Sakamichi Brewing releases RazCherry Sour, a fruited sour ale with raspberry and cherry
Sakamichi Brewing in Tachikawa, Tokyo is now serving RazCherry Sour, a fruited sour ale built around raspberry, cherry, Mosaic hops, and a touch of lactose. The beer is 5.0% ABV and 7 IBU.
Hop BroTachikawa’s Sakamichi Brewing has a new summer-ready release, and it’s called RazCherry Sour.
MugiWhat! That name is already full raspberry-cherry energy! Is this basically dessert beer?
Hop BroThe style is Fruited Sour Ale. Raspberry leads, cherry backs it up, and Mosaic hops add an aromatic lift.
MugiWhat even is Mosaic hops? That sounds less like an ingredient and more like a final boss!
Hop BroNot a boss, just the aroma specialist. It works like an accent hop for aroma, adding citrusy notes behind the berries.
MugiHuh! But sour ale sounds intense, and now you said lactose in beer. What is that doing there!?
Hop BroThat’s the clever part. Lactose adds softness, so the tartness feels smoother while the finish stays light and easy.
MugiA cushion for sourness? That’s wild! And at 5.0% ABV, it sounds perfect for a hot day.
Hop BroExactly. Bitterness is only 7 IBU, so it stays very gentle. In the glass it turns ruby, with raspberry up front, cherry underneath, and hops popping in at the end.
MugiThat is dangerously tempting. If it’s at the taproom, chasing that ruby-colored pour suddenly feels necessary!
Hop BroAnd Sakamichi Brewing, based in Tachikawa, likes using local ingredients while exploring a wide range of styles. Knowing that makes me want a pint right now.
MugiSame here! Fruity, tart, light, and made for summer? This is absolutely RazCherry Sour time.
RazCherry Sour
Sakamichi Brewing, based in Tachikawa, Tokyo, is currently serving its new beer, RazCherry Sour, at its taproom. The release is a Fruited Sour Ale brewed with raspberry as the lead fruit, supported by cherry, Mosaic hops, and lactose to soften the tartness. It clocks in at 5.0% ABV and 7 IBU.
In the brewery's Instagram post, the beer is described as pouring a beautiful ruby color in the glass. Raspberry drives the flavor profile, while cherry adds depth and Mosaic provides a hop accent. The lactose helps round out the sourness, giving the beer a bright, refreshing character.
Sakamichi Brewing presents itself as a Tokyo-area brewery that values the brewing process as much as the result. On its official site, the brewery says it aims to use locally sourced organic ingredients whenever possible and to offer a wide range of contemporary beer styles from its base in western Tokyo. RazCherry Sour fits that approach well: it is a fruit-forward sour built on balance rather than intensity.
Beer details
- Style: Fruited Sour Ale
- ABV: 5.0%
- IBU: 7
- Key ingredients: raspberry, cherry, Mosaic hops, lactose
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroTachikawa’s Sakamichi Brewing has a new summer-ready release, and it’s called RazCherry Sour.
MugiWhat! That name is already full raspberry-cherry energy! Is this basically dessert beer?
Hop BroThe style is Fruited Sour Ale. Raspberry leads, cherry backs it up, and Mosaic hops add an aromatic lift.
MugiWhat even is Mosaic hops? That sounds less like an ingredient and more like a final boss!
Hop BroNot a boss, just the aroma specialist. It works like an accent hop for aroma, adding citrusy notes behind the berries.
MugiHuh! But sour ale sounds intense, and now you said lactose in beer. What is that doing there!?
Hop BroThat’s the clever part. Lactose adds softness, so the tartness feels smoother while the finish stays light and easy.
MugiA cushion for sourness? That’s wild! And at 5.0% ABV, it sounds perfect for a hot day.
Hop BroExactly. Bitterness is only 7 IBU, so it stays very gentle. In the glass it turns ruby, with raspberry up front, cherry underneath, and hops popping in at the end.
MugiThat is dangerously tempting. If it’s at the taproom, chasing that ruby-colored pour suddenly feels necessary!
Hop BroAnd Sakamichi Brewing, based in Tachikawa, likes using local ingredients while exploring a wide range of styles. Knowing that makes me want a pint right now.
MugiSame here! Fruity, tart, light, and made for summer? This is absolutely RazCherry Sour time.
