Minamiaizu Mountain Brewing Brings Back Its Flagship Pale Ale, "BOGEN"
Minamiaizu Mountain Brewing in Minamiaizu Town, Fukushima, has re-released its flagship pale ale, "BOGEN." After revising the base malt, it now has a bright orange appearance, aromas layered with citrus and floral notes, a soft mouthfeel, and a dry finish.
Hop BroMinamiaizu Mountain Brewing has put out the BOGEN re-release of its flagship pale ale. It's a Pale Ale at 5.0% ABV, and the fact that they've revised the base malt this time is especially exciting.
MugiWhat! Is a flagship beer really that important? Even the name already sounds powerful!
Hop BroExactly. It's basically the face of the shop or brewery. This one has a bright orange appearance, with malt sweetness layered together with citrus and floral notes.
MugiOh! So does a floral nuance mean it actually smells like flowers in beer? Is it kind of perfume-like?
Hop BroPretty much, but not as intense as perfume. The floral brightness from the hops and the sweet malt aroma come together, so it can feel like citrus and flower aromas.
MugiI see! And a soft mouthfeel with a dry finish sounds perfect, doesn't it? It seems like you could keep drinking it forever!
Hop BroThat's the clever part of this beer. It has a moderate body and juicy character, but it finishes dry, so it never feels too flashy and makes you reach for the next sip.
MugiWait, is it a play on skiing bogen? I kind of love that they built that kind of friendliness into the beer name!
Hop BroYeah, you can really see the intention of making it naturally approachable for everyone from beginners to enthusiasts. And it's nice that you can drink it at Taproom BeerFridge near Aizutajima Station, in that wood-warm space.
MugiThat sounds great. Slowly drinking a house-brewed glass in a calm shop must be amazing! And I'm also curious about how they make such a wide range of beers like virage and neipou!
Hop BroExactly. Because they've worked on so many different styles, including Belgian yeast-driven beers, BOGEN's balance really shines. This is definitely the kind of beer that makes you want one more glass, and now I kind of want to go drink one after work today.
MugiI know! I already want to drink the Minamiaizu pale ale right now! At this point, I guess I'll just go home thinking about beer!
Flagship Pale Ale "BOGEN" Returns
Minamiaizu Mountain Brewing has re-released its flagship beer, "BOGEN / Bogen." The style is Pale Ale, and the ABV is 5.0%. This time, the base malt has been changed, resulting in a beer with a bright orange appearance, a sweet malt-driven aroma, citrus character, and a subtle floral nuance.
It has a moderate body and juicy mouthfeel up front, then finishes dry. Rather than leaning on flashiness, it highlights a well-balanced drinkability that makes you naturally reach for another glass. The post also explains that the beer is named after the ski turn "bogen," with the intention of creating a beer that feels approachable to everyone from beginners to enthusiasts.
Taproom BeerFridge is a brewpub near Aizutajima Station. Its appeal lies in the relaxed, wood-rich space where you can slowly enjoy house-brewed beer. The small, counter-centered interior suits the atmosphere of Minamiaizu well, making it easy to focus on the beer itself. The post also mentions that the brewery has previously produced Belgian yeast-driven beers such as `virage`, `neipou`, `TWO MATE`, `GRULEUR`, `CHABU`, and `KOBIRI`, further showing the breadth of its brewing range.
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Hop BroMinamiaizu Mountain Brewing has put out the BOGEN re-release of its flagship pale ale. It's a Pale Ale at 5.0% ABV, and the fact that they've revised the base malt this time is especially exciting.
MugiWhat! Is a flagship beer really that important? Even the name already sounds powerful!
Hop BroExactly. It's basically the face of the shop or brewery. This one has a bright orange appearance, with malt sweetness layered together with citrus and floral notes.
MugiOh! So does a floral nuance mean it actually smells like flowers in beer? Is it kind of perfume-like?
Hop BroPretty much, but not as intense as perfume. The floral brightness from the hops and the sweet malt aroma come together, so it can feel like citrus and flower aromas.
MugiI see! And a soft mouthfeel with a dry finish sounds perfect, doesn't it? It seems like you could keep drinking it forever!
Hop BroThat's the clever part of this beer. It has a moderate body and juicy character, but it finishes dry, so it never feels too flashy and makes you reach for the next sip.
MugiWait, is it a play on skiing bogen? I kind of love that they built that kind of friendliness into the beer name!
Hop BroYeah, you can really see the intention of making it naturally approachable for everyone from beginners to enthusiasts. And it's nice that you can drink it at Taproom BeerFridge near Aizutajima Station, in that wood-warm space.
MugiThat sounds great. Slowly drinking a house-brewed glass in a calm shop must be amazing! And I'm also curious about how they make such a wide range of beers like virage and neipou!
Hop BroExactly. Because they've worked on so many different styles, including Belgian yeast-driven beers, BOGEN's balance really shines. This is definitely the kind of beer that makes you want one more glass, and now I kind of want to go drink one after work today.
MugiI know! I already want to drink the Minamiaizu pale ale right now! At this point, I guess I'll just go home thinking about beer!
