Nagi no Ne Brewing Introduces “Grosskrone,” a Beer Made with Kushima Black Grapes
Nagi no Ne Brewing, based in Kushima, Miyazaki, has released “Grosskrone,” a beer made with black grapes grown in Kushima. The beer has arrived at nein9 kitchen & bottle shop in Ibaraki, Osaka, where it is being presented as an original local-produce-inspired style.
Hop BroNagi no Oto Brewing from Kushima, Miyazaki has a new arrival: Gros Chroné is now in at nein9 kitchen & bottle shop in Ibaraki, Osaka.
MugiWhoa, black grapes in beer? Kushima-grown Gros Chroné grapes sounds like a very fancy fruit parfait already!
Hop BroGros Chroné is a black grape grown in Kushima, and the brewery made it into an original beer style. Letting local fruit take center stage is the fun part.
MugiAre fruit beers sweet like juice? It says a different face from hops—what does that mean?
Hop BroThat is the intriguing bit! Hops bring bitterness and often citrus-like aromas, while grapes can contribute fruit-driven aroma and character.
Mugi“Can” contribute? So the flavor is still a secret? My taste buds are studying grape flavor already!
Hop BroThe announcement does not reveal tasting notes or ABV. That leaves us with a mystery tasting adventure—we have to try it and find out.
MugiA mystery grape beer! Knowing the origin makes it feel like a sip of Kushima’s terroir. I’m excited!
Hop BroExactly. In brewing, when fruit is added and how fermentation develops can change everything, so this is the brewer’s moment to shine.
MugiThe grapes join the fermentation too? What?! It’s like a grape-and-beer reunion inside the tank!
Hop Bronein9 kitchen & bottle shop also serves drinks on site, so check availability and service details—then let’s toast in Ibaraki.
MugiDone! I want to try Gros Chroné with Kushima grapes. Hop Bro, let’s practice our cheers first!
Hop BroThen let’s raise a glass to Nagi no Oto Brewing and toast to a fruit-forward pour!
Nagi no Ne Brewing, a brewery based in Kushima, Miyazaki, has delivered its beer “Grosskrone” to nein9 kitchen & bottle shop in Ibaraki, Osaka.
The beer is made with black grapes grown in Kushima. By incorporating a locally produced fruit into the brewing process, Nagi no Ne Brewing presents the beer as an original style shaped by the character of its region.
“Grosskrone” is also the name of the black grape variety produced in Kushima. Its use gives the beer a point of distinction from hop-forward beers, with the grape ingredient expected to contribute its own aroma and flavor. The announcement does not specify the beer’s detailed tasting notes or alcohol content, so those characteristics will need to be confirmed when the beer is served.
nein9 kitchen & bottle shop is a bottle shop and restaurant in Ibaraki, Osaka, known for its selection of craft beer and shochu. The shop’s announcement introduced the beer alongside an arrival of “Ikenotsuyu Annou Imo,” a sweet-potato shochu from Amakusa Shuzo, as part of a seasonal lineup.
For drinkers interested in beers made with regional fruit, “Grosskrone” offers an opportunity to explore how Kushima’s agricultural character can be expressed through craft brewing. Availability and serving details should be confirmed directly with the shop.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroNagi no Oto Brewing from Kushima, Miyazaki has a new arrival: Gros Chroné is now in at nein9 kitchen & bottle shop in Ibaraki, Osaka.
MugiWhoa, black grapes in beer? Kushima-grown Gros Chroné grapes sounds like a very fancy fruit parfait already!
Hop BroGros Chroné is a black grape grown in Kushima, and the brewery made it into an original beer style. Letting local fruit take center stage is the fun part.
MugiAre fruit beers sweet like juice? It says a different face from hops—what does that mean?
Hop BroThat is the intriguing bit! Hops bring bitterness and often citrus-like aromas, while grapes can contribute fruit-driven aroma and character.
Mugi“Can” contribute? So the flavor is still a secret? My taste buds are studying grape flavor already!
Hop BroThe announcement does not reveal tasting notes or ABV. That leaves us with a mystery tasting adventure—we have to try it and find out.
MugiA mystery grape beer! Knowing the origin makes it feel like a sip of Kushima’s terroir. I’m excited!
Hop BroExactly. In brewing, when fruit is added and how fermentation develops can change everything, so this is the brewer’s moment to shine.
MugiThe grapes join the fermentation too? What?! It’s like a grape-and-beer reunion inside the tank!
Hop Bronein9 kitchen & bottle shop also serves drinks on site, so check availability and service details—then let’s toast in Ibaraki.
MugiDone! I want to try Gros Chroné with Kushima grapes. Hop Bro, let’s practice our cheers first!
Hop BroThen let’s raise a glass to Nagi no Oto Brewing and toast to a fruit-forward pour!
