ISEKADO SHUZO

Brewery: Niken Chaya Mochi Kadoya Honten Co., Ltd.

Founded: 1575 (Beer business since 1997)

With their origin of family-owned rice cake shop founded in 1575, Isekado Brewery is one of the most awarded Japanese craft beer manufacturer, and is one of the top craft beer producers in Japan. A scientific approach is their strength and their highly educated brewers brew new beers almost once every two weeks in keeping with their research and development of better and more challenging beers.

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Isekado Hazy IPA

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Tasting Notes

A medium bodied Hazy IPA with refreshing citrus and passion fruit aromas and a soft sweetness that goes well with various dishes. Has a smooth texture, balanced by a firm hoppy bitterness, while the slightly tart wheat malt flavor pays complement to a gentle aftertaste.

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Overview

Food Pairings: Fried dishes, rich dishes, savory sauces and mayonnaise. Fish and chips, Chicken nanban (Japanese fried chicken with sweet vinegary sauce).

Awards: Japan Brewers Cup 2023 IPA category 2nd
Asia Beer Championship 2022 New England IPA category Bronze
The International Beer Cup 2022 Juicy or Hazy Strong Pale Ale bottle-silver, can-bronze keg-bronze
The International Beer Cup 2021 Juicy or Hazy Strong Pale Ale category Silver
The International Beer Cup 2020 Juicy or Hazy Strong Pale Ale category GOLD + CATEGORY CHAMPION

Specifications

Style: Hazy IPA
Hops: Citra, Mosaic, Galaxy
ABV: 6.5%
Size: 330ml

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Isekado Hime White

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Tasting Notes

A white beer accented with coriander spice, with a natural acidity and gentle mouthfeel. The spicy yet savory aroma of coriander and beer yeast, the pale color of wheat malt, the gentle and light texture all add layers of complexity and freshness to this unique wild yeast Belgian style beer. The natural sourness and moderate bitterness of the wild yeast offer a refreshing character, and you can enjoy the refreshing finish with a faint scent of yuzu.

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Overview

Food Pairings: Tempura, sushi, spicy food

Awards: The "Oscar" of the beer industry: The International Brewing Awards 2019 Bronze
The International Beer Cup 2014 Gold, Asia Beer Championship 2022 Wit category Bronze
The International Beer Cup 2022 Yuzu Beer category Silver
Australian International Beer Awards 2022 Herb & Spice category Bronze
The International Beer Cup 2020 Herb and Spice beer category Gold
International Speciality Beer Competition (Presented in Smallpack, Keg and Cask), Class 1 for Speciality Wheat Beer Bronze

Specifications

Style: Belgian Wit
Hops: Chinook, Mt. Hood
ABV: 5%
Size: 330ml

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Isekado Pale Ale

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Tasting Notes

The rich aroma of 3 types of hops is combined with the richness and umami of malt. A citrus scent reminiscent of fresh grapefruit juice spreads gorgeously. Has just the right amount of richness and sweetness, and a clean mouthfeel. The malt flavor is gently wrapped in a gentle bitterness, with a refreshing aftertaste.

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Overview

Food Pairings: Meat dishes such as steak with cream sauce or Japanese-style hamburger steak, edamame.

Awards: The "Oscar" of the beer industry : International Brewing Awards Gold 2017, 2019
Australian International Beer Awards 2023 Gold
Beer 1 Grand Prix 2023 Gold
Asia Beer Championship 2022 category : American Pale Ale Silver
The International Beer Cup 2022 Silver
Australian International Beer Awards 2022 Silver
The International Beer Cup Gold - can, Silver - bottle
The International Beer Cup 2020 Silver
Japan Craft Beer Selection Awards Silver
The International Beer Cup 2019 Silver / etc. (latest awards only)

Specifications

Style: American Pale Ale
Hops: Chinook, Mosaic, Citra
ABV: 5%
Size: 330ml

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