CRAFT KOFU starts pouring Session's Brewery's Double Berry Soft
CRAFT KOFU, a beer pub in Kofu, Yamanashi, has added Double Berry Soft from Hiroshima's Session's Brewery. The smoothie sour ale combines blackberry, cranberry, and soft-serve ice cream for a dessert-like pour.
Hop BroCRAFT KOFU in Kofu just tapped Double Berry Soft from Hiroshima's Session's Brewery.
MugiWhat! That name already sounds sweet. So what kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt's a Smoothie Sour Ale, loaded with blackberry and cranberry for a seriously thick pour.
MugiSmoothie, sour, and ale? That's too many plot twists for one glass!
Hop BroBasically, it's like a drinkable berry dessert that still keeps a tangy beer edge.
MugiAnd they finish it with soft serve? That's a parfait in disguise!
Hop BroThat's the fun part. The soft-serve character adds milky richness, so the acidity softens and the mouthfeel gets extra plush.
MugiOhhh, so even if you're not into bitterness, the fruit-forward vibe could totally win you over.
Hop BroExactly. It's so dense that even serving it takes care because of the serious viscosity.
MugiWhat is this, beer or dessert science? If I saw it at CRAFT KOFU, I'd want a glass immediately.
Hop BroEven as a hop-chaser, I'd order this for the berry-and-cream combo alone.
MugiThen it's settled, Hop Bro. Forget dessert tonight, let's go drink this!
A berry-heavy smoothie sour in Kofu
CRAFT KOFU, a beer pub in Marunouchi, Kofu, is now pouring Double Berry Soft from Session's Brewery in Hiroshima. The beer is a Smoothie Sour Ale built around plenty of blackberry and cranberry, finished with soft-serve ice cream. In the original post, it is described as something close to a dessert.
The structure of the beer is straightforward and appealing: rich berry character up front, bright cranberry-driven acidity in the middle, and a creamy, milky finish from the soft-serve addition. That combination gives the beer a thick, fruit-forward impression while still keeping enough sourness to stay lively. It is the kind of guest beer that shifts the mood of a beer list immediately.
CRAFT KOFU is the sort of place where that change matters. As a beer pub in central Kofu, it is a natural stop for drinkers who like to follow guest taps and seasonal arrivals closely. A beer like this stands out not just for its flavor, but for its texture and presentation as well. The post also notes that it is a dense pour that needs careful handling at the tap, which fits the style: more smoothie than standard sour, and more dessert than a typical pint.
Guest beer on this post
- Session's Brewery / Double Berry Soft
- Style: Smoothie Sour Ale
- Main flavor cues: blackberry, cranberry, soft-serve ice cream
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroCRAFT KOFU in Kofu just tapped Double Berry Soft from Hiroshima's Session's Brewery.
MugiWhat! That name already sounds sweet. So what kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt's a Smoothie Sour Ale, loaded with blackberry and cranberry for a seriously thick pour.
MugiSmoothie, sour, and ale? That's too many plot twists for one glass!
Hop BroBasically, it's like a drinkable berry dessert that still keeps a tangy beer edge.
MugiAnd they finish it with soft serve? That's a parfait in disguise!
Hop BroThat's the fun part. The soft-serve character adds milky richness, so the acidity softens and the mouthfeel gets extra plush.
MugiOhhh, so even if you're not into bitterness, the fruit-forward vibe could totally win you over.
Hop BroExactly. It's so dense that even serving it takes care because of the serious viscosity.
MugiWhat is this, beer or dessert science? If I saw it at CRAFT KOFU, I'd want a glass immediately.
Hop BroEven as a hop-chaser, I'd order this for the berry-and-cream combo alone.
MugiThen it's settled, Hop Bro. Forget dessert tonight, let's go drink this!
