Beppu Brewery pre-releases new "COCO Yu-Topia" with mango and pink guava aromas
Beppu Brewery in Beppu, Oita, has announced its new smoothie sour ale, "COCO Yu-Topia." Characterized by tropical aromas reminiscent of mango, pink guava, and cherry, it will be pre-sold at the "Keyaki Hiroba Spring Beer Festival," which opens on May 13.
Hop BroIt’s here, Beppu Brewery’s new release is seriously bold. It’s called "COCO Yu-Topia," and it’s a smoothie sour ale packed with fruit flavor.
MugiWhoa! COCO Yu-Topia already sounds way too tropical just from the name. It feels like you could warp straight to a paradise island before even taking a sip!
Hop BroYou’re pretty much right. It uses plenty of mango and pink guava, with cherry-like nuances layered in too.
MugiWhat even is a smoothie sour ale? Is it a beer that tastes like juice? Or is it dessert?
Hop BroPut simply, it’s a sour ale with a stronger fruit character. Smoothie Sour Ale is a style that uses acidity as its base while bringing out a thick mouthfeel and intense fruitiness.
MugiHuh! And it’s only 3.0% ABV. It looks rich, but it sounds dangerously easy to drink!
Hop BroExactly. And the aroma progression is interesting too: first a sweet coconut aroma, then mango and pink guava float in afterward.
MugiWow, that’s almost unfair! Just hearing about the balance of sweetness and acidity is enough to make me grin and imagine the first sip!
Hop BroIt’ll be pre-sold at the 2026 Keyaki Hiroba Spring Beer Festival from May 13 to 17, 2026. Getting to try it first at the event gives it a special feel, doesn’t it?
MugiAnd Beppu Brewery is all about a post-onsen concept, right? If they served a tropical beer like this after a hot spring visit, I’d be completely refreshed!
Hop BroExactly. They’re good at adding the brightness of tropical fruit to Beppu’s atmosphere. This is definitely the kind of release that makes you want a glass at the festival.
MugiIt’s settled then! Let’s go toast the pre-release. Wrapped in coconut and mango, I’m already in Beppu in spirit today!
Beppu Brewery has unveiled its new product COCO Yu-Topia. The style is Smoothie Sour Ale, and the alcohol content is 3.0%. In its post, it is introduced as a rich smoothie sour made with plenty of mango, pink guava, and other fruits.
The aroma design is also striking. When poured into a glass, a soft, sweet coconut aroma spreads first, followed by tropical nuances reminiscent of mango, pink guava, and cherry. The mouthfeel is approachable, like juice, and the beer is presented as a well-balanced pour with sweetness and a refreshing acidity.
Sales will begin with a pre-release at the "2026 Keyaki Hiroba Spring Beer Festival," held from May 13 to 17, 2026. Beppu Brewery is a brewery and restaurant in Ekimae-cho, Beppu City, Oita Prefecture, and has developed craft beer around the concept of the "post-onsen" feeling of Beppu, a hot spring town. True to a brewery that continues to create a place where beer can be enjoyed together with the region's food culture, this new release also emphasizes the brilliance of tropical fruit while being crafted for easy drinkability.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroIt’s here, Beppu Brewery’s new release is seriously bold. It’s called "COCO Yu-Topia," and it’s a smoothie sour ale packed with fruit flavor.
MugiWhoa! COCO Yu-Topia already sounds way too tropical just from the name. It feels like you could warp straight to a paradise island before even taking a sip!
Hop BroYou’re pretty much right. It uses plenty of mango and pink guava, with cherry-like nuances layered in too.
MugiWhat even is a smoothie sour ale? Is it a beer that tastes like juice? Or is it dessert?
Hop BroPut simply, it’s a sour ale with a stronger fruit character. Smoothie Sour Ale is a style that uses acidity as its base while bringing out a thick mouthfeel and intense fruitiness.
MugiHuh! And it’s only 3.0% ABV. It looks rich, but it sounds dangerously easy to drink!
Hop BroExactly. And the aroma progression is interesting too: first a sweet coconut aroma, then mango and pink guava float in afterward.
MugiWow, that’s almost unfair! Just hearing about the balance of sweetness and acidity is enough to make me grin and imagine the first sip!
Hop BroIt’ll be pre-sold at the 2026 Keyaki Hiroba Spring Beer Festival from May 13 to 17, 2026. Getting to try it first at the event gives it a special feel, doesn’t it?
MugiAnd Beppu Brewery is all about a post-onsen concept, right? If they served a tropical beer like this after a hot spring visit, I’d be completely refreshed!
Hop BroExactly. They’re good at adding the brightness of tropical fruit to Beppu’s atmosphere. This is definitely the kind of release that makes you want a glass at the festival.
MugiIt’s settled then! Let’s go toast the pre-release. Wrapped in coconut and mango, I’m already in Beppu in spirit today!
