Noroshi Brewing releases summer-only saison “Elixir ver.” in Nagareyama
On August 17, Noroshi Brewing announced a new seasonal beer, “Noroshi Saison ~Elixir ver.~,” on Instagram. The 5.0% saison highlights the French hop Elixir, with aromas reminiscent of white peach and apricot and a light, dry finish.
Hop BroSummer just got interesting, Noroshi Brewing's new release is out. From the Nagareyama Otakanomori area, it's the seasonal Noroshi Saison ~Elixir ver.~.
MugiWait, a summer-only saison? I'm already chasing it. What's it like?
Hop BroThe star is the French Elixir hop. It gives off white peach and apricot vibes, pours a pale straw yellow, and stays easy at 5.0% ABV.
MugiWhoa, so a French hop means... stylish like a baguette or what?
Hop BroBasically, the aroma source comes from France. But the real trick is hops in the mash instead of blasting in aroma late in the boil or with dry hopping.
MugiWhat even is the mash step? My brain just walked into chemistry class!
Hop BroIt's the stage where malt starch turns into sugar, basically the sweetness-making phase. Using hops there lets Elixir's fruit character layer in gently while keeping the malt and yeast expressive.
MugiOhhh, so the aroma isn't cannonballing into the glass, it's more like soft peach-apricot vibes! And since it's a saison, does it still get spicy?
Hop BroExactly. It finishes spicy and dry like a proper saison, with a soft grain sweetness underneath. They even described it as the opposite approach from their regular Noroshi Saison.
MugiA brewery rooted in local fruit with a DrinkLocal mindset? That sounds like Nagareyama in a glass. I'm in.
Hop BroYep, this sounds built for hot weather. With that easy 5.0% and a light body, it feels dangerously crushable.
MugiPeachy aroma, spicy finish, and it's only for summer? That's just rude. Tonight's first pour should be this!
A summer seasonal release
Noroshi Brewing’s new “Noroshi Saison ~Elixir ver.~” is a saison-style release designed for warm weather. Built around the French hop Elixir, it presents a pale straw-yellow appearance with bright, refreshing aromatics.
Different from the regular Noroshi Saison
The post describes this beer as a direct contrast to the brewery’s standard “Noroshi Saison.” Rather than layering hop aroma late in the boil or through dry hopping, the brewery uses hops from the saccharification stage to gently integrate Elixir’s character into the wort. The result is a light-bodied beer with saison yeast spice, soft grain sweetness, and a dry finish.
From a brewery rooted in Nagareyama
Noroshi Brewing is based in the Nagareyama Ootakanomori area of Nagareyama City. The brewery says it focuses on local fruit and a "DrinkLocal" philosophy. This release fits that approach: a seasonal beer that stays close to the brewery’s identity while offering a distinct take on its house saison.
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Hop BroSummer just got interesting, Noroshi Brewing's new release is out. From the Nagareyama Otakanomori area, it's the seasonal Noroshi Saison ~Elixir ver.~.
MugiWait, a summer-only saison? I'm already chasing it. What's it like?
Hop BroThe star is the French Elixir hop. It gives off white peach and apricot vibes, pours a pale straw yellow, and stays easy at 5.0% ABV.
MugiWhoa, so a French hop means... stylish like a baguette or what?
Hop BroBasically, the aroma source comes from France. But the real trick is hops in the mash instead of blasting in aroma late in the boil or with dry hopping.
MugiWhat even is the mash step? My brain just walked into chemistry class!
Hop BroIt's the stage where malt starch turns into sugar, basically the sweetness-making phase. Using hops there lets Elixir's fruit character layer in gently while keeping the malt and yeast expressive.
MugiOhhh, so the aroma isn't cannonballing into the glass, it's more like soft peach-apricot vibes! And since it's a saison, does it still get spicy?
Hop BroExactly. It finishes spicy and dry like a proper saison, with a soft grain sweetness underneath. They even described it as the opposite approach from their regular Noroshi Saison.
MugiA brewery rooted in local fruit with a DrinkLocal mindset? That sounds like Nagareyama in a glass. I'm in.
Hop BroYep, this sounds built for hot weather. With that easy 5.0% and a light body, it feels dangerously crushable.
MugiPeachy aroma, spicy finish, and it's only for summer? That's just rude. Tonight's first pour should be this!
