A citrus gose at a standing bar in Shibuya

At beer bar Cyblume, open air’s (Minatoyama Brewery, Hyogo) "mikan gose" is being served as a guest beer. The beer style is fruit gose, with an ABV of 6.0% and a 350 ml serving size. It uses plenty of Satsuma mandarins from Wakayama and Ehime, resulting in a refreshing balance of tartness and saltiness, along with mandarin-derived aroma and fresh fruit character.

Cyblume is a standing bar in Maruyamacho, Shibuya City. With no cover charge, a terrace, and no smoking inside, it is an easy place to drop in when you just want one craft beer. Another signature feature is its distinctive atmosphere that blends craft beer with idol music, making it a natural fit for the relaxed way people enjoy a beer pub.

open air is a brewery based at Minatoyama Brewery in Kobe, and several of its beers are on Cyblume’s taps. For example, there are Italian pilsner "Minatoyama Lager," Hazy IPA "Cosmic Tiger," Session IPA "Big Dreams," NZ Hazy Pale Ale "Southern Wind," and Gose "Sansho Gose." With options ranging from citrus and hops to lager styles, one appeal is being able to compare the different expressions of the same brewery.

"mikan gose" is a beer that suits not only people who like tart beers, but also those looking for a light, food-friendly glass. On a night in Shibuya when you want a gose with a clearly defined fruit profile, this is one to keep in mind.