It's about that time, when we switch from Guinness & Three Philosophers to Modelo Especials (in cans of course) & Holy Moses. Cut the limes, cut the oranges, the birds are singin, the sun is out and what's summer without good cold juicers?We definitely have our summer favorites but a recent discovery took Hitachino Nest White Ale to the top of our list. We stumbled on this one at Bar Cento and later discovered it was noted in our "Worlds Best Beers" book.
Here is some background according to Worlds Best Beers author Ben McFarland: The Kiuchi Shuzou company was established in 1823 in the tiny hamlet of Kounosu (Nest) as a producer of Japanese Sake. But in 1996, the company branched out to brewing beer. Having won numerous international awards, its range of bottle-fermented beers and bottles adorned with a funky looking owl, have developed a strong following in the US. It's a refreshing mildly hopped Belgian style Saison brewed using coriander, orange peel, and nutmeg.
How good does that sound? Trust us on this one, give up the Corona Light (if you're still seriously drinking those) and try it! And...how cute is the bottle - love it!!!
The challenge is, it's not easy to find. We order ours from Grady's on Lake Road but they only order them in 750 ml bottles, approx $10/each. Whole Foods also carries Hitachino but only in individual 12 ounce bottles.
We are beer lovers, not experts so this is all personal preference. And we definitely recommend Worlds Best Beers for those that want to learn more (great gift too!)
Cheers!
