Shiga Kogen Beer releases barrel-aged "Yamabushi blonde #6" in 500 ml cans
Tamamura Honten in Nagano (Shiga Kogen Beer) published the new release in its barrel-aging series, "Barrel-Aged Yamabushi blonde 500ml can [Product No. 467]," at 1:55 p.m. on March 10, 2026. It is a barrel-aged blonde ale blended from base beers that were matured for a long time, mainly in wine barrels.
Hop BroBreaking news: Tamamura Honten, the maker behind Shiga Kogen Beer, has released the 500ml can of "Barrel-Aged Yamabushi blonde #6"! It's a new release in the barrel-aging series, and it was published at 1:55 p.m. on March 10, 2026.
MugiWait, Yamabushi is that sour one!? And in a can, too? That's awesome!
Hop BroExactly. The style is barrel-aged blonde ale. It's a six-cask blend: five casks are wine barrels aged for more than five years, and one is base beer aged for over four years in the large cask used for the SWAN LAKE collaboration.
MugiThat's a whole cask-load of information! "Barrel-aged" and "base beer" and suddenly we're in a brewery meeting or what!?
Hop BroTo break it down, they let the beer mature for a long time in wooden casks to build aroma and flavor, then blend the best parts. So you get lemon, Japanese citrus, and mint-like notes layered over a soft acidity and oak-derived sweetness.
MugiOhhh! That explains why it said something like natural wine or orange wine! A beer with wine vibes is so romantic!
Hop BroThe specs are solid too: 500 ml, 6.5% ABV, and 1,320 yen tax included. It's limited to 1,342 bottles, with a limit of 12 per person. Plus, the bottle version from the same batch is already sold out, so the can is especially valuable.
MugiWhat!? The numbers mean it's basically a real scramble! I'm already making one shelf in the fridge the Yamabushi-only zone!
Hop BroFor pairings, creamy dishes and grilled fish are recommended. With its acidity and oak character, it's the kind of beer that gently lifts the food, so it should really shine with a meal.
MugiDecided: tonight I'm grilling fish and opening "Barrel-Aged Yamabushi blonde #6"! Hop bro, stop talking so much and let’s toast together!
From Tamamura Honten, the brewery in Shiga Kogen, Nagano, that produces the sake "Enki" and "Shiga Kogen Beer," comes the latest batch of the sour ale that serves as a core label in the Yamabushi series. The product name is Barrel-Aged Yamabushi / blonde #6. The name shown in the official online store is "Barrel-Aged Yamabushi blonde 500ml can [Product No. 467]."
According to the official description, this batch is a blend of six casks. Of those, five are wine barrels aged for more than five years, and one uses base beer aged for more than four years in the large cask used for the SWAN LAKE collaboration. The aroma carries notes reminiscent of lemon, Japanese citrus, and mint. The flavor is said to layer a complex, gentle acidity similar to natural wine or orange wine with sweetness derived from oak.
Product Information (Official Listing)
- Volume: 500 ml
- Alcohol: 6.5%
- Beer style: Barrel-Aged Blonde Ale
- Price: 1,320 yen (tax included)
- Limited quantity: 1,342 bottles
- Purchase limit: Up to 12 bottles per person
For pairing, cream-based dishes and grilled fish are recommended, with a clear preference for Western-style food. The bottle version of the same batch is already listed as sold out, so the can release should be especially valuable. For drinkers who have followed Yamabushi's signature acidic expression, this looks like a bottle to taste not just as something they've had before, but to compare the differences between batches.
Reference: Tamamura Honten product page
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBreaking news: Tamamura Honten, the maker behind Shiga Kogen Beer, has released the 500ml can of "Barrel-Aged Yamabushi blonde #6"! It's a new release in the barrel-aging series, and it was published at 1:55 p.m. on March 10, 2026.
MugiWait, Yamabushi is that sour one!? And in a can, too? That's awesome!
Hop BroExactly. The style is barrel-aged blonde ale. It's a six-cask blend: five casks are wine barrels aged for more than five years, and one is base beer aged for over four years in the large cask used for the SWAN LAKE collaboration.
MugiThat's a whole cask-load of information! "Barrel-aged" and "base beer" and suddenly we're in a brewery meeting or what!?
Hop BroTo break it down, they let the beer mature for a long time in wooden casks to build aroma and flavor, then blend the best parts. So you get lemon, Japanese citrus, and mint-like notes layered over a soft acidity and oak-derived sweetness.
MugiOhhh! That explains why it said something like natural wine or orange wine! A beer with wine vibes is so romantic!
Hop BroThe specs are solid too: 500 ml, 6.5% ABV, and 1,320 yen tax included. It's limited to 1,342 bottles, with a limit of 12 per person. Plus, the bottle version from the same batch is already sold out, so the can is especially valuable.
MugiWhat!? The numbers mean it's basically a real scramble! I'm already making one shelf in the fridge the Yamabushi-only zone!
Hop BroFor pairings, creamy dishes and grilled fish are recommended. With its acidity and oak character, it's the kind of beer that gently lifts the food, so it should really shine with a meal.
MugiDecided: tonight I'm grilling fish and opening "Barrel-Aged Yamabushi blonde #6"! Hop bro, stop talking so much and let’s toast together!
