Yellow Beer Works to Release 'raiNing Panda to Boku no Session IPA' on June 23
Yellow Beer Works announced on Instagram that it will begin selling `raiNing パンダと僕のsession IPA` at 2:00 p.m. on June 23. The Fukushima City brewery, rooted in local farming, continues its seasonal lineup with a release that reflects both its playful naming style and regional identity.
Hop BroToday’s pick is raiNing Panda and My session IPA. Yellow Beer Works says it goes on sale at 2:00 PM on June 23, and that rainy-day vibe is a nice touch.
MugiWait, that name alone grabs me! Panda and Me sounds like a picture book, not something I’d suddenly crave at a bottle shop!
Hop BroAnd it’s a new release from Yellow Beer Works in Fukushima City. They’re a brewery run by rice farmers, so they naturally bring seasonality and local character into the beer.
MugiRice farmers making beer? How do farming and brewing even connect here? I’m picturing hops standing next to a rice field with crossed arms.
Hop BroWhat they do is use some of their own rice and vegetables, plus local fruit, as part of the ingredients. So it’s basically from field to glass in a very real way.
MugiOhhh! But then I saw New England Session IPA and my brain immediately turned into foam. That is a lot of beer words at once!
Hop BroIn simple terms, it’s a hazy-style Session IPA: soft, rounded, and easy to drink. So you get an easy 5.0% ABV without it feeling thin or boring.
MugiOkay, so it’s light but still satisfying! And if it has ripe peach notes with a gentle citrusy bitterness, that sounds unfairly drinkable.
Hop BroExactly. Instead of sharp bitterness, it sounds like peachy fullness and soft citrus smoothness. With the rainy-day message, it feels like a bottle for slow sipping.
MugiThat’s the best kind of trick! The name is cute, but the flavor sounds serious, and that contrast is dangerous for my self-control.
Hop BroThe June 23 release time is definitely one to watch. Local Fukushima roots plus hazy-session drinkability is a combination I can’t ignore.
MugiThen I’m officially on glass standby! Rain or shine, I’m already in I need this now mode, and you’re absolutely drinking it with me.
Release Details
Yellow Beer Works announced in an Instagram post labeled “Release Info 1” that `raiNing パンダと僕のsession IPA` will go on sale at 2:00 p.m. on June 23. The post pairs the beer with a rainy-day message, positioning it as something to enjoy even when the weather turns gray.
Beer Profile
Earlier product information for the same beer describes it as a New England Session IPA, also framed as a Hazy Session IPA, at 5.0% ABV. Descriptors used for the beer include ripe peach-like fruit notes and a gentle citrus-like bitterness. In other words, it aims for the soft, juicy side of a hazy session beer rather than a sharply bitter finish.
About Yellow Beer Works
Yellow Beer Works is based in Oosaso, Fukushima City, and is run by one of the city’s largest rice-farming operations. The brewery says it uses homegrown rice, vegetables, and local fruit as part of its recipes, tying its beers closely to the agricultural life around it. With both its brewery and taproom in Fukushima, it has built a clear local identity around seasonal beers and approachable styles.
`raiNing パンダと僕のsession IPA` fits that approach well: a sessionable hazy IPA with a playful name, but one that still reflects the brewery’s farm-to-beer perspective. The June 23 release gives beer fans another chance to see how Yellow Beer Works balances local ingredients, easy drinkability, and a distinctive visual identity.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s pick is raiNing Panda and My session IPA. Yellow Beer Works says it goes on sale at 2:00 PM on June 23, and that rainy-day vibe is a nice touch.
MugiWait, that name alone grabs me! Panda and Me sounds like a picture book, not something I’d suddenly crave at a bottle shop!
Hop BroAnd it’s a new release from Yellow Beer Works in Fukushima City. They’re a brewery run by rice farmers, so they naturally bring seasonality and local character into the beer.
MugiRice farmers making beer? How do farming and brewing even connect here? I’m picturing hops standing next to a rice field with crossed arms.
Hop BroWhat they do is use some of their own rice and vegetables, plus local fruit, as part of the ingredients. So it’s basically from field to glass in a very real way.
MugiOhhh! But then I saw New England Session IPA and my brain immediately turned into foam. That is a lot of beer words at once!
Hop BroIn simple terms, it’s a hazy-style Session IPA: soft, rounded, and easy to drink. So you get an easy 5.0% ABV without it feeling thin or boring.
MugiOkay, so it’s light but still satisfying! And if it has ripe peach notes with a gentle citrusy bitterness, that sounds unfairly drinkable.
Hop BroExactly. Instead of sharp bitterness, it sounds like peachy fullness and soft citrus smoothness. With the rainy-day message, it feels like a bottle for slow sipping.
MugiThat’s the best kind of trick! The name is cute, but the flavor sounds serious, and that contrast is dangerous for my self-control.
Hop BroThe June 23 release time is definitely one to watch. Local Fukushima roots plus hazy-session drinkability is a combination I can’t ignore.
MugiThen I’m officially on glass standby! Rain or shine, I’m already in I need this now mode, and you’re absolutely drinking it with me.
