HOJO Brewing & Stays Releases Rye Saison, an Online-Exclusive Rye-Infused Saison
HOJO Brewing & Stays in Matsuyama, Ehime, has started selling a special version of its regular saison, "Rye Saison," exclusively through its online shop. With rye added, this beer is characterized by a smooth mouthfeel, spiciness, and fruity sweetness.
Hop BroHOJO Brewing & Stays in Matsuyama, Ehime, has released "Rye Saison" online only. Just hearing that it’s a special version of their regular saison already makes the grain character feel different.
MugiWait, it has rye in it!? "Rye Saison" sounds stylish just from the name, but what’s actually different from a normal saison?
Hop BroThe style is Saison 5.5%, and the key point is that rye is blended in. So it keeps that easy-drinking feel, but with a little more backbone.
MugiBackbone? What does that even mean! Does beer have bones? But the part about a smooth mouthfeel is really intriguing.
Hop BroGood question. Rye can sometimes make the texture on the palate feel a little smoother because of its proteins and polysaccharides. And in this one, the acidity and spiciness are said to be a bit stronger.
MugiOhhh! So it’s not just spicy, it also has fruity sweetness? That sounds like the flavors are piling up in a fun way!
Hop BroExactly, and what’s interesting is that the sweetness comes not from the yeast, but from the rye itself. It does a great job of adding a grainy expression to saison’s dryness.
MugiSo if you taste it alongside the regular saison, the differences should be pretty clear! A good candidate for side-by-side tasting is exactly the kind of thing craft beer fans love.
Hop BroAnd it’s online-shop exclusive, with a set of six bottles priced at 4,200 yen (tax included). From Matsuyama, they’re putting a nice twist on a standard beer, which feels very HOJO Brewing & Stays.
MugiI’m totally curious now! I want to check out the changes brought by the rye, and tonight is making me want to toast with a saison!
Hop BroThat settles it, this is something to enjoy as an evolved version of a classic. Saison fans and anyone looking for grain nuance alike will probably end up smiling after a sip.
Matsuyama, Ehime-based HOJO Brewing & Stays has released a new online-shop-exclusive product, Rye Saison (Rye Saison). The price is 4,200 yen (tax included) for a set of six bottles. The style is Saison, the ABV is 5.5%, and it is being introduced as a special version of the brewery's standard saison.
The key point this time is that rye has been blended into the regular saison. According to the brewery, it has a smoother mouthfeel than the standard version, with slightly stronger acidity and spiciness. In addition, the flavor is said to include a fruity sweetness derived from the rye itself, rather than from the yeast.
Saison is originally known as a style with a dry, brisk drinking impression and a spicy character from the yeast. By layering rye on top of that foundation, HOJO Brewing & Stays' "Rye Saison" keeps the familiar outline of the style while making the grain character more distinct. Compared with the regular saison, the changes brought by the rye should be even easier to notice.
Sales are limited to the online shop. A local brewery based in Matsuyama has introduced a limited version built on its standard lineup, making this a compelling release not only for saison fans but also for anyone who wants to check out the nuances of rye.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroHOJO Brewing & Stays in Matsuyama, Ehime, has released "Rye Saison" online only. Just hearing that it’s a special version of their regular saison already makes the grain character feel different.
MugiWait, it has rye in it!? "Rye Saison" sounds stylish just from the name, but what’s actually different from a normal saison?
Hop BroThe style is Saison 5.5%, and the key point is that rye is blended in. So it keeps that easy-drinking feel, but with a little more backbone.
MugiBackbone? What does that even mean! Does beer have bones? But the part about a smooth mouthfeel is really intriguing.
Hop BroGood question. Rye can sometimes make the texture on the palate feel a little smoother because of its proteins and polysaccharides. And in this one, the acidity and spiciness are said to be a bit stronger.
MugiOhhh! So it’s not just spicy, it also has fruity sweetness? That sounds like the flavors are piling up in a fun way!
Hop BroExactly, and what’s interesting is that the sweetness comes not from the yeast, but from the rye itself. It does a great job of adding a grainy expression to saison’s dryness.
MugiSo if you taste it alongside the regular saison, the differences should be pretty clear! A good candidate for side-by-side tasting is exactly the kind of thing craft beer fans love.
Hop BroAnd it’s online-shop exclusive, with a set of six bottles priced at 4,200 yen (tax included). From Matsuyama, they’re putting a nice twist on a standard beer, which feels very HOJO Brewing & Stays.
MugiI’m totally curious now! I want to check out the changes brought by the rye, and tonight is making me want to toast with a saison!
Hop BroThat settles it, this is something to enjoy as an evolved version of a classic. Saison fans and anyone looking for grain nuance alike will probably end up smiling after a sip.
