Hime Beer collaboration at AQUWA brew works in Minami-Urawa, 8 limited-edition beers featuring Hyuganatsu and blood orange
At AQUWA brew works in Minami-Urawa, Minami Ward, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, a collaboration event with Hime Beer will be held from May 29 to June 1. On May 30, the brewer will also visit, and guests can enjoy limited-edition beers made with Hyuganatsu, blood orange, and mango.
Hop BroAt AQUWA brew works in Minami-Urawa, the Hime Beer collaboration runs from May 29 to June 1. Fruit-forward beers are the stars here, and this is definitely a lineup built for tasting side by side.
MugiWhat, there are 8 limited beers? If that much is lined up, I'm already happy just looking at the menu!
Hop BroThe lineup is solid too. From the Bohemian Pilsner "Chieko" to Kyoto Brewing's "Summer Whim / Session IPA," it's nice that the foundation is there.
MugiHey, what's a Session IPA? Session means beer, not a meeting, right?
Hop BroThat's the important part. You can think of it as a lighter, easier-to-drink IPA. It has hop character, but the alcohol is kept in check so you can have a few.
MugiGot it! Then I want to go after the ones with Hyuganatsu and blood orange! They sound so delicious just from the names!
Hop BroThose are really strong. There are a lot of fruit-packed sour ales, and "Konatsu Hime," "Blood Hime," "Hime Monzu," and "Blood Hime Monzu" are basically a fruit-juice festival just from the names.
MugiWait, is a sour ale actually sour? Like, the kind that makes you scrunch up your face?
Hop BroIt does have acidity, but it's not just sour. What's interesting is the balance of sweetness and aroma, and the character changes completely depending on ingredients like Hyuganatsu, Iyokan, mango, and pear.
MugiAnd the food is things like a chunk of lamb shoulder and a double cheese lamb burger, right? They are clearly out to make you drink beer!
Hop BroExactly, and the brewer is visiting on May 30, plus it's cashless, so it's easy to get around. This is definitely the kind of event where you'll end up having more than just one drink in Minami-Urawa.
MugiIt's decided! I want to taste them side by side! Hop-nii, should we start with the pilsner? Or go in through the fruit sours first?
Hop BroLet's start with the pilsner to reset the palate, then go all in on the blood orange ones to make it bright and festive. Even just reading about it makes my throat react; this is the kind of event that makes you want to go in person.
Event Overview
At the brewpub "AQUWA brew works" in Minami-Urawa 3-chome, Minami Ward, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, an event with Hime Beer will be held from May 29 to June 1. On May 30, a Hime Beer brewer is scheduled to visit, and the setup is centered on tasting collaboration beers made with fruit. Payments are cashless.
Beers on Offer
The lineup announced this time includes a total of 8 beers, from regulars to collaborations.
- Chieko / Bohemian Pilsner (AQUWA brew works)
- Summer Whim / Session IPA (Kyoto Brewing)
- Le Lectier / Pear Ale (Hime Beer)
- Sakura and Konatsu / Cherry and Hyuganatsu Ale (Hime Beer)
- Konatsu Hime / Hyuganatsu Sour Ale (Hime Beer × AQUWA brew works)
- Blood Hime / Blood Orange Fruit Sour Ale (AQUWA brew works × Hime Beer)
- Hime Monzu / Iyokan Mango Sour (AQUWA brew works × Hime Beer)
- Blood Hime Monzu / Blood Orange Mango Sour (AQUWA brew works × Hime Beer)
There are many sour ales that put fruit character front and center, with elements like Hyuganatsu, blood orange, iyokan, mango, and pear all in the mix. Since pilsners and IPAs are also included, it should be easy to enjoy the differences in drinking character, not just the tart beers.
Food
Food options include a double cheese lamb burger, a chunk of lamb shoulder, tomato avocado mash gratin, karaage, mashed potatoes, and seasoned quail eggs. The menu runs from hearty burger-style plates to fried dishes and snacks that pair well with beer, with the food also chosen to go well with the collaboration beers.
Hours
- 5/29 17:00-23:00
- 5/30 17:00-22:00
- 5/31 17:00-22:00
- 6/1 17:00-22:00
As a Minami-Urawa brewpub, this looks like a period where you can enjoy fruit-forward beers in an event that brings together the character of the house brewery and the guest brewery.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt AQUWA brew works in Minami-Urawa, the Hime Beer collaboration runs from May 29 to June 1. Fruit-forward beers are the stars here, and this is definitely a lineup built for tasting side by side.
MugiWhat, there are 8 limited beers? If that much is lined up, I'm already happy just looking at the menu!
Hop BroThe lineup is solid too. From the Bohemian Pilsner "Chieko" to Kyoto Brewing's "Summer Whim / Session IPA," it's nice that the foundation is there.
MugiHey, what's a Session IPA? Session means beer, not a meeting, right?
Hop BroThat's the important part. You can think of it as a lighter, easier-to-drink IPA. It has hop character, but the alcohol is kept in check so you can have a few.
MugiGot it! Then I want to go after the ones with Hyuganatsu and blood orange! They sound so delicious just from the names!
Hop BroThose are really strong. There are a lot of fruit-packed sour ales, and "Konatsu Hime," "Blood Hime," "Hime Monzu," and "Blood Hime Monzu" are basically a fruit-juice festival just from the names.
MugiWait, is a sour ale actually sour? Like, the kind that makes you scrunch up your face?
Hop BroIt does have acidity, but it's not just sour. What's interesting is the balance of sweetness and aroma, and the character changes completely depending on ingredients like Hyuganatsu, Iyokan, mango, and pear.
MugiAnd the food is things like a chunk of lamb shoulder and a double cheese lamb burger, right? They are clearly out to make you drink beer!
Hop BroExactly, and the brewer is visiting on May 30, plus it's cashless, so it's easy to get around. This is definitely the kind of event where you'll end up having more than just one drink in Minami-Urawa.
MugiIt's decided! I want to taste them side by side! Hop-nii, should we start with the pilsner? Or go in through the fruit sours first?
Hop BroLet's start with the pilsner to reset the palate, then go all in on the blood orange ones to make it bright and festive. Even just reading about it makes my throat react; this is the kind of event that makes you want to go in person.
