Danchi Kitchen Tajima adds 'Sainokuni no Amanatsu Wheat' to its cafe beer lineup
Danchi Kitchen Tajima in Sakura Ward, Saitama, has introduced a new cafe-serving fruit beer called 'Sainokuni no Amanatsu Wheat.' The beer uses locally grown amanatsu citrus from Saitama City, along with barley and wheat sourced from the same area.
Hop BroI want to talk about Danchi Kitchen Tajima's new beer today, Sainokuni Amanatsu Wheat.
MugiWhat! So Danchi Kitchen Tajima has a cafe and brewery together? Beer is basically being born next to lunch?
Hop BroExactly. It's a shared-kitchen complex too, and they brew on a microbrewery setup, then serve it right there in the cafe.
MugiWait, what does microbrewery setup even mean? Please tell me the tanks are not finger-sized!
Hop BroIf they were, we'd get one sip and that's it. It just means a small-batch brewery where the brewer's character comes through more clearly.
Hop BroThis one is built on an English-style summer ale, so it's designed to stay light while letting the amanatsu aroma shine.
MugiAn English-style summer ale sounds like a beer that automatically deletes your homework for the season.
Hop BroHomework survives, unfortunately, but the easy summer drinkability is real. They also use local amanatsu with juice, peel, and seeds included.
MugiNo way! Peel and seeds too? That's some serious whole-fruit energy. And the barley and wheat are from Saitama too?
Hop BroThat's the point. At 5.3% ABV, it's easy to pair with food, and it really feels like a locally rooted pint from Danchi Kitchen Tajima.
MugiI'm already craving that bright finish. Drinking it in the cafe with that amanatsu aroma sounds dangerously perfect with a meal.
Hop BroThat's the whole ending right there. I seriously want a light summer glass of it at Danchi Kitchen Tajima right now.
Danchi Kitchen Tajima is a multi-use facility that brings together a shared kitchen, a cafe, and a brewery. According to the official website, the brewery is a microbrewery built for small-batch production, and beers brewed on site can be enjoyed at the cafe in the same building.
The new beer featured on Instagram is 'Sainokuni no Amanatsu Wheat.' The post describes it as a fruit beer based on an English-style summer ale, with an ABV of 5.3%. Its defining point is the use of seasonal amanatsu citrus grown in Saitama City, with the fruit used not only as juice but also with the peel and seeds. The barley and wheat used in the beer are also sourced from Saitama City.
That local-first approach fits the brewery's broader concept of making and sharing products rooted in the neighborhood. By bringing regional ingredients into a cafe-serving beer, Danchi Kitchen Tajima turns its brewery into part of everyday dining rather than a separate special occasion stop. The result is a beer that reflects both the facility's community focus and its willingness to experiment with locally inspired recipes.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI want to talk about Danchi Kitchen Tajima's new beer today, Sainokuni Amanatsu Wheat.
MugiWhat! So Danchi Kitchen Tajima has a cafe and brewery together? Beer is basically being born next to lunch?
Hop BroExactly. It's a shared-kitchen complex too, and they brew on a microbrewery setup, then serve it right there in the cafe.
MugiWait, what does microbrewery setup even mean? Please tell me the tanks are not finger-sized!
Hop BroIf they were, we'd get one sip and that's it. It just means a small-batch brewery where the brewer's character comes through more clearly.
Hop BroThis one is built on an English-style summer ale, so it's designed to stay light while letting the amanatsu aroma shine.
MugiAn English-style summer ale sounds like a beer that automatically deletes your homework for the season.
Hop BroHomework survives, unfortunately, but the easy summer drinkability is real. They also use local amanatsu with juice, peel, and seeds included.
MugiNo way! Peel and seeds too? That's some serious whole-fruit energy. And the barley and wheat are from Saitama too?
Hop BroThat's the point. At 5.3% ABV, it's easy to pair with food, and it really feels like a locally rooted pint from Danchi Kitchen Tajima.
MugiI'm already craving that bright finish. Drinking it in the cafe with that amanatsu aroma sounds dangerously perfect with a meal.
Hop BroThat's the whole ending right there. I seriously want a light summer glass of it at Danchi Kitchen Tajima right now.
