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Akari Shogun

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A bolt of lemon-lime and grapefruit from Motueka and Galaxy hops sits on a light-bodied, slightly bready base of pilsner, white wheat and honey malts, and a lingering dry finish lets the hops shine. Akari Shogun is a 5.1% hoppy wheat beer that returns for a limited time, an old classic of the brewery.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyhoppywheat
citrusy
hoppy
wheat
bready
honey
clean
Aroma
Bright citrus notes lead immediately—lemon-lime and white grapefruit from Motueka and Galaxy hops dominate the nose.
also:fruity
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Akari Shogun

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and bright, luminous transparency. A fine, white head forms quickly and disperses to a thin collar with modest lacing. Carbonation is visible and lively throughout.

pale strawcrystal clearfine carbonationwhite head

◌ Aroma

Bright citrus notes lead immediately—lemon-lime and white grapefruit from Motueka and Galaxy hops dominate the nose. A soft, slightly sweet undertone of honey and grain emerges beneath, with a whisper of bready wheat character that grounds the aromatic profile without overwhelming it.

lemon-lime citruswhite grapefruithoney sweetnessbready wheat

◐ Taste

The palate opens with crisp, zesty citrus from the hops, immediately supported by a light, clean malt base combining pilsner and white wheat. Mid-palate reveals a gentle honey note and subtle breadiness that balances the emerging bitterness. The finish dries cleanly, allowing the grapefruit and lemon notes to persist without harshness.

citrus-forwardclean malt basedry finishlight-bodied

◑ Finish

Lingering and dry, with citrus hops taking center stage as the sweetness fades. A refreshing aftertaste that leaves the palate crisp and ready for the next sip.

dry, lingeringcitrus persistencerefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
80
Appearance
85
Finish
80
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°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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