Konishi Brewery will launch Kome × Mugi, a new 330-mL bottled product made by co-fermenting sake and beer, on 27 October. The product uses sake as an ingredient and is designed to offer different flavors depending on the serving temperature.
According to reports from the Kansai edition, Konishi Brewery is participating in the initiative “Let’s Create. An Enjoyable Beer Culture: PLAY CRAFT BEER ACTIONS,” which involves co-fermenting sake and beer. As part of the project, in which 27 breweries nationwide are participating, the company launched the co-fermented Kome × Mugi product.
The product launched is Kome × Mugi (Rice × Barley), a 330-mL bottled product. Its use of sake as an ingredient is cited as one of its distinctive features.
The flavor is designed to change depending on the serving temperature, allowing consumers to enjoy the changes in taste caused by temperature.
The article reports that the product was launched using a carefully selected lineup from the company’s own brands.