Shizuoka Craft Beer: Aoi Brewing-“Holznotenschlüssel”

Aoi Brewing Co. in Shizuoka City has just launched two limited commemorative craft beers in collaboration with events in Shizuoka City!

The second one, “Holznotenschlüssel” was brewed to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Shizuoka Aoi Tower.
It was announced as a German Alt style craft beer!

Served on tap
Barley, barley malt, Haratau Nugget hop, German Select hop, German Hersbrucker hop, live yeast
Unfiltered
Alcohol/ABV: 5.8%
IBU: 23
Bubbles: very fine bubbles. Longish head. creamy, milk coffee color
Clarity: slightly smoky (normal considering live yeast and being unfiltered), very clean
Color: deep brown-orange color
Aroma: discreet. bread, apricot
Taste: soft, dry and fruity approach.
Very little acidity.
Bread, biscuits, dry apricot, oranges.
Lingers long enough for true tasting before departing with more dry oranges.

Overall: Light, soft, but very satisfying German Alt-style craft beer.
Should be drunk on its own.
A craft beer for all seasons.
Ladies would probably appreciate it more than gentlemen for its soft approach.

Beer Junkie MOTEL

420-0035 Shizuoka City, Aoi Ku, Shichiken Cho, 11-5, IMAKKOKO Bldg. 1F
Tel.: 054-253-6558
Opening hours: 17:00~25:00, 17:00~26:00 (Saturday), 15:00~22:00 (Sunday)
Closed on Tuesday
Parties welcome
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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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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
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Some Aoi beers are also available at Aoi Brewery’s restaurant in Shizuoka City, namely

GROWSTOCK

420-0852 Shizuoka City, Aoi Ku, Koyamachi Naka Building, 5F
Tel.: 054-293-9331
Opening hours: 17:00~25:00 (Mon.~Thurs.), 17:00~27:00 (Fri & Sat.), 17:00~24:00 (Sun.)
Parties welcome (reserve!)
Credit Cards OK
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