Shibuya Hanchika Sakaba adds Johana Beer’s “Great Blue”
Shibuya Hanchika Sakaba in Dogenzaka has added “Great Blue” from Johana Beer of Toyama. The summer-only fruit ale is described as a natural-water brew with a bright lemon aroma and a light 4.5% ABV, making it a notable option for drinkers looking for something refreshing in Shibuya.
Hop BroSummer has basically started in that basement spot in Shibuya. Shibuya Hang Chika Sakaba just got Great Blue in stock from Johana Beer.
MugiWhat! That name already sounds cool and breezy. So what kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt is a fruit beer, more specifically a seasonal fruit ale for summer. It has a fresh lemon aroma and a really crisp profile.
MugiNo way, lemon-scented already sounds like the perfect drink for a hot day!
Hop BroAnd it is brewed with natural water, with a light 4.5% ABV. It is built more around fruit character and drinkability than strong bitterness.
MugiHold on, fruit character balance? Why do you suddenly sound like a beer competition judge?
Hop BroIt sounds technical, but it is simple. You get clear lemon flavor without it turning syrupy, and the result is a crisp easy-drinking finish.
MugiOkay, got it. So not one of those beers that makes your whole face scrunch up, but a summer-friendly pint instead?
Hop BroExactly. And since it is at a beer pub in Dogenzaka, you can slip in a limited guest beer like this between the regular draft staples.
MugiWandering into Shibuya and finding lemony Great Blue from Johana Beer sounds like peak adult summer vacation. This is officially a go-drink-it plan now, right?
Shibuya Hanchika Sakaba, a beer pub in the Dogenzaka area of Tokyo’s Shibuya ward, has welcomed “Great Blue” from Johana Beer, a brewery based in Toyama. The Instagram post describes it as a summer-only fruit ale brewed with natural water, with a fresh lemon aroma and an easy-drinking profile.
“Great Blue” is classified as a fruit beer and comes in at 4.5% ABV. Rather than leaning heavily into bitterness, it appears to be built around fruit character and drinkability. That makes it the kind of beer you can enjoy as a first pour or pair naturally with food.
Part of the appeal here is the setting. Shibuya Hanchika Sakaba sits in one of Tokyo’s busiest neighborhoods, yet works as a beer pub where you can drop in and check what has just arrived. Seasonal and limited releases like this are exactly what make a place like this worth revisiting.
For beer fans looking for a citrusy, refreshing option in central Tokyo, this Toyama fruit ale is an easy beer to keep on the radar.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroSummer has basically started in that basement spot in Shibuya. Shibuya Hang Chika Sakaba just got Great Blue in stock from Johana Beer.
MugiWhat! That name already sounds cool and breezy. So what kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt is a fruit beer, more specifically a seasonal fruit ale for summer. It has a fresh lemon aroma and a really crisp profile.
MugiNo way, lemon-scented already sounds like the perfect drink for a hot day!
Hop BroAnd it is brewed with natural water, with a light 4.5% ABV. It is built more around fruit character and drinkability than strong bitterness.
MugiHold on, fruit character balance? Why do you suddenly sound like a beer competition judge?
Hop BroIt sounds technical, but it is simple. You get clear lemon flavor without it turning syrupy, and the result is a crisp easy-drinking finish.
MugiOkay, got it. So not one of those beers that makes your whole face scrunch up, but a summer-friendly pint instead?
Hop BroExactly. And since it is at a beer pub in Dogenzaka, you can slip in a limited guest beer like this between the regular draft staples.
MugiWandering into Shibuya and finding lemony Great Blue from Johana Beer sounds like peak adult summer vacation. This is officially a go-drink-it plan now, right?
