Golden Rabbit Beer taps new "Hassaku Saison," made with pesticide-free hassaku from Nara Prefecture
Golden Rabbit Beer in Nara City tapped its new "Hassaku Saison" on draft, brewed with pesticide-free hassaku from Nara Prefecture. This is the first hassaku brew in two years, a beer that layers saison yeast spice with citrus bitterness. It will also be served in the taproom from April 3 through 5.
Hop BroNara City’s Golden Rabbit Beer has put out another interesting one. Just hearing that the new "Hassaku Saison" is being tapped makes me want to polish my glass already.
MugiWhoa! Is Hassaku Saison kind of like a mikan beer? The name alone already sounds delicious, and my brain is imagining the mouthfeel before I even taste it!
Hop BroExactly. The key point this time is that it uses pesticide-free hassaku from Nara Prefecture. You can really see the brewery’s approach of making use of local ingredients in this beer.
MugiPesticide-free sounds reassuring, but how does that come through in the beer? Gentle bitterness and acidity sounds a little too grown-up, doesn’t it?
Hop BroGood question. They’ve layered the hassaku’s gentle bitterness and acidity with the spice from saison yeast, so it doesn’t end up tasting like just citrus juice.
MugiSaison yeast suddenly gets complicated! Does spicy nuances mean the beer has learned a little pepper?
Hop BroPretty close! Aroma from saison yeast can bring out a peppery or herbal character, and when that sits on top of hassaku’s aroma, it stays light but leaves a strong impression.
MugiOhhh! And it’s the first hassaku brew in two years, so it feels like a long-awaited reunion. There are definitely people who have been waiting for this!
Hop BroAnd it’s draft only, so the taproom is the place to drink it. It’ll be available from April 3 through 5: Friday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
MugiThe weekend ON TAP lineup is strong too, and it’s unfair to put out beers like "Soramitsu" and "Aka no Kihen" all at once! I’d act like I’m deciding, but in the end I’d want everything.
Hop BroExactly. It’s great that a beer that makes use of Nara’s ingredients can stand as the main attraction. This is the kind of happy dilemma where you have to decide whether to make it your first beer of the day or save it for last.
MugiDecision made! If the citrus aroma spreads softly, it’s perfect for today’s mood, and now we both want to go drink it right away!
Nara City’s Golden Rabbit Beer has announced the draft tapping of its new release, Hassaku Saison. On its official website, the brewery presents it as a beer that makes use of local ingredients, based on its stance of creating craft beer that highlights Nara’s ingredients.
For this brew, pesticide-free hassaku from Nara Prefecture was used. According to the brewery, the recipe is designed to blend the gentle bitterness and acidity of hassaku with the spicy nuances derived from saison yeast, resulting in an easy-drinking beer with a soft citrus aroma. Products made with hassaku are said to be appearing for the first time in two years, so it is likely to draw attention not only for its seasonal feel but also as a long-awaited return.
The beer will be available on draft only. The taproom will be open on the weekend from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, April 3, from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 4, and from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 5, making the tasting times clearly available for visitors.
The weekend ON TAP lineup released at the same time also featured a range of distinctive beers, including "Soramitsu," "Aoniyoshi," "Chihayafuru," "Hinohikari," "Plums, 10 Years," "Aka no Kihen," "Sakura Ale," and "Kurobara Saki-gake." Among them, Hassaku Saison looks set to be a notable new addition for anyone wanting to check how Nara ingredients pair with the saison style.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroNara City’s Golden Rabbit Beer has put out another interesting one. Just hearing that the new "Hassaku Saison" is being tapped makes me want to polish my glass already.
MugiWhoa! Is Hassaku Saison kind of like a mikan beer? The name alone already sounds delicious, and my brain is imagining the mouthfeel before I even taste it!
Hop BroExactly. The key point this time is that it uses pesticide-free hassaku from Nara Prefecture. You can really see the brewery’s approach of making use of local ingredients in this beer.
MugiPesticide-free sounds reassuring, but how does that come through in the beer? Gentle bitterness and acidity sounds a little too grown-up, doesn’t it?
Hop BroGood question. They’ve layered the hassaku’s gentle bitterness and acidity with the spice from saison yeast, so it doesn’t end up tasting like just citrus juice.
MugiSaison yeast suddenly gets complicated! Does spicy nuances mean the beer has learned a little pepper?
Hop BroPretty close! Aroma from saison yeast can bring out a peppery or herbal character, and when that sits on top of hassaku’s aroma, it stays light but leaves a strong impression.
MugiOhhh! And it’s the first hassaku brew in two years, so it feels like a long-awaited reunion. There are definitely people who have been waiting for this!
Hop BroAnd it’s draft only, so the taproom is the place to drink it. It’ll be available from April 3 through 5: Friday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
MugiThe weekend ON TAP lineup is strong too, and it’s unfair to put out beers like "Soramitsu" and "Aka no Kihen" all at once! I’d act like I’m deciding, but in the end I’d want everything.
Hop BroExactly. It’s great that a beer that makes use of Nara’s ingredients can stand as the main attraction. This is the kind of happy dilemma where you have to decide whether to make it your first beer of the day or save it for last.
MugiDecision made! If the citrus aroma spreads softly, it’s perfect for today’s mood, and now we both want to go drink it right away!
