BATHE YOTSUME BREWERY Releases Medicinal-Bath-Inspired Spice Saison "JIKKO BEER"
BATHE YOTSUME BREWERY in Sumida, Tokyo, has introduced its new "JIKKO BEER." A Spice Saison inspired by "jikko," a medicinal herb used in herbal baths, it features spice notes from star anise, cinnamon, coriander, and clove, along with the dry finish characteristic of saison.
Hop BroHere it is, BATHE YOTSUME BREWERY's new release, and it's called "JIKKO BEER." It's a really interesting beer inspired by the medicinal herb "jikko" used in herbal baths.
MugiWhat!? Based on jikko? Did they actually put medicinal bath herbs into the beer!? It sounds like it'd warm you right up!
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: it's a Spice Saison. They layer star anise, cinnamon, coriander, and clove to create a hot-spring mood through aroma.
MugiThat's a ton of spices. Isn't that too much of an aroma mix? Won't they clash?
Hop BroGood question. Here, the sweet notes of star anise and cinnamon come forward first, then coriander and clove follow behind. It's an aroma-layer design.
MugiOhh! I can imagine something with a Taiwanese-cuisine kind of aroma, or even a craft-cola vibe!
Hop BroExactly. And because it's ABV 5% / IBU 9, it's not too strong or too bitter, so it's easy to drink. The saison-like dry finish cuts off the spice aftertaste cleanly, which feels great.
MugiHuh, if it has that light dry finish, it might go down really easily! It's spiced, but not heavy.
Hop BroAnd at the location in Narihira, Sumida Ward, Tokyo, there's even a beer bar and DJ booth, so you can enjoy beer and music together. It also has that atmosphere of being an extension of sento culture.
MugiWow, that sounds perfect for a drink after a bath! Beer after the steam of a bath already sounds amazing!
Hop BroIn the end, this is a beer like drinking the memory of a sento. JIKKO BEER makes me want to check out the aroma right away.
MugiYeah, I'm already in the mood to drink it tonight! It feels like I'd start with one glass, then want another!
New Release: "JIKKO BEER"
BATHE YOTSUME BREWERY has announced its new "JIKKO BEER." The style is Spice Saison, the ABV is 5%, and the IBU is 9. It is presented as a beer inspired by "jikko," one of the representative medicinal herbs used in herbal baths, combining star anise, cinnamon, coriander, and clove.
The aroma design is very clear. The sweet scent of star anise and cinnamon comes first, followed by the spice notes of coriander and clove. The description gives it an exotic impression reminiscent of Taiwanese cuisine and craft cola, and it finishes with the light dryness typical of saison. It is a beer that suits drinking while feeling a breeze after a bath, just as the heat of the season begins to build.
The shop is a brewery located at 4-11-3 Narihira, Sumida Ward, Tokyo, and in addition to developing and brewing craft beer, it has a beer bar and DJ booth at the back of the store where guests can enjoy beer and music. True to a shop rooted in sento culture, the beer concept connects neatly to "a drink to enjoy after a bath."
This JIKKO BEER has a clearly defined spice profile while remaining light on the palate in classic saison fashion. It has a strong personality, but rather than being hard to drink, it is the kind of beer whose design intent comes through clearly, and it has real persuasive power as an after-bath beer. As a new release from BATHE YOTSUME BREWERY that translates memories of the sento into beer, it is one to watch.
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Hop BroHere it is, BATHE YOTSUME BREWERY's new release, and it's called "JIKKO BEER." It's a really interesting beer inspired by the medicinal herb "jikko" used in herbal baths.
MugiWhat!? Based on jikko? Did they actually put medicinal bath herbs into the beer!? It sounds like it'd warm you right up!
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: it's a Spice Saison. They layer star anise, cinnamon, coriander, and clove to create a hot-spring mood through aroma.
MugiThat's a ton of spices. Isn't that too much of an aroma mix? Won't they clash?
Hop BroGood question. Here, the sweet notes of star anise and cinnamon come forward first, then coriander and clove follow behind. It's an aroma-layer design.
MugiOhh! I can imagine something with a Taiwanese-cuisine kind of aroma, or even a craft-cola vibe!
Hop BroExactly. And because it's ABV 5% / IBU 9, it's not too strong or too bitter, so it's easy to drink. The saison-like dry finish cuts off the spice aftertaste cleanly, which feels great.
MugiHuh, if it has that light dry finish, it might go down really easily! It's spiced, but not heavy.
Hop BroAnd at the location in Narihira, Sumida Ward, Tokyo, there's even a beer bar and DJ booth, so you can enjoy beer and music together. It also has that atmosphere of being an extension of sento culture.
MugiWow, that sounds perfect for a drink after a bath! Beer after the steam of a bath already sounds amazing!
Hop BroIn the end, this is a beer like drinking the memory of a sento. JIKKO BEER makes me want to check out the aroma right away.
MugiYeah, I'm already in the mood to drink it tonight! It feels like I'd start with one glass, then want another!
