Kuramoto Ryori Tensei Introduces Kumazawa Sake Brewery's "Kataura Lemon Ale," on Sale April 8
On the Instagram account of the beer pub "Kuramoto Ryori Tensei" in Chigasaki, Kanagawa, Kumazawa Sake Brewery's limited-edition "Kataura Lemon Ale" was introduced. Sales begin on April 8, and whether it will be served inside Tensei is undecided. It is presented as a fruit beer made with Shonan Shiosai Lemon.
Hop BroToday, I'm following the new limited release from Kumazawa Sake Brewery that was introduced by the beer pub Kuramoto Ryori Tensei in Chigasaki.
MugiWhoa! Interesting! Just from the name, that beer sounds super lemony - Kataura Lemon Ale!
Hop BroExactly. It's a fruit beer style, and it's built for freshness with malt, hops, lemon peel, and even lemon juice.
MugiLemon peel is the skin, right? When you add that, why does the taste change so much? Does it increase the lemon aroma?
Hop BroGood question. The peel is the key to the aroma, and the juice gives the sourness its edge, so when you drink it, you get layered sweet-and-sour depth.
MugiWhoa! And the hops are Citra, Mosaic, and El Dorado - just hearing the names makes it sound juicy!
Hop BroAnd then you add Shonan Shiosai Lemon from Odawara's Kataura area, so it isn't just sour; it has a gentle sweetness and a fuller citrus profile.
MugiWhat is that? Sounds delicious! I want snacks too, but would it really pair with white fish carpaccio and the like?
Hop BroDefinitely. Tensei is a food-focused place, so the post even suggests pairings with fried dishes, and it works well with fritters and karaage too.
MugiAnd it goes on sale on April 8! Even if in-house service is undecided, this is definitely something I'd check out as soon as I find it!
Hop BroRight. Kumazawa Sake Brewery's limited-release feel and Tensei's food-pairing perspective overlap, so this is a bottle I want to drink right now.
MugiExactly! I'm already thirsty just imagining it, and now I want to toast with something lemony today!
In an Instagram post from the beer pub "Kuramoto Ryori Tensei," located in Kagawa, Chigasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Kumazawa Sake Brewery's limited-edition beer "Kataura Lemon Ale" was introduced. True to Tensei's reputation as a place where you can enjoy dishes paired with brewery beer, the post conveyed not only the flavor but also specific pairings with food.
The introduced "Kataura Lemon Ale" is a fruit beer style. It uses malt, hops, lemon peel, and lemon juice, and has an alcohol content of 5.0%. The hops used are Citra, Mosaic, and El Dorado. It makes generous use of the lemon brand "Shonan Shiosai Lemon," grown mainly in the Kataura area of Odawara City while minimizing the use of fungicides, wax, and other agricultural chemicals as much as possible, and is designed to bring refreshing citrus character to the forefront.
In the post, it is described as having a flavor in which the sweet, refreshing aroma unique to Shonan Shiosai Lemon harmonizes with the flavor and bitterness of American hops, along with the mild bitterness and tartness derived from the lemon. Suggested pairings include white fish carpaccio and aquapazza, as well as fried foods such as fritters and karaage, making it clear that it is intended to be enjoyed together with food.
Sales begin on Wednesday, April 8. However, the post explicitly states that "serving inside Tensei is undecided," so at present it is not being announced as something that can definitely be drunk at the shop. Even so, with Kumazawa Sake Brewery's brewing background and Tensei's food-pairing focus overlapping, this is one to watch for anyone following seasonal citrus beers.
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Hop BroToday, I'm following the new limited release from Kumazawa Sake Brewery that was introduced by the beer pub Kuramoto Ryori Tensei in Chigasaki.
MugiWhoa! Interesting! Just from the name, that beer sounds super lemony - Kataura Lemon Ale!
Hop BroExactly. It's a fruit beer style, and it's built for freshness with malt, hops, lemon peel, and even lemon juice.
MugiLemon peel is the skin, right? When you add that, why does the taste change so much? Does it increase the lemon aroma?
Hop BroGood question. The peel is the key to the aroma, and the juice gives the sourness its edge, so when you drink it, you get layered sweet-and-sour depth.
MugiWhoa! And the hops are Citra, Mosaic, and El Dorado - just hearing the names makes it sound juicy!
Hop BroAnd then you add Shonan Shiosai Lemon from Odawara's Kataura area, so it isn't just sour; it has a gentle sweetness and a fuller citrus profile.
MugiWhat is that? Sounds delicious! I want snacks too, but would it really pair with white fish carpaccio and the like?
Hop BroDefinitely. Tensei is a food-focused place, so the post even suggests pairings with fried dishes, and it works well with fritters and karaage too.
MugiAnd it goes on sale on April 8! Even if in-house service is undecided, this is definitely something I'd check out as soon as I find it!
Hop BroRight. Kumazawa Sake Brewery's limited-release feel and Tensei's food-pairing perspective overlap, so this is a bottle I want to drink right now.
MugiExactly! I'm already thirsty just imagining it, and now I want to toast with something lemony today!
