Sankt Gallen to release "Parakeet-Flavored Beer" on April 1, 2026. Made with 32% parakeet feed to recreate the sweet, savory "parakeet scent."

Sankt Gallen Ltd. (Atsugi, Kanagawa Prefecture; President: Nobuhisa Iwamoto) will release "Parakeet-Flavored Beer" on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Orders will be accepted for 24 hours only on the same day via the company's official online shop, and it will also be available on draft at the company's direct-managed taproom at the north exit of Hon-Atsugi Station throughout the month of April. https://www.sanktgallenbrewery.com/inkoaji/ "Kinako," "toasted bread," and "rice crackers." This is a beer that recreates the sweet and savory "parakeet scent" often compared to these items. The scent of a parakeet is created when the bird spreads oil secreted from the uropygial gland at the base of its tail over its feathers during preening. Combined with the influence of the grains parakeets eat daily—such as millet, foxtail millet, and Japanese millet—many people find the scent to be sweet and savory. This aroma is affectionately known among bird owners as the "parakeet scent." Made with 32% parakeet feed. Recreating the parakeet scent with mixed grains and kinako. To recreate this "parakeet scent," this beer uses grains known as a parakeet's staple diet—millet, foxtail millet, Japanese millet, and sorghum—in addition to oats and kinako. The ratio of these adjunct ingredients accounts for 32% of the total composition. How the parakeet-flavored beer is made: Because the starch in mixed grains is difficult to break down in its raw state, making it hard to use as a beer ingredient, the grains are first heated with water in a large pot to create a soft, paste-like consistency. Continuously stirring the grains to prevent them from burning as they become increasingly sticky was a more physically demanding process than imagined. These softened grains are then added to the "mash" (a mixture of malt and hot water) to create the wort, which serves as the base for the beer. Furthermore, to preserve the savory flavor, the kinako is added during the latter half of the wort boiling process, followed by fermentation to complete the beer. 1. Boil the Japanese millet, foxtail millet, and millet until soft. 2. Heat the larger "sorghum" grains in a separate pot for an extended time. 3. Combine all the grains and boil while stirring until they reach a paste-like consistency. 4. Add oats to the "mash" made from crushed malt and hot water. 5. Add the thick, paste-like grains. 6. Add kinako and ferment. This is a beer characterized by the gentle sweetness of the abundant grains and the sweet, savory aroma and lingering finish of the kinako. Please take your time to enjoy the sweet and savory scent, just like a parakeet. Product Overview: [Product Name] Parakeet-Flavored Beer *Because this product uses a higher amount of adjunct ingredients than is permitted under Japanese law for standard beer, it is classified as "happoshu" (low-malt beer). However, the malt ratio is high, so the tax rate is the same as beer, distinguishing it from tax-saving happoshu. [Content] 330ml [Alcohol] 5.5% [Expiration Date] June 30, 2026 (Must be refrigerated) [Ingredients] Malt, hops, oats, millet, sorghum, foxtail millet, Japanese millet, kinako (soybean), lactose, kinako flavor [Sales Locations] Bottles: Official Sankt Gallen online shop only / Draft: Direct-managed taproom and select retailers [Bottle Price (Example)] 3-bottle set: 2,772 yen (includes tax and refrigerated shipping) *Individual bottles are not sold. [Sales Period] Wednesday, April 1, 2026, for 24 hours only. *Sales will end if the 3,000-bottle limit is reached before the time expires. Historically, they tend to sell out by the evening. You can enjoy this product on draft starting April 1 at Sankt Gallen's direct-managed store located right at the north exit of Hon-Atsugi Station. The taproom features 20 taps, the most in the central Kanagawa area, serving exclusively our own craft beers. We offer a range from classic styles like Pale Ale and IPA to fruit beers and high-alcohol beers, which can be enjoyed alongside pizzas baked to order in a stone oven or international cheeses. Currently, the taproom is offering: - A lunch plan with all-you-can-eat of 6 types of international cheeses. - A party plan with all-you-can-eat cheese + all-you-can-drink of 20 types of draft craft beer. The "Parakeet-Flavored Beer" is included in the all-you-can-drink party plan. [Address] 1F Hon-Atsugi Mylord 2, 2-2-1 Nakamachi, Atsugi, Kanagawa (Right at Hon-Atsugi Station North Exit) [Phone Number] 046-230-7017 [Business Hours] Sun-Thu 12:00-22:00 / Fri, Sat, and day before holidays 12:00-23:00 *Last order: Food 1 hour before closing, beer 30 minutes before closing. [Official Website] https://www.sanktgallenbrewery.com/taproom/ [Instagram] https://www.instagram.com/sanktgallen_taproom/