Nara Brewing announces first shipment retailers for KUSANAGI
Nara Brewing Co. has announced the first retail destinations for KUSANAGI, a Belgian witbier brewed with Suruga Elegant citrus from Shizuoka and coriander from Bulgaria. The collaboration brings in leading beer-science expertise and aims for a refreshing beer that works well with food.
Hop BroToday’s headline is Nara Brewing’s KUSANAGI. They’ve announced the first shops getting it, and now I want to go hunting for it.
MugiWhat! KUSANAGI sounds so intense! What kind of beer is it? Like, sword-level sharp?
Hop BroIt’s a Belgian wit made with Shizuoka-grown Suruga Elegant citrus and Bulgarian coriander, so it’s meant to be a bright refreshing pour. Sounds very food-friendly too.
MugiOooh! But Belgian wit suddenly sounds like a spell. What does that style mean? I’m still a level-one beer adventurer!
Hop BroIn simple terms, it’s a pale wheat-forward beer with soft body and gentle citrus-spice character. This one should also have yeast-derived esters, which add extra aromatic depth.
MugiEs-ters!? We’re in science class now! So what does that actually taste like?
Hop BroIt sounds technical, but think fruity aroma. With Suruga Elegant and coriander together, I’m expecting a clean trailing finish that slips away really nicely.
MugiThat sounds amazing! If it works with food, I could do fried chicken, fish, whatever. So it’s basically a meal-friendly beer, right?
Hop BroExactly. And it’s not just any release either. Kiyoshi Takoi and BET advisor Katsuyuki Shiba joined the brew, so it’s a serious collaboration batch with real credibility behind it.
MugiAnd the shops are spread across Tokyo, Kansai, and Nara, right? That makes me want to do a first-release shop crawl. I already want a glass of KUSANAGI!
Hop BroCaliquors Tokyo, Isetan Shinjuku, TAKAMURA, even Kintetsu Nara are on the list. Arrival dates vary by store, but grab it on sight and let’s drink it with dinner.
Brewing background
Nara Brewing Co., based in Kitanosho-Nishimachi in Nara City, announced the first shipment retailers for its Belgian witbier KUSANAGI. The beer is made with Suruga Elegant citrus from Shizuoka and coriander from Bulgaria, and the brewery describes it as a refreshing, food-friendly brew. The project also involved a leading figure in Japanese beer science, along with a BET adviser who supports breweries with production know-how.
Retail rollout
As of June 6, the first shipment is going mainly to liquor shops and specialty retailers, with arrival and sales timing varying by store. The list spans a broad area: Tokyo retailers such as Caliquors Tokyo, Isetan Shinjuku, and BEER STAND Stoop; Kansai locations including DIG THE LINE, JR Kyoto Isetan, TAKAMURA Wine & Coffee Roasters, and Hanshin Umeda; and local Nara outlets such as Kintetsu Department Store Nara and Nishinokyo Jizake-dokoro Kitora. The rollout suggests that Nara Brewing continues to reach both urban craft-beer customers and regional liquor specialists.
About the brewery
Founded in 2017, Nara Brewing frames its work around brewing a wide range of beer styles from its base in Nara. The company emphasizes quality and the idea that every drinker may still find a beer they enjoy. KUSANAGI reflects that approach through both its ingredient choices and its collaborative brewing process.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s headline is Nara Brewing’s KUSANAGI. They’ve announced the first shops getting it, and now I want to go hunting for it.
MugiWhat! KUSANAGI sounds so intense! What kind of beer is it? Like, sword-level sharp?
Hop BroIt’s a Belgian wit made with Shizuoka-grown Suruga Elegant citrus and Bulgarian coriander, so it’s meant to be a bright refreshing pour. Sounds very food-friendly too.
MugiOooh! But Belgian wit suddenly sounds like a spell. What does that style mean? I’m still a level-one beer adventurer!
Hop BroIn simple terms, it’s a pale wheat-forward beer with soft body and gentle citrus-spice character. This one should also have yeast-derived esters, which add extra aromatic depth.
MugiEs-ters!? We’re in science class now! So what does that actually taste like?
Hop BroIt sounds technical, but think fruity aroma. With Suruga Elegant and coriander together, I’m expecting a clean trailing finish that slips away really nicely.
MugiThat sounds amazing! If it works with food, I could do fried chicken, fish, whatever. So it’s basically a meal-friendly beer, right?
Hop BroExactly. And it’s not just any release either. Kiyoshi Takoi and BET advisor Katsuyuki Shiba joined the brew, so it’s a serious collaboration batch with real credibility behind it.
MugiAnd the shops are spread across Tokyo, Kansai, and Nara, right? That makes me want to do a first-release shop crawl. I already want a glass of KUSANAGI!
Hop BroCaliquors Tokyo, Isetan Shinjuku, TAKAMURA, even Kintetsu Nara are on the list. Arrival dates vary by store, but grab it on sight and let’s drink it with dinner.
