Abukuma Riverside Brewery to Release Seasonal "Yuzu Ale" in March, Fragrant with Fukushima-Grown Yuzu
Abukuma Riverside Brewery in Tamakawa Village, Fukushima, released its new seasonal beer, "Yuzu Ale," on March 1. Made with locally grown yuzu peel and juice, and rounded out with wheat malt, it is being rolled out sequentially at the brewery shop, direct-sales outlets, and local events.
Hop BroHere's some springtime news from Tamakawa Village: Abukuma Riverside Brewery released its seasonal "Yuzu Ale" on March 1, 2026.
MugiWhat! It's already out!? And just from the name it sounds so refreshing, a new Fukushima yuzu release has me way too curious!
Hop BroThis time it's a Fruit Ale, and the key point is that it uses the peel and juice in full. It has a pronounced aroma, but the wheat malt makes the mouthfeel soft.
MugiWhat is that! So what exactly is a Fruit Ale!? I'm still kind of fuzzy on the difference in styles!
Hop BroSimply put, it's a design that layers fruit character onto the base beer. This one is citrus-aroma forward, not too bitter, and geared to pair easily with meals.
MugiOhhh! Then it sounds like it'd be easy for me to drink too! But your way of saying "design" makes it sound like beer is a building, which is kind of funny!
Hop BroThe specs are friendly too: 350 ml at 4.5%, 660 yen including tax. In addition to the shop, direct-sales outlet, and local events, online sales are also expanding.
MugiI love that it's easy to buy! And that brewery is even working to revive hop cultivation? That's way too hot!
Hop BroThat's the best part. They use local agricultural products to pursue "beer that can only be made here," and that attitude of bringing the scent of the region into the glass comes through in this beer.
MugiIt's decided then! Let's toast with it tonight, I want to drink Yuzu Ale right now, and big brother, please save the commentary for after the first sip!
Hop BroUnderstood. Let's feel spring through the aroma first. It's a beer that works with food, so let's get some snacks ready and drink together!
Abukuma Riverside Brewery in Tamakawa Village, Fukushima Prefecture, has released its seasonal beer, "Yuzu Ale." The official announcement says sales began on Sunday, March 1, 2026. An Instagram post at 12:03 on March 16 also introduced it as a new release for March.
"Yuzu Ale" is a Fruit Ale made with both the peel and juice of yuzu grown in Tamakawa Village, used without wasting any of it. Its specs are 350 ml / Alc. 4.5% / 660 yen including tax, and it is designed to emphasize citrus aroma while using wheat malt to give it a softer mouthfeel. It strikes a balance between lightness and roundness, making it a style that pairs easily with food.
Sales have begun at the brewery shop inside Otsuna Station Tamakawa, the direct-sales outlet inside the Sugama Plaza Community Center, and at local marche and events. At the same time, online sales are also being expanded.
One especially noteworthy part of the brewery's background is its effort to revive hop cultivation, which once took place in Tamakawa Village. As it aims to create "beer that can only be made here" by making use of local agricultural products, this yuzu ale, too, is a beer that brings the scent of the land straight into the glass.
Related articles and references:
- Instagram post
- "Yuzu Ale" sales begin Sunday, March 1! (Official notice)
- Abukuma Beer official site
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroHere's some springtime news from Tamakawa Village: Abukuma Riverside Brewery released its seasonal "Yuzu Ale" on March 1, 2026.
MugiWhat! It's already out!? And just from the name it sounds so refreshing, a new Fukushima yuzu release has me way too curious!
Hop BroThis time it's a Fruit Ale, and the key point is that it uses the peel and juice in full. It has a pronounced aroma, but the wheat malt makes the mouthfeel soft.
MugiWhat is that! So what exactly is a Fruit Ale!? I'm still kind of fuzzy on the difference in styles!
Hop BroSimply put, it's a design that layers fruit character onto the base beer. This one is citrus-aroma forward, not too bitter, and geared to pair easily with meals.
MugiOhhh! Then it sounds like it'd be easy for me to drink too! But your way of saying "design" makes it sound like beer is a building, which is kind of funny!
Hop BroThe specs are friendly too: 350 ml at 4.5%, 660 yen including tax. In addition to the shop, direct-sales outlet, and local events, online sales are also expanding.
MugiI love that it's easy to buy! And that brewery is even working to revive hop cultivation? That's way too hot!
Hop BroThat's the best part. They use local agricultural products to pursue "beer that can only be made here," and that attitude of bringing the scent of the region into the glass comes through in this beer.
MugiIt's decided then! Let's toast with it tonight, I want to drink Yuzu Ale right now, and big brother, please save the commentary for after the first sip!
Hop BroUnderstood. Let's feel spring through the aroma first. It's a beer that works with food, so let's get some snacks ready and drink together!
