Shonan Beer’s "Sansho IPA" to go on sale on June 3 at Kuramoto Ryori Tensei in Chigasaki
Shonan Beer’s new "Sansho IPA" will be released on Wednesday, June 3 at "Kuramoto Ryori Tensei" in Kagawa, Chigasaki City. This herbal spice ale layers sansho and hops, making it a bottle that also looks appealing as a food-pairing beer.
Hop BroShonan Beer’s new "Sansho IPA" is coming out on Wednesday, June 3 at Kuramoto Ryori Tensei in Kagawa, Chigasaki City. This is definitely the kind of release people should mark on their calendars.
MugiWhoa! Just the name Sansho IPA already makes my mouth tingle! And it’s coming out in Chigasaki? That sounds way too stylish.
Hop BroAnd the contents are interesting too. It’s brewed as a herbal spice ale, with 6.0% ABV. The hops are Citra, Mosaic, and Simcoe, so the aroma has a strong layered character.
MugiWait, those hop names are suddenly super foreign-sounding! Citra and Mosaic sound like gemstones, but what do they actually do?
Hop BroIn broad terms, they’re a combination that brings out citrus and tropical notes. Add the freshness of sansho on top of that, and it becomes the kind of beer that wins you over with aroma, not just bitterness.
MugiWhat, two kinds of sansho? That’s serious! Separating powder and leaves is making this feel like a cooking prep, and I love it!
Hop BroExactly. The key is how they use powdered sansho and leaf sansho differently. The leaf sansho is used in the whirlpool after the boil to bring out aroma, while the powdered sansho is added at the dry-hop stage, so the aroma buildup is really carefully planned.
MugiWhirlpool and dry hop? The jargon is piling up! But basically, that means they’re preserving the aroma and layering it properly, right?
Hop BroThat’s right. And because it’s a collaboration with Widmer Brothers Brewing, it’s not just playful - the design itself is seriously crafted. It feels like Shonan Beer’s free-spirited style has been given a solid form.
MugiOh wow! And Tensei seems like it would pair really well with Japanese food, so it might be perfect as a food-pairing beer. Just thinking about what snacks to have with it is fun!
Hop BroExactly. If you drink it at Kuramoto Ryori Tensei, it’s the kind of beer you’ll want to enjoy slowly with a meal. I want to try it on release day, and this is definitely one that makes you want to go for a glass together.
MugiYeah, I’m really curious how the aftertaste of sansho will spread. Once release day comes, I’ll definitely want to go drink it!
Shonan Beer’s new "Sansho IPA" arrives
Shonan Beer’s new "Sansho IPA" will go on sale on Wednesday, June 3 at "Kuramoto Ryori Tensei" in Kagawa, Chigasaki City. The post notes that sales for both the dine-in menu and takeout at Tensei are still undecided.
This beer is a herbal spice ale with 6.0% ABV. It uses Citra, Mosaic, and Simcoe hops and is brewed as a collaboration beer with Widmer Brothers Brewing. A major feature is that it uses two kinds of sansho: powdered sansho and leaf sansho. The leaf sansho is used to draw out aroma in the whirlpool after the boil, while the powdered sansho is added at the dry-hop stage. The result combines the refreshing character of sansho with the aroma of American hops.
"Kuramoto Ryori Tensei" is a restaurant on the grounds of Kumazawa Sake Brewery, where you can enjoy food and drinks that only a brewery-run place can offer. This bottle, designed with compatibility for Japanese food in mind, should offer a flavor that stays close to the meal from the first burst of aroma through the finish. How will Shonan Beer’s sense of playfulness blend with the distinct character of sansho? It is a new release that makes you want to try it on the day it goes on sale.
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Hop BroShonan Beer’s new "Sansho IPA" is coming out on Wednesday, June 3 at Kuramoto Ryori Tensei in Kagawa, Chigasaki City. This is definitely the kind of release people should mark on their calendars.
MugiWhoa! Just the name Sansho IPA already makes my mouth tingle! And it’s coming out in Chigasaki? That sounds way too stylish.
Hop BroAnd the contents are interesting too. It’s brewed as a herbal spice ale, with 6.0% ABV. The hops are Citra, Mosaic, and Simcoe, so the aroma has a strong layered character.
MugiWait, those hop names are suddenly super foreign-sounding! Citra and Mosaic sound like gemstones, but what do they actually do?
Hop BroIn broad terms, they’re a combination that brings out citrus and tropical notes. Add the freshness of sansho on top of that, and it becomes the kind of beer that wins you over with aroma, not just bitterness.
MugiWhat, two kinds of sansho? That’s serious! Separating powder and leaves is making this feel like a cooking prep, and I love it!
Hop BroExactly. The key is how they use powdered sansho and leaf sansho differently. The leaf sansho is used in the whirlpool after the boil to bring out aroma, while the powdered sansho is added at the dry-hop stage, so the aroma buildup is really carefully planned.
MugiWhirlpool and dry hop? The jargon is piling up! But basically, that means they’re preserving the aroma and layering it properly, right?
Hop BroThat’s right. And because it’s a collaboration with Widmer Brothers Brewing, it’s not just playful - the design itself is seriously crafted. It feels like Shonan Beer’s free-spirited style has been given a solid form.
MugiOh wow! And Tensei seems like it would pair really well with Japanese food, so it might be perfect as a food-pairing beer. Just thinking about what snacks to have with it is fun!
Hop BroExactly. If you drink it at Kuramoto Ryori Tensei, it’s the kind of beer you’ll want to enjoy slowly with a meal. I want to try it on release day, and this is definitely one that makes you want to go for a glass together.
MugiYeah, I’m really curious how the aftertaste of sansho will spread. Once release day comes, I’ll definitely want to go drink it!
