Ishikawa Grace of Grace

Brewed by Ishikawa Brewery
Style: American Pale Ale
Tokyo, Japan

Serve in Lager glass, Shaker

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750 ml champagne bottle, 2009 vintage. This is their pale ale that undergoes secondary fermentation in champagne bottles and is aged. Aroma like an age pale ale: slightly oxidized, English malt, slight citrus hop still remains. Pretty copper color with a lacy head. Sweet malt flavor, slightly aged, a touch of oxidation. Champagne-fizzy, though soft and light Dry like a saison, slightly metallic. Nice concept and a interesting and original taste—like a semi-old ale meets champagne—though it doesn’t live up to the package or the price. They should use a stronger, more interesting base beer.