Futako Beer Brewery Releases Limited-Edition “Hassaku White” Made with Kinokawa Hassaku
Tokyo-based Futako Beer Brewery released its limited beer “Hassaku White” on March 6, 2026, in partnership with Kinokawa City, Wakayama Prefecture. This fruit ale uses hassaku peel and juice, and cans are also being sold in stores and online. A Hassaku Fair is being held at the same time.
Hop BroBreaking beer news: Futako Beer Brewery has released a limited “Hassaku White.” Just the name alone makes my throat dry up.
MugiWhoa! A hassaku beer!? Is it sweet like dessert, or more seriously craft-beer-ish?
Hop BroIt was released on March 6, 2026, as a collaboration with Kinokawa City in Wakayama Prefecture. The style is Fruit Ale, and it uses hassaku peel and juice on a white ale base.
MugiWhat!? That’s a hop explosion of information! So what does Fruit Ale actually drink like?
Hop BroBasically, it’s an ale where the appeal of fruit takes center stage. Here, the juice brings freshness, and the peel adds a subtle bitterness. And when they say the finish is light, they mean it goes down smoothly.
MugiI see! So it starts bright and then slips away at the end. My “one more sip” sensor is definitely reacting!
Hop BroAnd it’s not just sold in stores; there’s canned sales online too. Starting the same day, the Hassaku Fair includes Campari Hassaku, a Hassaku Mimosa, jelly, and even scallop and hassaku carpaccio.
MugiThat fair is serious! This isn’t just about one beer, it’s like a full citrus party!
Hop BroThat’s what feels so Futako Beer Brewery about it. They value the local feel of Futako-Tamagawa while teaming up with a producing region like Kinokawa City to spread an “everyday drink that blends into the town.”
MugiI’ve decided already, I want to crack open “Hassaku White” tonight!
Hop BroAgreed, let’s chill a can and toast. This is the kind of drink that brings spring with the first sip.
On March 6, 2026, Futako Beer Brewery (Tokyo) announced on Instagram a collaboration project, “futakobrewery × Kinokawa Hassaku,” and revealed the release of its limited beer “Hassaku White.” The style is Fruit Ale. According to the post, this seasonal release was created in partnership with Kinokawa City in Wakayama Prefecture, one of Japan’s leading hassaku-growing regions, and uses hassaku peel and juice on a white ale base.
The flavor centers on the fresh, juicy character typical of citrus, along with a subtle bitterness from the peel. While its bright fruitiness comes forward first, the finish appears light and easy to keep drinking. It is likely to appeal not only to fans of fruit ales that put citrus front and center, but also to craft beer drinkers who value balance as a meal accompaniment.
In addition to in-store sales, cans are also available through the online shop. Starting the same day, a “Hassaku Fair” is also being held, offering limited drinks (Campari Hassaku, Hassaku Mimosa), a limited dessert (hassaku and grapefruit jelly), and a limited food item (scallop and hassaku carpaccio). Rather than simply releasing a new beer, the brewery has built out a citrus-themed pairing experience around it.
On its official website, Futako Beer describes itself as a local craft beer born in Futako-Tamagawa, aiming to offer “an everyday drink that blends into the town.” It is also advancing efforts to grow hops and barley locally, and collaborations like this one with a producing region are highly compatible with the brewery’s philosophy. The release shows where the brewery stands today in balancing urban-brewery identity with local character and broader collaborations.
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Hop BroBreaking beer news: Futako Beer Brewery has released a limited “Hassaku White.” Just the name alone makes my throat dry up.
MugiWhoa! A hassaku beer!? Is it sweet like dessert, or more seriously craft-beer-ish?
Hop BroIt was released on March 6, 2026, as a collaboration with Kinokawa City in Wakayama Prefecture. The style is Fruit Ale, and it uses hassaku peel and juice on a white ale base.
MugiWhat!? That’s a hop explosion of information! So what does Fruit Ale actually drink like?
Hop BroBasically, it’s an ale where the appeal of fruit takes center stage. Here, the juice brings freshness, and the peel adds a subtle bitterness. And when they say the finish is light, they mean it goes down smoothly.
MugiI see! So it starts bright and then slips away at the end. My “one more sip” sensor is definitely reacting!
Hop BroAnd it’s not just sold in stores; there’s canned sales online too. Starting the same day, the Hassaku Fair includes Campari Hassaku, a Hassaku Mimosa, jelly, and even scallop and hassaku carpaccio.
MugiThat fair is serious! This isn’t just about one beer, it’s like a full citrus party!
Hop BroThat’s what feels so Futako Beer Brewery about it. They value the local feel of Futako-Tamagawa while teaming up with a producing region like Kinokawa City to spread an “everyday drink that blends into the town.”
MugiI’ve decided already, I want to crack open “Hassaku White” tonight!
Hop BroAgreed, let’s chill a can and toast. This is the kind of drink that brings spring with the first sip.
