{"product_id":"far-yeast-seasonal-limited-releases","title":"Far Yeast Seasonal \u0026 Limited Releases","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/h0Vg8mx9bL0?si=NwX8QHzn8oQBNdhB\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFar Yeast Brewing’s seasonal and limited releases are where the brewery steps beyond its permanent Tokyo and KAGUA collections.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese beers may explore a particular ingredient, place, brewing tradition, agricultural project, or collaboration. Some will return in future seasons. Others may appear only once.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Stop will add new Far Yeast limited releases to this page whenever they become available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMori to Mori Rice Ale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—a beer that brings together Japanese rice, sake yeast, modern hops, and the agricultural landscape of Hokuto City.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMORI TO MORI RICE ALE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Meeting of Sake and Beer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMori to Mori is not simply a beer brewed with rice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a crossover between beer and sake, made with rice grown in Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture, and fermented with sake yeast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sake yeast produces a fruity, gently sweet \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eginjo-like aroma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while Citra and Amarillo hops contribute citrus and fresh hop character. The palate finishes dry, crisp, and lightly bitter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result still drinks like beer—but carries an unmistakably Japanese fragrance and identity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy We Like It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMori to Mori is unusual without becoming difficult.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rice does not make it sweet or heavy. It gives the beer delicacy, smoothness, and a clean structure. The sake yeast adds aromas reminiscent of ripe pear, apple, melon, and Japanese ginjo sake, while the hops bring citrus lift and refreshing bitterness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 6.5% alcohol, it has enough depth to drink slowly, but it remains dry and extremely food-friendly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a beer for sake drinkers, curious wine drinkers, and anyone interested in tasting something that could only have come from Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeer with a Connection to Place\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHokuto City sits in Yamanashi Prefecture and is known for its abundant, exceptionally clean water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRice cultivation has long been part of the area’s agricultural life. Maintaining rice fields and irrigation channels does more than produce a crop—it also helps preserve the local water system, farming landscape, and surrounding environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMori to Mori was created in support of the farmers continuing that work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe beer uses rice grown in Hokuto City, including rice supplied by local growers and agricultural organizations working to protect regional farming and expand awareness of the area’s high-quality rice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts name carries the idea of rice cultivation helping to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprotect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hokuto and its natural environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is not sustainability added as a marketing phrase. The agricultural story is the reason the beer exists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat It Tastes Like\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAromatic and fruity, with notes that may remind you of:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePear and crisp apple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMelon and white flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGinjo sake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCitrus peel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFresh hops\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoft grain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe palate is smooth and lightly fruity at first, followed by a dry, refreshing finish and restrained bitterness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is more aromatic than an ordinary rice lager, but lighter and drier than many strong specialty ales.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMori to Mori was created to accompany everyday food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts dry finish and gentle bitterness make it especially good with Japanese dishes, fried foods, grilled meats, seafood, rice dishes, and foods with savory or lightly sweet sauces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTry it with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSushi and sashimi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYakitori\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTonkatsu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTempura\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGyoza and dumplings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrilled fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeriyaki chicken\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRamen and noodles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBurgers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFried chicken\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMiso-based dishes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalty snacks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Wine Stop’s EATS by Wine Stop pairings, Mori to Mori fits especially well with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSushi \u0026amp; Poke\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDumplings, Noodles \u0026amp; Korean BBQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFried Chicken\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBurgers \u0026amp; Fries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFree-Style Sake-Yeast Beer \/ Rice Ale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is not a conventional Japanese rice lager.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a specialty ale brewed with local rice, sake yeast, and modern aromatic hops.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6.5% alc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBitterness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15 IBU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIngredients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMalt, hops, rice grown in Hokuto City, sugars, and yeast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHops\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCryo Citra and Amarillo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAwards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBronze Award, Experimental Beer Category — Asia Beer Championship 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilver Award, Experimental Beer Category — Asia Beer Championship 2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe It Like This\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe chilled, but not ice-cold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wine glass, tulip glass, or small stemmed beer glass will allow the sake-derived fruit aromas and citrusy hops to open fully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause of its delicate aroma and dry structure, Mori to Mori can also be served at the table in the same way you might serve a fragrant sake or a crisp white wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStore in a cool, dark place. Refrigeration is recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Stop Take\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMori to Mori is exactly what a limited release should be.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is not a familiar beer with a different label. It begins with a particular place, a particular crop, and a reason for being made.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRice from Hokuto City gives it delicacy. Sake yeast gives it its fragrant Japanese character. Citra and Amarillo hops keep it bright, modern, and recognizably beer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt supports local agriculture, carries the flavor of Japan, and introduces a drinking experience that sits somewhere between a dry ale and an aromatic ginjo sake.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited releases disappear.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThat is part of what makes discovering them worthwhile.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Stop Wine Shops \u0026 Tasting Bars","offers":[{"title":"Mori to Mori","offer_id":45289989898375,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/0336\/4743\/files\/download_69.png?v=1784609126","url":"https:\/\/mywinestop.com\/products\/far-yeast-seasonal-limited-releases","provider":"Wine Stop Wine Shops \u0026 Tasting Bars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}