Twin Peaks Mountain Brewing Begins Serving Gold Medal-Winning New Release, "Dr. Lemon Weizen"
Twin Peaks Mountain Brewing in Tsukuba, Ibaraki, has released its new draft beer, "Dr. Lemon Weizen." Made by adding lemon peel to its standard "Dr. Weizen," it is a beer that won gold at this year's Japan Great Beer Awards 2026.
Hop BroToday I'm talking about Dr. Lemon Weizen from Twin Peaks Mountain Brewing in Tsukuba. It's a new release that layers lemon peel onto their standard Dr. Weizen, and it really caught my attention.
MugiWait, it has lemon peel in it!? Weizens are supposed to have that banana-like aroma, so adding citrus on top of that sounds like it could totally scramble my brain!
Hop BroExactly. It's designed to layer the banana aroma produced by the Weizen yeast with the refreshing brightness of lemon. The key is balancing sweetness and lightness, and the layered aroma is what makes it fun.
MugiWhat is an aromatic layer supposed to mean? Is it like wearing your aroma in layers? Beer terminology suddenly got stylish!
Hop BroPretty much. It means adding another aroma to the base flavor without overpowering it or killing either one. And this beer also won gold at the Japan Great Beer Awards 2026, so it's not just a novelty.
MugiWow, a new release and a gold medal? That's too strong! It's the kind of beer that sounds limited but is also highly refined, so there's no reason not to drink it.
Hop BroWhat's more, the main brewery tap list on May 24 was really interesting. Dr. Pilsner, Kölsch, IPA, Mozart Doctor, and a whole spread of German-style beers lined up across the board.
MugiSeriously, that many!? It's like a comparison-tasting paradise. If you keep going back and forth between the classics and the new release, you'll never be able to leave!
Hop BroThe location is the main brewery at 18-8 Higashiarai in Tsukuba, Ibaraki. Since the hours were listed as 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., it seems like an evening target.
MugiMy head is already full of foam! I want to try the Dr. Lemon character first, then compare it with Dr. Weizen. It sounds like so much fun, I want to go right now!
Twin Peaks Mountain Brewing](https://twinpeaksmountain.com/) in Tsukuba, Ibaraki, has started serving its new product, "Dr. Lemon Weizen," on tap. In a post, the new release was added to the tap list announced for the main brewery on Sunday, May 24, with serving hours listed as 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
A beer that layers lemon over a classic Weizen
This new release is based on the brewery's standard "Dr. Weizen," with lemon peel added. In the post, it is introduced as a beer designed to layer the banana aroma characteristic of a Weizen with the refreshing citrus notes of lemon. Because the key to the style is how well it balances sweetness and lightness, the focus on aroma design is especially notable.
The beer also reportedly won a gold medal at this year's Japan Great Beer Awards 2026. In addition to the freshness of a new release, the fact that it has already earned recognition is hard to overlook. For craft beer fans, this is not just a limited-time item, but a beer worth trying to confirm its quality.
The day's tap list was also full of character
The tap list at the main brewery on May 24 included:
- Dr. Pilsner
- Dr. Kölsch
- Dr. IPA
- Mozart Doctor
- Dr. Weizen
- Dr. Lemon Weizen
- Dr. Munich Helles
- Dr. Export
- Hedge Bock
The lineup spans everything from lagers to Weizens, IPAs, Helles, and bock styles, suggesting that the brewery offers a wide range of expressions centered on German-style beer.
This tap lineup at the main brewery in Higashiarai 18-8, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, offered a chance to compare classic beers and new releases side by side. Starting with the new "Dr. Lemon Weizen," it seems like a good opportunity to enjoy the brewery's full lineup.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday I'm talking about Dr. Lemon Weizen from Twin Peaks Mountain Brewing in Tsukuba. It's a new release that layers lemon peel onto their standard Dr. Weizen, and it really caught my attention.
MugiWait, it has lemon peel in it!? Weizens are supposed to have that banana-like aroma, so adding citrus on top of that sounds like it could totally scramble my brain!
Hop BroExactly. It's designed to layer the banana aroma produced by the Weizen yeast with the refreshing brightness of lemon. The key is balancing sweetness and lightness, and the layered aroma is what makes it fun.
MugiWhat is an aromatic layer supposed to mean? Is it like wearing your aroma in layers? Beer terminology suddenly got stylish!
Hop BroPretty much. It means adding another aroma to the base flavor without overpowering it or killing either one. And this beer also won gold at the Japan Great Beer Awards 2026, so it's not just a novelty.
MugiWow, a new release and a gold medal? That's too strong! It's the kind of beer that sounds limited but is also highly refined, so there's no reason not to drink it.
Hop BroWhat's more, the main brewery tap list on May 24 was really interesting. Dr. Pilsner, Kölsch, IPA, Mozart Doctor, and a whole spread of German-style beers lined up across the board.
MugiSeriously, that many!? It's like a comparison-tasting paradise. If you keep going back and forth between the classics and the new release, you'll never be able to leave!
Hop BroThe location is the main brewery at 18-8 Higashiarai in Tsukuba, Ibaraki. Since the hours were listed as 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., it seems like an evening target.
MugiMy head is already full of foam! I want to try the Dr. Lemon character first, then compare it with Dr. Weizen. It sounds like so much fun, I want to go right now!
