Ise Kadoya Genmai Ale
Comes in an elegent tall 500 ml brown bottle. Pours out a cloudy amber hue, quick splash of off-white head. Something comes off as tart and sharp at first in the aroma but quickly subsides as toasted notes replace it and remain predominant. Toasty, husky grains in the background. Grainy, leathery, toasted malt, toasted rice/popcorn flavour in the middle, bitter leafy herbal hops on finish along with astringent tannins. Light slick watery mouthfeel, low carbonation with a higher zip on the finish. Curious experiment, and I'm a big fan of genmaicha tea, however it doesn't seem to gel together within this ale, far more dischord than harmony with all the seperate elements, and as a result it affects the overall experience.