MATSURI BREWING Releases Blue Lemongrass Saison "Aozora"
MATSURI BREWING in Urayasu, Chiba introduced its new release, "Aozora." This saison stands out for its blue appearance, and is built around lemongrass and the citrus character of hops, with a brisk finish at ABV 5.0% and IBU 18.0. It is a beer that really showcases the brand's drinkability.
Hop BroMATSURI BREWING in Urayasu has released a new blue saison, "Aozora," and it's interesting. Just looking at it, it feels like a summer sky, the kind that lifts your mood right away.
MugiWait, the beer is blue!? And it's a lemongrass saison too? That's already way too much information before even taking a sip!
Hop BroThe style is BLUE LEMONGRASS SAISON, basically a light, herb-driven saison. With ABV 5.0% and IBU 18.0, it's very crisp on the palate.
MugiWhat's IBU? If the number is low, does that mean it's not bitter? Still, when you say gentle bitterness, that does make me curious.
Hop BroExactly, IBU is a rough measure of bitterness. This one combines Cascade, Citra, Centennial, and Sorachi Ace with organic lemongrass, so citrus and grassy notes take center stage.
MugiOhhh! So it has a lemony aroma and a grassy side too. And it even comes with a blue appearance? It's almost too photogenic!
Hop BroWhat's more, that blue comes from spirulina-derived pigment. It's not just a visual gimmick; it's a blue-colored device that supports the theme, which is pretty clever.
MugiSpirulina, as in the health food stuff!? Put that in beer and it suddenly feels like a science experiment. And yet the finish is designed to be highly drinkable. That's quite a contrast!
Hop BroExactly. Since this also draws on Akio Morisawa's "Aozora Beer" project, it's not just flashy. Balancing theme and drinkability is very much in MATSURI BREWING's style.
MugiI see, this is perfect for a celebratory occasion! Then tonight I want to toast with MATSURI BREWING's Aozora, crisp and refreshing like the sky!
MATSURI BREWING, based in Todaijima, Urayasu, is a brewery that has proposed beers that are "somehow nostalgic and drinkable," meant to fit celebratory occasions. Its signature Festive IPA series and JUICY series made with fruit are characterized by designs that weave individuality into easy drinkability.
The new release, "Aozora," is a BLUE LEMONGRASS SAISON (HERBED SAISON). With modest numbers of ABV 5.0% and IBU 18.0, it has been crafted as a saison that goes down easily. Its ingredients include lemongrass and a blue pigment derived from spirulina, making it a beer whose theme is conveyed even through its appearance.
This beer is tied to the project for Akio Morisawa's essay "Aozora Beer." Cascade, Citra, Centennial, and Sorachi Ace hops are paired with organic lemongrass from Egypt, layering grassy notes, citrus, and a subtle woody character.
In the brewers' comments, they explain that in addition to the combination of saison and lemongrass, they heightened the sense of refreshment by making use of the blue color. Compared with the initial version, they revised the color ingredient and increased the amount of lemongrass. By using sugar in a way that keeps the body clean, and by lightening the malt-derived color as well, they say the beer was finished with a crisp profile. Rather than aiming for flashiness, the composition is striking for balancing thematic appeal and drinkability.
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Hop BroMATSURI BREWING in Urayasu has released a new blue saison, "Aozora," and it's interesting. Just looking at it, it feels like a summer sky, the kind that lifts your mood right away.
MugiWait, the beer is blue!? And it's a lemongrass saison too? That's already way too much information before even taking a sip!
Hop BroThe style is BLUE LEMONGRASS SAISON, basically a light, herb-driven saison. With ABV 5.0% and IBU 18.0, it's very crisp on the palate.
MugiWhat's IBU? If the number is low, does that mean it's not bitter? Still, when you say gentle bitterness, that does make me curious.
Hop BroExactly, IBU is a rough measure of bitterness. This one combines Cascade, Citra, Centennial, and Sorachi Ace with organic lemongrass, so citrus and grassy notes take center stage.
MugiOhhh! So it has a lemony aroma and a grassy side too. And it even comes with a blue appearance? It's almost too photogenic!
Hop BroWhat's more, that blue comes from spirulina-derived pigment. It's not just a visual gimmick; it's a blue-colored device that supports the theme, which is pretty clever.
MugiSpirulina, as in the health food stuff!? Put that in beer and it suddenly feels like a science experiment. And yet the finish is designed to be highly drinkable. That's quite a contrast!
Hop BroExactly. Since this also draws on Akio Morisawa's "Aozora Beer" project, it's not just flashy. Balancing theme and drinkability is very much in MATSURI BREWING's style.
MugiI see, this is perfect for a celebratory occasion! Then tonight I want to toast with MATSURI BREWING's Aozora, crisp and refreshing like the sky!
