Choryu Shuzo Koryo Brewery Releases March New Variety Set A, Featuring a New Sake Sour
Choryu Shuzo Koryo Brewery (Nara) is selling the “March New Release Variety Set (6 bottles total, including new releases) A” on its online shop. It’s a spring tasting set packed with three bottles each of the collaboration new release with Wakayama NOMCRAFT, “Wakyo -Sake Sour Ale w/ Aridagawa mikan-,” and a rice lager.
Hop BroHere’s today’s topic! Choryu Shuzo Koryo Brewery’s “March New Release Variety Set (6 bottles total, including new releases) A” is exactly the kind of thing that really hits for a spring tasting.
MugiWhoa, that name is long, but I’m interested! What’s in it?
Hop BroThree bottles of the Wakayama NOMCRAFT collaboration “Wakyo -Sake Sour Ale w/ Aridagawa mikan-” and three bottles of rice lager made with Nara rice. It’s 360 ml x 6 bottles for 3,150 yen (3,465 yen including tax).
MugiWhoa, a sour style and a lager two-way combo! Sounds like you could use them depending on the meal!
Hop BroThe thing is, Wakyo is brewed as a “Japanese sour” using sake yeast that produces malic acid and white koji, and it’s infused with peel from Aridagawa mikan.
MugiWhat is that! It’s like a barrage of technical terms made my brain foam up! Wait, can white koji be used in beer too?!
Hop BroTo put it simply, it’s a team-up that makes sourness in a clean way. The sake yeast and koji create a fresh acidity, and the mikan peel makes the aroma pop right away.
MugiOhhh! So the rice lager is the gentle one?
Hop BroExactly. It keeps the hops and malt from standing out too much, and a soft rice-derived sweetness comes in toward the finish. Also, shipping starts on or after March 5, 2026, there’s a +330 yen cool shipment fee, and it can’t be ordered together with non-beer items, so those are the key points to check.
MugiGot it! Going from getting excited with Wakyo to relaxing with the rice lager sounds amazing. Hop big bro, let’s toast now!
A tasting set that includes a new craft beer release has appeared on the Choryu Shuzo online shop. The product name is “March New Release Variety Set (6 bottles total, including new releases) A.” The set contains `360 ml x 6 bottles` and is priced at 3,150 yen (3,465 yen including tax). The product page notes that it will ship on or after March 5, 2026.
Set Contents
- Wakyo -Sake Sour Ale w/ Aridagawa mikan- × 3 bottles
A collaboration with Wakayama NOMCRAFT. This is designed as a “Japanese sour” brewed with sake yeast that produces malic acid and white koji, then infused with peel from Aridagawa mikan. Bottled on March 4, 2026, with a recommended drinking window of within 30 days from the bottling date.
- Rice Lager × 3 bottles
A lager made with rice from Nara Prefecture. It is a flavor that keeps hops and malt restrained, with a gentle rice-derived sweetness emerging toward the finish. Bottled on January 5, 2026, with a recommended drinking window of within 90 days from the bottling date.
Ordering Notes
- In addition to shipping, a +330 yen cool shipment fee is required
- Cannot be purchased together with non-beer items
On its official website, Choryu Shuzo says its headquarters function is located at Minami 4, Koryo-cho, Kitakatsuragi-gun, Nara Prefecture. What makes this set notable is how a brewery rooted in sake production connects its knowledge of sake yeast and koji to craft beer. Since you can try a sour style with a bright citrus lift and an easy-drinking rice lager at the same time, it should also be enjoyable for pairing with meals and choosing according to the dish.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroHere’s today’s topic! Choryu Shuzo Koryo Brewery’s “March New Release Variety Set (6 bottles total, including new releases) A” is exactly the kind of thing that really hits for a spring tasting.
MugiWhoa, that name is long, but I’m interested! What’s in it?
Hop BroThree bottles of the Wakayama NOMCRAFT collaboration “Wakyo -Sake Sour Ale w/ Aridagawa mikan-” and three bottles of rice lager made with Nara rice. It’s 360 ml x 6 bottles for 3,150 yen (3,465 yen including tax).
MugiWhoa, a sour style and a lager two-way combo! Sounds like you could use them depending on the meal!
Hop BroThe thing is, Wakyo is brewed as a “Japanese sour” using sake yeast that produces malic acid and white koji, and it’s infused with peel from Aridagawa mikan.
MugiWhat is that! It’s like a barrage of technical terms made my brain foam up! Wait, can white koji be used in beer too?!
Hop BroTo put it simply, it’s a team-up that makes sourness in a clean way. The sake yeast and koji create a fresh acidity, and the mikan peel makes the aroma pop right away.
MugiOhhh! So the rice lager is the gentle one?
Hop BroExactly. It keeps the hops and malt from standing out too much, and a soft rice-derived sweetness comes in toward the finish. Also, shipping starts on or after March 5, 2026, there’s a +330 yen cool shipment fee, and it can’t be ordered together with non-beer items, so those are the key points to check.
MugiGot it! Going from getting excited with Wakyo to relaxing with the rice lager sounds amazing. Hop big bro, let’s toast now!
