330ml bottle. (5.0% ABV) As Shizuoka Natsumikan Ale. Pours a murky orange-amber with plenty of floaties and a medium, foamy, short lived, off-white head that laces. Aroma of bready wheat malt, white grapefruit peel, orange flesh, earthy yeast and floral hops. Sweet flavour of toasted wheat malt, white grapefruit peel, orange peel, tangerine, earthy yeast and floral hops in a crisp, dry, tart finish. Light to medium body with an oily texture and soft carbonation. I was hoping this would be more exotic. Just ok for me.

0,33 litre Bottle from Systembolaget Charlottenberg. Golden with white head. Malts, hops, Wheat, banana, yeast, smoke.

Bottle, bb yesterday. Murky light brown with a cm of white head. 3- Aroma of some bread crust, lots of mikan which comes across as a blend of grapefruit, kumquat and lime. In the bittersweet taste the citrus hits first then gradually melts into gentle bread then the whole thing dries out a little leaving citrus tinged bitterness. Pretty elegant.

(Bottle) Pale amber colour with frothy, off-white head. Fruity, slightly malty nose with citrus, mandarin, apricots, lychee, honey, caramel and some toffee. Fruity, hoppy taste with notes of mandarin, lemon, orange peel, apricots, honey, spices and a balanced citric bitterness. Medium body, quite dry. Tasty and refreshing. The yuzu character is quite balanced, making the beer highly drinkable. Nice one.

Bottle. Pours a slightly hazy yellow golden color with a small white head. Has a fruity wheat malty coriander aroma. Fruity wheat malty spicy flavor. Has a fruity wheat malty spicy coriander finish.

Um, does “sayuri” mean “JK”? Cuz this is not a saison, it’s a Belgian witbier. Color me disappointed. How embarrassing for Baird. But as a wit it’s not bad.

Been awhile since I had a Baird. This might be their most boring one, although the last one I had was too. Third strike and yer out.

Baird Nihon Kouji Sour Ale Batch #4 mikan This beer has a Kansai connection as it also seems to be named “Base Station Kansai Celebration Ale”. It’s got a matte orange brown color with a fuzzy off white head (that was actually a slow gusher on opening). The aroma is citrus blossoms, yeast and a bit of tart wheat. Medium to light bodied with a raspy carbonic bit and a tangy mikan citrus flavor, sweet tarts and crackery wheat. It pairs well with apple pie. All in all a nice brew though not terribly sour.

Brown with a thin, creamy head. Aroma of caramel, a touch herbal, a background of ginger and sweat. Taste is mildly bitter with a low, underlying tartness. Body stays to the light side of medium, carbonation is mild. Okayish.