Hop Frontier, the company that studies hop aromas, is releasing its latest limited edition Far Yeast Hop Frontier Berry Black IPA, a strawberry-scented dark beer, on Tuesday, April 4th.
Far Yeast Brewing Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kosuge Village, Yamanashi Prefecture; Representative Director: Shiro Yamada; hereinafter referred to as "the Company") will release a limited edition Far Yeast Hop Frontier (hereinafter referred to as "Hop Frontier") dark beer with a distinctive strawberry-like aroma, "Far Yeast Hop Frontier Berry Black IPA ," on Tuesday, April 4, 2023.
■ "Hop Frontier" maximizes hop aroma with a scientific approach
Hop Frontier, released in 2021 as Far Yeast Brewing's new standard product, is a beer that was one of the first in Japan to implement the latest hop theory and advanced brewing techniques, using a scientific approach to maximize the aromatic components of hops.
We focus on survivables, compounds that are retained during the brewing process and are said to create a strong aromatic impact in the finished beer. We explore brewing methods that effectively extract these aromatic compounds, striving to maximize the aroma of hops.
■A drinkable dark beer that brings out the berry aroma
Hop Frontier's latest limited edition , Far Yeast Hop Frontier Berry Black IPA, is based on Hop Frontier's hop theory and focuses on furaneol, the main aroma component of strawberries. Using a scientific approach, we attempted to recreate an aroma profile reminiscent of fresh strawberries.
The brewery primarily uses Strata hops, which are characterized by their berry aroma, and for the first time, Far Yeast Brewing has used hop oil. Additionally, several types of caramel malts are used to increase the furaneol content. Meanwhile, to suppress the "burnt" flavor that inevitably occurs when using dark malts, malt extract is also used, designed to extract only the furaneol content without producing a burnt flavor.
Using only the power of its ingredients, this beer brings out the sweet and sour taste of fresh strawberries and the grassy stems, creating a burst of juiciness combined with tropical aromas, while its flavor and mouthfeel make it dark yet drinkable. While many Black IPAs have citrus or citrus notes, this beer offers a fresh experience with its berry aroma and dark beer. This is a drinkable, innovative Black IPA that you'll want to sip right from the start of your toast.
" Far Yeast Hop Frontier Berry Black IPA " will begin shipping on Wednesday, April 5th, and will be available for purchase on our official online store from 12:00 on Tuesday, April 4th.
[Product overview]
Far Yeast Hop Frontier Berry Black IPA
(Far East Hop Frontier Berry Black IPA)
Sales start date: April 4th (Tue)
Suggested retail price: Open price
Ingredients: Malt (imported), malt extract, hops, sugars/hop oil
Alcohol content: 5.5%
IBU: 30
Style: Black IPA
Item: Beer
Brewery: Far Yeast Brewing (Kosuge Village, Yamanashi Prefecture)
Specifications: 330ml can
[About Hop Frontier]
Hop Frontier, which was one of the first in Japan to put the latest hop theory and advanced brewing techniques into practice and maximizes the aromatic components of hops through a scientific approach, was newly added to Far Yeast Brewing's regular beer lineup in 2021 and began brewing and selling year-round.
We focus on survivables, which are components that are not lost during the brewing process and are said to have a strong aromatic impact in the finished beer. We are exploring brewing methods that effectively extract these aromatic components and are challenging ourselves to maximize the aroma of hops.
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