Tempura Hops

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by Kanger, Sep 15, 2015.

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  1. Kanger

    Kanger Initiate (0) Sep 3, 2013 New York

    Has anyone tried this?

    I noticed my favorite craft bar in Tokyo, Craft Heads, has offered these on their menu.

    I'd like to try!

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    #1 Kanger, Sep 15, 2015
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  2. ssam

    ssam Pundit (997) Dec 2, 2008 California

    Sounds awesome, but I can't imagine it'd be any good. They aren't really edible are they?
     
    #2 ssam, Sep 16, 2015
  3. TEKNISHE

    TEKNISHE Initiate (0) Jan 12, 2011 Pennsylvania

    I bet they'd be cool to munch on while you sipped your beer, if you were at that place in Tokyo.
     
    #3 TEKNISHE, Oct 4, 2015
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  4. TEKNISHE

    TEKNISHE Initiate (0) Jan 12, 2011 Pennsylvania

    Do they mention the hop variety? This also makes me curious to know if Japan has developed or has any indigenous hop varieties.
     
    #4 TEKNISHE, Oct 4, 2015
  5. Kanger

    Kanger Initiate (0) Sep 3, 2013 New York

    I believe that is a Shinshu Wasei hop, which is native Japanese.

    Also another Japanese hop used a lot in the US is Sorachi Ace.
     
    #5 Kanger, Oct 4, 2015
  6. TEKNISHE

    TEKNISHE Initiate (0) Jan 12, 2011 Pennsylvania

    Come to think of it Sorachi does sound very Japanese.

    I'm going to have to research the flavor profile of the Shinshu Wasei hop...that sounds interesting.

    Thanks!
     
    #6 TEKNISHE, Oct 4, 2015
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