Choryo Shuzo Koryo Brewery to Ship a New Three-Type, Six-Bottle Beer Set Starting March 19
Choryo Shuzo Koryo Brewery in Nara has listed its new craft beer product, the "March New Variety Set (including new releases, total 6 bottles) B," on its online shop. The set contains two bottles each of WEST COAST IPA 2026, FRUITS SOUR -Strawberry-, and Rice Lager, with shipments scheduled to begin on or after March 19.
Hop BroHere’s this week’s featured news: Nara’s Choryo Shuzo Koryo Brewery is releasing the "March New Variety Set (including new releases, total 6 bottles) B," and it will ship on or after March 19.
MugiWhoa! The name alone sounds intense! What’s inside?
Hop BroIt’s six 360ml cans, two each of three types: WEST COAST IPA 2026, FRUITS SOUR -Strawberry-, and Rice Lager. The price is 3,600 yen (3,960 yen including tax), plus a separate 330 yen cool delivery fee, and you can’t buy it together with non-beer products.
MugiThat’s a lot of info! And the one that says "bold and dank"... does "dank" mean basketball dunks?!
Hop BroNice catch. In beer, "dank" means a deep hop aroma with resinous or herbal notes. WEST COAST IPA 2026 has had a major recipe overhaul since last year, and it’s a beer that strengthens the classic IPA feel in a more modern way.
MugiWhat? Then is FRUITS SOUR -Strawberry- basically the dessert pick?
Hop BroIt’s designed to be easy to drink, with the aroma of ripe strawberries and a clean, refreshing sourness. You can enjoy it before or after a meal. And Rice Lager uses Nara-grown rice, keeps the hop and malt presence restrained, and leaves a soft sweetness in the finish.
MugiOhhh! One set with a hop-forward beer, a fruit sour, and a gentle lager? That’s like a three-stage attack!
Hop BroAnd the freshness window is clearly stated. The IPA and strawberry sour are both filled on March 18, 2026, and are recommended within 30 days. The Rice Lager was filled on March 11 and is recommended within 90 days. They’re really considerate about drink timing too.
MugiNice, this is a set that lets you experience Koryo Brewery’s "current state" all at once! I’m already opening the fridge because I want to drink it now!
Hop BroI know, right? I’d start with the IPA when it arrives, check the aroma, and finish with the Rice Lager. It’s basically the perfect imaginary toast for tonight.
The "March New Variety Set (including new releases, total 6 bottles) B" listed on Choryo Shuzo's online shop is composed of six 360ml cans (two each of three varieties). The price is 3,600 yen (3,960 yen including tax).
Set Contents
- WEST COAST IPA 2026 x2
- FRUITS SOUR -Strawberry- x2
- Rice Lager x2
The product page clearly states that shipment begins on or after March 19. In addition, a 330 yen cool delivery fee is required separately from shipping, and same-order purchases with non-beer products are not allowed.
Flavor Highlights
WEST COAST IPA 2026 is a beer that returns with a major recipe overhaul from last year. The description presents it as "a bold, dank, classic IPA," suggesting a design that puts modern hop character front and center.
FRUITS SOUR -Strawberry- emphasizes the aroma of fully ripened strawberries and a crisp, clean drinking finish. By layering fruit aroma onto a sour-style beer, it is designed to work well both before and after meals.
Rice Lager is introduced as a beer made with Nara-grown rice, with hop and malt character kept restrained so that a soft rice-derived sweetness remains in the aftertaste.
Freshness Window Guide
- WEST COAST IPA 2026: Filled on March 18, 2026; recommended within 30 days of filling
- FRUITS SOUR -Strawberry-: Filled on March 18, 2026; recommended within 30 days of filling
- Rice Lager: Filled on March 11, 2026; recommended within 90 days of filling
Choryo Shuzo, based in Koryo Town, Nara, operates sake and craft beer through the same online shop. This set brings together a hop-driven IPA, a fruit sour, and a gentle lager, making it a lineup suited to beer fans who want a quick snapshot of Koryo Brewery's current direction.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroHere’s this week’s featured news: Nara’s Choryo Shuzo Koryo Brewery is releasing the "March New Variety Set (including new releases, total 6 bottles) B," and it will ship on or after March 19.
MugiWhoa! The name alone sounds intense! What’s inside?
Hop BroIt’s six 360ml cans, two each of three types: WEST COAST IPA 2026, FRUITS SOUR -Strawberry-, and Rice Lager. The price is 3,600 yen (3,960 yen including tax), plus a separate 330 yen cool delivery fee, and you can’t buy it together with non-beer products.
MugiThat’s a lot of info! And the one that says "bold and dank"... does "dank" mean basketball dunks?!
Hop BroNice catch. In beer, "dank" means a deep hop aroma with resinous or herbal notes. WEST COAST IPA 2026 has had a major recipe overhaul since last year, and it’s a beer that strengthens the classic IPA feel in a more modern way.
MugiWhat? Then is FRUITS SOUR -Strawberry- basically the dessert pick?
Hop BroIt’s designed to be easy to drink, with the aroma of ripe strawberries and a clean, refreshing sourness. You can enjoy it before or after a meal. And Rice Lager uses Nara-grown rice, keeps the hop and malt presence restrained, and leaves a soft sweetness in the finish.
MugiOhhh! One set with a hop-forward beer, a fruit sour, and a gentle lager? That’s like a three-stage attack!
Hop BroAnd the freshness window is clearly stated. The IPA and strawberry sour are both filled on March 18, 2026, and are recommended within 30 days. The Rice Lager was filled on March 11 and is recommended within 90 days. They’re really considerate about drink timing too.
MugiNice, this is a set that lets you experience Koryo Brewery’s "current state" all at once! I’m already opening the fridge because I want to drink it now!
Hop BroI know, right? I’d start with the IPA when it arrives, check the aroma, and finish with the Rice Lager. It’s basically the perfect imaginary toast for tonight.
