Shizuoka Beer Tasting: Aoi Brewing-Sicilian Amber

Aoi Brewery Co. has just come up with yet another new craft beer with an intriguing name!

SN3O0054

Sicilian Amber

SN3O0055

Served on tap
Barley, malt, hop including kent Golding hop, yeast
Unfiltered
Alcohol: 5.6 %
Clarity: slightly smoky (normal considering live yeast and being unfiltered), very clean
Color: orange brown
Bubbles: light bubbles, shortish head, light milk coffee color
Aroma: dry and fruity, figs, caramel, roasted oats, dried persimmons
Taste: very deep and fruity attack.
Complex: roasted oats, apricots, persimmon.
Lingers long enough for on palate true tasting to finish on a deep dry caramel note.
Varies little with food but for the appearance of oranges.
Solid and reliable. Very refreshing.

Overall: A beer for all seasons and occasions.
A beer best appreciated with heavy food and BBQ.
Dangerous as it drinks very quickly!

AOI BEER STAND
Shizuoka City, Aoi Ku, Miyuki Cho, 4-6, Den bill, 1F
Tel.: 054-260-5203
Opening hours: 11:00~23:00
Credit cards OK

BEER GARAGE

Aoi Brewing Co.,Shizuoka City, Aoi Ku, Miyagasaki Chyo, 30
Tel.: 054-294-8911
Opening hours: 17:00~23:00 (Monday~Friday), 15:00~23:00 (Saturday), 15:00~22:00 (Sunday)
Closed on Tuesdays
COD, Cash On Delivery only for all orders.
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