We are stoked to finally share with you the result of a passion project months in the making as the first of two new beers dropping Saturday. KONGOU represents the collaborative work and friendship we developed with Nashville’s own; @proper_sake_co.
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KONGOU, or “Hybrid” in Japanese, is a Sake inspired Pilsner. In addition to the standard Pilsner barley grist, we incorporated steamed Sake rice and also rice from @proper_sake_co inoculated with Koji into the mash. The beer was then fermented with a blend of both Sake and lager yeasts from @bootlegbiology.
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The result of all this is a beer that on the surface drinks like a refreshing unfiltered Pilsner. Upon taking a few more sips the presence of Sake rice, Koji, and Sake yeast all become apparent. The combining result lends the beer a distinct ripe pear fruitiness and creaminess, while still maintaining the crushability that a Crispy Boi should inevitably have.