Nagisa Beer Brews “Ume Ale” with Wakayama Nanko Plums
Nanki-Shirahama Nagisa Beer in Shirahama, Wakayama, has announced the completion of “Ume Ale,” a new craft beer made with Nanko plums from Wakayama Prefecture. The beer brings together a signature Kishu ingredient and the brewery’s locally rooted brewing approach.
Hop BroNanki Shirahama Nagisa Beer in Wakayama has completed a Nanko ume ale. It is a seriously local new release!
MugiWhat? Plums in beer?! Is it like sweet plum wine, or is it still properly beer?
Hop BroIt is beer, made with Wakayama-grown Nanko ume. The fun part is seeing how plum aroma and acidity meet malt and hops.
Mugi“Meet” sounds so poetic, Hop Bro! What do malt and hops actually do when the plum arrives?
Hop BroSimply put, malt builds a bready, biscuit-like base, while hops bring aroma and bitterness. Plum could add a bright fruity tang on top.
MugiOoh! Will it make my face pucker like umeboshi? We could do a puckered-face toast for the photo!
Hop BroThat is possible. And it is brewed with Shirahama's Tomita water, sourced near the Tomita-zaka route of the Kumano Kodo.
MugiEven the water is from Shirahama! That really makes it a taste of Kishu.
Hop BroNagisa Beer has brewed in Shirahama since 1997, making pale ale, IPA, and mikan ale. This is another local fruit beer after its mikan ale.
MugiI want to try all of those! Do we know the strength or price yet? I am ready to drink now!
Hop BroNot yet—the ABV, size, price, and release date are still unannounced. Maybe do not clear the fridge quite yet.
MugiI am clearing it anyway! Nagisa Beer is known for unpasteurized craft beer without filter processing. When the news drops, let’s go chase that plum aroma!
A new beer featuring Nanko plums
Nanki-Shirahama Nagisa Beer has announced via its official Instagram account that “Ume Ale,” made with Nanko plums from Wakayama Prefecture, is complete. The post introduces the beer’s name and highlights its use of Nanko plums, one of the region’s best-known agricultural products.
Nanko plums are a signature variety from Kishu, an area widely associated with plum production. Their fruit-forward aroma and acidity may add a distinctive character to the malt- and hop-based beer. The Instagram post does not specify the alcohol content, bottle size, price, release date, or sales channels. Further details will need to be confirmed through future announcements from the brewery.
A Shirahama brewery shaped by local water
Based in Shirahama, Nishimuro District, Wakayama, Nanki-Shirahama Nagisa Beer produces and sells craft beer. According to the brewery’s official website, its beers are brewed with Tonda no Mizu, a local water source near the Tonda-zaka route of the Kumano Kodo. Its lineup includes Pale Ale, American Wheat, IPA, and Mandarin Orange Ale.
The brewery has been brewing in Nanki-Shirahama since 1997 and has developed beers using ingredients associated with Wakayama. Following its Mandarin Orange Ale, the new Ume Ale appears to be another attempt to connect local fruit with the character of Shirahama craft beer.
Nagisa Beer also describes its products as unpasteurized, unfiltered “raw” craft beer and recommends refrigerated storage. Beer fans will be watching for additional information about Ume Ale’s flavor profile, availability, and official launch.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroNanki Shirahama Nagisa Beer in Wakayama has completed a Nanko ume ale. It is a seriously local new release!
MugiWhat? Plums in beer?! Is it like sweet plum wine, or is it still properly beer?
Hop BroIt is beer, made with Wakayama-grown Nanko ume. The fun part is seeing how plum aroma and acidity meet malt and hops.
Mugi“Meet” sounds so poetic, Hop Bro! What do malt and hops actually do when the plum arrives?
Hop BroSimply put, malt builds a bready, biscuit-like base, while hops bring aroma and bitterness. Plum could add a bright fruity tang on top.
MugiOoh! Will it make my face pucker like umeboshi? We could do a puckered-face toast for the photo!
Hop BroThat is possible. And it is brewed with Shirahama's Tomita water, sourced near the Tomita-zaka route of the Kumano Kodo.
MugiEven the water is from Shirahama! That really makes it a taste of Kishu.
Hop BroNagisa Beer has brewed in Shirahama since 1997, making pale ale, IPA, and mikan ale. This is another local fruit beer after its mikan ale.
MugiI want to try all of those! Do we know the strength or price yet? I am ready to drink now!
Hop BroNot yet—the ABV, size, price, and release date are still unannounced. Maybe do not clear the fridge quite yet.
MugiI am clearing it anyway! Nagisa Beer is known for unpasteurized craft beer without filter processing. When the news drops, let’s go chase that plum aroma!
