2nd Story Farmhouse 2021: Room Temp vs Fridge Aging

Craft Beer Review: 2nd Story Ale Works / farmhouse 2021 1-Year Aging Comparison (Room Temp vs. Refrigerated)

This article is based on a tasting experience from October 2022 and was updated in June 2025.

2nd Story Ale Works is a brewery located at 13-1 Minamizone, Hatamachi, Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture, specializing in Farmhouse Ales within Japan’s craft beer scene. This time, I purchased two bottles of their “farmhouse 2021” from the same lot and compared the taste differences after storing them for one year under different conditions (room temperature vs. refrigerator). The results of how Brett yeast activity changes with temperature made for a fascinating experiment.

2nd Story Ale Works / farmhouse 2021 Key Facts

Appearance Comparison (Subjective)

Aroma Profile Comparison (Subjective)

Taste Profile Comparison (Subjective)

The following taste evaluations are personal impressions. Beer perception varies from person to person.

Refrigerated Version

Mouthfeel: Carbonation hits the tongue first, and a yeast character with faded funkiness spreads gently in the mouth.

Body & Texture: Gentle bitterness that gradually builds on the tongue. As the temperature rose, I detected a slight DMS (dimethyl sulfide, a corn-like aroma), but it was negligible when drinking normally. The drinkability that 2nd SAW is known for really showed through.

Aftertaste: Peach-like aromas linger in the mouth with absolutely no cloying sweetness. A very dry and clean finish.

Room Temperature Version

Mouthfeel: Soft, fluffy carbonation bubbles gently hit the palate. The carbonation felt milder than the refrigerated version.

Body & Texture：*Brett yeast takes center stage*Lively yeast bursts on the tongue while maintaining spicy nuances.*A party of wild character*Even as someone who used to dislike phenolics, I was moved by how well the wild character worked here. While maintaining 2nd SAW’s trademark drinkability, the yeast character bursts through beautifully — a truly enjoyable drinking experience.

Aftertaste: Yeast spiciness with hints of peach and ripe melon-like nuances lingered.

Overall Rating & Comparison (Subjective)

The refrigerated version was incredibly dry and best enjoyed by chugging it while cold. Meanwhile, the room temperature version was packed with yeast character, with funkiness riding on the carbonation into a *supremely funky*full-bodied drinking experience. Personally, I prefer the wild character of the room-temperature version, but this is definitely a matter of taste.

One note: in both versions, the alcohol becomes more noticeable once the carbonation fades, so I recommend finishing the beer promptly after opening.

Where to Buy

2nd Story Ale Works beers can be purchased from their official online shop. Since production is limited, I recommend checking their SNS for new release information.

2nd Story Ale Works Official Online Shop

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Reference Information

Reliable sources used for fact-checking this article:

• 2nd Story Ale Works Official Site – https://2ndstoryale.jp/ (verified: June 18, 2025)
• 2nd Story Ale Works Official Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/2ndstoryale/ (verified: June 18, 2025)
• About Farmhouse Ales and Brett Yeast – Milk the Funk Wiki – http://www.milkthefunk.com/ (verified: June 18, 2025)

*Information may change without notice. Please check each official site for the latest details.

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