■The challenge was to bring out the best in the base beer, which has a strong vinegary flavor due to its long-term aging.The base beer blend for ``Forbidden Land'' is Sour Blonde Ale, aged for 20 months, and Wheat Strong Ale, aged for 15 months. The Blonde Ale is selected for its vinegar-like acidity with hints of apple. To add depth and complexity to the body, it is paired with a Wheat Strong Ale aged in a cinnamon-flavored barrel and a oak-rich barrel. Finally, apple puree is added to create a juicy finish. The soft flavors of apple and cinnamon are intricately intertwined with the spiciness of vinegar and oak tannins.
■Product Details Style: Barrel Aged Sour Ale with Apples and Cinnamon Alcohol content: 7.5% IBU: - Ingredients: Malt (made in Germany and Belgium), apple puree, sugar, wheat, hops, cinnamon Product: Happoshu (malt content 50%) Storage method: Refrigerated Brewery: Far Yeast Brewing Genryu Brewery (Kosuge Village, Yamanashi Prefecture)
