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The Premium Yunagi no Naminoto

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Spicy, fresh citrus aroma meets a soft bitterness, with orange peel and coriander seed in the recipe next to wheat malt and wheat. The name means roughly the sound of waves in the evening calm. A limited release in the Premium family, made in a set quantity only and sold in Okinawa, the Amami Islands and through Orion's online shop. 5% ABV.

ABV
5%
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
coriandercitrusyspicy
coriander
citrusy
spicy
wheat
orange
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent coriander seed and a sharp citrus character, featuring distinct notes of orange peel that lead the bouquet.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for The Premium Yunagi no Naminoto

◎ Appearance

Pale golden-yellow with excellent clarity and a fine, delicate white head that dissipates gradually. The carbonation is lively and persistent, creating a gentle effervescence that sustains throughout the glass. Bright light passes cleanly through the body, reflecting the beer's crisp and refreshing character.

pale goldenclearfine white headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent coriander seed and a sharp citrus character, featuring distinct notes of orange peel that lead the bouquet. Soft spice and herbal undertones emerge beneath, complemented by a clean wheat malt foundation that grounds the composition. The overall impression is fresh and aromatic without aggressive hop presence, inviting and gently herbaceous.

coriander seedorange peelcitrus zestsoft spicewheat malt

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and crisp, with coriander and citrus flavors developing immediately across the palate. Mid-palate reveals a soft bitterness that balances the spice and fruit notes, while the wheat contributes a subtle grainy sweetness and texture. The finish builds gradually with a lingering orange and herbal character, the bitterness remaining restrained and refined throughout.

coriander-forwardbitter-citrus balancewheat grainorange finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste persists with moderate length, allowing coriander and orange peel notes to fade gradually alongside a dry, clean bitterness. The mouthfeel remains crisp and refreshing, with no heaviness or astringency lingering.

dry finishmoderate lengthclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
75
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C. Carbonation and crispness are the main event — cold preserves both.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

Store cold and drink fresh. Lagers are at their crispest within 3–4 months.

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What is a Lager?

Euro Pale Lagers are clean, refreshing lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 10–25. Soft malt sweetness, light hop bitterness and high carbonation make them supremely drinkable.

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