Fukushima Michinoku Pilsner

Brewed by Michinoku Fukushima Brewery
Style: Pilsener
Fukushima, Japan

Serve in Flute, Footed Pilsner

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OK, why does this smell like gueuze? Seriously. It doesn’t taste like gueuze. The flavour is mild and sweet, a little grainy, some bready malt notes. OK, there’s a hint of acidity in the finish. But the aroma is all leather, barnyard and apple skins. It makes no sense. But I’m a gueuze whore, so it’s cool.

Draught at Craft Beer Festival in Ichinoseki, 2011. Bready, grain aroma with light hops, a touch of lemon, and dough. Bright yellow with a nice head. Rather sweet flavor with light bitterness and a bit of salt. Finish could be much more bitter. Medium body, creamy palate. More like a helles—needs more hops.

Golden color with a big thick white head. Slightly hoppy floral nose. Bright malty start, then hops come in. Refreshing somewhat floral finish.

A deep gold color, great hop scent. WOW! One of the best Japanese made pilsners I’ve had, no....on second thought this is the best one so far! Reminds me of a cross between a good Czech and a Bohemian Pils. Very high marks here and not being a big Pils fan, that says something from me!