Rokko Beer Announces the Third Official Hanshin Tigers Collaboration, "TIGERS Premium Kölsch 2025 ver.02"
Rokko Beer, based in Kita Ward, Kobe, Hyogo, has introduced "TIGERS Premium Kölsch 2025 ver.02" as the third officially licensed collaboration with the Hanshin Tigers. With its malt richness and citrus aroma, this Kölsch is also likely to draw attention at the taproom and bottle shop of the brewery’s second factory.
Hop BroRokko Beer has released the third officially licensed Hanshin Tigers collaboration, TIGERS Premium Kölsch 2025 ver.02. It really has that local feel you’d expect from a brewery in Kobe’s Kita Ward.
MugiWow, a Tigers beer! So this is the third collaboration already? That means it’s a pretty popular series, huh?
Hop BroExactly. And the style is Kölsch. It’s a beer that’s like taking the best parts of lager and ale, so it’s crisp but still has real aroma.
MugiWhat is that supposed to mean! When people start talking about lager and ale, my brain gets as mixed up as a uniform pattern! What do you mean by taking the best parts?
Hop BroBasically, it has the easy drinkability of a lager and the softly spreading fruitiness of an ale at the same time. It’s a clean yet rich flavor, so you can gulp it down or sip it slowly.
MugiOhhh! And the article said that when you drink it, there’s a strong malt presence up front, then citrus comes through afterward. Sounds tasty!
Hop BroThe ingredients are interesting too: malt, honey, oats, and hops. I especially think the honey and oats are doing a lot for the mellow texture, which is a pretty clever recipe.
MugiWait, honey too!? I thought it might be sweet, but the finish is citrus. That’s more refreshing than I expected!
Hop BroThat’s right. It’s 5.0% alcohol and comes in 350 ml cans. The balance of drinkability and satisfaction is great, so it works well when you want to drink while cheering.
MugiAnd Rokko Beer has a second factory with a taproom and bottle shop, right? If this is on the shelf there, I’d totally end up making a detour!
Hop BroExactly. It’s easy for both Tigers fans and craft beer beginners to pick up, so this is definitely the kind of beer that makes you want to have a drink while cheering.
MugiYeah, decision made! I’m in the mood to open a Rokko Beer now, and I want to toast with a Koshien vibe!
Product Overview
Rokko Beer has introduced "TIGERS Premium Kölsch 2025 ver.02," the third officially licensed collaboration with the Hanshin Tigers. It comes in 350 ml cans, and its ingredients are malt (manufactured overseas), honey, oats, and hops. Alcohol content is 5.0%.
This beer is characterized by a solid malt presence on the palate, followed by a refreshing citrus flavor that spreads on the finish. It is presented as a Kölsch that takes the best of both worlds, combining the crispness of a lager with the fruitiness of an ale, making it a bottle suited both to when you want to enjoy a clean finish and when you want to savor it slowly.
The Appeal of Rokko Beer
Rokko Beer is a brewery with a taproom and bottle shop at its Second Factory in Arinocho Arino, Kita Ward, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture. As a base for brewing craft beer at the foot of Mount Rokko, its appeal lies in combining local character with the atmosphere of a brewery.
The collaboration label with the Hanshin Tigers is a beer fans can enjoy as an extension of cheering for the team. Even people who are not very familiar with craft beer can pick it up easily because of its approachable taste, so it is a beer worth checking out alongside Tigers-related news.
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Hop BroRokko Beer has released the third officially licensed Hanshin Tigers collaboration, TIGERS Premium Kölsch 2025 ver.02. It really has that local feel you’d expect from a brewery in Kobe’s Kita Ward.
MugiWow, a Tigers beer! So this is the third collaboration already? That means it’s a pretty popular series, huh?
Hop BroExactly. And the style is Kölsch. It’s a beer that’s like taking the best parts of lager and ale, so it’s crisp but still has real aroma.
MugiWhat is that supposed to mean! When people start talking about lager and ale, my brain gets as mixed up as a uniform pattern! What do you mean by taking the best parts?
Hop BroBasically, it has the easy drinkability of a lager and the softly spreading fruitiness of an ale at the same time. It’s a clean yet rich flavor, so you can gulp it down or sip it slowly.
MugiOhhh! And the article said that when you drink it, there’s a strong malt presence up front, then citrus comes through afterward. Sounds tasty!
Hop BroThe ingredients are interesting too: malt, honey, oats, and hops. I especially think the honey and oats are doing a lot for the mellow texture, which is a pretty clever recipe.
MugiWait, honey too!? I thought it might be sweet, but the finish is citrus. That’s more refreshing than I expected!
Hop BroThat’s right. It’s 5.0% alcohol and comes in 350 ml cans. The balance of drinkability and satisfaction is great, so it works well when you want to drink while cheering.
MugiAnd Rokko Beer has a second factory with a taproom and bottle shop, right? If this is on the shelf there, I’d totally end up making a detour!
Hop BroExactly. It’s easy for both Tigers fans and craft beer beginners to pick up, so this is definitely the kind of beer that makes you want to have a drink while cheering.
MugiYeah, decision made! I’m in the mood to open a Rokko Beer now, and I want to toast with a Koshien vibe!
