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Shizuoka Summer Mikan Ale

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A bracingly tart showcase of Japan's natsumikan citrus. The aroma is fragrant and immediate, setting up a flavour that moves between sharp acidity and a quiet sweetness — never cloying, always alive. At 5 percent and 15 IBU, this summer ale is stripped down to the fruit itself. The carbonation snaps the finish short and clean, making it an aperitif for warm afternoons when you want refreshment without weight.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Mild15 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold2
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitytartcitrusy
fruity
tart
citrusy
juicy
sour
clean
Aroma
The nose is immediately dominated by bright natsumikan citrus—fragrant and inviting with a distinctive mandarin-like character.
also:floral
not found:hoppy,caramel,funky,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Shizuoka Summer Mikan Ale

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with exceptional clarity and brilliant transparency. A delicate white head forms quickly but recedes rapidly, leaving minimal lacing on the glass. Fine carbonation evident throughout, with steady streams of tiny bubbles rising through the clear body.

pale strawcrystal clearfine carbonationminimal head

◌ Aroma

The nose is immediately dominated by bright natsumikan citrus—fragrant and inviting with a distinctive mandarin-like character. Subtle floral notes emerge beneath the fruit, adding refinement without competing. The aroma is clean and appetizing, with no malt or yeast presence to distract from the citrus showcase.

natsumikan citrusfragrantfloral undertoneclean

◐ Taste

Entry is tart and crisp, with sharp citric acidity that snaps across the palate. Mid-palate balances this tartness with a quiet, restrained sweetness—never cloying, always vibrant and alive. Bitterness is minimal at 15 IBU, allowing the natural juiciness and acidity of the fruit to dominate the flavor evolution.

tart citruscrisp acidityjuicyrestrained sweetness

◑ Finish

The carbonation snaps the finish short and clean, leaving a bright, refreshing aftertaste dominated by citric dryness. No lingering sweetness or weight—only fresh fruit and lingering tartness that invites another sip.

crisp finishdry citricrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
78
Finish
80
Serve at 6–9°C

Serve at 6–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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