Onomichi Brewery Taps Seasonal Shokki Red Ale
Onomichi Brewery will tap its seasonal Shokki Red Ale in time for Onomichi’s annual Betcha Festival. Brewed with locally grown Delaware grapes and wine yeast, the copper-colored beer is designed to accompany the festival, which runs from November 1 through 3, 2026.
Hop BroOnomichi Brewery is tapping an autumn-only beer that fits the season perfectly: Shoki Red Ale!
MugiWhoa, that name sounds intense! Who is Shoki?
Hop BroShoki is one of the divine masked figures in Onomichi’s Betcha Festival. Beta, Soba, and Shoki appear there, and Shoki’s red mask inspired the name.
MugiA red deity for a red ale—festival-themed naming is such a fun touch! When is the festival in 2026?
Hop BroIt runs from November 1 to 3. This seasonal release matches that energy, and it even pours a beautiful copper color.
MugiNice! But what does a red ale taste like? I need to know what makes beer red!
Hop BroRed ales often have a toasty malt richness. This one uses Onomichi-grown Delaware grapes and is fermented with wine yeast—that is the special part!
MugiWhat? Isn’t yeast the tiny helper that makes bread rise? What is wine yeast?
Hop BroIn simple terms, yeast turns sugar into alcohol and aroma. Wine yeast can bring out aromas that suit grapes, adding a wine-like fragrant note to the beer.
MugiSo it is beer with grape character and a wine-like aroma too? Fruity notes and malt sounds like an autumn treat!
Hop BroIt is 6% ABV. Onomichi Brewery also makes lemony Onomichi Ale and mikan-forward Shimanami Golden Ale—true masters of local fruit.
MugiThey brew in a renovated storehouse built in 1894 and put local stories into each beer. I want to stroll autumnal Onomichi before having one.
Hop BroPerfect with festival excitement or after a walk. That copper-colored seasonal pint is calling for a toast!
MugiDone! Let’s raise a glass to autumn in Onomichi with faces as bright as Shoki’s red mask!
Onomichi Brewery in Onomichi, Hiroshima, is bringing back Shokki Red Ale for the autumn season. The beer is released in connection with the city’s traditional Betcha Festival, held annually from November 1 to 3.
The name Shokki comes from one of the festival’s three demon figures: Beta, Soba, and Shokki. Shokki is depicted with a red face, making the connection with the red ale both direct and distinctly local.
The beer is brewed with Delaware grapes grown in Onomichi and fermented with wine yeast. Its copper color and wine-like aroma set it apart from a conventional red ale, while the malt backbone gives the beer structure. The brewery lists the alcohol content at 6% ABV.
Shokki Red Ale is part of Onomichi Brewery’s broader approach to brewing with local ingredients. Other beers in its lineup include Onomichi Ale, made with locally grown lemons, and Shimanami Golden Ale, which incorporates Onomichi-grown citrus. The brewery operates from a renovated storehouse dating back to 1894 and focuses on making beers rooted in the area.
For visitors, the beer offers a way to experience the Betcha Festival through both its name and ingredients. It should also make a fitting stop after exploring Onomichi’s streets and autumn scenery, offering a seasonal taste of the city’s brewing culture.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroOnomichi Brewery is tapping an autumn-only beer that fits the season perfectly: Shoki Red Ale!
MugiWhoa, that name sounds intense! Who is Shoki?
Hop BroShoki is one of the divine masked figures in Onomichi’s Betcha Festival. Beta, Soba, and Shoki appear there, and Shoki’s red mask inspired the name.
MugiA red deity for a red ale—festival-themed naming is such a fun touch! When is the festival in 2026?
Hop BroIt runs from November 1 to 3. This seasonal release matches that energy, and it even pours a beautiful copper color.
MugiNice! But what does a red ale taste like? I need to know what makes beer red!
Hop BroRed ales often have a toasty malt richness. This one uses Onomichi-grown Delaware grapes and is fermented with wine yeast—that is the special part!
MugiWhat? Isn’t yeast the tiny helper that makes bread rise? What is wine yeast?
Hop BroIn simple terms, yeast turns sugar into alcohol and aroma. Wine yeast can bring out aromas that suit grapes, adding a wine-like fragrant note to the beer.
MugiSo it is beer with grape character and a wine-like aroma too? Fruity notes and malt sounds like an autumn treat!
Hop BroIt is 6% ABV. Onomichi Brewery also makes lemony Onomichi Ale and mikan-forward Shimanami Golden Ale—true masters of local fruit.
MugiThey brew in a renovated storehouse built in 1894 and put local stories into each beer. I want to stroll autumnal Onomichi before having one.
Hop BroPerfect with festival excitement or after a walk. That copper-colored seasonal pint is calling for a toast!
MugiDone! Let’s raise a glass to autumn in Onomichi with faces as bright as Shoki’s red mask!
