Sakamichi Brewing unveils four collaboration cans with Setouchi Beer and Udon Brewing
Tokyo-based Sakamichi Brewing has shared a new canned-beer lineup on Instagram. The collaboration with Setouchi Beer and Udon Brewing includes four distinct styles, built around yuzu, sudachi, kakiage, and raspberry.
Hop BroSakamichi Brewing in Tachikawa just revealed four collaboration cans all at once. They teamed up with Setouchi Beer and UDON BREWING, and the lineup is wildly fun.
MugiWhat! Udon and beer in the same sentence? That is way too much information for one tiny happy brain!
Hop BroThe classic one is Yuzu Lager 5.0%. It is a lager built to let the yuzu aroma shine, with gentle bitterness and a very clean finish.
MugiOooh, clean-drinking design sounds perfect for someone like me who is still getting into craft beer. Just hearing yuzu already feels refreshing!
Hop BroThen there is the bold one, Sudachi Udon Sour Ale. It is 6.0%, centered on sudachi acidity, and uses wheat from Kagawa to keep it light but clearly defined on the palate.
MugiWait, what does clearly defined palate even mean? Does this beer have cheekbones now?
Hop BroBasically, it means the flavors land clearly. Nothing feels blurry, so you can notice the sudachi tartness and the soft wheat character in order.
MugiI get it! Then Kakiage Udon Hazy IPA already wins on name alone. It sounds like a beer that accidentally became lunch!
Hop BroThis is where the Hazy IPA build gets interesting. It layers mango- and coconut-like aromas to suggest the richness of kakiage, and at 6.5% it still feels like a standout in a tasting flight.
MugiHold on, what is hazy? The weather is not the only thing getting foggy here, because my understanding definitely is!
Hop BroThink of hazy as a cloudy IPA. It usually pushes aroma forward without hitting too hard on bitterness, so tropical notes and a fuller feel come through easily.
MugiAnd then you finish with Raspberry Sour 5.0%? That makes the whole set feel like a reward box. Sweet-tart, colorful, and now I want all four chilled immediately!
Sakamichi Brewing, the craft brewery based in Tachikawa, Tokyo, has introduced a new canned-beer lineup on Instagram. The collaboration brings together Setouchi Beer and Udon Brewing, and the four beers span lager, sour ale, Hazy IPA, and sour ale, each with a clearly different flavor direction.
- `Yuzu Lager / 5.0%`: A clean lager with a bright yuzu aroma and restrained bitterness.
- `Sudachi Udon / Sour Ale / 6.0%`: A sudachi-driven sour ale brewed with Kagawa-grown wheat, designed for a crisp, refreshing finish.
- `Kakiage Udon / Hazy IPA / 6.5%`: A richer hazy IPA with mango- and coconut-like aromatics that give the beer a fuller impression.
- `Raspberry Sour / 5.0%`: A fruit-forward sour with vivid raspberry character and a lively sweet-tart profile.
As a brewery rooted in Tachikawa, Sakamichi Brewing often balances everyday drinkability with playful collaboration concepts. This lineup is a good example: each beer stands on its own, but the set also invites side-by-side tasting. The range moves from citrus brightness to deeper fruit notes and more rounded malt and hop expression, making it an appealing release for drinkers who enjoy variety within a single pack of cans.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroSakamichi Brewing in Tachikawa just revealed four collaboration cans all at once. They teamed up with Setouchi Beer and UDON BREWING, and the lineup is wildly fun.
MugiWhat! Udon and beer in the same sentence? That is way too much information for one tiny happy brain!
Hop BroThe classic one is Yuzu Lager 5.0%. It is a lager built to let the yuzu aroma shine, with gentle bitterness and a very clean finish.
MugiOooh, clean-drinking design sounds perfect for someone like me who is still getting into craft beer. Just hearing yuzu already feels refreshing!
Hop BroThen there is the bold one, Sudachi Udon Sour Ale. It is 6.0%, centered on sudachi acidity, and uses wheat from Kagawa to keep it light but clearly defined on the palate.
MugiWait, what does clearly defined palate even mean? Does this beer have cheekbones now?
Hop BroBasically, it means the flavors land clearly. Nothing feels blurry, so you can notice the sudachi tartness and the soft wheat character in order.
MugiI get it! Then Kakiage Udon Hazy IPA already wins on name alone. It sounds like a beer that accidentally became lunch!
Hop BroThis is where the Hazy IPA build gets interesting. It layers mango- and coconut-like aromas to suggest the richness of kakiage, and at 6.5% it still feels like a standout in a tasting flight.
MugiHold on, what is hazy? The weather is not the only thing getting foggy here, because my understanding definitely is!
Hop BroThink of hazy as a cloudy IPA. It usually pushes aroma forward without hitting too hard on bitterness, so tropical notes and a fuller feel come through easily.
MugiAnd then you finish with Raspberry Sour 5.0%? That makes the whole set feel like a reward box. Sweet-tart, colorful, and now I want all four chilled immediately!
