A strawberry-led ale

"Hime" from Mame Mame Beer is presented as a strawberry ale brewed with Sanuki Hime strawberries from Yuyugaoka Strawberry Farm. Beer listings describe it as a fruit-forward pale ale, with an ABV of 7%. It is the kind of beer that leans into fruit aroma while still keeping enough body to read as beer first.

Drinking it at a Shodoshima brewpub

Mame Mame Beer sits on a hill in Sakae on Shodoshima, as a brewpub attached to the brewery. The venue serves small-batch beers and food built around seasonal vegetables, so the beer can be experienced together with the local setting and the kitchen’s rhythm. That context matters with a beer like this, where the fruit character and the place behind it are part of the appeal.

What to expect

"Hime" is less about aggressive hop bitterness and more about presenting strawberry character clearly. If you want a pale ale with fruit expression, moderate weight, and easy food pairing, this is a straightforward one to try. For visitors to Shodoshima, it is a seasonal-style beer worth checking alongside the brewery’s food menu.