Yokohama Beer Brewery to Begin Shipping "Super Sonic Speed Sour" on March 17
Yokohama Beer Brewery announced that the new release in its limited "Brewers One Series," "Super Sonic Speed Sour," will begin shipping on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Built around a refreshing design using lemon and bergamot, with lactose used to smooth out the sharpness of the sourness, it is a refreshing offering for early spring.
Hop BroToday's highlight is Yokohama Beer Brewery's new release, Super Sonic Speed Sour! It starts shipping on March 17, and it's a beer for the coming spring.
MugiWhoa, that sounds fast! Is this the one that said sour ale? Is it pretty tart?
Hop BroExactly. And it's part of the limited Brewers One Series, with head brewer Ida in charge this time. They really put energy into it.
MugiNice! What does it taste like? Just hearing lemon and bergamot makes it sound so refreshing!
Hop BroThat's exactly the idea. Along with the citrus aroma, the acidity is made smoother by adjusting the edges with lactose.
MugiWhat? Lactose is that sweet milk thing, right? Why does adding it to a sour make it feel rounder?
Hop BroIn simple terms, if it's only sour, it can feel sharp, so the lactose adds body and turns it into an acidity-balanced design.
MugiThat sounds so professional! And I saw it uses two kinds of yeast too, sour yeast and ale yeast together?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. It creates an acidity that doesn't get monotonous, while the specs are a light, easygoing 350 ml, 4.0%, IBU 3 design. The price is 800 yen before tax.
MugiIf I can find it at UMAYA or Beer Stand, that's perfect! Since the timing differs by store, let's check tonight's arrivals and drink it together!
Yokohama Beer Brewery (Kanagawa) revealed details of its new product, "Super Sonic Speed Sour," on Instagram. According to the post, shipping for the beer will begin on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. It is positioned as one release in the limited project "Brewers One Series", which turns each brewer's individual exploration into a beer.
This time, head brewer Mr. Ida is in charge. In addition to lemon, which pairs well with beer, he uses bergamot, known for its clean, refreshing aroma, aiming for a crisp drinking experience. The beer also uses both sour-ale yeast and a standard ale yeast, creating an acidity design that avoids becoming monotonous. By adding lactose, the brewery highlights a mellow character that softens the edge of the acidity.
Product Overview (as posted)
- Product name: Super Sonic Speed Sour
- Price: 800 yen (excluding tax)
- Net content: 350 ml
- Alcohol content: 4.0%
- IBU: 3
- Best-before date: 120 days from bottling
- Storage method: Refrigerate
Sales are planned across multiple channels, including Yokohama Beer Brewery's flagship restaurant "UMAYA," Yokohama Beer Stand, department store counters in the Yokohama area, and some mass retailers and specialty shops. The post also notes that "sales timing differs by store," so it would be wise to check each shop for its arrival timing.
As the Yokohama Beer official website message says, "Beer that connects people and brings excitement to life in Yokohama!" the move to combine a local retail network with limited brewing seems like a very community-rooted brewery initiative.
Sources
- Instagram post (Yokohama Beer)
- Yokohama Beer official website
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's highlight is Yokohama Beer Brewery's new release, Super Sonic Speed Sour! It starts shipping on March 17, and it's a beer for the coming spring.
MugiWhoa, that sounds fast! Is this the one that said sour ale? Is it pretty tart?
Hop BroExactly. And it's part of the limited Brewers One Series, with head brewer Ida in charge this time. They really put energy into it.
MugiNice! What does it taste like? Just hearing lemon and bergamot makes it sound so refreshing!
Hop BroThat's exactly the idea. Along with the citrus aroma, the acidity is made smoother by adjusting the edges with lactose.
MugiWhat? Lactose is that sweet milk thing, right? Why does adding it to a sour make it feel rounder?
Hop BroIn simple terms, if it's only sour, it can feel sharp, so the lactose adds body and turns it into an acidity-balanced design.
MugiThat sounds so professional! And I saw it uses two kinds of yeast too, sour yeast and ale yeast together?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. It creates an acidity that doesn't get monotonous, while the specs are a light, easygoing 350 ml, 4.0%, IBU 3 design. The price is 800 yen before tax.
MugiIf I can find it at UMAYA or Beer Stand, that's perfect! Since the timing differs by store, let's check tonight's arrivals and drink it together!
