Nanki Shirahama Nagisa Beer announces its 2026 Valentine project: SUN baked sweets and limited-time pairings
At 1:00 p.m. on January 29, 2026, Nanki Shirahama Nagisa Beer (Wakayama) announced its annual "Nagisa Valentine Operation" on Instagram. The post said the brewery would once again run a project pairing BAKERY COFFEE SUN's chocolate tart and chocolate canelé/plain canelé with craft beer.
Hop BroBig news from Shirahama: Nanki Shirahama Nagisa Beer announced its "Nagisa Valentine Operation" on Instagram at 1:00 p.m. on January 29, 2026.
MugiWait! Valentine’s with beer!? You mean pairing it with chocolate!?
Hop BroExactly. They’re planning to pair BAKERY COFFEE SUN’s chocolate tart, chocolate canelé, and plain canelé with craft beer.
MugiWhat?! That sounds amazing! But beer with sweet treats? Won’t they clash? It sounds like total traffic jam in your mouth!
Hop BroThat’s where pairing skill comes in. The malt richness catches the sweetness, the carbonation cuts the finish, and the hop aroma rounds out the aftertaste.
MugiThree technical terms in a row! So, what exactly is malt richness, anyway?
Hop BroThink of it as a soft, toasty richness, like the aroma of lightly toasted bread crust. It’s like a cushion that wraps around the chocolate’s sweetness.
MugiOhhh! Then what beer would go well with the chocolate tart? I’m the type who gets flustered just choosing!
Hop BroFor Nagisa’s core lineup, American Wheat is light and easygoing, Pale Ale balances toastiness and citrus, and Mikan Ale leans toward a dessert-like fruitiness. As a long-established brewery founded in 1996 and brewing since 1997, they’re sure to put it together properly with local water and quality.
MugiEven if the form changes because the Shirahama shop closed, it’s great that they’re keeping it going...! I’ll keep up with the details on their official social media and website, and this year’s Valentine’s Day should be celebrated with Nagisa Beer and canelé in hand!
Nanki Shirahama Nagisa Beer, a craft brewery from Shirahama in Wakayama, has once again unveiled a Valentine-themed sweets pairing project. The focus of this year’s announcement is the combination with baked sweets from BAKERY COFFEE SUN, which has drawn popularity every year.
The post mentions not only the "Chocolate Tart" but also the "Chocolate Canelé and Plain Canelé." It also acknowledges that the closure of the Shirahama shop makes the usual collaboration difficult in its original form, while showing a commitment to continuing the project anyway. The decision to keep a staple event going in a different form is typical of a company that has valued relationships with local businesses.
Nagisa Beer is a long-established craft brewery founded in 1996 and brewing since 1997. It uses water from Tomita in Nanki Shirahama for brewing, and has centered its lineup on American Wheat, Pale Ale, and Mikan Ale. In recent years it has also accumulated awards, and the brand continues to expand its recognition as one that balances local identity and quality.
The combination of chocolate-based baked sweets and craft beer can change the impression dramatically through the interplay of toasty aromas, roasted notes, and citrus character. The malt richness that supports sweetness, the carbonation that clears the finish, and the aroma that lingers afterward. The Valentine project is not just a seasonal product, but also something worth noting as an "experience proposal" that broadens how beer can be enjoyed.
Details on this year’s sales conditions and set contents are expected to be announced in stages on official social media and the official website. Readers who are interested should keep an eye on the information early.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBig news from Shirahama: Nanki Shirahama Nagisa Beer announced its "Nagisa Valentine Operation" on Instagram at 1:00 p.m. on January 29, 2026.
MugiWait! Valentine’s with beer!? You mean pairing it with chocolate!?
Hop BroExactly. They’re planning to pair BAKERY COFFEE SUN’s chocolate tart, chocolate canelé, and plain canelé with craft beer.
MugiWhat?! That sounds amazing! But beer with sweet treats? Won’t they clash? It sounds like total traffic jam in your mouth!
Hop BroThat’s where pairing skill comes in. The malt richness catches the sweetness, the carbonation cuts the finish, and the hop aroma rounds out the aftertaste.
MugiThree technical terms in a row! So, what exactly is malt richness, anyway?
Hop BroThink of it as a soft, toasty richness, like the aroma of lightly toasted bread crust. It’s like a cushion that wraps around the chocolate’s sweetness.
MugiOhhh! Then what beer would go well with the chocolate tart? I’m the type who gets flustered just choosing!
Hop BroFor Nagisa’s core lineup, American Wheat is light and easygoing, Pale Ale balances toastiness and citrus, and Mikan Ale leans toward a dessert-like fruitiness. As a long-established brewery founded in 1996 and brewing since 1997, they’re sure to put it together properly with local water and quality.
MugiEven if the form changes because the Shirahama shop closed, it’s great that they’re keeping it going...! I’ll keep up with the details on their official social media and website, and this year’s Valentine’s Day should be celebrated with Nagisa Beer and canelé in hand!
