Baton 009

Minoh Beer was founded in 1996 by Masaji Oshita who was at the time the owner of a liquor shop in Osaka. He wanted more interesting beer varieties in Japan and after the brewing laws changed in 1994, he was able to establish a small craft beer brewery of his own. He chose the city of Minoh in north-western Osaka, famous for its national parks and wild monkeys.

The Baton 009 is built on a Pilsner base, infused with carefully selected ripe Ume from Wakayama. It has been matured slowly for approximately 11 months to achieve its peak complexity. Upon pouring there is a sweet and tart aroma of Ume harmonised with soft woody notes from the Foeder. On the palate a gentle acidity from the Ume unfolds gracefully followed by a deep layered profile created by the activity of wild yeast native to the Foeder.