Ishikawa Brewery releases seasonal Tama no Megumi Blueberry Ale
Ishikawa Brewery in Fussa, Tokyo has released its seasonal Tama no Megumi Blueberry Ale. The brewery announced the limited-batch beer on Instagram and urged fans to buy it early.
Hop BroToday’s topic is Tama no Megumi Blueberry Ale from Ishikawa Shuzo in Fussa, Tokyo. It’s a seasonal limited release, so this is the kind of bottle you grab before it disappears.
MugiWait, blueberry beer? Is that basically breakfast in a glass, or is it still actually beer?
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. It’s a fruit ale style, but the blueberry fruitiness and bright acidity sit on top of real hop and malt flavor.
MugiHold on, hop and malt flavor just crashed into my beginner brain. Who are these people and why are they standing behind the berries?
Hop BroSimple version: malt body gives it weight, so it doesn’t finish like juice. You get the fruit, but you still feel like you drank an actual beer.
MugiOhhh, and it has a striking berry color, right? That sounds like the kind of pour that makes everyone reach for their phone first.
Hop BroExactly. And Ishikawa Shuzo is a brewery founded in 1863. The brewery grounds in Fussa-Kumagawa are historic, and Tama no Megumi was revived as a Tokyo craft beer line in 1998.
MugiWhat! That historic-brewery twist is unfairly cool. A place with that much history making the only fruit beer in the series? I’m listening.
Hop BroYep, and it uses their own underground natural water, the same kind of core water they use for sake brewing, so the fruit character stays bright without feeling messy.
MugiI’m already hungry. If this works with teriyaki chicken pairings, plus egg sandwiches and pizza, my snack brain is fully activated.
Hop BroThat’s the move. It can handle fried tuna, croquettes, even pizza, so before it sells out, I want a glass with food too.
Ishikawa Brewery in Fussa, Tokyo has released its seasonal Tama no Megumi Blueberry Ale. On Instagram, the brewery described it as available now and noted that it is a limited-batch brew.
A fruit ale with real beer character
According to the brewery’s official site, this is the only fruit beer in the Tama no Megumi lineup. It centers on blueberry fruitiness and a fresh, lively acidity, with hop and malt aromas supporting the profile. The beer is also notable for its vivid color, while still keeping a solid beer-like body.
Brewed at a historic brewery
Ishikawa Brewery dates back to 1863. Its current brewery grounds in Kumagawa, Fussa include historic buildings recognized as Tangible Cultural Properties by Japan, and the site also houses facilities where visitors can enjoy both sake and beer. Tama no Megumi revives the brewery’s beer-making history from the Meiji era and has been brewed again since 1998 using the brewery’s own underground natural water, which is central to the brand.
Suggested pairings
The official site recommends dishes such as teriyaki chicken, maguro no tatsuta-age, sautéed eggplant, egg sandwiches, prosciutto and cress salad, menchi-katsu, cream croquettes, and tomato-sauce pizza. As a seasonal limited beer, it is positioned as a fruit-forward brew that can accompany a meal well.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s topic is Tama no Megumi Blueberry Ale from Ishikawa Shuzo in Fussa, Tokyo. It’s a seasonal limited release, so this is the kind of bottle you grab before it disappears.
MugiWait, blueberry beer? Is that basically breakfast in a glass, or is it still actually beer?
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. It’s a fruit ale style, but the blueberry fruitiness and bright acidity sit on top of real hop and malt flavor.
MugiHold on, hop and malt flavor just crashed into my beginner brain. Who are these people and why are they standing behind the berries?
Hop BroSimple version: malt body gives it weight, so it doesn’t finish like juice. You get the fruit, but you still feel like you drank an actual beer.
MugiOhhh, and it has a striking berry color, right? That sounds like the kind of pour that makes everyone reach for their phone first.
Hop BroExactly. And Ishikawa Shuzo is a brewery founded in 1863. The brewery grounds in Fussa-Kumagawa are historic, and Tama no Megumi was revived as a Tokyo craft beer line in 1998.
MugiWhat! That historic-brewery twist is unfairly cool. A place with that much history making the only fruit beer in the series? I’m listening.
Hop BroYep, and it uses their own underground natural water, the same kind of core water they use for sake brewing, so the fruit character stays bright without feeling messy.
MugiI’m already hungry. If this works with teriyaki chicken pairings, plus egg sandwiches and pizza, my snack brain is fully activated.
Hop BroThat’s the move. It can handle fried tuna, croquettes, even pizza, so before it sells out, I want a glass with food too.
