Category: Othres

Far Yeast Brewing will release Far Yeast Hop Frontier New England IPA as a limited special version of its new standard beer Far Yeast Hop Frontier Juicy IPA (Far Yeast Hop Frontier Juicy IPA, hereafter “Hop Frontier”). Frontier -New England IPA-, a limited special version of the new standard beer Far Yeast Hop Frontier -Juicy IPA-, will be released on February 1, 2022 (Tuesday).

◾️Hop Frontier, a scientific approach to maximizing hop aroma

Hop Frontier, which was one of the first beers in Japan to implement the latest hop theory and advanced brewing methods, uses a scientific approach to maximize hop aroma components.Focusing on Survivables, ingredients that are not lost through the brewing process and that are said to have a high aromatic impact in the finished beer, we have explored brewing methods that effectively extract these aromatic ingredients and are taking on the challenge of maximizing the aroma of hops.

◾️Emphasis on sweetness and mouthfeel while maintaining intense aroma

As a limited edition of “Hop Frontier,” we released Far Yeast Hop Frontier New World IPA using Oceania hops in December 2021.

For this second release, “Far Yeast Hop Frontier New England IPA, we focused on the beer yeast. We used a yeast that is less fermented than the original “Hop Frontier” to emphasize the sweetness. The alcohol content has been increased, so the body from the malt can be felt clearly.It is an experimental limited edition beer that emphasizes sweetness and mouthfeel compared to the dry original, while maintaining the concept of Hop Frontier, which is full of fruity and tropical aromas. When compared to the original, the difference in taste due to the yeast can be enjoyed.

Far Yeast Hop Frontier New England IPA will go on sale nationwide on February 1 (Tuesday). Our online store will begin accepting pre-orders from 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 25 (shipping will begin on or after Friday, January 28).

At our directly-managed stores, Far Yeast Tokyo Brewery & Grill in Tokyo and BEERHOLIC in Fukuoka, we will also be offering a set of Hop Frontier and two limited editions to compare each taste from February 1 (Tuesday). The online store will also offer a set of three bottles to enjoy all three at the same time.

【Product Summary】

Far Yeast Hop Frontier -New England IPA-

Release date: February 1 (Tuesday)

Price: Open price

Ingredients: malted barley (produced overseas), hops, wheat, sugar

ABV: 7.0%

IBU: 30

Style: Hazy IPA

Brewery: Far Yeast Brewing Genryu Brewery (Kosuge Village, Yamanashi Prefecture)

Specification: 350ml can, 15L keg

Hop Frontier Limited Series

3-bottles set (gift boxed)

Release date: February 1 (Tuesday)

Price: 2,000 yen (tax included)

Contents: 350ml cans x 3 bottles

Far Yeast Hop Frontier -Juicy IPA

Far Yeast Hop Frontier -New World IPA

Far Yeast Hop Frontier -New England IPA

Available only at the online store.

Click here to purchase at the online store.　

 

Far Yeast Brewing Co., Ltd. will release “NIGHT WATCH PROJECT #9 Apple Pie Hazy IPA” (hereinafter referred to as “Apple Pie Hazy IPA”) as the ninth installment of the “NIGHT WATCH PROJECT” in collaboration with “Granny Smith Apple Pie & Coffee” (hereinafter referred to as “Granny Smith”), an apple pie specialty store operated by Fungo Co. #(hereinafter referred to as “Granny Smith”), an apple pie specialty store operated by Fango Co.

The “NIGHT WATCH PROJECT” is the project launched at the end of 2019 by a group of professionals in various fields who love craft beer, including brewers, fashion, graphic and architectural designers.

This is the ninth installment of the project, a collaboration with Granny Smith’s, an apple pie specialty store, to create a pastry beer*1 inspired by drinking apple pie.

Based on Milkshake IPA*2, which is very popular among craft beer fans, this beer contains the largest amount of lactose in the history of the “NIGHT WATCH PROJECT”. In addition, a generous 121.5kg of concentrated apple juice is used to create a robust sweet and sour taste.

The use of kveik yeast, which is characterized by its tropical aroma, gives it a fruity feel, while the malt structure gives it a pie crust feel, and the fruit juice and cinnamon give it an apple pie flavor. We aimed for the taste of Granny Smith’s apple pie, which is a crispy pie filled with large apples.

 

1 What is a pastry beer?

Pastry is a general term for beers that have a rich, sweet taste like sweets.

2 What is a Milkshake IPA?

Milkshake IPA is a beer based on IPA with the addition of lactose, which gives it a sweet taste in addition to the bitterness of IPA, and a creamy mouthfeel with aromas of tropical fruits and vanilla.

NIGHT WATCH PROJECT #9 Apple Pie Hazy IPA will go on sale nationwide on February 1 (Tuesday). Our online store will start accepting pre-orders on Tuesday, January 18 at 1:00 p.m. (deliveries will begin on Friday, January 28). In addition, Granny Smith stores with cafes (Aoyama, Yokohama, Ginza, Nishinomiya, Futakotamagawa, and CIAL Yokohama) will also start serving the product in their cafes on February 1 (Tuesday).

Addendum

Due to the application of the priority measures issued to local governments to prevent the spread of the disease, the serving of alcoholic beverages at stores with Granny Smith cafes will be suspended until the following period. Please be aware of this.

(This is subject to change depending on the situation. Please contact each store for the latest information.)

Aoyama Store, Yokohama Store, Ginza Store, Nishinomiya Store, Futakotamagawa Store, CIAL Yokohama Store Until February 13th (Sun.)

Nishinomiya Store until Sunday, February 20

The sweet taste of pastry beer is perfect for the Valentine’s season. At our online store, we will be selling a limited number of Valentine’s Day gifts that include Granny Smith cookies and Apple Pie Hazy IPA.

 

【Product Summary】

NIGHT WATCH PROJECT #9  Apple Pie Hazy IPA

Release  date: February 1st (Tuesday)

Price: Open price

Ingredients: malted barley (produced overseas), lactose, apple juice, oats, hops, sugar, cinnamon/flavoring

ABV: 8.0%

IBU: 26

Style: Milkshake Hazy IPA

Click here to purchase at our online store.

 

Apple Pie Hazy IPA  &  4 kinds of cookies set

Release date: February 1st (Tuesday)

Price: 3,300 yen (tax included)

Set contents

– Two 350ml cans of “Apple Pie Hazy IPA 

– Four Granny Smith “Apple Cookies” of four types (French Damando, English Custard, Dutch Crumble, Classic Rum Raisin)

Click here to purchase at the online store.

【About GRANNY SMITH APPLE PIE & COFFEE】

GRANNY SMITH APPLE PIE & COFFEE is a homemade apple pie store opened in 2012 with the concept of “granny’s taste”. The name of the store comes from the green apple variety Granny Smith and “Granny Smith” meaning “Grandma Smith”. We use different kinds of domestic apples depending on the season and recipe, and continue to make apple pies that maximize the natural taste of apples. The company has 11 stores nationwide, including a cafe and a take-out store where customers can enjoy apple pies with a cup of coffee made by a barista.

http://www.grannysmith-pie.com/

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【NIGHT WATCH PROJECT】

The core concept of this brand is “Craft Beer x Creativity x Entertainment.” We, Far Yeast Brewing, are in charge of brewing the beer and will provide an experience of surprise, excitement, and fun. The first in this brand was, BIRTHDAY GREETING HAZY IPA, which took second place in the IPA category of the JAPAN BREWERS CUP in January 2020.

 

Craft beer brewery Far Yeast Brewing Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kosuge Village, Yamanashi Prefecture, Representative Director: Shiro Yamada) that has been introducing beers full of originality from Japan to the world, announced the general release of “NIGHT WATCH PROJECT #8 Nightcrawler North East IPA”, a reproduction of “Far Yeast Nightcrawler” released in 2018. “NIGHT WATCH PROJECT #8 Nightcrawler North East IPA”, a reproduction of Far Yeast Nightcrawler, will go on sale to the general public on Thursday, December 23rd.

 

The “NIGHT WATCH PROJECT” is a project launched at the end of 2019 by a group of professionals in various fields who love craft beer, including brewers, fashion, graphic and architectural designers.

The eighth installment, NIGHT WATCH PROJECT #8 Nightcrawler North East IPA, is a reissued version of Far Yeast Nightcrawler, developed in collaboration with craft beer magazine TRANSPORTER and released in 2018. It won 5th place in the IPA category of the JAPAN BREWERS CUP 2018.

Far Yeast Nightcrawler was the first Hazy IPA brewed by Far Yeast Brewing, and it was a hit that sold out on the first day of shipment. Over three years later, the new brew focuses on double dry hopping and biotransformation to bring out the fruitiness of the hops in abundance. A result of continuous research and improvement of brewing techniques, this beer is of higher quality and more aromatic than ever. It is a crisp and bitter Hazy IPA with hop aromas of stone, tropical, and citrus fruit from Mosaic hops and Citrus hops.

※1  What is biotransformation?

Biotransformation is a chemical change that occurs when yeast reacts with the extracted ingredients of hops during fermentation. It creates new aroma compounds that never are from only hops use.　

NIGHT WATCH PROJECT #8 Nightcrawler North East IPA will go on sale nationwide on Thursday, December 23. Our online store will start accepting pre-orders from 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 21 (shipping will begin on Wednesday, December 22).

　Due to the nature of the style, the hop flavor diminishes quickly, so we recommend that you consume it as soon as possible, even within the expiration date.

【Product summary】

NIGHT WATCH PROJECT #8 Nightcrawler North East IPA＜limited brew＞

 

Release date： Thursday, December 23rd, 2021

Price：Open price.

Ingredients: Malt (UK-manufactured and German-manufactured), wheat, oats, hops, sugars

ABV：6.5%

IBU：72

Beer Style: Hazy IPA

Product type: Beer

 

【About NIGHT WATCH PROJECT】

The core concept of this brand is “Craft Beer x Creativity x Entertainment.” We, Far Yeast Brewing, are in charge of brewing the beer and will provide an experience of surprise, excitement, and fun. The first in this brand was, BIRTHDAY GREETING HAZY IPA, which took second place in the IPA category of the JAPAN BREWERS CUP in January 2020.

 

Craft beer maker Far Yeast Brewing Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kosuge Village, Yamanashi Prefecture, Representative Director: Shiro Yamada) introduces beers full of originality from Japan to the world, which will release a special limited brew “Far Yeast Hop Frontier -New World IPA-” on Friday, December 17th. It is a beer with a powerful tropical flavor that uses hops from Oceania, which has been attracting attention in recent years. The original series of this limited brew product was “Far Yeast Hop Frontier -Juicy IPA-” (hereafter “Hop Frontier”), joined in our line-up as a new standard product since July 2021. 

■ Hop Frontier: Maximize the hop aroma by a scientific approach

Hop Frontier, which was one of the first beers in Japan to incorporate the latest hop theory and advanced brewing methods, was created using a scientific approach to maximize the aroma components of hops, and the first batch was released in March 2021. Four months later, it became Far Yeast Brewing’s new regular beer, and we began brewing it year-round. This Juicy IPA is full of fruity and tropical aromas.

　Recent research into hop aroma compounds has led to a focus on “Survivables”, compounds that can remain as aromas in the finished beer product even after the whole brewing process. They are compounds with low sensory thresholds and are relatively difficult to volatilize. “Survivables” are compounds with low sensory thresholds and relatively low volatility, such as monoterpene alcohols, hop-derived esters, and thiols, which remain strong in the final beer product even after the brewing process, and are said to achieve high aromatic impact. Hop Frontier is a brewing method that effectively extracts these aromatic components and has taken on the challenge of maximizing a variety of aromatic ingredients that have been considered difficult to achieve in the past.

■”New World IPA”, a style that has been gaining attention

In February 2021, a new beer style called ” New Zealand Style India Pale Ale” was added to the beer style guidelines set by the U.S. Brewers Association. Recently, IPAs brewed with Australian and New Zealand hops are called “New World IPA “*1 and have recently attracted attention. Hop Frontier is brewed with the new hop product called CRYO POP™*2 as base hops, developed by Yakima Chief Hops®, using four varieties of hops, after several years of researching “Survivables.” The Far Yeast Hop Frontier -New World IPA- uses the same CRYO POP™ as Hop Frontier. Additionally, it uses New Zealand hops such as “Pacific Sunrise” and “Nelson Sauvin” and Australian hops “Vic Secret.”  While retaining the strong monoterpene aroma that Hop Frontier produces, the tropical flavors of pineapple, orange, and other Oceania hops are extracted to the maximum extent possible for a gorgeous finish.

※1 What is New World IPA?
New World IPA is a style that uses hops from Australia and New Zealand. With the recent popularity of hop-forward beers, this style is gaining attention as a derivative of IPA. It was defined as “New Zealand-style India Pale Ale” in 2021 by the Beer Style Guidelines of the Brewers Association in the United States. It is characterized by an intense tropical fruity and grassy aroma flavor and bitterness that brings out the character of Oceania hops.

※2 What is CRYO POP™?
CRYO POP™ is the new trade name for TRI-2304CR, a hop product developed by Yakima Chief Hops® after several years of research into “Survivables.” Far Yeast Brewing is the first brewery in Japan to use this hop product in its products. TRI-2304CR maximizes this hop product’s solubility (ease of dissolving into liquids), allowing the beer to retain its fruity, ripe, and juicy aroma.

 

【Product Summary】

 

Product name： Far Yeast Hop Frontier -New World IPA-
　　　  

Release date: Friday, December 17, 2021

Price: Open price

Ingredients: malt (foreign-manufactured), hops, sugars

ABV: 6.5%

IBU: 30

Product type: Beer

Style: Juicy IPA

Brewery: Far Yeast Brewing Headwaters Brewery (Kosuge Village, Yamanashi Prefecture)

Specifications: 350ml can, 15L barrel

 

Craft beer brewery Far Yeast Brewing Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kosuge Village, Yamanashi Prefecture, Representative Director: Shiro Yamada) has been introducing beers full of originality from Japan to the world, will release two types of beers as the seventh “NIGHT WATCH PROJECT.” The new releases are “Night Watch Project Merry Christmas Belgian Hazy IPA” and “Night Watch Project Strawberry Chocolate Cake Belgian Hazy IPA,” perfect for the Christmas season. It will be on sale to the general public on Thursday, December 9.

 The “NIGHT WATCH PROJECT” is launched at the end of 2019 by a group of professionals in various fields who love craft beer, including brewers, fashion, graphic and architectural designers.

 The seventh Night Watch Project is “Night Watch Project Merry Christmas Belgian Hazy IPA” and “Night Watch Project Strawberry Chocolate Cake Belgian Hazy IPA.” Like its previous version, it is based on Milkshake IPA*, which has a tender mouthfeel and a sweet taste of lactose.

We have increased the amount of lactose in the beer to make it sweeter than previous versions, making it stand out more than spice, chocolate.

For the hops, we used idaho7, which has fruity aromas, and CRYO POP™, a blend of hops developed to be ideal for Hazy IPA, on the hot side.

We emphasized tropical, citrus, and stone fruit aromas for a juicy taste.

We used Belgian yeast for the first time in this series, which gives the beer a sweet, melon-like ester aroma.

※ About Milkshake IPA:

Milkshake IPA is an IPA-based beer with lactose (milk sugar) added; it has the bitterness and sweetness of an IPA and a creamy mouthfeel with aromas of tropical fruits and vanilla.

 

■”Merry Christmas Belgian Hazy IPA” with sweet and spicy cinnamon aroma

 “NIGHT WATCH PROJECT Merry Christmas Belgian Hazy IPA” is a beer with spices such as cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves, inspired by the traditional Belgian Christmas beer. 

Christmas beer has a high alcohol content to warm up the body during the cold winter months, and various spices are added to keep it preserved for a long time. When you crack open the beer, you can immediately feel the spicy-sweet aroma of cinnamon. On the palate, the cardamom, lemon-like aroma, and spicy cloves are perfectly balanced with the sweetness of the base beer, making it refreshing. As you drink it slowly and the temperature rises, you can feel the spice aroma even more. This beer will warm you up on a cold winter night. After dinner, you can enjoy this beer as a dessert or slowly with a spicy meal.

 

■”Strawberry Chocolate Cake Belgian Hazy IPA” inspired by a bûche de Noël.

 The “NIGHT WATCH PROJECT Strawberry Chocolate Cake Belgian Hazy IPA” is inspired by the classic Christmas cake “bûche de Noël” with plenty of strawberry puree and chocolate flavoring. The sweet aroma of chocolate cream and strawberries’ sweet and sour taste on the palate can be found in each. You can even feel like you are drinking a bûche de Noël.

If you add a little dark rum, you can enjoy it as a dessert with a bit of adult twist. It is a perfect dessert for Christmas dinner or a party drink.

NIGHT WATCH PROJECT Merry Christmas Belgian Hazy IPA” and “NIGHT WATCH PROJECTStrawberry Chocolate Cake Belgian Hazy IPA” will go on sale nationwide on Thursday, December 9. Our online store will start accepting pre-orders from 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 30 (shipping will begin on Tuesday, December 7).

 

【Product Summary】

NIGHT WATCH PROJECT Merry Christmas Belgian Hazy IPA＜Limited brew＞

Release date: Thursday, December 9th

Price: Open price

Ingredients: malt (foreign-manufactured), hops, oats, lactose, sugars, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom

ABV: 8.0%

IBU: 34

Style: Milkshake Belgian IPA

Item: Beer

NIGHT WATCH PROJECT Strawberry Chocolate Cake Belgian Hazy IPA＜Limited brew＞

Release date: Thursday, December 9th

Price: Open price

Ingredients: malt (foreign-manufactured), strawberry puree, lactose, oats, hops, sugars/flavors

ABV: 8.0%

IBU: 34

Style: Milkshake Belgian IPA

Item: Happoshu (malt usage rate: 50% or more)

Brewery: Far Yeast Brewing Headwaters Brewery (Kosuge Village, Yamanashi Prefecture)

Specifications: 350ml can, 15L kegs