Kirin Harekaze

◎ Appearance

Pours a clear, luminous pale gold with bright transparency. A white head forms and settles to a thin collar with moderate lacing that clings gently to the glass. Carbonation is visible and steady, befitting a well-attenuated lager.

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft grain sweetness and a gentle malt character. The rare Japanese IBUKI hop adds a restrained citrus note—present but never assertive, allowing the clean malt foundation to remain in focus. There is no yeasty or adjunct character; the profile stays delicate and approachable.

◐ Taste

Entry presents a light, rounded malt sweetness that does not cloy. The mid-palate develops with a subtle citrus thread and smooth texture, the result of careful mashing and fermentation tuning that holds back acidity. Bitterness is low and integrated, finishing clean without harshness.

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and firm, with a dry, crisp closing note. Aftertaste remains light and brief, allowing no lingering astringency or fatigue.