Tsukioka Brewery Releases a Limited Sour Made with Shibata-grown Echigo Hime
Tsukioka Brewery in Shibata City, Niigata Prefecture, has released "Echigo Hime Yogurt Sour," a limited brew commemorating its 5.5th anniversary. By combining the Shibata-grown brand strawberry "Echigo Hime" with kettle souring, it has been crafted into a Fruit Sour with a focus on balancing sweetness and acidity.
Hop BroTsukioka Brewery has released a 5.5th anniversary limited brew called "Echigo Hime Yogurt Sour." It's a seasonal beer made with the brand strawberry from Shibata.
MugiWait, a strawberry beer!? Just the name Echigo Hime Yogurt Sour already sounds delicious, but what does it taste like?
Hop BroHere's the interesting part: it uses kettle souring. First it creates a gentle lactic acidity, then finishes it with a yogurt-like rounded sourness.
MugiWhoa! When I hear lactic acid fermentation, it suddenly sounds like science class, but does that mean it's not just sour?
Hop BroExactly, it's aiming for a fusion of sweetness and acidity. The sweet aroma and fruitiness of Echigo Hime are designed to rise softly without being overpowered by the acidity.
MugiI see! And since it's a Fruit Sour, it sounds like you can really enjoy the fruit character too. Maybe even people who don't like sour beer could go for it!
Hop BroThe style is Fruit Sour, and the alcohol content is a light 5%. The ingredients are malt, Echigo Hime, and Shibata-grown hops, so the local character really stands out.
MugiIt's packed with local ingredients! Even Shibata-grown hops are in there, so the local pride is strong.
Hop BroReservations started at 10:00 a.m. on May 17, and the release is on May 24. It will be sold at Tsukioka Brewery, at Teramachi Tamari Station, and online, but because it's available only while supplies last, it's best to get it early.
MugiI already want to drink it! Just imagining the aroma of Echigo Hime makes me want to grab a glass right now.
Known as a craft beer brewery in Tsukioka Onsen, Tsukioka Brewery has launched a seasonal new release called "Echigo Hime Yogurt Sour." This beer is a special brew made to celebrate the brewery's 5.5th anniversary, and it uses the Shibata-grown brand strawberry "Echigo Hime."
For brewing, it uses lactic acid fermentation through kettle souring. By layering the soft acidity reminiscent of yogurt over the sweet aroma and fruitiness of Echigo Hime, the brewery aimed to create a fusion of sweetness and acidity. The style is Fruit Sour, the alcohol content is 5%, and the price is 880 yen including tax. The ingredients include malt, Echigo Hime, and hops grown in Shibata.
Reservations opened at 10:00 a.m. on May 17, and the release date is May 24. Sales will be available at Tsukioka Brewery as well as at places such as Teramachi Tamari Station, and it will also be sold through the online store. Because it is a limited brew, sales will end once stock runs out. With local strawberries used throughout, this beer highlights the region's character and seasonal feel, and it is packed with the appeal of Tsukioka Brewery's local craft style.
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Hop BroTsukioka Brewery has released a 5.5th anniversary limited brew called "Echigo Hime Yogurt Sour." It's a seasonal beer made with the brand strawberry from Shibata.
MugiWait, a strawberry beer!? Just the name Echigo Hime Yogurt Sour already sounds delicious, but what does it taste like?
Hop BroHere's the interesting part: it uses kettle souring. First it creates a gentle lactic acidity, then finishes it with a yogurt-like rounded sourness.
MugiWhoa! When I hear lactic acid fermentation, it suddenly sounds like science class, but does that mean it's not just sour?
Hop BroExactly, it's aiming for a fusion of sweetness and acidity. The sweet aroma and fruitiness of Echigo Hime are designed to rise softly without being overpowered by the acidity.
MugiI see! And since it's a Fruit Sour, it sounds like you can really enjoy the fruit character too. Maybe even people who don't like sour beer could go for it!
Hop BroThe style is Fruit Sour, and the alcohol content is a light 5%. The ingredients are malt, Echigo Hime, and Shibata-grown hops, so the local character really stands out.
MugiIt's packed with local ingredients! Even Shibata-grown hops are in there, so the local pride is strong.
Hop BroReservations started at 10:00 a.m. on May 17, and the release is on May 24. It will be sold at Tsukioka Brewery, at Teramachi Tamari Station, and online, but because it's available only while supplies last, it's best to get it early.
MugiI already want to drink it! Just imagining the aroma of Echigo Hime makes me want to grab a glass right now.
