Uchoten Brewing Releases Collaboration Beer "élan" with FARMENTRY of Nara
Uchoten Brewing in Suwa, Nagano, has released the collaboration beer "élan" brewed with FARMENTRY of Kashihara, Nara. Designed as a Belgian amber dubbel, it is being sold at the taproom and in cans.
Hop BroToday it's about the collaboration "élan" released by Uchoten Brewing × FARMENTRY in Suwa, Nagano. It's a Belgian amber dubbel, so it's a beer with high expectations from the start.
MugiHuh, what's a Belgian amber dubbel? It already sounds strong from the name, but does the double mean the beer works out too?
Hop BroIt doesn't work out, but it does gain more depth. With a 7.0% design, it's a style where you can really enjoy the malt richness and Belgian aromas.
MugiI see! But when I hear bitterness 40, I get a little nervous. Is it okay?
Hop BroSurprisingly, it's pretty mellow. It's made with a body that doesn't lean too hard into heaviness, so the bitterness doesn't just come forward on its own; it's also easy to drink.
MugiI get it... so why does it sound like the aroma is so appealing? Did they put candy sugar in it like sweets?
Hop BroIt sounds like candy, but it's a brewing ingredient. Using Belgian candi sugar helps fermentation progress more smoothly and brings out a dried-fruit-like outline and a lighter finish.
MugiThat's so interesting! And inheriting the Belgian yeast sounds kind of like a family heirloom. Cool.
Hop BroExactly, that's the key point this time. Layers of ripe apple esters and green-apple-like aromas, plus the depth from French oak chips, make it quite expressive.
MugiWait, if it even has a French oak finish, it's already too stylish before I even drink it! I want to savor it slowly at the taproom.
Hop BroIt looks like you can enjoy it both at Uchoten Brewing's taproom and at the nearby Yoiyoi Saketen, so this is definitely one you want to drink both in cans and on draft.
MugiYep, that's settled! Let's cheers to élan and immerse ourselves in those Belgian aromas!
Nagano Prefecture's Suwa-based Uchoten Brewing has released a new beer, "élan - Elan-," brewed in collaboration with FARMENTRY of Kashihara, Nara. The style is Belgian Amber Double (dubbel). It is 7.0% ABV, bitterness is listed as 40, and carbonation pressure as 2.00. It is available in 360 ml cans and on draft.
This collaboration combines FARMENTRY's specialty Belgian interpretation with Uchoten Brewing's malt design and fermentation expertise. The recipe uses several malts with different roasting levels, along with house-made Belgian candi sugar. The yeast carries on the Belgian yeast previously used at Uchoten Brewing, adding esters reminiscent of ripe apples and green apples, impressions of dried fruit and caramel, and extra depth from French oak chips.
Uchoten Brewing is a brewery based in Suwa, Nagano, that makes beer centered on classic styles. While drawing on the brewing design skills it has cultivated through pilsners, lagers, and Belgian styles, this "élan" is said to balance a body that does not lean on heaviness with a warm finish. It is sold at Uchoten Brewing's taproom and also at the nearby Yoiyoi Saketen.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday it's about the collaboration "élan" released by Uchoten Brewing × FARMENTRY in Suwa, Nagano. It's a Belgian amber dubbel, so it's a beer with high expectations from the start.
MugiHuh, what's a Belgian amber dubbel? It already sounds strong from the name, but does the double mean the beer works out too?
Hop BroIt doesn't work out, but it does gain more depth. With a 7.0% design, it's a style where you can really enjoy the malt richness and Belgian aromas.
MugiI see! But when I hear bitterness 40, I get a little nervous. Is it okay?
Hop BroSurprisingly, it's pretty mellow. It's made with a body that doesn't lean too hard into heaviness, so the bitterness doesn't just come forward on its own; it's also easy to drink.
MugiI get it... so why does it sound like the aroma is so appealing? Did they put candy sugar in it like sweets?
Hop BroIt sounds like candy, but it's a brewing ingredient. Using Belgian candi sugar helps fermentation progress more smoothly and brings out a dried-fruit-like outline and a lighter finish.
MugiThat's so interesting! And inheriting the Belgian yeast sounds kind of like a family heirloom. Cool.
Hop BroExactly, that's the key point this time. Layers of ripe apple esters and green-apple-like aromas, plus the depth from French oak chips, make it quite expressive.
MugiWait, if it even has a French oak finish, it's already too stylish before I even drink it! I want to savor it slowly at the taproom.
Hop BroIt looks like you can enjoy it both at Uchoten Brewing's taproom and at the nearby Yoiyoi Saketen, so this is definitely one you want to drink both in cans and on draft.
MugiYep, that's settled! Let's cheers to élan and immerse ourselves in those Belgian aromas!
