EAT | Flensburger German Beer: A Draft Brew Crafted with Uncompromising Ingredient Quality
EAT | A Seasonal Beer Long-Awaited by Beer Aficionados, Crafted with Meticulously Selected Ingredients!
Flensburger Springbock Draft Beer
“Beer must be made only from malt, hops, water, and yeast.”—The German Purity Law, enacted on April 23, 1516, in Bavaria, has been upheld through the ages, and German brewers continue to create beer in accordance with this law. Flensburger, a long-established German beer brand, is one of them. While Springbock is typically only available in bottles in Germany, a special custom order for draft beer has been produced for Zato Trading, the Japanese importer. It will be available from Saturday, April 26th, at their directly managed restaurants.
Text by KAJII Makoto (OPENERS)
The True Pleasure of German Beer: Savoring the Pure Flavor of Its Ingredients
Hops' bitterness, malt's sweetness, yeast's flavor, and water. This is a beer with a unique character, best savored through direct import from Germany. In particular, the Flensburger Springbock, served on draft for this occasion, boasts a pleasant 6.9% alcohol content and a refreshing hop bitterness and aroma derived solely from aroma hops.
The "Bock" in "Flensburger Frühlingsbock" is a general term for beers with a high alcohol content. These beers are characterized by their deep, rich flavor. Historically, due to the lack of refrigeration, beer was brewed during the winter using malt harvested in the autumn. Beers like Bock, with their profound taste, require long aging periods to mature. It is said that around May, in the midst of spring, these beers reached their peak deliciousness after this maturation period, giving rise to the name "Springbock."
Furthermore, Flensburger Springbock received a Silver Award at the International Craft Beer Competition held in Dublin, Ireland, this past February.
List of Restaurants Handling This Product
Franziskaner Bar & Grill Ochanomizu
3-1 Kanda Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Tel. 03-5283-6846
A three-story authentic German restaurant, complete with a secret, large wine cellar in the basement. The standard menu features "Neue Küche," a new style of creative German cuisine that transcends traditional boundaries. It is a sophisticated restaurant suitable for various occasions.
REISEN WALD Omotesando Hills
B3F, Omotesando Hills Main Building, 4-12-10 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Tel. 03-5775-1941
Located on the third basement floor of Omotesando Hills, this is a German-style "medicinal cuisine" restaurant. Inspired by Saint Hildegard, the mother of medieval herbalism, it offers a unique expression of German natural cuisine. Enjoy an abundance of versatile grains like Dinkel (ancient wheat), herbs, and spices, paired with seasonal ingredients. The drink menu includes premium German beers imported directly from Germany, German wines selected by sommeliers, and a lineup of herbal cocktails based on popular herbal teas for women, as well as fresh fruit cocktails.
Franziskaner Bar & Grill Roppongi Hills
1F, Metro Hat / Hollywood Plaza, Roppongi Hills, 6-4-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Tel. 03-5786-6867
Ceiling murals depicting the seven archangels, revived for the modern era, create an artistic ambiance. With spacious, open terrace seating and a waiting counter, this is a sophisticated restaurant for adult gatherings.
Inquiries
Zato Trading
Tel. 03-5733-2004 (Reception hours: 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM)
http://www.zato-trd.co.jp/