HNB's Barrel-Aged Beer 'Rinki Sakura Hen ~Wheat Wine~' Arrives at Golden Garden
The beer pub Golden Garden in Hiroshima's Naka Ward has received "Rinki Sakura Hen ~Wheat Wine~," a barrel-aged beer from HIROSHIMA NEIGHBORLY BREWING. This limited release is layered with aging in whiskey, wine, and peated whiskey barrels.
Hop BroHNB's barrel-aged beer "Rinki Sakura Hen ~Wheat Wine~" has arrived at Golden Garden in Hiroshima's Naka Ward. Barrel lovers are really going to be into this one.
MugiWait, that name is already intense! Rinki Sakura Hen sounds like some kind of special move where cherry blossoms transform, doesn't it?
Hop BroAnd what's more, this is the third release in the HIROSHIMA BARREL RELAY PROJECT. It starts with SAKURAO's whiskey barrels as the base, then is laid down for about 19 months in wine barrels and peated whiskey barrels.
MugiNineteen months!? If it sleeps that long, won't the beer just hibernate? And what do you mean by layered barrel aging?
Hop BroPut simply, it's like stacking each barrel's character on top of the others in layers. The base whiskey barrel is joined by a wine barrel with fruity character, and then a smoky peat barrel, making both the aroma and flavor more dimensional.
MugiWow, just hearing that makes my mouth feel busy! And the style is wheat wine? Does that mean it has a wine-like feel even though it's beer?
Hop BroExactly. The style is wheat wine, with a pretty hefty 8% ABV. It has a soft tartness from wheat, and the fruitiness from the wine barrel layers on top, so it drinks with real presence but doesn't feel sharp.
MugiNice! So it's not just strong for the sake of being strong, but something you can actually enjoy while getting pleasantly tipsy. Drinking it at Golden Garden sounds like you'd really enjoy the changes in aroma.
Hop BroThat's exactly the point of drinking it at Golden Garden. From the barrel aroma that rises up, to the thickness on the palate, to the finish that lingers at the end, it's the kind of beer that unfolds slowly in a single glass.
MugiAnd it sounds like it'd go great with food too! If it works with roasted meat, cheese, and even dessert, the pairing range is huge!
Hop BroThe limited quantity makes it even more appealing. This one beer connects Hiroshima's brewing culture, and if you don't taste it now, you'll regret it. I kind of feel like raising a glass to barrel aging today.
MugiYeah, this is definitely one to go for! First, I want to head to Golden Garden and slowly enjoy this limited-edition glass!
The Limited Beer That Arrived
The beer pub Golden Garden in Shintenchi, Naka Ward, Hiroshima City, has received "Rinki Sakura Hen ~Wheat Wine~," a barrel-aged beer from HIROSHIMA NEIGHBORLY BREWING (HNB). Golden Garden is also known as a place closely connected with HNB where people can enjoy craft beer in Hiroshima, making it an essential stop for fans seeking distinctive barrel-aged brews.
What Is "Rinki Sakura Hen ~Wheat Wine~"?
This beer is the third release in the "HIROSHIMA BARREL RELAY PROJECT." It was aged for about 19 months on a base of whiskey barrels from SAKURAO BREWERY & DISTILLERY, then further matured in wine barrels and peated whiskey barrels, and finally finished by blending two barrel-aged beers. The style is wheat wine, with an ABV of 8%. Its defining feature is a layered flavor profile, combining the soft tartness from wheat, the fruitiness of wine-barrel aging, and smoky notes from peat.
What It Means to Drink It at Golden Garden
The appeal of drinking a beer like this at a beer pub such as Golden Garden is that you can take your time following the changes in aroma. From the barrel aroma that rises from the glass to the weight on the palate and the lingering finish after each sip, this is the kind of beer that unfolds slowly in a single glass. If pairing with food, it should go well with roasted meat dishes, flavorful cheeses, and even sweet desserts.
This arrival lets you experience the flow of the "HIROSHIMA BARREL RELAY PROJECT," which connects different aspects of Hiroshima's brewing and distilling culture, directly in the glass. Since this is a series with limited quantities, barrel-aged beer fans will want to check it out soon.
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Hop BroHNB's barrel-aged beer "Rinki Sakura Hen ~Wheat Wine~" has arrived at Golden Garden in Hiroshima's Naka Ward. Barrel lovers are really going to be into this one.
MugiWait, that name is already intense! Rinki Sakura Hen sounds like some kind of special move where cherry blossoms transform, doesn't it?
Hop BroAnd what's more, this is the third release in the HIROSHIMA BARREL RELAY PROJECT. It starts with SAKURAO's whiskey barrels as the base, then is laid down for about 19 months in wine barrels and peated whiskey barrels.
MugiNineteen months!? If it sleeps that long, won't the beer just hibernate? And what do you mean by layered barrel aging?
Hop BroPut simply, it's like stacking each barrel's character on top of the others in layers. The base whiskey barrel is joined by a wine barrel with fruity character, and then a smoky peat barrel, making both the aroma and flavor more dimensional.
MugiWow, just hearing that makes my mouth feel busy! And the style is wheat wine? Does that mean it has a wine-like feel even though it's beer?
Hop BroExactly. The style is wheat wine, with a pretty hefty 8% ABV. It has a soft tartness from wheat, and the fruitiness from the wine barrel layers on top, so it drinks with real presence but doesn't feel sharp.
MugiNice! So it's not just strong for the sake of being strong, but something you can actually enjoy while getting pleasantly tipsy. Drinking it at Golden Garden sounds like you'd really enjoy the changes in aroma.
Hop BroThat's exactly the point of drinking it at Golden Garden. From the barrel aroma that rises up, to the thickness on the palate, to the finish that lingers at the end, it's the kind of beer that unfolds slowly in a single glass.
MugiAnd it sounds like it'd go great with food too! If it works with roasted meat, cheese, and even dessert, the pairing range is huge!
Hop BroThe limited quantity makes it even more appealing. This one beer connects Hiroshima's brewing culture, and if you don't taste it now, you'll regret it. I kind of feel like raising a glass to barrel aging today.
MugiYeah, this is definitely one to go for! First, I want to head to Golden Garden and slowly enjoy this limited-edition glass!
