OH!LA!HO BEER to Release Limited-Quantity "Winter-Brewed Porter" Starting October 23
OH!LA!HO BEER in Tōmi City, Nagano Prefecture, will release "Winter-Brewed Porter" on Thursday, October 23, 2025 as the winter item in its seasonal series, "Bière de Raiden Seasonal Brew Beer." It features deep aromas from two kinds of roasted malt and a light, easy-drinking finish.
Hop BroFrom OH!LA!HO BEER in Tōmi City, Nagano Prefecture, the limited-quantity "Bière de Raiden Seasonal Brew Beer Winter-Brewed Porter" is coming out on October 23, 2025!
MugiWhoa! That name is long! But "Winter-Brewed Porter" already sounds like the good stuff!
Hop BroExactly. It's a porter, and the key point is the aroma and depth created by two kinds of roasted malt.
MugiWhat! Roasted malt sounds heavy, but how does it get that "light finish"?
Hop BroGood question. Even though it's a dark beer, they keep the body from getting too heavy, bring out the roasted aroma, and design it so the finish stays light. In short, it's "aroma-rich and not tiring to drink."
MugiOhhh! So it's like cocoa-like winter aromas, but you can keep drinking it easily? Dangerous and amazing!
Hop BroWhat's more, this series is built around the concept of "Japan's four seasons and seasonal flavors," with white ale in spring, Weizen in summer, IPA in autumn, and porter in winter. There's even a year-end "Kiwame-Shikomi Secret" whose contents change every year.
MugiA secret too!? It's like a seasonal gacha! So what's the spec on this one?
Hop Bro350 ml cans and 10 L kegs, 5% alcohol. The can's suggested retail price is 368 yen (404 yen including tax). It'll be rolled out sequentially at supermarkets nationwide. OH!LA!HO was founded in 1996, revamped its equipment in 2020, and keeps cultivating hops locally, so it's a real heavyweight.
MugiIt has local roots and lets you enjoy the seasons too? So precious... Hop bro, on a cold night let's go drink that Winter-Brewed Porter right now!
Hop BroIt's settled! Soothing roasted character, light finish. This winter beer is definitely a winner!
OH!LA!HO BEER, a craft brewery in Tōmi City, Nagano Prefecture, will release the limited-quantity "Bière de Raiden Seasonal Brew Beer Winter-Brewed Porter" on Thursday, October 23, 2025. It will be rolled out sequentially at supermarkets nationwide.
This product is a dark beer designed to have the roasty character and layered aroma created by two types of roasted malt, while also offering a light mouthfeel that makes it easy to enjoy even during winter refreshment breaks. The key point is that it adds easy drinkability to a dark-style beer for cold-weather drinking.
"Bière de Raiden Seasonal Brew Beer" is a seasonal series built around the concept of "enjoying Japan's four seasons and the flavors of each season." In addition to a lineup of white ale in spring, Weizen in summer, IPA in autumn, and porter in winter, it also offers a year-end "Kiwame-Shikomi Secret" whose contents change every year.
Product Overview
- Product name: Bière de Raiden Seasonal Brew Beer Winter-Brewed Porter
- Release date: Thursday, October 23, 2025
- Volume: 350 ml can, 10 L keg
- Ingredients: malt (manufactured in the UK, Australia, and Germany), hops
- Alcohol content: 5%
- Best-before date: 8 months from the production date
- Suggested retail price: 350 ml can 368 yen (404 yen including tax)
OH!LA!HO BEER was founded in Tōmi City in 1996. In 2020, it renewed its equipment and strengthened its production system. Since 2010, it has also been cultivating hops locally in-house, and it continues to make beer with an emphasis on balancing regional character and everyday drinkability. This winter-brewed porter also seems to be a seasonal offering that reflects that approach.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroFrom OH!LA!HO BEER in Tōmi City, Nagano Prefecture, the limited-quantity "Bière de Raiden Seasonal Brew Beer Winter-Brewed Porter" is coming out on October 23, 2025!
MugiWhoa! That name is long! But "Winter-Brewed Porter" already sounds like the good stuff!
Hop BroExactly. It's a porter, and the key point is the aroma and depth created by two kinds of roasted malt.
MugiWhat! Roasted malt sounds heavy, but how does it get that "light finish"?
Hop BroGood question. Even though it's a dark beer, they keep the body from getting too heavy, bring out the roasted aroma, and design it so the finish stays light. In short, it's "aroma-rich and not tiring to drink."
MugiOhhh! So it's like cocoa-like winter aromas, but you can keep drinking it easily? Dangerous and amazing!
Hop BroWhat's more, this series is built around the concept of "Japan's four seasons and seasonal flavors," with white ale in spring, Weizen in summer, IPA in autumn, and porter in winter. There's even a year-end "Kiwame-Shikomi Secret" whose contents change every year.
MugiA secret too!? It's like a seasonal gacha! So what's the spec on this one?
Hop Bro350 ml cans and 10 L kegs, 5% alcohol. The can's suggested retail price is 368 yen (404 yen including tax). It'll be rolled out sequentially at supermarkets nationwide. OH!LA!HO was founded in 1996, revamped its equipment in 2020, and keeps cultivating hops locally, so it's a real heavyweight.
MugiIt has local roots and lets you enjoy the seasons too? So precious... Hop bro, on a cold night let's go drink that Winter-Brewed Porter right now!
Hop BroIt's settled! Soothing roasted character, light finish. This winter beer is definitely a winner!
