Sake Lees Smoothie Sour Ale "Mango Annin" Debuts at TAP ROOM 99
TAP ROOM 99 in Chuo Ward, Chiba City introduced a new release, "Sake Lees Smoothie Sour Ale | Mango Annin," made with sake lees from Kankiku Meijo. This early-summer-friendly beer layers mango, apricot kernel, and coconut milk, and a weekend-only pairing set is also available.
Hop BroToday I want to talk about the sake lees smoothie sour ale "Mango Annin" released by TAP ROOM 99 in Chuo Ward, Chiba City.
MugiWait, sake lees are the stuff left over after making Japanese sake, right? Turning that into beer is, such a bold idea!
Hop BroExactly. They use sake lees from Kankiku Meijo and add plenty of mango puree, which gives it a nectar-like mouthfeel.
MugiNectar? So even though it's a drink, it feels all thick and silky when you sip it? That's not beer anymore, it's basically a drinkable dessert!
Hop BroOn top of that, apricot kernel powder and coconut milk are layered in, so it has a dessert-like build that brings to mind almond tofu and mango pudding.
MugiWow, a beer that tastes like almond tofu sounds like an instant win! But isn't a sour ale supposed to be, like, pretty tart?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: the fruitiness, lactic acidity, and richness from the sake lees come together into a smoothie sour ale for early summer that's easy to drink without being overly sour.
MugiAnd there's even a 990SET available only this weekend!? Pairing it with Zakupari Chicken is such a sweet-and-spicy pairing move!
Hop BroChicken coated in shredded spring roll wrappers, sweet chili sauce, and mango sweetness, right? That's a case where both the eater and the drinker stay busy in the best way.
MugiSo TAP ROOM 99 is KANKIKU BREWERY's directly operated shop. You can enjoy both new releases and set pairings there, so I've filed it away as a place I want to visit in Chiba.
Hop BroJust keep in mind that there's also notice of a temporary closure on May 27, so check before you go and let your craving warm up first.
MugiGot it! Then I'll wait while dreaming about mango. This time, I can already tell it's going to be love from the first sip!
This Week's Featured Beer
What TAP ROOM 99 introduced on May 22 was a new release made with sake lees from Kankiku Meijo: "Sake Lees Smoothie Sour Ale | Mango Annin." By generously adding mango puree and blending it with sake lees, the beer is said to have been finished with a thick, nectar-like mouthfeel.
The aroma direction is also clear, with apricot kernel powder and coconut milk layered together to create a dessert-like profile that calls to mind almond tofu and mango pudding. Fruitiness, lactic acidity, and the richness of the sake lees come together in a smoothie sour ale suited to early summer.
Also available this weekend only is the 990SET. The pairing food is "Zakupari Chicken," a crispy chicken dish coated in finely shredded spring roll wrappers, combined with the sweet-and-spicy flavor of sweet chili sauce and the sweetness of mango. It is a setup that lets you enjoy the beer's fruitiness and the dish's sweet-spicy character back and forth.
TAP ROOM 99 is the brewery-direct shop of KANKIKU BREWERY, located in Fujimi, Chuo Ward, Chiba City. Its appeal lies in being able to enjoy new beers together with food pairings, and limited sets like this one are a good expression of the shop's character. The post also mentions a temporary closure on May 27, so it is reassuring to check the business information before visiting.
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Hop BroToday I want to talk about the sake lees smoothie sour ale "Mango Annin" released by TAP ROOM 99 in Chuo Ward, Chiba City.
MugiWait, sake lees are the stuff left over after making Japanese sake, right? Turning that into beer is, such a bold idea!
Hop BroExactly. They use sake lees from Kankiku Meijo and add plenty of mango puree, which gives it a nectar-like mouthfeel.
MugiNectar? So even though it's a drink, it feels all thick and silky when you sip it? That's not beer anymore, it's basically a drinkable dessert!
Hop BroOn top of that, apricot kernel powder and coconut milk are layered in, so it has a dessert-like build that brings to mind almond tofu and mango pudding.
MugiWow, a beer that tastes like almond tofu sounds like an instant win! But isn't a sour ale supposed to be, like, pretty tart?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: the fruitiness, lactic acidity, and richness from the sake lees come together into a smoothie sour ale for early summer that's easy to drink without being overly sour.
MugiAnd there's even a 990SET available only this weekend!? Pairing it with Zakupari Chicken is such a sweet-and-spicy pairing move!
Hop BroChicken coated in shredded spring roll wrappers, sweet chili sauce, and mango sweetness, right? That's a case where both the eater and the drinker stay busy in the best way.
MugiSo TAP ROOM 99 is KANKIKU BREWERY's directly operated shop. You can enjoy both new releases and set pairings there, so I've filed it away as a place I want to visit in Chiba.
Hop BroJust keep in mind that there's also notice of a temporary closure on May 27, so check before you go and let your craving warm up first.
MugiGot it! Then I'll wait while dreaming about mango. This time, I can already tell it's going to be love from the first sip!
