Nagi no Ne Brewing and Michi-no-Eki Kushima launch collaboration beer GREEN CHILI
Nagi no Ne Brewing, based in Kushima, Miyazaki, unveiled its collaboration beer GREEN CHILI with Michi-no-Eki Kushima. The beer highlights the bright aroma and heat of green chili peppers, balanced with malt sweetness and hop character for pairing with gyoza and spicy dishes.
Hop BroI’ve got a wild one from Miyazaki today: GREEN CHILI is a collab beer with a seriously bold concept.
MugiWhat?! Beer with green chili peppers? Michi-no-Eki Kushima collab already sounds cool, and now it’s spicy too?
Hop BroIt’s made by Naginooto Brewing in Kushima, Miyazaki, the city’s first craft brewery, launched in 2025.
MugiWhoa. But what style is it? Are we basically talking about a chili beer style here?
Hop BroMore or less, yeah. There’s no super specific official label in the article, but it reads like a spice-forward ale with green chili aroma and heat balanced by malt and hops.
MugiHold on, when you say malt-driven umami, my brain starts hearing a classroom bell. What does that actually mean?
Hop BroHere’s the simple version: if it were only hot, it would be one-note. Malt gives it more flavor depth, and the hop aroma helps it land as an actual beer, not a prank.
MugiNo way, that’s amazing! So the chili gets loud, but it still behaves? Aroma and heat together sounds weirdly genius.
Hop BroAnd it was featured at Hot! Miyazaki Fair Vol. 6 at Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin, priced at 1,200 yen a bottle.
MugiIf it works with gyoza, fried chicken, and yakiniku, then wow, that’s serious food-beer talent. Dinner might lose the spotlight.
Hop BroExactly. It’s designed for Miyazaki gyoza and spicy dishes, the kind of beer that gives you an oil-cutting reset and makes you reach for the next bite.
MugiOkay, I’m done for. I need a glass now, and someone better start cooking dumplings because I want the full Miyazaki festival in my mouth.
GREEN CHILI highlights
At Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin’s 6th Hot! Miyazaki Fair held from August 19 to 24, the collaboration beer GREEN CHILI from Michi-no-Eki Kushima and Nagi no Ne Brewing was featured. Priced at 1,200 yen per bottle, it is described as a beer that brings out the fresh aroma and strong heat of green chili peppers, while rounding things out with gentle malt sweetness and hop aroma.
Rather than leaning on heat alone, the beer is built with food pairing in mind. The event materials point to a good match with Miyazaki-style gyoza and spice-driven dishes, making it a natural fit for meal-time drinking. It should also work well with fried foods, grilled meat, and other dishes where a clean, peppery edge can refresh the palate.
A brewery from Kushima
Nagi no Ne Brewing is a craft brewery based in Kushima, Miyazaki. Established in 2025 as the city’s first craft brewery, it has been developing beers that reflect local ingredients and local character. GREEN CHILI follows that approach, connecting regional food culture with a beer designed for everyday pairing.
As a collaboration, GREEN CHILI is notable for translating Miyazaki’s spicy food culture into beer form. It keeps the profile approachable while still giving the green chili pepper a clear role, making it one to watch for drinkers who enjoy sharp flavors alongside hearty dishes.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI’ve got a wild one from Miyazaki today: GREEN CHILI is a collab beer with a seriously bold concept.
MugiWhat?! Beer with green chili peppers? Michi-no-Eki Kushima collab already sounds cool, and now it’s spicy too?
Hop BroIt’s made by Naginooto Brewing in Kushima, Miyazaki, the city’s first craft brewery, launched in 2025.
MugiWhoa. But what style is it? Are we basically talking about a chili beer style here?
Hop BroMore or less, yeah. There’s no super specific official label in the article, but it reads like a spice-forward ale with green chili aroma and heat balanced by malt and hops.
MugiHold on, when you say malt-driven umami, my brain starts hearing a classroom bell. What does that actually mean?
Hop BroHere’s the simple version: if it were only hot, it would be one-note. Malt gives it more flavor depth, and the hop aroma helps it land as an actual beer, not a prank.
MugiNo way, that’s amazing! So the chili gets loud, but it still behaves? Aroma and heat together sounds weirdly genius.
Hop BroAnd it was featured at Hot! Miyazaki Fair Vol. 6 at Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin, priced at 1,200 yen a bottle.
MugiIf it works with gyoza, fried chicken, and yakiniku, then wow, that’s serious food-beer talent. Dinner might lose the spotlight.
Hop BroExactly. It’s designed for Miyazaki gyoza and spicy dishes, the kind of beer that gives you an oil-cutting reset and makes you reach for the next bite.
MugiOkay, I’m done for. I need a glass now, and someone better start cooking dumplings because I want the full Miyazaki festival in my mouth.
