Harumi Beer Brewery Launches 'koko Ruby Berry Sour Ale' on Tap
Harumi Beer Brewery in Harumi, Chuo City, Tokyo has newly tapped koko Brew TOKYO's "koko Ruby Berry Sour Ale." With a low 3% ABV, it is being presented as a seasonal pour with a striking berry tartness.
Hop BroAt Harumi Beer Brewery, koko Ruby Berry Sour Ale has just gone on tap. In Harumi, Chuo City, Tokyo, when a berry sour joins the seasonal taps, the whole mood changes.
MugiHuh! Does the berry tartness really come through that clearly in beer? It sounds like it might turn into something juice-like!
Hop BroThat’s what makes it interesting. This is a beer from koko Brew TOKYO, and the style is Fruits Rouge - in other words, a fruit-sour style aiming for red-fruit nuances.
MugiFruit-sour style? Wait, so it’s a sour ale? A sour beer sounds a little intimidating...!
Hop BroExactly, but there’s no need to be scared. This one is 3% ABV, so it’s light, and the refreshing berry tartness is the star, making it an easy-drinking finish that won’t wear you out.
MugiI get it! So that’s what you mean by drinkable. If you start with it like an aperitif, it would feel pretty stylish!
Hop BroExactly. Harumi Beer Brewery is also appealing for its on-site brewing space, and since they also have their own directly imported wines, it’s easy to enjoy the place in different ways before and after a meal.
MugiWow! Then this beer seems great between dishes too. If you drink it in the middle of something greasy, it might reset your palate!
Hop BroExactly. Because it has berry fruitiness and tartness, it lets you move on to the next sip without leaving any heaviness behind. The fact that it’s offered as a seasonal item gives it the feel of a drink that lets you enjoy the season.
MugiJust imagining it makes me want to drink it! When you say this is the tap I’d want to check first in Harumi, it makes me way too curious!
Hop BroRight? Today feels like the day to start with this berry-tart pour. So on the next day off, let's stop by Harumi, check the taps, and raise a glass together.
At Harumi Beer Brewery in Harumi, Chuo City, Tokyo, the new tap beer being served is "koko Ruby Berry Sour Ale." In an Instagram post, it is introduced as a beer from koko Brew TOKYO, in the Fruits Rouge style, with an ABV of 3%.
According to the post, the defining flavor is "refreshing berry tartness." It has a low-alcohol, highly drinkable finish and is positioned as a seasonal offering. Centered on tartness and fruitiness, it is a beer that works well not only when you want to start lightly like an aperitif, but also as a beer to slip in between dishes.
Harumi Beer Brewery is a venue that offers craft beer brewed on site and its own directly imported wines. On its official website, the space is described as one where guests can look out over the brewing equipment and enjoy everything from a casual drink to a full meal. Given the character of the place, a fruit sour beer like this one seems likely to play a role not only as one of the staples, but also as something to enjoy for seasonal variation.
For people who like berry tartness, of course, but also for those looking for aroma and drinkability while keeping the alcohol content low, this is a beer that fits the bill. If you're drinking craft beer in Harumi, this is one you'll want to check first among the current tap lineup.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt Harumi Beer Brewery, koko Ruby Berry Sour Ale has just gone on tap. In Harumi, Chuo City, Tokyo, when a berry sour joins the seasonal taps, the whole mood changes.
MugiHuh! Does the berry tartness really come through that clearly in beer? It sounds like it might turn into something juice-like!
Hop BroThat’s what makes it interesting. This is a beer from koko Brew TOKYO, and the style is Fruits Rouge - in other words, a fruit-sour style aiming for red-fruit nuances.
MugiFruit-sour style? Wait, so it’s a sour ale? A sour beer sounds a little intimidating...!
Hop BroExactly, but there’s no need to be scared. This one is 3% ABV, so it’s light, and the refreshing berry tartness is the star, making it an easy-drinking finish that won’t wear you out.
MugiI get it! So that’s what you mean by drinkable. If you start with it like an aperitif, it would feel pretty stylish!
Hop BroExactly. Harumi Beer Brewery is also appealing for its on-site brewing space, and since they also have their own directly imported wines, it’s easy to enjoy the place in different ways before and after a meal.
MugiWow! Then this beer seems great between dishes too. If you drink it in the middle of something greasy, it might reset your palate!
Hop BroExactly. Because it has berry fruitiness and tartness, it lets you move on to the next sip without leaving any heaviness behind. The fact that it’s offered as a seasonal item gives it the feel of a drink that lets you enjoy the season.
MugiJust imagining it makes me want to drink it! When you say this is the tap I’d want to check first in Harumi, it makes me way too curious!
Hop BroRight? Today feels like the day to start with this berry-tart pour. So on the next day off, let's stop by Harumi, check the taps, and raise a glass together.
