Sapporo Nanamaru
An unpasteurised lager launched across Japan in 2023 and fermented out to very little residual sugar, brewed from barley malt, hops and added sugars. A share of fine aroma hops and a larger aroma hop addition, introduced with a later recipe revision, give it more hop character than its lean build suggests. It pours pale gold and smells of light grain and faint floral hops; the body is very thin, with little sweetness, a mild bitterness and a quick, dry finish.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Sapporo Nanamaru
Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C. Carbonation and crispness are the main event — cold preserves both.
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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