Abukuma Riverside Brewery Announces New 'Saru Nashi Ale' for May Release
Abukuma Riverside Brewery announced on Instagram a new product, 'Saru Nashi Ale,' scheduled for release in May. True to the brewery's style of actively incorporating ingredients from Tamakawa Village in Fukushima Prefecture, the new release is drawing attention as one with strong local character.
Hop BroAbukuma Riverside Brewery announced on Instagram that Saru Nashi Ale will be released in May.
MugiWhoa, just the name Saru Nashi Ale already sounds delicious! Sarunashi is that tiny fruit, right?
Hop BroExactly. It's a Tamakawa Village specialty, and I like how it gives off that local character. Abukuma Riverside Brewery's strength is going hard on Tamakawa Village ingredients.
MugiHuh! But what is ale? When it gets tacked onto the end of a beer name, it suddenly feels way more stylish!
Hop BroGood question. Ale is a top-fermented style, so the aroma tends to stand out and the hop aroma can come across as especially vibrant.
MugiI see! So this new one might have a faint fruity aroma that rises up?
Hop BroThat's a strong possibility. What's more, this brewery does small-batch brewing of 500 to 1,000 liters by the Abukuma River, so each pour is likely to have its own character.
MugiWhoa, small-batch means it really feels carefully made! Somehow it already feels precious before even drinking it!
Hop BroAnd Tamakawa Village doesn't just have sarunashi; it also has blueberries, tomatoes, and rice, and it used to be a hop-growing area too. The nice thing is that you can drink in the story of the region along with the beer.
MugiNice... It's not just a new product, but something where you can taste the story of the place too. Once it goes on sale, let's definitely go drink it together!
Hop BroDeal. The May release can't come soon enough, and first I'd like to chill it and take my time savoring the aroma.
MugiYeah, let's toast with Saru Nashi Ale and feel the breeze of Tamakawa Village too!
Previewing a New Beer for May Release
Abukuma Riverside Brewery announced on Instagram that its new product, 'Saru Nashi Ale,' will be released in May. Although few details beyond the post title have been revealed so far, the name suggests a beer focused on sarunashi, a specialty of Tamakawa Village.
A Brewery That Makes Use of Tamakawa Village Ingredients
Abukuma Riverside Brewery is a craft beer brewery operating inside 'Otona Eki Tamakawa' in Tamakawa Village, Ishikawa District, Fukushima Prefecture. On its official website, the brewery says it carefully makes each beer in small 500- to 1,000-liter batches in a lush natural setting along the Abukuma River. While keeping a balance between the rich aroma of hops and the flavor of malt, it is characterized by actively incorporating local fruits and other regional ingredients.
Tamakawa Village is known for agricultural products such as sarunashi, blueberries, tomatoes, and rice. The area is also said to have once grown hops, the raw material for beer, and Abukuma Beer promotes 'making beer that can only be made in Tamakawa Village,' with an eye toward reviving hop cultivation in the region. This 'Saru Nashi Ale' also appears to be positioned as a new product born from that same flow.
Points Worth Looking Forward To
At this point, detailed specs such as taste and alcohol content have not been confirmed, but it is certain that this is a new release that puts the distinctly local ingredient sarunashi front and center. For craft beer fans, the question is whether this is a beer they can enjoy while sensing seasonal fruit and the story of the land.
If the release date and further details are announced later, it is likely to attract even more attention as a beer that lets drinkers feel the climate and character of Tamakawa Village more clearly.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAbukuma Riverside Brewery announced on Instagram that Saru Nashi Ale will be released in May.
MugiWhoa, just the name Saru Nashi Ale already sounds delicious! Sarunashi is that tiny fruit, right?
Hop BroExactly. It's a Tamakawa Village specialty, and I like how it gives off that local character. Abukuma Riverside Brewery's strength is going hard on Tamakawa Village ingredients.
MugiHuh! But what is ale? When it gets tacked onto the end of a beer name, it suddenly feels way more stylish!
Hop BroGood question. Ale is a top-fermented style, so the aroma tends to stand out and the hop aroma can come across as especially vibrant.
MugiI see! So this new one might have a faint fruity aroma that rises up?
Hop BroThat's a strong possibility. What's more, this brewery does small-batch brewing of 500 to 1,000 liters by the Abukuma River, so each pour is likely to have its own character.
MugiWhoa, small-batch means it really feels carefully made! Somehow it already feels precious before even drinking it!
Hop BroAnd Tamakawa Village doesn't just have sarunashi; it also has blueberries, tomatoes, and rice, and it used to be a hop-growing area too. The nice thing is that you can drink in the story of the region along with the beer.
MugiNice... It's not just a new product, but something where you can taste the story of the place too. Once it goes on sale, let's definitely go drink it together!
Hop BroDeal. The May release can't come soon enough, and first I'd like to chill it and take my time savoring the aroma.
MugiYeah, let's toast with Saru Nashi Ale and feel the breeze of Tamakawa Village too!
