Shizuoka Beer Tasting: Aoi Brewing-Harumi Fruit Ale (2017 2nd version)

You have to be on a constant lookout with Aoi Brewing in Shizuoka City as they tend to dish out completely different second versions of their craft beers!
This time it is a second version of their very recent Harumi Fruit Ale!
THis time they used only one hop variety, Rakau hop from Australia included at the last second solely for flavoring!

Served on tap
Barley, Wheat, Pilsner malt (Germany), Wheat malt (Germany), Aroma 150 malt (Belgium), Rakau hop (Australia), Dry English Ale yeast, glutinous starch syrup, Harumi mandarines (grown in Shizuoka Prefecture)
Unfiltered
Natural carbonation
ABV: 5.0%
IBU: 0
Production: 450 l

Bubbles: longish head, very fine bubbles, creamy, white color
Color: lemon/orange color
Aroma: very dry and fruity. Oranges, citruses
Taste: dry (not bitter!), very fruity and pleasant attack.
Plenty of oranges.
Drinks like an orange juice, but don’t be fooled, that would be a dangerous juice as it contains enough alcohol to hit you back later!
Lingers long enough for true tasting before departing on notes of oranges.
Oranges stay true all the way through.
Varies little with food.

Taste: the kind of craft beer to enjoy on a warm day!
Very easy to drink and smooth on the palate, but don’t forget it does contain enough alcohol for a late revenge!
Recommended pairings: nuts, salads.

Beer Junkie MOTEL

420-0035 Shizuoka City, Aoi Ku, Shichiken Cho, 11-5, IMAKKOKO Bldg. 1F
Tel.: 054-253-6558
Opening hours: 18:00~25:00
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 Brewing beers are also available at the mother company’s other restaurant,

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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