Ichibier
Almanac Beer Company in Alameda, California, United States 🇺🇸
Golden / Blonde Ale Regular Out of Production|
Score
6.18
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Sushi Rice Beer brewed with Yuzu and Shiso
5.5% ABV | Limited Draft
We love sushi, and we think ICHI Sushi in San Francisco makes some of the very best. So when Chef Tim Archuleta asked us to collaborate on a beer to celebrate the opening of their new ICHI Ni Bar, we jumped at the opportunity.
Inspired by classic Japanese rice beers, we mashed together a light base of pilsner malt, flaked rice and sushi rice from the ICHI kitchen. As long as we were in Chef Tim’s larder, we decided to integrate two of his favorite culinary ingredients: floral shiso leaf and Japanese Yuzu juice. We then layered on a delicate Citra dry-hop for a lemon/lime aroma. The result is a refreshing and light-bodied blonde ale with a delicate and uniquely Japanese-inspired aroma of yuzu and shiso.
Pair with the Omakase menu at ICHI or look for it available on draft in limited distribution around California.
5.5% ABV | Limited Draft
We love sushi, and we think ICHI Sushi in San Francisco makes some of the very best. So when Chef Tim Archuleta asked us to collaborate on a beer to celebrate the opening of their new ICHI Ni Bar, we jumped at the opportunity.
Inspired by classic Japanese rice beers, we mashed together a light base of pilsner malt, flaked rice and sushi rice from the ICHI kitchen. As long as we were in Chef Tim’s larder, we decided to integrate two of his favorite culinary ingredients: floral shiso leaf and Japanese Yuzu juice. We then layered on a delicate Citra dry-hop for a lemon/lime aroma. The result is a refreshing and light-bodied blonde ale with a delicate and uniquely Japanese-inspired aroma of yuzu and shiso.
Pair with the Omakase menu at ICHI or look for it available on draft in limited distribution around California.
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7.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 8
Draft pour at uber tavern. Pours a light golden with a faint hop aroma. Floral hop flavor with some bread too. Some fruit too. Mango maybe. Super easy drinking beer. Good stuff.
Tried
from Draft
on 04 Aug 2014
at 18:52
7.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
On tap at Harry’s Hofbrau. Aroma of moderate rice and light floral and perfumed hops. Clear straw with a white head. Taste is ricey and citrus. Rice is like a sticky muddle. Finishes with moderate bitterness. Maybe my favorite offering from this shop.
Tried
from Draft
on 09 Jun 2014
at 19:20
7.6/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Tap. Pours hazy golden, small white head, dissipates quickly, good lacing. Aroma is buttery, citrus, fruity. Flavor is fruity, citra hopped for sure, medium sweet, very light zesty bitterness, honey, floral, butter. Medium body, creamy mouthfeel. Different, pretty interesting.
Tried
from Draft
on 17 May 2014
at 18:41