Nito Brewing Releases Spring-Limited "GOSE WITH SAKURA-MOCHI"
Shiga-based Nito Brewing (TWO RABBITS BREWING COMPANY) listed its seasonal beer "GOSE WITH SAKURA-MOCHI" online on March 3, 2026. Made with salted cherry blossom leaves and hibiscus, it is a spring beer that layers the aroma of sakura mochi with the gentle acidity and saltiness characteristic of a gose.
Hop BroSpring's first highlight is here! Shiga's Nito Brewing listed its seasonal "GOSE WITH SAKURA-MOCHI" online on March 3, 2026.
MugiWhoa! The name alone sounds like a Japanese sweet! Beer with sakura mochi? What even is that!
Hop BroWhat's cool is that this is the March edition of Nito Brewing's "Hanafuda" label project, with the motif "Cherry Blossoms and Curtain." It's a project that turns seasonal ingredients into beer every month.
MugiHuh! But what is a "gose"? It sounds like a special move!
Hop BroGose is a beer style known for its gentle tartness and saltiness. It's on the sour side, but not overly sharp, so it's light and easy to drink.
MugiSour and salty... my brain can't handle it, but now I'm curious!
Hop BroThis one uses salted cherry blossom leaves for a subtle salt note, hibiscus for a pale cherry-blossom color, and it's said to smell like sakura mochi, with a dry, rounded finish. There's also a faint floral character.
MugiIt looks like spring, smells like spring, and tastes like spring! It's like every seasonal event rolled into one!
Hop BroAnd Nito Brewing's motto is "Beer for everyone" - a brewery that balances tradition and New World influence. That mix of drinkability and character is really well done.
MugiWhat would you pair with it? Would fried chicken clash with a sakura mochi beer?
Hop BroIt'd probably go well with salty appetizers or light Japanese dishes. It's priced at 715 yen for a 360 ml can, or 4,290 yen for a six-pack (tax included). Definitely the kind of beer you'd want to secure for hanami season!
MugiIt's decided! Let's crack open "GOSE WITH SAKURA-MOCHI" and welcome spring right now!
Nito Brewing's new release, "GOSE WITH SAKURA-MOCHI," appeared as the March installment of the company's "Hanafuda" label project, which began in 2026. The motif is the March card "Cherry Blossoms and Curtain." As part of a monthly project that expresses Japan's seasonal ingredients, this beer captures the memory of the spring wagashi sakura mochi.
The style is gose. According to the product description, it is designed with salted cherry blossom leaves, layering a refreshing and pleasant tartness with a subtle saltiness derived from the leaves. Other features include a pale cherry-blossom hue from hibiscus, a dry and rounded finish, and a faint floral note. The price is `Can - 360ml` at 715 yen, and `Can - 360ml 6 Pack` at 4,290 yen (tax included).
Looking at the brewery's background, the direction of this limited release is consistent with its overall approach. Based in Shiga, Nito Brewing emphasizes a diverse lineup influenced by both European traditions and New World brewing culture. True to its official motto, "Beer for everyone," the brewery has focused on balancing drinkability and flavor while actively incorporating local ingredients. This "sakura leaf x gose" release clearly expresses that seasonal context.
If you're pairing it with a spring meal, it would be interesting to try it with salty appetizers or light Japanese dishes. It is also one to watch for hanami season.
Source: https://www.tworabbitsbrewing.com/products/gose-with-sakura-mochi
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Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroSpring's first highlight is here! Shiga's Nito Brewing listed its seasonal "GOSE WITH SAKURA-MOCHI" online on March 3, 2026.
MugiWhoa! The name alone sounds like a Japanese sweet! Beer with sakura mochi? What even is that!
Hop BroWhat's cool is that this is the March edition of Nito Brewing's "Hanafuda" label project, with the motif "Cherry Blossoms and Curtain." It's a project that turns seasonal ingredients into beer every month.
MugiHuh! But what is a "gose"? It sounds like a special move!
Hop BroGose is a beer style known for its gentle tartness and saltiness. It's on the sour side, but not overly sharp, so it's light and easy to drink.
MugiSour and salty... my brain can't handle it, but now I'm curious!
Hop BroThis one uses salted cherry blossom leaves for a subtle salt note, hibiscus for a pale cherry-blossom color, and it's said to smell like sakura mochi, with a dry, rounded finish. There's also a faint floral character.
MugiIt looks like spring, smells like spring, and tastes like spring! It's like every seasonal event rolled into one!
Hop BroAnd Nito Brewing's motto is "Beer for everyone" - a brewery that balances tradition and New World influence. That mix of drinkability and character is really well done.
MugiWhat would you pair with it? Would fried chicken clash with a sakura mochi beer?
Hop BroIt'd probably go well with salty appetizers or light Japanese dishes. It's priced at 715 yen for a 360 ml can, or 4,290 yen for a six-pack (tax included). Definitely the kind of beer you'd want to secure for hanami season!
MugiIt's decided! Let's crack open "GOSE WITH SAKURA-MOCHI" and welcome spring right now!
