Sakata Traditional Beer to Release 'SHINE MUSCAT BLANC' Using Shine Muscat on April 17
Sakata Traditional Beer will release a fruit ale, 'SHINE MUSCAT BLANC,' on April 17, using 20% Shine Muscat grapes grown by producers in Sakata and Tsuruoka. Reservations will open on April 9, and the beer will be sold as a bottled product.
Hop BroSakata Traditional Beer is releasing SHINE MUSCAT BLANC. It’s set to go on sale on April 17, 2026, and reservations will be accepted on STORES from April 9.
MugiWhoa! The name alone sounds delicious! And with Shine Muscat used, it feels like beer is dreaming of being fruit juice!
Hop BroThe base is a fruit ale derived from a white ale. It uses 20% Shine Muscat grown by producers in Sakata and Tsuruoka, so it’s a very locally minded brew.
Mugi20% is a lot? Or not much? The whole "not a single grape can be wasted" thing really shows how serious the farmers and brewery are!
Hop BroExactly. They apparently cut and crushed the grapes by hand with all staff on deck while brewing it. That kind of hands-on fruit character really comes through in the flavor.
MugiWow! And if the liquid is clear, it tastes like sparkling wine, right? That’s way too refined to even look like beer!
Hop BroBut when the settled yeast and malt components are mixed in, it still brings out a more beer-like flavor. It’s interesting how one bottle can show different expressions.
MugiWhat is that! If the aroma and sweetness get stronger around 10 degrees Celsius, then it’s one you can play with by chilling it differently! Aroma that changes with temperature makes me want to experiment!
Hop BroThe specs are clean too: ABV 4.5%, IBU 5.4, and the price is 821 yen (tax included). The hops are Hallertau Blanc and Nelson Sauvin, and the restrained hop use is a key point.
MugiWow, if it finishes crisp but still has fruitiness, that’s basically a Yamagata feast! Once reservations open, I want to grab it right away and toast on release day!
Hop BroAgreed. It’s a spring bottle that brings Sakata’s ingredients together beautifully, and now I want to drink it right away too.
MugiYeah! Just imagining the aroma of Shine Muscat already has my throat heading toward the beer bar!
Sakata Traditional Beer has announced a new product, 'SHINE MUSCAT BLANC.' The release date is April 17, 2026, with reservations on STORES starting April 9, and sequential shipping also beginning on April 17.
This new release is a fruit ale based on a white ale. Its ingredients include 20% Shine Muscat grapes grown by producers in Sakata and Tsuruoka. Facing the impressive bunches they saw in the fields, the brewery worked on the brew with the feeling that "not a single grape can be wasted," with all staff members cutting and crushing the grapes by hand as they moved forward with production.
The flavor design is also distinctive. The post explains that when the liquid is clear, you can enjoy a Shine Muscat fruitiness like sparkling wine, and when the settled yeast and malt components are mixed in, a more beer-like flavor is added. At around 10 degrees Celsius, the aroma and sweetness become stronger, bringing out the character of Shine Muscat even more.
The specs are ABV 4.5%, IBU 5.4, and a price of 821 yen (tax included). It uses Pilsner and Wheat malts, with Hallertau Blanc and Nelson Sauvin hops, resulting in a crisp finish. The hops are kept subdued to highlight the sweet aroma, fruitiness, and refreshing character of the Shine Muscat.
Sakata Traditional Beer is a brewery based in Sakata, Yamagata Prefecture, and has been advancing beer production that makes use of local ingredients. Its lineup has included a pale ale made with Shonai-grown Tsuyahime rice, and its regionally rooted approach stands out. This time as well, 'SHINE MUSCAT BLANC' deserves attention as a beer that connects Yamagata fruit with brewing.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroSakata Traditional Beer is releasing SHINE MUSCAT BLANC. It’s set to go on sale on April 17, 2026, and reservations will be accepted on STORES from April 9.
MugiWhoa! The name alone sounds delicious! And with Shine Muscat used, it feels like beer is dreaming of being fruit juice!
Hop BroThe base is a fruit ale derived from a white ale. It uses 20% Shine Muscat grown by producers in Sakata and Tsuruoka, so it’s a very locally minded brew.
Mugi20% is a lot? Or not much? The whole "not a single grape can be wasted" thing really shows how serious the farmers and brewery are!
Hop BroExactly. They apparently cut and crushed the grapes by hand with all staff on deck while brewing it. That kind of hands-on fruit character really comes through in the flavor.
MugiWow! And if the liquid is clear, it tastes like sparkling wine, right? That’s way too refined to even look like beer!
Hop BroBut when the settled yeast and malt components are mixed in, it still brings out a more beer-like flavor. It’s interesting how one bottle can show different expressions.
MugiWhat is that! If the aroma and sweetness get stronger around 10 degrees Celsius, then it’s one you can play with by chilling it differently! Aroma that changes with temperature makes me want to experiment!
Hop BroThe specs are clean too: ABV 4.5%, IBU 5.4, and the price is 821 yen (tax included). The hops are Hallertau Blanc and Nelson Sauvin, and the restrained hop use is a key point.
MugiWow, if it finishes crisp but still has fruitiness, that’s basically a Yamagata feast! Once reservations open, I want to grab it right away and toast on release day!
Hop BroAgreed. It’s a spring bottle that brings Sakata’s ingredients together beautifully, and now I want to drink it right away too.
MugiYeah! Just imagining the aroma of Shine Muscat already has my throat heading toward the beer bar!
