Better life with upcycle Releases Ume-Shiso Sour Ale Made with Upcycled Fukui Ingredients
Better life with upcycle of Ebina, Kanagawa, released Ume Shiso Sour Ale on September 10, 2026. Made with upcycled Fukui-grown Benisashi ume and red shiso, the 4.5% sour ale combines ume-pickle-like acidity with fruity and floral hop aromas.
Hop BroBetter life with upcycle in Ebina has released the Ume Shiso Sour Ale—a pink new beer made with ingredients from Fukui.
MugiWhat?! A pickled-plum-like beer? It sounds tart, but I’m already curious!
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. It uses Benisashi plums from umeshu and red shiso from Kida-shiso cider, all given an upcycled life.
MugiIs upcycling different from recycling? Could my empty-can collection somehow become beer too...?
Hop BroLet’s keep the cans out of the brewhouse! Upcycling means creating fresh value from materials that have finished their original job.
MugiGot it—saved ingredients, delicious new form! So does it have a red umeboshi character?
Hop BroExactly: plum, red shiso, and lactic acidity form the core, while Triskel and Idaho 7 add apricot and floral aromas.
MugiTriskel and Idaho 7? Are those special moves, or your secret band name?
Hop BroThey’re hop varieties. Think of them as the fruity-aroma department, brightening that plum-and-shiso tartness.
MugiOh, so it’s not just sour—it’s aromatic too! At 4.5% ABV and 14 IBU, it sounds easy and refreshing.
Hop BroRight, and it finishes with bread and malt grain notes. That makes for a surprisingly layered finish, very fitting for this bakery-minded brewery.
MugiA 350ml can for ¥572, and it needs refrigeration—perfect! I’m ready to toast with plum and shiso; let’s make room in the fridge!
Better life with upcycle, a brewery based in Ebina, Kanagawa, released Ume Shiso Sour Ale on September 10, 2026.\n\nThe beer uses Benisashi ume from Fukui Prefecture that had previously been used to make plum liquor, along with red shiso originally used in a cider made with Fukui’s traditional Kida shiso. Both ingredients are given a new purpose through upcycling, reflecting the brewery’s focus on creating value from materials at the end of their original use.\n\nUme, red shiso, and lactic-acid-derived tartness form the beer’s core profile. The brewery describes a character reminiscent of red umeboshi, joined by apricot and floral hop aromas from Triskel and Idaho 7. The finish brings a gentle grain note from bread and malt, adding depth to the refreshing acidity.\n\nThe beer has a pink color and is presented as a playful, approachable sour ale. Its listed style is American-style Sour Ale w/ Ume, Red Shiso. It has an ABV of 4.5%, an IBU of 14, and comes in a 350 ml can. The listed price is ¥572 including tax.\n\n### Product details\n\n- Product: Ume Shiso Sour Ale\n- Release date: September 10, 2026\n- Style: American-style Sour Ale w/ Ume, Red Shiso\n- ABV: 4.5%\n- IBU: 14\n- Size: 350 ml\n- Price: ¥572 including tax\n\nBetter life with upcycle promotes sustainable toasting in everyday life and draws on the experience of a century-old boulangerie. Its beers include products made with bread crusts, connecting brewing with food-loss reduction. This release brings together the distinctive flavors of ume and red shiso with the brewery’s circular approach to craft beer. Keep the product refrigerated after purchase.
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Hop BroBetter life with upcycle in Ebina has released the Ume Shiso Sour Ale—a pink new beer made with ingredients from Fukui.
MugiWhat?! A pickled-plum-like beer? It sounds tart, but I’m already curious!
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. It uses Benisashi plums from umeshu and red shiso from Kida-shiso cider, all given an upcycled life.
MugiIs upcycling different from recycling? Could my empty-can collection somehow become beer too...?
Hop BroLet’s keep the cans out of the brewhouse! Upcycling means creating fresh value from materials that have finished their original job.
MugiGot it—saved ingredients, delicious new form! So does it have a red umeboshi character?
Hop BroExactly: plum, red shiso, and lactic acidity form the core, while Triskel and Idaho 7 add apricot and floral aromas.
MugiTriskel and Idaho 7? Are those special moves, or your secret band name?
Hop BroThey’re hop varieties. Think of them as the fruity-aroma department, brightening that plum-and-shiso tartness.
MugiOh, so it’s not just sour—it’s aromatic too! At 4.5% ABV and 14 IBU, it sounds easy and refreshing.
Hop BroRight, and it finishes with bread and malt grain notes. That makes for a surprisingly layered finish, very fitting for this bakery-minded brewery.
MugiA 350ml can for ¥572, and it needs refrigeration—perfect! I’m ready to toast with plum and shiso; let’s make room in the fridge!
