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Hitachino Nest Ancient Nipponia
New Product Release
Date: May 13, 2010
Collections: Beer,

This new “barley malt” {cross polination between the European “Golden Melon” and the Japanese barley malt “Shikoku”} disappeared a “relatively long time ago” -{about 50 years ago}.
A few years ago Mr.Kiuchi acquired 16 seeds from the Department of Agricultural History in Japan. He started to plant those 16 seeds {on a 2 sqft area!} about 5 years ago. After the first harvest they planted all new seeds again....and did the same the next year and the following .
Last year’s harvest yielded {for the first time} enough “Kanego Golden Malt” to brew the first batch of “Ancient Nipponia” {along with the historic Sorachi Ace hops}.
Due to arrive July 2010


ETA: In Stock

Related Producers: Kiuchi Shuzo 1823 Ltd,

Release Formats:
Version/Vintage Type Size
Hitachino Nest Nipponia
Case 12 x 18.6oz / 550.0mL Bottle(s)

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