Kishiwada Beer Releases 6-Bottle Set of Winter-Limited Flavor "Kasumai"
Kishiwada Beer in Kishiwada City, Osaka, will begin selling a limited-quantity six-bottle set of its new flavor beer "Kasumai," made with sake lees from Isaka Sake Brewery, starting November 10, 2025. It is characterized by a rich flavor suited to winter dining.
Hop BroKishiwada Beer is releasing Kasumai (Hakumai) for winter, a six-bottle set made with sake lees.
MugiWait, sake lees? You mean the stuff from Japanese sake? What do you mean by putting that in beer?
Hop BroExactly. It uses sake lees from Isaka Sake Brewery in Senshu-Kishiwada, and it's been crafted to go with winter meals.
MugiWhoa... but a flavored beer sounds kind of hard to picture. What's different from regular beer?
Hop BroBasically, it's the kind of beer where the aromas of the ingredients are layered onto the beer base. This one focuses on a softly sweet aroma and the gentle character of the sake lees.
MugiI get it! When I hear sake lees, I think of amazake, but it also has solid richness, which sounds really tasty!
Hop BroWhat's more, compared with last year's summer release, 'Sake Lees Rokko Oroshi,' this one has been redesigned to lean toward winter dishes.
MugiOh, so they really change the flavor with the season! That feels totally full of craft character!
Hop BroWe should note the specs too. Alcohol content is 5%, it's 330 ml, and the price is 3,960 yen including tax. It needs to be refrigerated, and the shelf life is six months.
MugiThe white label looks like snow, and just being a limited-edition winter beer makes me want to try it!
Hop BroThis is the kind of beer I want to drink with steaming hot nabe or a stew. Tonight, I already want to toast with Kasumai.
A Sake-Lees Flavor Tailored for Winter
The craft brewery Kishiwada Beer, based in Kishiwada City, Osaka, will release a six-bottle set of its new winter flavor beer, Kasumai (Hakumai), made with sake lees. Sales will begin on November 10, 2025, and the product will be available in limited quantities. The price is 3,960 yen (tax included).
Kasumai is a beer made with sake lees from Isaka Sake Brewery, a sake brewery in Senshu-Kishiwada with a history of more than 200 years. While last summer's limited-edition product, Sake Lees Rokko Oroshi, had a crisp, clean finish, this time the brewing method was revised to create a rich flavor that pairs easily with warm winter dishes.
The name of the product also comes from white rice, the raw material used to make sake lees. Sake lees are likened to snow, and the beer was named Kasumai based on the image of white flakes dancing through the air. The label also uses a simple white-based design, bringing the seasonal feel to the forefront.
In the flavor description, it is said to feature a lightly sweet aroma of sake lees, a soft and pleasant mouthfeel, and solid richness. The style is flavored beer, the alcohol content is 5%, and the volume is 330 ml. It must be kept refrigerated, and the shelf life is six months from the date of production.
Kishiwada Beer is a brewery that continues to create distinctive beers based in its local Kishiwada community. This new release, which makes use of ties with a local sake brewery, deserves attention as a beer that layers the Japanese ingredient sake lees into the enjoyment of craft beer.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroKishiwada Beer is releasing Kasumai (Hakumai) for winter, a six-bottle set made with sake lees.
MugiWait, sake lees? You mean the stuff from Japanese sake? What do you mean by putting that in beer?
Hop BroExactly. It uses sake lees from Isaka Sake Brewery in Senshu-Kishiwada, and it's been crafted to go with winter meals.
MugiWhoa... but a flavored beer sounds kind of hard to picture. What's different from regular beer?
Hop BroBasically, it's the kind of beer where the aromas of the ingredients are layered onto the beer base. This one focuses on a softly sweet aroma and the gentle character of the sake lees.
MugiI get it! When I hear sake lees, I think of amazake, but it also has solid richness, which sounds really tasty!
Hop BroWhat's more, compared with last year's summer release, 'Sake Lees Rokko Oroshi,' this one has been redesigned to lean toward winter dishes.
MugiOh, so they really change the flavor with the season! That feels totally full of craft character!
Hop BroWe should note the specs too. Alcohol content is 5%, it's 330 ml, and the price is 3,960 yen including tax. It needs to be refrigerated, and the shelf life is six months.
MugiThe white label looks like snow, and just being a limited-edition winter beer makes me want to try it!
Hop BroThis is the kind of beer I want to drink with steaming hot nabe or a stew. Tonight, I already want to toast with Kasumai.
