Gangi Brewing announces GO BARE, a collaboration with Kyoto Nude Brewery
Gangi Brewing in Joetsu, Niigata has unveiled GO BARE, a collaboration beer with Kyoto Nude Brewery. Brewed as a DH Saison with white koji and lemon balm, it is described as fruity, herbal, gently tart, and dry on the finish.
Hop BroI’ve been thinking about the new GO BARE release. It’s a collaboration beer from Gangi Brewing in Joetsu, Niigata, with KYOTO NUDE BREWERY from Keihoku, Kyoto.
MugiWhat! Niigata and Kyoto together? That’s such a fun combo! And the name GO BARE already sounds wildly free-spirited!
Hop BroAnd the style is a DH Saison build. It uses white koji and lemon balm, aiming for fruity notes, herbal character, and a dry, crisp finish.
MugiWait, what is DH Saison supposed to mean!? The abbreviation alone just turned my brain into foam!
Hop BroDH means dry hopping, basically. You add hops after fermentation to boost aroma. Saison is a style with a light body and dry finish, so you get that floaty aroma and a clean snap at the end.
MugiOhhh, so it’s an aroma power-up plan! And white koji too? Suddenly this beer is giving me classy Japanese side-quest energy!
Hop BroThat’s where the soft acidity from white koji comes in. Not sharp like squeezing a lemon, more like a gentle lift that tightens everything up and keeps it light on the palate.
MugiSo lemon balm is the herb MVP here? From the name, I was expecting a full lemon tackle straight into my face!
Hop BroClose, but it’s really a leaf with lemony aroma. That’s why the brewery describes it as fruity, herbal, softly tart, and easy to keep drinking at 4.5% ABV.
MugiWow, that sounds like a daytime drinking beer! Gangi Brewing’s Joetsu identity and KYOTO NUDE BREWERY’s laid-back vibe both feel like they’d show up in the glass.
Hop BroThe more I hear about it, the more I want to crack one open. It really sounds like a natural, easygoing collab, with that low-ABV sensibility KYOTO NUDE BREWERY is known for.
MugiThat settles it, I want to toast with this now! Fruity, herbal, and dry? I’m a little worried about how fast my glass would disappear!
Gangi Brewing has introduced GO BARE, a collaboration beer made with Kyoto Nude Brewery. The beer is a DH Saison w/ white koji and lemon balm, and clocks in at 4.5% ABV. In the post, the brewery describes it as fruity, herbal, gently acidic, and dry with a clean finish.
Based in Joetsu, Niigata, Gangi Brewing takes its name from gangi, the long eaves walkway seen in snowy towns. That local reference gives the brewery a strong sense of place, and this release continues that line by putting a regional identity behind a modern collaboration beer.
Beer details
- Name: GO BARE
- Style: DH Saison w/ white koji and lemon balm
- ABV: 4.5%
Kyoto Nude Brewery, based in Keihoku, Kyoto, focuses on low-alcohol beers and a relaxed, nature-oriented drinking experience. That background makes the pairing a fitting one: a beer built around ingredient character rather than heavy bitterness or high alcohol, with a profile that should feel bright, dry, and easy to approach.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI’ve been thinking about the new GO BARE release. It’s a collaboration beer from Gangi Brewing in Joetsu, Niigata, with KYOTO NUDE BREWERY from Keihoku, Kyoto.
MugiWhat! Niigata and Kyoto together? That’s such a fun combo! And the name GO BARE already sounds wildly free-spirited!
Hop BroAnd the style is a DH Saison build. It uses white koji and lemon balm, aiming for fruity notes, herbal character, and a dry, crisp finish.
MugiWait, what is DH Saison supposed to mean!? The abbreviation alone just turned my brain into foam!
Hop BroDH means dry hopping, basically. You add hops after fermentation to boost aroma. Saison is a style with a light body and dry finish, so you get that floaty aroma and a clean snap at the end.
MugiOhhh, so it’s an aroma power-up plan! And white koji too? Suddenly this beer is giving me classy Japanese side-quest energy!
Hop BroThat’s where the soft acidity from white koji comes in. Not sharp like squeezing a lemon, more like a gentle lift that tightens everything up and keeps it light on the palate.
MugiSo lemon balm is the herb MVP here? From the name, I was expecting a full lemon tackle straight into my face!
Hop BroClose, but it’s really a leaf with lemony aroma. That’s why the brewery describes it as fruity, herbal, softly tart, and easy to keep drinking at 4.5% ABV.
MugiWow, that sounds like a daytime drinking beer! Gangi Brewing’s Joetsu identity and KYOTO NUDE BREWERY’s laid-back vibe both feel like they’d show up in the glass.
Hop BroThe more I hear about it, the more I want to crack one open. It really sounds like a natural, easygoing collab, with that low-ABV sensibility KYOTO NUDE BREWERY is known for.
MugiThat settles it, I want to toast with this now! Fruity, herbal, and dry? I’m a little worried about how fast my glass would disappear!
