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Gigantic Brewing is thrilled to announce the release of the Shiga Kogen 20th Anniversary Beer on Friday, September 20th, a collaboration between Shiga Kogen Brewery (Nagano, Japan), Hair of the Dog, and Gigantic Brewing. This limited-edition beer marks two decades of brewing excellence from Shiga Kogen and will be available for a special tasting event at Gigantic Hawthorne.The Shiga Kogen 20th Anniversary Beer is a unique, gin-inspired botanical brew crafted with an artful blend of herbs, spices, and hops, then aged in traditional Japanese cedar sake barrels. This meticulous aging process lends a subtle complexity and depth to the beer’s flavor, making it a truly one-of-a-kind brew.
“The flavors we’ve developed in this beer really highlight the botanicals with notes of the Japanese cedar sake barrels, which gives it a distinctive and aromatic profile,” said Ben Love, co-founder of Gigantic Brewing. “We wanted to create something special to honor our friends at Shiga Kogen, and this beer is a testament to the creativity and craftsmanship of everyone involved.”
A limited number of Shiga Kogen 20th Anniversary Beer cans will be available at the event, with most of the batch destined for anniversary celebrations in Japan. Customers can secure their cans by pre-ordering through Gigantic Brewing’s website, ensuring they don’t miss out on this exclusive release.
https://www.giganticbrewing.com/collections/other-stuff/products/shiga-kogen-20th-anniversary-beer
In addition to the release of the Shiga Kogen 20th Anniversary Beer, Gigantic will feature a special menu that day with Japanese-inspired dishes and favorites from Hair of the Dog’s iconic kitchen. Highlights include:
* Panko Crusted Wild Coho Salmon with Apricot Jam, served with a Miso Salad
* Shio Koji Yakitori Chicken Skewers
* Chuck Norris Spicy Duck Wings (Hair of the Dog)
* Braised Brussels Sprouts (Hair of the Dog)
Recalling the collaboration’s origins, Ben Love shared, “The night before we brewed the beer, Alan from Hair of the Dog hosted us and served the Panko Salmon with Apricot Jam. I was skeptical at first, but the combination was mind-blowing. It’s the perfect match for the bold flavors in the beer.”
As an added treat, Gigantic will be tapping a rare keg of 10 Year Barrel-Aged Adam. Adam was the first beer Hair of the Dog ever made and this batch of Adam has been aged to perfection.
Golden Ticket Offer:
A $60 ticket includes:
2 cans of Shiga Kogen 20th Anniversary Beer
All four featured food items
A 5oz pour of 10 Year Barrel-Aged Adam (perfect for dessert!)
20% Gratuity Included
Tickets can be purchased in advance.
https://www.giganticbrewing.com/collections/other-stuff/products/shiga-kogen-20th-anniversary-golden-ticket
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4343 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97215, United States
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