Usami Brewery Receives This Season’s First Izu Lemons
Usami Brewery in Ito, Shizuoka, has announced that it received the first Izu lemons of the current harvest. Since the brewery has already produced beer featuring locally grown lemons, beer fans will be watching to see how this season’s fruit is used in future brewing.
Hop BroUsami Brewery in Ito, Shizuoka, has received its first Izu lemons of the season. That makes me very curious about the next beer.
MugiWhat?! Is receiving lemons really that big a deal? Do you mean they are lemons for beer?!
Hop BroExactly. Usami Brewery is a microbrewery based in Usami, and it has brewed Izu LEMON BEER with locally grown lemons.
MugiWow! How are Izu lemons different from regular lemons? Please do not tell me they are shaped like beer mugs.
Hop BroNot mug-shaped! Izu lemons are known for their bold acidity and rich juice, with Lisbon, Eureka, and Villafranca varieties grown in the area.
MugiThree varieties? To me, all lemons look like cheerful yellow classmates...
Hop BroThat variety is what makes them fun. In Izu LEMON BEER, they use peel and pith to bring out aroma and a gentle bitterness.
MugiEven the pith?! I usually avoid it when eating a lemon, but in beer it handles the bitterness. A supporting citrus star!
Hop BroRight—peel-derived aroma and bitterness add depth. In 2026, a collaboration with JA Fuji Izu also appeared, expanding how local fruit can be enjoyed in beer.
MugiSo will these first lemons become a new limited beer, or go into the usual Izu LEMON BEER?
Hop BroThat has not been announced yet. The batch, release date, and sales locations are all unknown, so we are waiting for the next official update.
MugiWhen it is announced, I want to taste the breeze of Izu! Let’s raise a glass of brightly tart beer together, Hop Bro!
Usami Brewery in Ito, Shizuoka, announced on Instagram that the first Izu lemons of this season had arrived at the brewery. The post confirms the arrival of the fresh local fruit, but does not yet reveal details about a new beer, brewing schedule, or release date.
Izu lemons are a regional citrus brand known for their pronounced acidity and generous juice. The area grows three main varieties: Lisbon, Eureka, and Villafranca. They are typically available from autumn through spring, making them a distinctly seasonal ingredient from the Izu region.
Based in Usami, Ito, Usami Brewery is a small craft brewery with a strong connection to local ingredients. The brewery has previously produced Izu Lemon Beer, using local lemons to bring citrus aroma and gentle bitterness to the beer. In 2026, it also collaborated with JA Fuji Izu on a product featuring the regional Izu Lemon brand.
It has not yet been announced whether the newly arrived lemons will be used for an existing beer or a new seasonal release. Fans will need to follow the brewery’s official updates for information about brewing, availability, and release timing.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroUsami Brewery in Ito, Shizuoka, has received its first Izu lemons of the season. That makes me very curious about the next beer.
MugiWhat?! Is receiving lemons really that big a deal? Do you mean they are lemons for beer?!
Hop BroExactly. Usami Brewery is a microbrewery based in Usami, and it has brewed Izu LEMON BEER with locally grown lemons.
MugiWow! How are Izu lemons different from regular lemons? Please do not tell me they are shaped like beer mugs.
Hop BroNot mug-shaped! Izu lemons are known for their bold acidity and rich juice, with Lisbon, Eureka, and Villafranca varieties grown in the area.
MugiThree varieties? To me, all lemons look like cheerful yellow classmates...
Hop BroThat variety is what makes them fun. In Izu LEMON BEER, they use peel and pith to bring out aroma and a gentle bitterness.
MugiEven the pith?! I usually avoid it when eating a lemon, but in beer it handles the bitterness. A supporting citrus star!
Hop BroRight—peel-derived aroma and bitterness add depth. In 2026, a collaboration with JA Fuji Izu also appeared, expanding how local fruit can be enjoyed in beer.
MugiSo will these first lemons become a new limited beer, or go into the usual Izu LEMON BEER?
Hop BroThat has not been announced yet. The batch, release date, and sales locations are all unknown, so we are waiting for the next official update.
MugiWhen it is announced, I want to taste the breeze of Izu! Let’s raise a glass of brightly tart beer together, Hop Bro!
