Chichibu Martial Arts Trilogy Beer Cask 7 Year Old, Beer Cask, Cask #11049, 2021, 59.5%

Mango, citrus and fruity hops give this Chichibu a lively direction, while the dry, bitter palate and hot hop influence keep it firmly on the sharper side. That contrast makes it more intriguing than easygoing.

Reviewed by copper_notebook

Nose

Floral, Cereal, Mango, Papaya, Grapefruit, Pine needles, Pancake batter, Apple blossom, Stone fruits, Citrus hoppiness

Palate

Fruity hops, Green leafiness, Mango, Pineapple, White grape, Bitter green leaves, Orange marmalade, Candied grapefruit, Beer ferment, Malt loaf, Apricot, Peach, Barley sugars, Dry, Bitter, Hot hop influence

Finish

Medicinal hops, Dried and fresh pineapple, Spice, Green grass, Lemon and orange peels, Maltiness, Resinous hops, Cooling throat lozenge