Hitachi Beer Brewery Debuts 'Ose Tanabata Coast Ale' on July 7
Hitachi Beer Brewery introduced a new beer, Ose Tanabata Coast Ale, on July 7. The release draws on the Tanabata legend of Ose Coast and is presented as a light, summer-friendly pale blue ale.
Hop BroToday I want to talk about Hitachi Bakushu Jozojo's new beer, Ose Tanabata Coast Ale. It debuted on July 7 and turns Tanabata and the seaside into a summer pint.
MugiWhat! That name is already so romantic! A Tanabata seaside beer sounds cute, but what does it actually taste like? And why is it blue?
Hop BroThe style is a light wheat ale with both the wheat and hops kept gentle. It sounds built for hot weather and easy drinking.
MugiWhoa, and then it suddenly says American Starry Wheat like it's the coolest kid in class. What does that even mean?
Hop BroBasically, think of it as a crisp wheat ale with a starry-night mood. The wheat keeps it soft, and the hops don't barge in and steal the show.
MugiOkay, but then what is the pale blue color? It looks like a fancy soda wandered into a beer glass.
Hop BroThat part is great. The color comes from butterfly pea botanicals. It gives a soft blue tint, and the orange garnish ties it back to the Tanabata night sky and the coast.
MugiThat is way too stylish! And it's tied to the Ose Coast legend too? So this isn't just a pretty beer for photos.
Hop BroExactly. The local story says Orihime and Hikoboshi first met at Tanabata Iso there, so this is basically a local legend in a glass. That feels very Hitachi Bakushu Jozojo.
MugiHold on, microbrewery sounds intense but tiny. Are we supposed to drink it through a microscope?
Hop BroIf we did that, we'd get one drop. It just means a small-scale brewery. They opened in June 2024 inside Second Earth Diner Hitachi, and you can even watch the brewing through the glass.
MugiThat sounds perfect. Having a glass on Tanabata night while imagining the sea breeze feels like the right move. You're already planning the trip, aren't you?
Hop BroYou caught me. A blue summer ale with an orange accent is exactly the kind of beer that's fun before the first sip and after it too.
MugiMy wish is officially decided: I want a toast now. Forget the wish card, hand me the glass!
Ose Tanabata Coast Ale was introduced by Hitachi Beer Brewery on July 7. The brewery describes it as an American-style starry wheat ale, brewed to be refreshing in summer and colored a pale blue with botanical butterfly pea, with orange added to the presentation.
The beer draws on a local Tanabata legend from Ose Coast in Hitachi, Ibaraki. In the brewery's 'Ose Tanabata Story,' the setting is linked to Tanabata rocks said to be where Orihime and Hikoboshi first met. The concept ties local folklore, place names, and visual design directly into the beer.
Hitachi Beer Brewery opened in June 2024 as Hitachi City's first microbrewery, inside Second Earth Diner Hitachi Main Store in Bentencho. The open, glass-fronted brewhouse lets guests watch the brewing process, and the facility has an annual capacity of 15,000 liters. The brewery's lineup already includes beers inspired by local scenes such as sakura, sunrise, and moonlight, and this release continues that regional approach.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday I want to talk about Hitachi Bakushu Jozojo's new beer, Ose Tanabata Coast Ale. It debuted on July 7 and turns Tanabata and the seaside into a summer pint.
MugiWhat! That name is already so romantic! A Tanabata seaside beer sounds cute, but what does it actually taste like? And why is it blue?
Hop BroThe style is a light wheat ale with both the wheat and hops kept gentle. It sounds built for hot weather and easy drinking.
MugiWhoa, and then it suddenly says American Starry Wheat like it's the coolest kid in class. What does that even mean?
Hop BroBasically, think of it as a crisp wheat ale with a starry-night mood. The wheat keeps it soft, and the hops don't barge in and steal the show.
MugiOkay, but then what is the pale blue color? It looks like a fancy soda wandered into a beer glass.
Hop BroThat part is great. The color comes from butterfly pea botanicals. It gives a soft blue tint, and the orange garnish ties it back to the Tanabata night sky and the coast.
MugiThat is way too stylish! And it's tied to the Ose Coast legend too? So this isn't just a pretty beer for photos.
Hop BroExactly. The local story says Orihime and Hikoboshi first met at Tanabata Iso there, so this is basically a local legend in a glass. That feels very Hitachi Bakushu Jozojo.
MugiHold on, microbrewery sounds intense but tiny. Are we supposed to drink it through a microscope?
Hop BroIf we did that, we'd get one drop. It just means a small-scale brewery. They opened in June 2024 inside Second Earth Diner Hitachi, and you can even watch the brewing through the glass.
MugiThat sounds perfect. Having a glass on Tanabata night while imagining the sea breeze feels like the right move. You're already planning the trip, aren't you?
Hop BroYou caught me. A blue summer ale with an orange accent is exactly the kind of beer that's fun before the first sip and after it too.
MugiMy wish is officially decided: I want a toast now. Forget the wish card, hand me the glass!
