikugo area.
MugiI see! Lager gives me the impression of being crisp and clean, but are the differences in style really that big?
Hop BroThey are. Lager is fermented slowly at low temperatures, so the flavors tend to come together nicely and the drinking finish is clean. This new "Chikugo Lager" seems likely to make that drinkability the star.
MugiGot it! So it has a different character from the existing "Chikugo Saison" and "Chikugo IPA," right!?
Hop BroThat's right. Saison leans toward aroma and individuality, and IPA has a stronger hop presence, while lager broadens the range as a well-balanced, easy-drinking beer.
MugiWait, but what does "well-balanced" even mean!? That sounds like you're suddenly describing a really well-behaved beer!
Hop BroHaha, basically it means there are fewer rough edges and it's easy to drink smoothly. And when labels with the local place name line up like this, it's interesting how you start to see more and more of Chikugo's identity.
MugiI like that. Beers with the local name on them make you want to support them! A beer from Chikugo sounds really wonderful.
Hop BroYeah, and I'm looking forward to seeing how it will be introduced next. This is definitely a must-compare lineup. If you line up Chikugo Saison, Chikugo IPA, and Chikugo Lager, you could spend an entire night talking about them at a bar.
MugiThen I want to drink it right now! Why does "a beer after a completion announcement" sound so delicious!?
