Takao Beer has introduced a new release from its collaboration series with Hachioji geisha, titled “Teruha - Herbal Saison.” The beer has an ABV of 4.0% and is based on Takao Beer’s house saison. Flowering-season wormwood was steeped into the beer to create its distinctive herbal character.

Wormwood brings a pronounced bitterness and an anise-like aroma, while this year’s version also features grapefruit. The beer finishes with lingering citrus notes, balancing the assertive herbal profile with a refreshing impression.

Takao Beer also recommends the beer as a chaser or mixer for drinks made with wormwood, such as absinthe. At the brewery’s taproom, beer cocktails are prepared alongside draft pours, offering another way to explore the collaboration’s herbal and spirit-forward character.

Founded in 2017 by local residents at the foot of Mount Takao, Takao Beer is a small brewery based in Hachioji, Tokyo. The brewery makes active use of ingredients from nearby areas and reflects its interests in outdoor sports, music, and art in its beers. The collaboration with Hachioji geisha is another example of its approach to connecting local culture with brewing.

With its combination of herbal bitterness, anise-like aromatics, and grapefruit citrus, “Teruha” is a saison designed for curious drinkers. Visitors to the Takao area can look for it at the KO52 TAKAO brewery and taproom, where it can be enjoyed on draft or in a beer cocktail.