Sakura Brewery to release new four-berry "BerrylicouS" on December 16
Sakura Brewery in Kitakami, Iwate Prefecture, will release its fruit beer "BerrylicouS" on December 16, 2025. The brewery says on its official Instagram that advance sales will begin on December 15 at @sakura.brewery, and the new winter-limited product is likely to attract attention.
Hop BroBreaking news: Sakura Brewery in Kitakami, Iwate, is releasing a new beer, "BerrylicouS," on December 16, 2025.
MugiWait, that name already sounds delicious! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt's a Fruit Beer. Based on amber ale, it includes four berry purees - blackberry, strawberry, cassis, and lingonberry - plus cinnamon.
MugiThat's a lot of information! If it's based on amber ale, how would you explain that in a way beginners can understand?
Hop BroSimply put, it means the beer has a base with a gentle caramel-like malt sweetness. Then the berry sweetness and tartness, plus the cinnamon, come on top, so it ends up like a winter dessert in a glass.
MugiWhoa, it's like a drinkable cake! So are the specs strong or light?
Hop BroAt 5% ABV, it's pretty easy to drink, and with an IBU of 10, the bitterness is quite mild. The EBC is 22, so the color is somewhat deeper. It's also designed so you can clearly pick up the hop's floral and fruity aroma.
MugiIBU and EBC suddenly feel like exam material! So basically, it means "not too bitter, with a slightly rich look," right?
Hop BroExactly right! Plus, advance sales start on December 15 at @sakura.brewery on Instagram, and general release is December 16. It comes in 10L and 15L kegs, so it should fit right in with year-end food pairings too.
MugiIt's decided! Let's go drink Sakura Brewery's BerrylicouS as our winter treat! I'll handle the berry hype and bring the energy!
The craft brewery Sakura Brewery in Kitakami, Iwate Prefecture, has announced a new beer, "BerrylicouS." The post was published at 6:00 p.m. on December 15, 2025, and indicates that advance sales will begin on December 15 at @sakura.brewery, ahead of the general release on December 16.
Published product information
The specifications listed in the Instagram post are as follows.
- Style: Fruit Beer
- Alc: 5%
- IBU: 10
- EBC: 22
- Size: 10L/15L Keg
On the recipe side, it uses an amber ale base with four berry purees - blackberry, strawberry, cassis, and lingonberry - plus cinnamon. The post explains that the beer is designed with malt-derived sweetness, a floral and fruity hop aroma, the tartness and sweetness of berries, and the flavor of cinnamon layered together.
Brewery background
Sakura Brewery is a brewery based at 4-8-5 Odori, Kitakami, Iwate Prefecture. According to its official website, it also operates a directly managed shop, "ale house Robin Hood," at 2-2-18 Aoyagicho, Kitakami. For a brewery that has promoted craft beer with a strong local focus, BerrylicouS is positioned as a new product that highlights the feeling of winter.
It looks like a beer that will make you want to try pairing it with food, with its sweet-tart fruit character and spicy notes, especially for year-end dining occasions.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBreaking news: Sakura Brewery in Kitakami, Iwate, is releasing a new beer, "BerrylicouS," on December 16, 2025.
MugiWait, that name already sounds delicious! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt's a Fruit Beer. Based on amber ale, it includes four berry purees - blackberry, strawberry, cassis, and lingonberry - plus cinnamon.
MugiThat's a lot of information! If it's based on amber ale, how would you explain that in a way beginners can understand?
Hop BroSimply put, it means the beer has a base with a gentle caramel-like malt sweetness. Then the berry sweetness and tartness, plus the cinnamon, come on top, so it ends up like a winter dessert in a glass.
MugiWhoa, it's like a drinkable cake! So are the specs strong or light?
Hop BroAt 5% ABV, it's pretty easy to drink, and with an IBU of 10, the bitterness is quite mild. The EBC is 22, so the color is somewhat deeper. It's also designed so you can clearly pick up the hop's floral and fruity aroma.
MugiIBU and EBC suddenly feel like exam material! So basically, it means "not too bitter, with a slightly rich look," right?
Hop BroExactly right! Plus, advance sales start on December 15 at @sakura.brewery on Instagram, and general release is December 16. It comes in 10L and 15L kegs, so it should fit right in with year-end food pairings too.
MugiIt's decided! Let's go drink Sakura Brewery's BerrylicouS as our winter treat! I'll handle the berry hype and bring the energy!
