Rough and Rough Brewing introduces the collaboration saison "mustache boys"
Rough and Rough Brewing in Fuji City, Shizuoka, introduced the collaboration beer "mustache boys." According to public information, it is a saison brewed at the brewery's facilities by Asuka Nishinaka of the phantom brewery Brouwerij te Breetschoot using a beer from Kitchen Lotus in Nagoya, with finishing fully supported by Mr. Akuzawa of IKKI Brewing.
Hop BroToday, let's talk about the collaboration mustache boys that Rough and Rough Brewing in Fuji City, Shizuoka introduced.
MugiHuh? Just from the name, doesn't mustache boys sound like a beer with a really thick mustache?
Hop BroNever mind the name for now. What's inside is a saison based on a beer from Nagoya's Kitchen Lotus.
MugiA saison? Does that mean it's limited to a season? And what's a phantom brewery? That sounds like a scary invisible factory!
Hop BroA phantom brewery is a form of brewing where you don't have your own brewery and instead brew using borrowed facilities. This time, Asuka Nishinaka of Brouwerij te Breetschoot brewed it at Rough and Rough's facilities.
MugiWow! So Mr. Akuzawa from IKKI Brewing is in on it too? That's practically a traffic jam of teamwork!
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. Mr. Akuzawa fully assisted with the finishing, and multiple perspectives came together in one beer.
MugiSo how does it taste? It's not just a stylish mash-up, right? It actually has some drinking highlights?
Hop BroDefinitely. At ABV 6.0%, it offers yeast-derived fruitiness, a crisp dry character, and a refreshing, herbal finish.
MugiSo instead of hitting you hard with flash, it's the kind that gets delicious little by little! Now I really want to do an actual side-by-side tasting!
Collaboration Details
What Rough and Rough Brewing introduced on Instagram was mustache boys. According to public information, this is a saison in which Asuka Nishinaka of the phantom brewery Brouwerij te Breetschoot brewed Kitchen Lotus's beer from Nagoya at Rough and Rough's facilities, and Mr. Akuzawa from IKKI Brewing, who also works as a phantom brewery, provided full support to finish the beer.
Style and Drinking Highlights
Beer information sites describe the beer as a saison with an ABV of 6.0%. Tasting notes say it is characterized by yeast-derived fruitiness, a crisp dry finish, and a herbal, refreshing mouthfeel. Rather than relying on flashy specs, it is designed to be enjoyed for the balance of saison-like lightness and aroma.
A Beer in Rough and Rough's Context
Rough and Rough Brewing is a brewery in Fuji City, Shizuoka Prefecture. While centered on local brewing, it broadens its range of recipes and brewing experiences by collaborating with outside brewers and makers from other locations. Collaboration beers like this one clearly reflect that approach. By taking in ideas from other breweries and shops beyond its own brand framework, it creates beers with different personalities even from the same equipment.
This mustache boys is a collaboration that layers multiple perspectives onto Rough and Rough's brewing environment: Kitchen Lotus, Brouwerij te Breetschoot, and IKKI Brewing. Within the saison format, it is a beer that makes you want to taste it side by side and see how each brewer's character comes together.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday, let's talk about the collaboration mustache boys that Rough and Rough Brewing in Fuji City, Shizuoka introduced.
MugiHuh? Just from the name, doesn't mustache boys sound like a beer with a really thick mustache?
Hop BroNever mind the name for now. What's inside is a saison based on a beer from Nagoya's Kitchen Lotus.
MugiA saison? Does that mean it's limited to a season? And what's a phantom brewery? That sounds like a scary invisible factory!
Hop BroA phantom brewery is a form of brewing where you don't have your own brewery and instead brew using borrowed facilities. This time, Asuka Nishinaka of Brouwerij te Breetschoot brewed it at Rough and Rough's facilities.
MugiWow! So Mr. Akuzawa from IKKI Brewing is in on it too? That's practically a traffic jam of teamwork!
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. Mr. Akuzawa fully assisted with the finishing, and multiple perspectives came together in one beer.
MugiSo how does it taste? It's not just a stylish mash-up, right? It actually has some drinking highlights?
Hop BroDefinitely. At ABV 6.0%, it offers yeast-derived fruitiness, a crisp dry character, and a refreshing, herbal finish.
MugiSo instead of hitting you hard with flash, it's the kind that gets delicious little by little! Now I really want to do an actual side-by-side tasting!
