Used with care, quality sansho pepper can deliver potent citrus character with only the slightest Sichuan-like tingle. From Open Air Brewing in Kobe, Japan, this Sansho Gose won gold at the 2025 World Beer Cup.
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Ben Emrich, head brewer at Kobe’s Open Air and Nomodachi, describes this beer—aromatically powered by sansho pepper and Amarillo hops—as “citrus, sour, salty, and tingly. A perfect match for heaps of foods, but especially seafood.” Also see the Brewer’s Notes for the koji-rice variation that won gold at the 2025 World Beer Cup.
ALL-GRAIN
Batch size: 5 gallons (19 liters)
Brewhouse efficiency: 72%
OG: 1.055 (13.5°P)
FG: 1.010 (2.6°P)
IBUs: 17
ABV: 5.9%
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