Kononono Beer Brewery Announces Spring New Release, "Sola Mist Weizen"
On March 12, 2026, Kononono Beer Brewery (Wakayama) announced its new beer, "Sola Mist Weizen (Sora Mist Weizen)," on Instagram. It is being presented as a spring-like beer that layers the soft mouthfeel of wheat with aromas reminiscent of white peach and banana.
Hop BroSpring news is here: Wakayama's Kononono Beer Brewery announced its new release, "Sola Mist Weizen," on March 12, 2026.
MugiWhoa! Even the name sounds like a spring fairy! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt's a weizen. They've built it around the soft mouthfeel that comes from wheat, layered with esters that evoke white peach and banana.
MugiWhat!? Ester? Did science class just suddenly start?
Hop BroIt's the fruity aroma compounds produced by yeast. Basically, it smells a little peachy and a little banana-like! It just sounds fancy when you say it in technical terms.
MugiOhh! So is it sweet, or is it crisp?
Hop BroThat's the clever part. They say the finish is kept clean by the clarity of "Yunosato water," and a clove note lingers in the aftertaste. They're aiming for a drinking impression as light as a feather.
MugiWhite peach and banana, then clove!? That's a lot of information, but somehow it feels like spring breeze and I want to try it!
Hop BroIt's served only on-site at Konono BEER STOP or in takeout cups. Instead of bottle or can distribution, Kononono Beer Brewery seems to really value the local experience.
MugiIt's decided! Let's drink Sola Mist Weizen in Wakayama. I want to gulp down the whole spring air with it!
Hop BroGood idea. First glass: enjoy the aroma. Second glass: check the lightness. This is the kind of beer that makes you want another sip!
According to Kononono Beer Brewery's post, the new release is a weizen brewed with the image of "softness, as if a single beam of light were cutting through the air of spring." The product name is Sola Mist Weizen (ソラ・ミスト・ヴァイツェン), and the design layers the mellow wheat character of the style with gentle aromas evoking white peach and banana, plus a feather-light drinking impression.
As for the finish, the brewery says the clarity of the "Yunosato water" it values shapes the outline, leaving a hint of clove in the aftertaste. The recipe appears intended to balance a bright aroma with a crisp, clean finish.
Service is clearly defined, limited to on-site pours at Konono BEER STOP and takeout cup service. There is no mention of distribution in bottles or cans, and at present the emphasis is on the value of experiencing it in person at the brewery.
Kononono Beer Brewery is a craft brewery dedicated to making beer with water from the hot spring facility "Yunosato" in Hashimoto City, Wakayama Prefecture. At the attached beer pub "Konono BEER STOP," it serves draft beer and light meals, and its hallmark is its effort to channel the character of the local water resource into beer. This Sola Mist Weizen also seems to be a new product that translates that context into a spring-inspired flavor.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroSpring news is here: Wakayama's Kononono Beer Brewery announced its new release, "Sola Mist Weizen," on March 12, 2026.
MugiWhoa! Even the name sounds like a spring fairy! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt's a weizen. They've built it around the soft mouthfeel that comes from wheat, layered with esters that evoke white peach and banana.
MugiWhat!? Ester? Did science class just suddenly start?
Hop BroIt's the fruity aroma compounds produced by yeast. Basically, it smells a little peachy and a little banana-like! It just sounds fancy when you say it in technical terms.
MugiOhh! So is it sweet, or is it crisp?
Hop BroThat's the clever part. They say the finish is kept clean by the clarity of "Yunosato water," and a clove note lingers in the aftertaste. They're aiming for a drinking impression as light as a feather.
MugiWhite peach and banana, then clove!? That's a lot of information, but somehow it feels like spring breeze and I want to try it!
Hop BroIt's served only on-site at Konono BEER STOP or in takeout cups. Instead of bottle or can distribution, Kononono Beer Brewery seems to really value the local experience.
MugiIt's decided! Let's drink Sola Mist Weizen in Wakayama. I want to gulp down the whole spring air with it!
Hop BroGood idea. First glass: enjoy the aroma. Second glass: check the lightness. This is the kind of beer that makes you want another sip!
