Neko Beer Announces New Release, "I Am a Cherry...", Brewed with 100 kg of Juice
Fukuoka craft brewery Neko Beer announced its new release "I Am a Cherry..." on March 7, 2026. The style is a Sour IPA with cherry, positioned as a beer that puts the balance of tartness and sweetness, along with its fruity character, front and center.
Hop BroBreaking news: Fukuoka's Neko Beer announced a new release on March 7, "I Am a Cherry..."! Sour IPA with Cherry, this is definitely the kind of beer people will talk about.
MugiWait, the name is adorable but the contents sound serious! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt's 5.0% ABV, so it's easy to drink, but the design is serious. For a small-tank batch, they used the equivalent of 100 kg of cherry juice. And they did not cut back on the hop load.
Mugi100 kg!? That's not beer, that's basically a cherry bath!
Hop BroI love that reaction. The malt bill is Pilsner Malt and Wheat Malt, and the hops are Nelson Sauvin and Citra. They tune the tartness and sweetness with sour cherry, sweet cherry, lactose, and glucose.
MugiLactose and glucose... is that a spell!? So how does it taste, really?
Hop BroTo put it simply, it is designed not to be just sour, but to add a "round sweetness" and lean into the feeling of biting into fruit. It balances the sharpness of a Sour IPA with the juiciness of cherry.
MugiOhhh! Sweet-tart and hoppy too? There's so much going on my mouth can't keep up!
Hop BroIt's already on tap at "Beer Kichi" and "Kichii," and it's gradually expanding to outside venues as well. Chances are you'll start seeing it outside Fukuoka too.
MugiAll right, if I find it, I'm grabbing it immediately! Hop bro, let's toast with "I Am a Cherry..." for the next drink!
Hop BroDeal. Tartness, sweetness, and hops in a three-part harmony - there is no reason not to drink this one. Tonight, we're cherry picking!
Fukuoka-based brewery Neko Beer unveiled its new beer "I Am a Cherry..." in an Instagram post. This release is the latest entry in the brewery's ongoing Sour IPA series.
The recipe revealed this time is as follows.
- Style: Sour IPA with Cherry
- ABV: 5.0%
- Malt: Pilsner Malt, Wheat Malt
- Hops: Nelson Sauvin, Citra
- Others: Sour Cherry, Sweet Cherry, lactose, glucose
According to the post, the brew uses the equivalent of 100 kg of cherry juice for a small-tank batch. Rather than reducing the hop load, the recipe is designed to bring out the presence of the cherries more strongly. The comments describe a flavor aimed at balancing tartness and sweetness, with an impression like "biting into fruit."
As for availability, it is already on tap at two venues: "Beer Kichi" and "Kichii." Sales to outside locations are also rolling out gradually, so it should become easier to find beyond the Fukuoka area as well.
Neko Beer is known for releases that combine approachable branding with generous fruit usage. This "I Am a Cherry..." is also a new beer worth checking out for drinkers who want to enjoy the tartness of a Sour IPA, hop aroma, and the sweet-tart character of cherries all at once.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBreaking news: Fukuoka's Neko Beer announced a new release on March 7, "I Am a Cherry..."! Sour IPA with Cherry, this is definitely the kind of beer people will talk about.
MugiWait, the name is adorable but the contents sound serious! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt's 5.0% ABV, so it's easy to drink, but the design is serious. For a small-tank batch, they used the equivalent of 100 kg of cherry juice. And they did not cut back on the hop load.
Mugi100 kg!? That's not beer, that's basically a cherry bath!
Hop BroI love that reaction. The malt bill is Pilsner Malt and Wheat Malt, and the hops are Nelson Sauvin and Citra. They tune the tartness and sweetness with sour cherry, sweet cherry, lactose, and glucose.
MugiLactose and glucose... is that a spell!? So how does it taste, really?
Hop BroTo put it simply, it is designed not to be just sour, but to add a "round sweetness" and lean into the feeling of biting into fruit. It balances the sharpness of a Sour IPA with the juiciness of cherry.
MugiOhhh! Sweet-tart and hoppy too? There's so much going on my mouth can't keep up!
Hop BroIt's already on tap at "Beer Kichi" and "Kichii," and it's gradually expanding to outside venues as well. Chances are you'll start seeing it outside Fukuoka too.
MugiAll right, if I find it, I'm grabbing it immediately! Hop bro, let's toast with "I Am a Cherry..." for the next drink!
Hop BroDeal. Tartness, sweetness, and hops in a three-part harmony - there is no reason not to drink this one. Tonight, we're cherry picking!
