Description
The representative work of the 24 Solar Terms series by Taiwan's famous craft brewery 'Taiwan Head Brewers'. A highly aromatic pale ale using Taiwan's specialty Oolong tea.
Restaurants serving Taiwan Head Brewers 'Grain Rain' Oolong Pale Ale
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Malt
- Hops
- Dong Ding Oolong tea leaves
- Yeast
Instructions
- [Delicious Way to Drink]
- [Label Features] 'Taiwan Head Brewers' leads the Taiwanese craft beer scene. 'Grain Rain (Gu Yu)' is a world-standard beer winning numerous awards at global comps like the World Beer Cup.
- [Taste] Uses Belgian malt/hops, steeped with Taiwan's specialty 'Dong Ding Oolong' tea leaves in late brewing stages.
- Poured, the elegant roasted aroma of Oolong floats gently behind the gorgeous hop scent typical of pale ales.
- In the mouth, fruity acidity, hop bitterness, and tea tannin astringency perfectly synchronize, leaving a refreshing yet extremely deep lingering finish.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Gorgeous hop and elegant Oolong tea aroma
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Japanese craft beers infused with tea leaves
Pairing
Light Taiwanese dishes like Xiaolongbao or Chicken Rice
Trivia
[For Adults] A masterpiece directly dropping Taiwan's 'tea culture' into beer. The 24 Solar Terms series includes 'Lixia (Pomelo Ale)' and 'Xiaoman (Winter Melon Tea Beer)', letting you taste Taiwan's seasons and produce through beer. A must-share for highly sensitive adult Asian food fans.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Rather than ice-cold, drinking it when the temp has risen slightly (~8-10°C) makes the rich Oolong tea aroma bloom explosively!
Allergen
Wheat (from malt)