Kirali Brewery highlights “Kabuki” Hazy made with Chiyonoen Shuzo lees
Kirali Brewery in Yamaga, Kumamoto said this year’s “Kabuki” Sakekasu Hazy is ready. Inspired by Yachiyoza and brewed with sake lees from Chiyonoen Shuzo, the limited beer is available in bottles and on draft.
Hop BroI can't stop thinking about Kirali Brewery's new release today. They just announced this year's 'Kabuki' Sakekasu Hazy on Instagram.
MugiWhat! Kabuki is the beer name? That sounds so dramatic I can practically hear the curtain rising!
Hop BroYep, and Yachiyoza's splendor is the whole concept. They use sake lees from Chiyonosono Sake Brewery, a long-established local maker in Yamaga, to bring local culture into one beer.
MugiWhoa, but what is Sakekasu Hazy? Is it sake? Is it beer? My brain is trying to do two jobs at once!
Hop BroIt's definitely beer. Hazy style usually means a cloudy look and a softer mouthfeel, and this one aims for a sake-lees-like haze with a smooth texture.
MugiOkay, but then I saw extra Mosaic hops and got nervous. Mosaic... like bathroom tiles?!
Hop BroNo tiles in the tank. Mosaic hops bring floral, tropical, fruity aromas, and they're great for layering in passion-fruit-like character.
MugiWow, we went tropical fast! If the bitterness stays low, even a craft beer beginner like me could go in for a big happy sip!
Hop BroThat's the nice part. At 6.5% ABV, it still has some body, and it's a limited release available both in 330ml bottles and on tap.
MugiA local sake brewery, Yachiyoza, and hoppy aroma all together... that's basically Yamaga in a glass. I want both the bottle and the tap version.
Hop BroExactly. A limited pour like this isn't something you let slip away; it sounds perfect for a toast while picturing the theater lights.
MugiDecision made! Tonight I want Kabuki Sakekasu Hazy to ring the opening bell inside my mouth!
Kirali Brewery in Yamaga, Kumamoto said on Instagram that this year’s “Kabuki” Sakekasu Hazy is ready. The beer takes inspiration from Kabuki performances at Yachiyoza, a nationally designated tangible cultural property in Yamaga, and uses sake lees from Chiyonoen Shuzo, a long-established local brewery. The result is positioned as a beer that connects regional culture with brewing.
According to the official product page, the beer is built on a Hazy base. Its hazy appearance and smooth mouthfeel come from the sake lees, while a generous use of Mosaic hops adds floral, tropical, and fruity aromas. The brewery describes the profile as fruit-forward, with restrained bitterness and a 6.5% ABV. It is sold in 330 ml bottles and also served on draft at the taproom.
Kirali Brewery presents itself as a brewery that brews with local agricultural ingredients and the seasons. “Kabuki” fits that approach: a limited beer shaped by Yamaga’s sake culture, Yachiyoza’s imagery, and hop-driven aromatics. It is a concise example of how local ingredients can define both style and story.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI can't stop thinking about Kirali Brewery's new release today. They just announced this year's 'Kabuki' Sakekasu Hazy on Instagram.
MugiWhat! Kabuki is the beer name? That sounds so dramatic I can practically hear the curtain rising!
Hop BroYep, and Yachiyoza's splendor is the whole concept. They use sake lees from Chiyonosono Sake Brewery, a long-established local maker in Yamaga, to bring local culture into one beer.
MugiWhoa, but what is Sakekasu Hazy? Is it sake? Is it beer? My brain is trying to do two jobs at once!
Hop BroIt's definitely beer. Hazy style usually means a cloudy look and a softer mouthfeel, and this one aims for a sake-lees-like haze with a smooth texture.
MugiOkay, but then I saw extra Mosaic hops and got nervous. Mosaic... like bathroom tiles?!
Hop BroNo tiles in the tank. Mosaic hops bring floral, tropical, fruity aromas, and they're great for layering in passion-fruit-like character.
MugiWow, we went tropical fast! If the bitterness stays low, even a craft beer beginner like me could go in for a big happy sip!
Hop BroThat's the nice part. At 6.5% ABV, it still has some body, and it's a limited release available both in 330ml bottles and on tap.
MugiA local sake brewery, Yachiyoza, and hoppy aroma all together... that's basically Yamaga in a glass. I want both the bottle and the tap version.
Hop BroExactly. A limited pour like this isn't something you let slip away; it sounds perfect for a toast while picturing the theater lights.
MugiDecision made! Tonight I want Kabuki Sakekasu Hazy to ring the opening bell inside my mouth!
