Hitachi Beer Brewery to Release Kujihama Moonlight Pale Ale on August 27
Hitachi Beer Brewery in Hitachi, Ibaraki, will release Kujihama Moonlight, a pale ale inspired by moonlight over the lighthouse at Kujihama, on August 27. The beer joins the brewery’s lineup of locally themed beers celebrating Hitachi’s landscapes and seasons.
Hop BroHitachi Beer Brewery in Ibaraki is releasing Kujihama Moonlight on August 27, inspired by the nighttime view of Kujihama.
MugiWhat? A beer inspired by a lighthouse and moonlight? That is ridiculously romantic before I even take a sip!
Hop BroIt is a pale ale, a style that is approachable while still offering hop aroma and a satisfying body.
MugiDoes pale ale mean pale-colored beer? I thought it might taste like actual moonlight!
Hop BroThe name is more historical than literal. Simply put, it is an ale that balances malt flavor with aromatic hops. No powdered moon is involved!
MugiGood, because I was worried they ground up the moon! Imagining Kujihama’s lighthouse and night sea makes me want an autumn-night pint.
Hop BroHitachi Beer turns local scenery into its beers, including the cherry-blossom-themed Sakura Hitachi Ale and the sunrise-inspired Kawarago Sunrise.
MugiIt is like a scenic beer tour! Nighttime Kujihama, cherry blossoms, sunrise… we could do a full-day Hitachi tasting!
Hop BroThe brewery is a 2024-opened microbrewery in Bentencho, located inside Second Earth Diner Hitachi, where guests can view the brewing equipment.
MugiWatching beer being made while tasting a local landscape sounds wonderful! Let’s check where it is served and toast with Moonlight!
Hitachi Beer Brewery in Hitachi, Ibaraki, has announced the release of Kujihama Moonlight, a pale ale scheduled for August 27. The beer takes its name and inspiration from Kujihama, one of Hitachi’s coastal areas, and evokes the sight of moonlight shining over the local lighthouse and sea.
Kujihama Moonlight is part of the Hitachi Beer lineup, which translates local scenery into beer names and flavor concepts. Other beers in the range include Sakura Hitachi Ale, a white ale themed around Hitachi’s cherry blossoms, and Kawarago Sunrise, a golden ale inspired by the sun rising over Kawarago Beach.
Hitachi Beer Brewery operates inside Second Earth Diner Hitachi Honten in Bentencho, Hitachi. The microbrewery opened in 2024 and features an open layout where guests can see the brewing equipment from the restaurant. It has an annual production capacity of approximately 15,000 liters. Staff members share brewing knowledge under the guidance of professional brewers.
Kujihama Moonlight has been served at the brewery’s dining venue and other establishments carrying Hitachi Beer. With its connection to the lighthouse, coastline, and autumn moonlight, the pale ale offers drinkers a way to experience a distinctly local image in a glass. Availability and serving locations should be confirmed through announcements from Hitachi Beer Brewery after the release.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroHitachi Beer Brewery in Ibaraki is releasing Kujihama Moonlight on August 27, inspired by the nighttime view of Kujihama.
MugiWhat? A beer inspired by a lighthouse and moonlight? That is ridiculously romantic before I even take a sip!
Hop BroIt is a pale ale, a style that is approachable while still offering hop aroma and a satisfying body.
MugiDoes pale ale mean pale-colored beer? I thought it might taste like actual moonlight!
Hop BroThe name is more historical than literal. Simply put, it is an ale that balances malt flavor with aromatic hops. No powdered moon is involved!
MugiGood, because I was worried they ground up the moon! Imagining Kujihama’s lighthouse and night sea makes me want an autumn-night pint.
Hop BroHitachi Beer turns local scenery into its beers, including the cherry-blossom-themed Sakura Hitachi Ale and the sunrise-inspired Kawarago Sunrise.
MugiIt is like a scenic beer tour! Nighttime Kujihama, cherry blossoms, sunrise… we could do a full-day Hitachi tasting!
Hop BroThe brewery is a 2024-opened microbrewery in Bentencho, located inside Second Earth Diner Hitachi, where guests can view the brewing equipment.
MugiWatching beer being made while tasting a local landscape sounds wonderful! Let’s check where it is served and toast with Moonlight!
