Hitachino Nest Red Rice

Name: Hitachino Nest Red Rice
Brand: Beer
SKU: 535e809cd187e4a102000017
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.52 (64270 reviews)

Red Ale 7 º 26 IBU

Kiuchi Brewery - Hitachino

This unique Alternative Grain Beer pours a distinctive smokey pink, showcasing the influence of red rice and flaked barley. The aroma is a complex tapestry of sweet Lager malt and a notable strawberry fruitiness, underscored by the piney and resinous touch of Chinook hops. On the palate, it delivers an intriguing fusion of sake-like fermentation character and malty sweetness. The red rice lends a subtle earthy depth and a dry, rice-wine-inspired finish that balances the initial strawberry notes. It concludes with a delicate interplay of lingering malt and a firm, clean bitterness that provides excellent structure to this medium-bodied ale.

Appearance. Distinctive smokey pink to light reddish hue (12-15 SRM); moderate off-white to pale-pink head with fair retention and fine lacing; slight haze present from the protein-rich flaked barley.

Aroma. Moderate-high intensity featuring a sweet, bready Lager malt foundation. Prominent strawberry esters and a unique, vinous sake-like character dominate, accented by light piney and spicy notes from Chinook hops.

Taste. Initial sweet malt impression with bready and lightly toasted flavors. Complex strawberry and sake-like fruitiness emerges mid-palate, followed by a subtle earthy graininess from the red rice. Chinook hops provide a moderate bitterness that balances the residual sweetness. The finish is an intriguing mix of dry rice-wine notes and lingering malt sweetness.

Mouthfeel. Medium-full body with a smooth, slightly creamy texture derived from flaked barley. Moderate carbonation and a noticeable but well-integrated alcohol warmth consistent with its strength. Very low astringency.

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