Kaneku Brewery Releases Slow Days Wheat, a Collaboration with Sakehan Sawazu
Kaneku Brewery in Hachinohe, Aomori, has released Slow Days Wheat, a limited collaboration beer with Sakehan Sawazu in Fujisawa, Kanagawa. Inspired by Weizen, the beer tones down banana-like yeast character and finishes with a gentle orange aroma.
Hop BroKaneku Brewing in Hachinohe, Aomori, has released Slow Days Wheat, a limited collaboration with Sawazu, a restaurant in Fujisawa.
MugiWhoa! Hachinohe and Fujisawa are far apart, so it is a collaboration made for toasts!
Hop BroIts style is their own Coastal Weizen. Think of a refreshing wheat beer designed for an easygoing seaside moment.
MugiWhat is that? I know Weizen, but what does coastal taste like? It is not seawater, right?!
Hop BroNo salt worries. It keeps wheat beer’s soft texture and adds a gentle orange aroma.
MugiOh! Weizen is the style with that banana-like aroma, right?
Hop BroExactly. That aroma comes from yeast-made esters, but this beer is designed with restrained banana notes.
MugiEsters?! The science lab just opened for business! So they are fruity aroma compounds made by yeast.
Hop BroYou got it. The gentle citrus finish and light drinkability make it great as a first beer.
MugiIt sounds lovely with food or shared with friends. At 660 yen for 330ml, it feels easy to bring to a toast.
Hop BroIt is 5.0% ABV and must be refrigerated. From Kaneku Brewing’s Hachinohe Beer project, it is a limited collaboration beer.
MugiIf it is in the official online store, our next gathering is settled! I really want to toast with everyone over Slow Days Wheat!
Hop BroLet’s gather around its orange finish and soft wheat character, then raise a slow toast. This belongs in the fridge!
A Coastal Weizen Made for Sharing
Kaneku Brewery has released Slow Days Wheat, a collaboration beer created with Sakehan Sawazu, a restaurant in Fujisawa, Kanagawa. The beer is presented as a “Coastal Weizen,” a house interpretation of the Weizen style. It is sold in 330 ml bottles for ¥660 including tax.
The beer has an alcohol content of 5.0%. Its listed ingredients are malt produced in Germany, hops, and carrageenan, with a malt usage rate of at least 50%. Refrigerated storage is required.
A Softer Take on Weizen Aromatics
Weizen is known for its smooth wheat character and banana-like aromas produced by the yeast. Kaneku Brewery’s standard Weizen is similarly described as a soft, low-bitterness beer with fruity yeast-derived notes.
Slow Days Wheat takes a slightly different direction. The banana character is intentionally restrained, while a gentle orange aroma emerges in the finish. The result is designed to be easy to drink, with a refreshing palate and a citrus-leaning impression that suits a toast with friends.
The brewery describes the beer as a choice for moments when everyone gathers to raise a glass. Its approachable profile should work well as an opening beer, alongside a meal, or as a bottle to share among several drinkers.
From Hachinohe’s Nango District
Kaneku Brewery operates a small brewery in Nango, Hachinohe, Aomori. The brewery says its origins lie in the founders’ encounter with craft beer in Germany and their desire to enjoy a broad range of distinctive beers in their hometown.
Today, Kaneku produces beers including Hazy IPA, Golden Lite Ale, and Weizen, while continuing to develop limited releases. Slow Days Wheat adds a cross-regional collaboration to that lineup, connecting Kaneku’s Hachinohe brewery with Sakehan Sawazu in Fujisawa.
The beer went on sale on August 6, 2026, and is available through Kaneku Brewery’s official online store.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroKaneku Brewing in Hachinohe, Aomori, has released Slow Days Wheat, a limited collaboration with Sawazu, a restaurant in Fujisawa.
MugiWhoa! Hachinohe and Fujisawa are far apart, so it is a collaboration made for toasts!
Hop BroIts style is their own Coastal Weizen. Think of a refreshing wheat beer designed for an easygoing seaside moment.
MugiWhat is that? I know Weizen, but what does coastal taste like? It is not seawater, right?!
Hop BroNo salt worries. It keeps wheat beer’s soft texture and adds a gentle orange aroma.
MugiOh! Weizen is the style with that banana-like aroma, right?
Hop BroExactly. That aroma comes from yeast-made esters, but this beer is designed with restrained banana notes.
MugiEsters?! The science lab just opened for business! So they are fruity aroma compounds made by yeast.
Hop BroYou got it. The gentle citrus finish and light drinkability make it great as a first beer.
MugiIt sounds lovely with food or shared with friends. At 660 yen for 330ml, it feels easy to bring to a toast.
Hop BroIt is 5.0% ABV and must be refrigerated. From Kaneku Brewing’s Hachinohe Beer project, it is a limited collaboration beer.
MugiIf it is in the official online store, our next gathering is settled! I really want to toast with everyone over Slow Days Wheat!
Hop BroLet’s gather around its orange finish and soft wheat character, then raise a slow toast. This belongs in the fridge!
