BEER&CRAFT taps WEST COAST BREWING's Watermelon Gose
August 21, 2026
BEER&CRAFT, a beer pub in Suminoe-cho, Gifu City, has tapped Watermelon Gose from WEST COAST BREWING in Shizuoka. The 4.5% Gose uses watermelon puree and leans into a bright balance of tartness, salt, and fruit.
Hop Bro
Big tap news from Gifu today: BEER&CRAFT just poured WEST COAST BREWING's Watermelon Gose.
Mugi
What! A watermelon beer actually works as beer?
Hop Bro
It does. It's a Gose at 4.5% ABV, so the whole thing is built to feel light and crushable.
Mugi
Hold on, what is Gose? That sounds like a special attack name!
Hop Bro
Here's the deal: Gose is a style with gentle tartness and a touch of salt, and this one uses watermelon puree for that juicy lift.
Mugi
Wait, salt too? That's a lot to process, and somehow now I want a beach day and a watermelon smash.
Hop Bro
Exactly, and on top of the watermelon and melon notes, it layers guava and lime for a super fresh aroma instead of syrupy sweetness.
Mugi
Oh wow, so fruity but not heavy? That's illegal in hot weather!
Hop Bro
That's why it fits BEER&CRAFT so well. A place with strong guest taps is perfect for a seasonal pint like this.
Mugi
My throat is already reacting. I need to taste that clean flavor profile in Gifu right now.
Hop Bro
This is the kind of beer you want with the whole pub atmosphere. I'm fully in one more pint mode.
Mugi
Then it's settled. I want that first sip of summer, so let's go toast!
BEER&CRAFT, a beer pub at 1-11 Suminoe-cho in Gifu City, has added a new guest beer: Watermelon Gose from WEST COAST BREWING in Shizuoka.
The beer is listed as a Gose with 4.5% ABV. According to the post, it uses plenty of watermelon puree and brings together fresh watermelon and melon aromatics with guava and lime notes. The result is a crisp, refreshing beer with the style's familiar tartness and a balanced salty finish. The brewery describes it as a beer that is easy to keep drinking on a hot day.
BEER&CRAFT is the kind of pub where guest taps and limited releases are part of the appeal. This release fits that role well: seasonal, expressive, and straightforward to enjoy. For drinkers looking for a fruit-forward sour with a clear Gose profile, this is a timely tap to watch in Gifu.