Far Yeast collaborates with Culmination Brewing on ‘Kriek in the flesh’

TOKYO, Japan – August 2018 – Far Yeast Brewing Company (Headquarters: Shibuya, Tokyo / Managing Director: Shiro Yamada) today announced that it will soon launch a limited-release beer named Kriek in the Flesh, which has been brewed in collaboration with Culmination Brewing.

Kriek in the Flesh is a fruit sour made through fermentation with the addition of sour cherry juice using kettle souring. The kettle souring method is a relatively new sour ale production method, and is also known as “quick souring.” In this method it’s common to use lactic ferment wort in a boiling pot to acidify the beer, which is referred to as boiling kettle.

The result is a brilliant ruby red, full of a fruity aroma. The acidity of the cherry is not overpowering, allowing for a slight sweetness and a crisp, dry aftertaste. In addition, part of the product is matured in red wine barrels to further increase the flavor profile. Because of this, the batch is only scheduled to be released in limited quantities after reaching full maturity.

Far Yeast Brewing has already collaborated with several overseas breweries, and Kriek in the Flesh is the third beer collaboration brewed at their own Genryu Brewery in Yamanashi, Japan.

~Comment from Tomas Sluiter, Head Brewer at Culmination Brewing ~

“I very much enjoyed the collaboration with Far Yeast. The brewery was professional and efficient, and their team is talented and innovative. One of the highlights of my trip was standing on the rocks by the waterfall behind the brewery. I fully expect the beer is going to be outstanding, and I’m excited to come back and try it.”

For its part, Far Yeast Brewing said it will continue to incorporate new items such as these types of limited brewed products into its lineup, aiming to offer products that many people will enjoy in any number of settings.

We continue to incorporate new items such as limited brewed products and aim to offer products that many people will be pleased with in various scenes of daily life.

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Release date: Mid August
Ingredients: Barley Malt, Cherry juice, Hops, Sugar
Alcohol Content: 4.5%
IBU: 20
Beer Style: Sour
Sizes Available: 330ml bottle and keg

About Culmination Brewing

Starting in 2015, the Portland, Oregon-based brewery treasures everything local and finding the perfect pairing. Born in a brewery that was built in a beer bar with more than 20 taps, the majority owner and brewer Tomas Sluiter has grown the company to brew over 100 types of diverse beers and has no plans to stop anytime soon.

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Kagua Debuts in Canada and Vietnam

Far Yeast Brewing Company is pleased to announce that its premium craft beers, including the flagship Japanese scented ale Kagua, will be available for purchase in Canada and Vietnam.

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In Canada, Metropolitan Premium Wines & Sakes is exclusively representing Kagua, with sales already underway. The purveyor of high-quality wine and sake mainly operates in Canada’s most populist province Ontario, which is also the nation’s political and economic center. Thanks in part to its proximity to the leading global craft beer market of the United States, Canada boasts a large number of microbreweries and a strong craft beer culture. However, Japanese craft beers have yet to be introduced into the market so interest and demand are high.

Meanwhile, following the launch in Canada this summer, Kagua is expected to be available for purchase in Vietnam from this September. With the Southeast Asian nation’s recent economic growth, Vietnam has been attracting attention not only as a production center but also as a market for consumption. This can be seen in the spreading of food trends throughout the nation that originated in Europe, the United States and Japan, as well as craft beer’s growing popularity. Beer has long been popular in Vietnam, but the demand for craft beer has been increasing of late, in large part thanks to local Western expat communities.

In Vietnam, Far Yeast Brewing Company will work with 6 Drunk Men, which is headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City. The company is a major importer in Vietnam, having established a solid customer base in Ho Chi Minh as well as Hanoi. Sales of Kagua in the country will start in Ho Chi Minh and will be expanded to Hanoi at a later date.

Far Yeast Brewing Company’s offerings have been available for enjoyment in more than a dozen countries and territories around the world, in addition to its home country of Japan. And the number will be increasing with the launch of sales in Canada and Vietnam, bringing the company closer to its mission of distributing its specialized craft beer all over the world.

Distribution details for Canada market:

Commercial Launch: August 2017
Distribution Partner: Metropolitan Premium Wines & Sakes

Distribution details for Vietnam market:

Commercial Launch: September 2017
Distribution Partner: 6 Drunk Men

Far Yeast Brewing Company’s offerings have been available for enjoyment in more than a dozen countries and territories around the world, in addition to its home country of Japan. And the number will be increasing with the launch of sales in Canada and Vietnam, bringing the company closer to its mission of distributing its specialized craft beer all over the world.

Far Yeast Brewing Company Global Sales

・United States
・France
・United Kingdom
・Hong Kong
・Macau
・Taiwan
・South Korea
・Thailand
・Singapore
・Malaysia
・Israel
・Sweden
・Spain
・Canada (Starting June 2017)
・Vietnam (Starting June 2017)

A directly managed taproom “Far Yeast Tokyo ~Craft Beer & Bao” opens on 20th July

We are pleased to announce that Far Yeast Tokyo opens in Shibuya Tokyo very soon. It is company’s first taproom equipped with 12 taps. It offers a range of Far Yeast’s beers including its regular lines like Kagua and some limited edition beers.
The bar’s speciality is Bao, a Chinese style burger that has recently been becoming popular in cities like London, New York and Hong Kong.

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“Far Yeast Tokyo ~ Craft Beer & Bao” shop  information

Address: 1F 2-6-8 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo JAPAN
Phone: 03-6874-0373
business hours:
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Lunch:11:30〜15:00(L.O.14:00)
Dinner:17:00〜23:00(L.O.22:00)
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11:30〜22:00(L.O.21:00)
Seats available: 35 seats including standing space
※ Open on weekends and public holidays

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Kagua Debuts in Spain

TOKYO, Japan – June 8th, 2017 – Far Yeast Brewing Company (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo / Managing Director: Shiro Yamada) is pleased to announce that its premium craft beers, including the Japanese scented ale Kagua, will soon be available for purchase in Spain.

Traditionally in Spain, German and American beers as well as wine have been popular in the Mediterranean country, but craft beers from the United States and the growth of domestic breweries have gradually expanded the craft beer market. In Spain, Kagua will be sold by the importer Oriental Market, which specializes in Japanese food and seasoning, as well as Japanese beer and sake, etc.

Distribution details for Spain:

Commercial Launch: June 2017
Distribution Partner: Oriental Market
Main Market: Focusing on nationwide high-class on-premise & off-premise sales

Far Yeast Brewing Company’s offerings have been available in 14 countries and territories around the world, in addition to its home country of Japan. And the number will be increasing with the launch of sales in Spain from June this year, bringing the company closer to its mission of distributing its specialized craft beer all over the world.

Far Yeast Brewing Company Global Sales

・United States
・France
・United Kingdom
・Hong Kong
・Macau
・Taiwan
・South Korea
・Thailand
・Singapore
・Malaysia
・Israel
・Sweden
・Spain (Starting June 2017)

Limited brewing Kagua Japanese Citrus Saison released ~Saison style limited Kagua~

TOKYO, Japan –June 2017 – Far Yeast Brewing Company (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo / Managing Director: Shiro Yamada) is pleased to announce that for a limited time it will be brewing Kagua Japanese Citrus Saison, which will be sold alongside the other Japanese-infused flavors in its premium craft beer line Kagua.

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Classified as a saison-style beer, Kagua Japanese Citrus Saison’s ingredients harmonize the fresh and vivid aroma of the Japanese herbs of “yuzu” and “sansho.” While the former is being sourced from Umaji village in Kochi Prefecture and the latter is from Aridagawa village in Wakayama Prefecture, both are of the highest quality available. Yuzu and sansho have long been used in the Kagua series, but they are now being combined with the fruity aroma of the saison’s yeast to produce the limited-run beer.

The excitement and soft carbonic acid of the Kagua Series remain intact, according to Far Yeast Brewing Company, adding that it still finishes with a dry taste to match its light body and has an alcohol content of 6%. The company said fans will be able to best enjoy the freshness of the latest offering by chilling it well and pairing it with colorful summer salads filled with ripe vegetables, perfectly smoked tuna full of fatty goodness, juicy roasted chicken right out of the oven or any dish that features the rich, complex herbal flavors commonly found in Asian cuisine.

Just as the traditional Kagua Rouge and Blanc are intended to be enjoyed with a relaxingly meal, Kagua Japanese Citrus Saison can be used as such or is also suitable as an aperitif. Whether relaxing with close friends or making new acquaintances, Far Yeast Brewing Company said that Kagua Japanese Citrus Saison will serve as the perfect first glass of any important gathering.

To enjoy Kagua’s unique rich aroma and make the most of the experience, the company highly recommends using a wine glass, especially for Kagua Japanese Citrus Saison. Looking into the future, Far Yeast Brewing Company said it plans to continue incorporating new items similar to this limited brewed product and aims to offer beverages that people will be pleased to enjoy during any and all occasions.

Details of KAGUA Japanese Citrus Saison

Release date:June 2017
Ingredients:Malt, Hop, Sugar, Yuzu, Sansho
Alcohol Content:6.0%
Beer Style:Saison
Sizes Available:330ml bottle and keg

ABOUT KAGUA

Kagua is a unique ale…unlike anything you’ve tasted.

Painstakingly brewed by a renowned Belgian brewer following recipes created by Far Yeast Brewing Company, production began after testing 14 prototypes over the course of four years. From gathering raw materials, establishing manufacturing methodology, arranging logistics protocols, and designing the bottle; the company pursues the highest quality of all aspects.

The Kagua brand is comprised of two varieties. Kagua Blanc is a light-colored top-fermented beer brewed with wheat, while Kagua Rouge is a dark-colored top-fermented beer brewed with roasted malt. Both Kagua Blanc and Rouge utilize traditional Japanese yuzu and sansho.

With a complex aroma and an exquisitely balanced profile of sweetness, bitterness and freshness, Kagua plays an integral role in the marriage between food and beverage.

 

 

**KAGUA is a registered trademark of Far Yeast Brewing Company in Japan and other countries.