Golden Rabbit Beer Announces a New Ale Featuring Nara-Grown Brand Strawberry "Kotoka"
Golden Rabbit Beer in Nara City introduced "Kotoka Ale," a fruit ale made with Kotoka, a branded strawberry from Nodoka Village in Nara Prefecture. The new release brings the aroma and gentle sweetness of strawberries to the front while finishing with a light, easy-drinking profile.
Hop BroToday, Nara's Golden Rabbit Beer has a new release that's getting some attention.
MugiWhat! Beer with strawberries? Even the name Kotoka Ale already sounds delicious!
Hop BroRight, it uses Kotoka, a branded strawberry from Nodoka Village in Nara Prefecture, and the aroma really stands out.
MugiI thought fruit beers might end up too sweet, but what is fruit ale actually like?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. It's not just sweet; it really brings out the strawberry aroma and the balance of sweetness and acidity.
MugiOh, and if even people who don't like beer can drink it easily, the light drinking feel is pretty appealing.
Hop BroExactly. It keeps a strong fruit character without making it heavy, and the focus on drinkability is the key point.
MugiThat also means strong local flair, and it feels so Nara-like. Being able to drink it at the Naramachi taproom is great too!
Hop BroBut it's only available as two kegs. The bottles can be bought at Nodoka Village, so finding it is pretty lucky.
MugiNow I really want to go look for it right away! Makes me want to drink the aroma of Kotoka while it's still available!
Hop BroYeah, a beer like this would be a shame to miss, so let's raise a glass together to Nara's seasonal brew.
New Beer
Golden Rabbit Beer introduced "Kotoka Ale," a fruit ale made with Kotoka, a branded strawberry from Nodoka Village in Nara Prefecture. In its post, the brewery highlighted the soft spread of strawberry aroma and gentle sweetness, saying the beer makes use of Kotoka's character, which is known for its excellent balance of sweetness and acidity.
The beer was designed to deliver a clear fruit character while keeping the drinking experience light. It is notable for being adjusted so even people who do not usually like beer can drink it easily, making it a straightforward entry point into fruit beers.
Golden Rabbit Beer is a brewery based in Naramachi, Nara City, that brews under the theme of "craft beer that makes use of Nara ingredients." This "Kotoka Ale" can be seen as a new release that clearly reflects that policy. Bringing out a strong sense of Nara while also achieving drinkability, it is a good example of the appeal of craft beer made with local ingredients.
It is available only as two kegs at the taproom. The bottled version can be purchased when visiting Nodoka Village, so the number of places where it can be obtained is limited. Since this is a highly limited release, anyone interested should check it out early.
Key Specs
- Ingredient: Kotoka, a brand strawberry grown in Nodoka Village, Nara Prefecture
- Style: Fruit ale
- Features: Strawberry aroma, gentle sweetness, light drinkability
- Availability: Taproom limited to two kegs; bottled beer available for purchase at Nodoka Village
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday, Nara's Golden Rabbit Beer has a new release that's getting some attention.
MugiWhat! Beer with strawberries? Even the name Kotoka Ale already sounds delicious!
Hop BroRight, it uses Kotoka, a branded strawberry from Nodoka Village in Nara Prefecture, and the aroma really stands out.
MugiI thought fruit beers might end up too sweet, but what is fruit ale actually like?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. It's not just sweet; it really brings out the strawberry aroma and the balance of sweetness and acidity.
MugiOh, and if even people who don't like beer can drink it easily, the light drinking feel is pretty appealing.
Hop BroExactly. It keeps a strong fruit character without making it heavy, and the focus on drinkability is the key point.
MugiThat also means strong local flair, and it feels so Nara-like. Being able to drink it at the Naramachi taproom is great too!
Hop BroBut it's only available as two kegs. The bottles can be bought at Nodoka Village, so finding it is pretty lucky.
MugiNow I really want to go look for it right away! Makes me want to drink the aroma of Kotoka while it's still available!
Hop BroYeah, a beer like this would be a shame to miss, so let's raise a glass together to Nara's seasonal brew.
