Open Air's "Sansho Gose" Tapped at beer bar Cyblume in Shibuya
At beer bar Cyblume in Maruyamacho, Tokyo, Open Air's guest beer, Sansho Gose, has been tapped. Built on saltiness and tartness, this Japanese-style gose layers in the citrusy character and tingling kick of sansho.
Hop BroAt beer bar Cyblume in Maruyamacho, Shibuya, Open Air Brewing's guest beer has been tapped. The star of the show, of course, is "Sansho Gose."
MugiWait! A beer with sansho? The tongue-tingly stuff!? So beer can go that far!
Hop BroIt can. The base is a Japanese-style gose with saltiness and sourness, and that's what makes the sansho pairing interesting.
MugiWhat's a gose in the first place!? Seeing saltiness and sourness in a drink description kind of scrambles my brain!
Hop BroRoughly speaking, gose is a style whose appeal is its light body and crisp acidity. This time, the sansho adds a citrusy aroma and that tingling kick.
MugiWhat is that!? That tingling kick means you drink it while buzzing!? That's a little scary, but I'm intrigued!
Hop BroNot scary at all, it's a pleasant accent. And with an alcohol content of 5.5%, it seems like it'll go down easily without feeling too heavy.
MugiWhoa! Easy to drink but still strong in character? That's a pretty unfair beer!
Hop BroExactly. A place like Cyblume has the best part of guest beers going for it. The taps change every time you visit, and that's irresistible for beer fans.
MugiIf there are encounters like that in Shibuya, I want to go right now! My mouth is already saying I want to drink Sansho Gose!
Hop BroThen it's settled. Let's toast at Cyblume today and drink while getting surprised by the aroma of sansho.
Open Air's "Sansho Gose" Arrives
At beer bar Cyblume, a beer pub in Maruyamacho, Shibuya, Tokyo, Open Air Brewing's "Sansho Gose" has been tapped as a guest beer. As the post title suggests, this pour is the main attraction. For craft beer fans, this is a lineup you won't want to miss while it's on draft.
Sansho Gose is a Japanese-style gose that pairs sansho with a gose built around saltiness and sourness. Beer info lists the alcohol content at 5.5%. Designed to use sansho instead of coriander, it is said to feature a citrus-like aroma and a tongue-tingling finish that lingers on the tip of the tongue. It balances freshness with a distinct character, making it easy to keep drinking.
Cyblume is a beer pub in Maruyamacho, Shibuya. Each time news of a guest beer tap opening arrives, the appeal is that the tap lineup gains a new character for the moment. Beyond the regular pours, it is fun to visit specifically for limited guest beers like this one.
A gose made with sansho like this makes the aroma changes stand out clearly in addition to the beer's sourness and saltiness. If you're pairing it with food, it should go well with dishes that use herbs or citrus, or with lighter appetizers. If you're looking for a new guest beer flavor in Shibuya, it's worth checking Cyblume's tap list.
Beers Mentioned in This Article
- Open Air Brewing "Sansho Gose (Sansho Gose)"
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Hop BroAt beer bar Cyblume in Maruyamacho, Shibuya, Open Air Brewing's guest beer has been tapped. The star of the show, of course, is "Sansho Gose."
MugiWait! A beer with sansho? The tongue-tingly stuff!? So beer can go that far!
Hop BroIt can. The base is a Japanese-style gose with saltiness and sourness, and that's what makes the sansho pairing interesting.
MugiWhat's a gose in the first place!? Seeing saltiness and sourness in a drink description kind of scrambles my brain!
Hop BroRoughly speaking, gose is a style whose appeal is its light body and crisp acidity. This time, the sansho adds a citrusy aroma and that tingling kick.
MugiWhat is that!? That tingling kick means you drink it while buzzing!? That's a little scary, but I'm intrigued!
Hop BroNot scary at all, it's a pleasant accent. And with an alcohol content of 5.5%, it seems like it'll go down easily without feeling too heavy.
MugiWhoa! Easy to drink but still strong in character? That's a pretty unfair beer!
Hop BroExactly. A place like Cyblume has the best part of guest beers going for it. The taps change every time you visit, and that's irresistible for beer fans.
MugiIf there are encounters like that in Shibuya, I want to go right now! My mouth is already saying I want to drink Sansho Gose!
Hop BroThen it's settled. Let's toast at Cyblume today and drink while getting surprised by the aroma of sansho.
