Golden Rabbit Beer Introduces 'Hassaku Saison,' a New Saison Made with Hassaku from Nara Prefecture
Golden Rabbit Beer introduced its new beer, 'Hassaku Saison,' on Instagram. It uses pesticide-free Hassaku from Nara Prefecture and is presented as a new draft beer that layers the spicy character of saison yeast with citrus aroma.
Hop BroToday’s Hassaku Saison from Nara is interesting. Golden Rabbit Beer introduced a new release on Instagram made with pesticide-free Hassaku from Nara Prefecture.
MugiWait, Hassaku as in that citrus fruit? And pesticide-free Hassaku too? That already sounds insanely delicious!
Hop BroExactly, and it’s a beer made with saison yeast. The key is layering the spicy character of that yeast with the aroma of Hassaku.
MugiSpicy character? So does it taste like curry?! I’m kind of curious what saison yeast even is!
Hop BroNo, it won’t taste like curry, so don’t worry. Saison yeast tends to bring out spicy aromas and a light, lively feel during fermentation, and this one is designed to combine that with citrus notes.
MugiOhhh! So it’s refreshing, a little bitter, and softly aromatic? And if it has bitterness and tartness too, it sounds really easy to drink!
Hop BroExactly. The article also describes it as light and easy to drink, and even though the fruit character comes through clearly, it still keeps that brisk saison feel.
MugiThat sounds amazing! And it’s draft only right now, right? That means if you find it at a bar, you’re lucky.
Hop BroThat’s right. Golden Rabbit Beer’s Naramachi taproom also posted its weekend hours for April 3 through April 5, so it’s nice to see a clear weekend visit opportunity.
MugiNow I really want to go! It would be fun to compare it with the regular beers, and I want to get a head start on spring with the aroma of Hassaku!
Hop BroThat’s the idea. If you combine Nara’s local character, saison’s lightness, and the citrus personality, this is a must-try comparison beer.
MugiYeah, just thinking about it makes me thirsty! Tonight I want to toast with draft beer with everyone!
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Golden Rabbit Beer (Nara City) highlighted its new beer, "Hassaku Saison," on Instagram. In the post, it was introduced as a "new product using Hassaku for the first time in two years," and it was revealed that the beer was brewed with pesticide-free Hassaku from Nara Prefecture.
The flavor direction is built around the spicy character from saison yeast, layered with the mild bitterness and tartness of Hassaku. It is presented as a light, easy-to-drink beer with a soft citrus aroma, suggesting a design that brings the fruit character forward while still preserving the briskness typical of a saison. The post also noted that it is currently available only on draft, positioning it as a beer to enjoy in draft form for now.
The post also included weekend information for the taproom in the Naramachi area. It listed operating hours from Friday, April 3 through Sunday, April 5, along with the day’s ON TAP lineup, showing that visitors can try the new release alongside the regular beers.
Based in Nara City, Golden Rabbit Beer is a brewery known for making beers that make use of local ingredients. This Hassaku Saison is another seasonal beer that uses locally grown citrus, and it is a new release that makes taproom comparison tastings especially appealing.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s Hassaku Saison from Nara is interesting. Golden Rabbit Beer introduced a new release on Instagram made with pesticide-free Hassaku from Nara Prefecture.
MugiWait, Hassaku as in that citrus fruit? And pesticide-free Hassaku too? That already sounds insanely delicious!
Hop BroExactly, and it’s a beer made with saison yeast. The key is layering the spicy character of that yeast with the aroma of Hassaku.
MugiSpicy character? So does it taste like curry?! I’m kind of curious what saison yeast even is!
Hop BroNo, it won’t taste like curry, so don’t worry. Saison yeast tends to bring out spicy aromas and a light, lively feel during fermentation, and this one is designed to combine that with citrus notes.
MugiOhhh! So it’s refreshing, a little bitter, and softly aromatic? And if it has bitterness and tartness too, it sounds really easy to drink!
Hop BroExactly. The article also describes it as light and easy to drink, and even though the fruit character comes through clearly, it still keeps that brisk saison feel.
MugiThat sounds amazing! And it’s draft only right now, right? That means if you find it at a bar, you’re lucky.
Hop BroThat’s right. Golden Rabbit Beer’s Naramachi taproom also posted its weekend hours for April 3 through April 5, so it’s nice to see a clear weekend visit opportunity.
MugiNow I really want to go! It would be fun to compare it with the regular beers, and I want to get a head start on spring with the aroma of Hassaku!
Hop BroThat’s the idea. If you combine Nara’s local character, saison’s lightness, and the citrus personality, this is a must-try comparison beer.
MugiYeah, just thinking about it makes me thirsty! Tonight I want to toast with draft beer with everyone!
