Peach Beer 'Akatsuki' Debuts at Handa Ginzan Brewery - Kamimachi CHEERS' Spring Pour
At Handa Ginzan Brewery/Kamimachi CHEERS in Koori Town, Fukushima Prefecture, the craft beer 'Akatsuki' made with the local peach 'Akatsuki' is drawing attention. This brewpub is a place where you can enjoy draft beer straight from the brewery and food in a calm setting.
Hop BroToday we're at Handa Ginzan Brewery/Kamimachi CHEERS in Koori Town, Fukushima Prefecture. Their 'Akatsuki' made with local Akatsuki peaches has such a spring feel.
MugiA peach beer!? Even the name Akatsuki is beautiful, and it already sounds delicious before drinking it!
Hop BroWhat matters here is that it uses Akatsuki peaches. It's a variety known for being presented to the Imperial Household, and when its bright aroma comes through the beer, it instantly brings out a sense of the season.
MugiWow! But Hop bro, when I hear fruit beer I kind of imagine sweet juice-like stuff. Does it still have a real beer feel?
Hop BroIt does, and that's important. 'Akatsuki' brings out the peach character while still being designed as a draft pour that drinks like a proper beer, which makes it easy to pair with food.
MugiNo way, that's strong! And the interior has a black-themed exterior, which gives it this 'adult secret base' vibe!
Hop BroAnd it's only a 5-minute walk from JR Koori Station. On sunny days, you can also use the terrace seating. A brewpub where you can drop in casually and take your time drinking is really convenient.
MugiWait, there are lots of beer options too!? A five-beer lineup is the kind of thing that makes choosing fun right from the start!
Hop BroExactly. There is also a four-beer tasting set, so you can compare the Orin Pale Ale, Handa Ginzan Pale Ale, Handa Ginzan IPA, Akatsuki, and Uwamachi Coffee Stout.
MugiI see, the pale ale is for easy drinking, the IPA is for bitterness, and 'Akatsuki' gives you local character. I'm curious about the food too!
Hop BroThey have beer chicken, Margherita pizza, and even a hamburger plate, so the beer and food really stand on their own together. I think it's a pretty great place, with Koori Town character packed into one glass.
MugiI want to go drink there already! When they call it a spring pour, it makes me want to raise a glass of 'Akatsuki' right now!
At Handa Ginzan Brewery/Kamimachi CHEERS in Koori Town, Fukushima Prefecture, you can enjoy the craft beer 'Akatsuki' made with the local peach 'Akatsuki.' In an Instagram post, it was introduced alongside the spring scenery of peach blossoms in bloom. The official website also describes 'Akatsuki' as a beer made with 'Akatsuki,' a peach known for being presented to the Imperial Household.
The space has a chic, black-based look and a calm atmosphere. Located a 5-minute walk from JR Koori Station, it is a brewpub where you can enjoy draft craft beer delivered straight from the brewery together with food. On sunny days, terrace seating is also available, making it easy to use both as a place for a meal and as a spot to relax with a drink.
The beers on offer are five varieties: Orin Pale Ale, Handa Ginzan Pale Ale, Handa Ginzan IPA, Akatsuki, and Uwamachi Coffee Stout. For those who want to compare several tastes in small pours, a 4-beer tasting set is also available. If you want an easy-to-drink standard, choose a pale ale; if you want firm bitterness, choose the IPA; and if you want a sense of the local character, 'Akatsuki' is an easy choice.
The food menu includes items such as beer chicken, Margherita pizza, and a hamburger plate, all designed to pair well with craft beer. The strength of the place is that you can enjoy beer made with local ingredients alongside a meal. 'Akatsuki,' which condenses Koori Town character into one glass, can be said to be a drink that succinctly expresses the brewpub's personality.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday we're at Handa Ginzan Brewery/Kamimachi CHEERS in Koori Town, Fukushima Prefecture. Their 'Akatsuki' made with local Akatsuki peaches has such a spring feel.
MugiA peach beer!? Even the name Akatsuki is beautiful, and it already sounds delicious before drinking it!
Hop BroWhat matters here is that it uses Akatsuki peaches. It's a variety known for being presented to the Imperial Household, and when its bright aroma comes through the beer, it instantly brings out a sense of the season.
MugiWow! But Hop bro, when I hear fruit beer I kind of imagine sweet juice-like stuff. Does it still have a real beer feel?
Hop BroIt does, and that's important. 'Akatsuki' brings out the peach character while still being designed as a draft pour that drinks like a proper beer, which makes it easy to pair with food.
MugiNo way, that's strong! And the interior has a black-themed exterior, which gives it this 'adult secret base' vibe!
Hop BroAnd it's only a 5-minute walk from JR Koori Station. On sunny days, you can also use the terrace seating. A brewpub where you can drop in casually and take your time drinking is really convenient.
MugiWait, there are lots of beer options too!? A five-beer lineup is the kind of thing that makes choosing fun right from the start!
Hop BroExactly. There is also a four-beer tasting set, so you can compare the Orin Pale Ale, Handa Ginzan Pale Ale, Handa Ginzan IPA, Akatsuki, and Uwamachi Coffee Stout.
MugiI see, the pale ale is for easy drinking, the IPA is for bitterness, and 'Akatsuki' gives you local character. I'm curious about the food too!
Hop BroThey have beer chicken, Margherita pizza, and even a hamburger plate, so the beer and food really stand on their own together. I think it's a pretty great place, with Koori Town character packed into one glass.
MugiI want to go drink there already! When they call it a spring pour, it makes me want to raise a glass of 'Akatsuki' right now!
