Flora Fermentation Releases Nektar -Berry & Pear- Fruited Sour Ale
Flora Fermentation, the Higashiomi, Shiga brewery, has released Nektar -Berry & Pear-. The new fruit-forward sour ale blends mixed berries and pear, and comes in at 5.0% ABV.
Hop BroToday I brought news of Flora Fermentation's new release from Shiga, and the name Nektar -Berry & Pear- already sounds promising.
MugiWait, Nektar -Berry & Pear- sounds more like perfume than beer! What kind of brew is it?
Hop BroThe style is Fruits Sour Ale, built around blackberry, strawberry, blueberry, and blackcurrant, with a soft layer of pear on top.
MugiA fruit sour? Is that sweet like juice, or the kind that makes my whole face scrunch up?
Hop BroIt sounds nicely balanced. At 5.0% ABV, it should feel light and bright, with the sweet-tart fruit leading the way.
MugiHold on, the article says IBU 12 and my brain is treating that like a robot password.
Hop BroIBU is the bitterness scale, so this means pretty low bitterness. Just enough structure without picking a fight with the berries and pear.
MugiThat sounds amazing! A four-berry party with pear joining in is basically fruit festival energy in a glass.
Hop BroExactly, and the base still matters. Pils malt, wheat malt, and Cascade hops keep a real beer backbone under all that fruit.
MugiWhoa, that was three expert terms in a row! But a 350ml can sounds easy to grab and dangerously approachable.
Hop BroSo the appeal is that the fruit stays vivid while the beer still stands up, and that soft pear depth makes me want to crack one open immediately.
MugiNow I am completely sold. I want this ice-cold tonight before I start trying to drink the label.
Flora Fermentation, a craft brewery based in Higashiomi, Shiga, has released a new beer called Nektar -Berry & Pear-. Listed on the brewery's official store as a new product, it is a Fruits Sour Ale with 5.0% ABV and 12 IBU.
The beer is built around a mix of blackberry, strawberry, blueberry, and blackcurrant, with pear added as a soft finishing layer. According to the product description, the combination gives the beer a bright berry aroma, fresh fruit character, and a gentle depth from the pear. The result is positioned as a fruit-rich sour ale with a sweet-tart profile.
It is packaged in 350 ml cans. The spec sheet also lists Northstar Pils and Wheat Malt White, with Cascade from Kamifurano as the hop variety. That structure suggests a base that supports the fruit without overpowering it, keeping the beer readable as a sour ale rather than a dessert-like fruit beverage.
Flora Fermentation operates in Higashiomi, Shiga, and the brewery describes itself as a project shaped by three brewers. Its lineup often reflects a balance between clear brewing structure and expressive ingredients, and Nektar -Berry & Pear- fits that direction well. For drinkers who enjoy fruit-driven sour ales, this is a release worth noting.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday I brought news of Flora Fermentation's new release from Shiga, and the name Nektar -Berry & Pear- already sounds promising.
MugiWait, Nektar -Berry & Pear- sounds more like perfume than beer! What kind of brew is it?
Hop BroThe style is Fruits Sour Ale, built around blackberry, strawberry, blueberry, and blackcurrant, with a soft layer of pear on top.
MugiA fruit sour? Is that sweet like juice, or the kind that makes my whole face scrunch up?
Hop BroIt sounds nicely balanced. At 5.0% ABV, it should feel light and bright, with the sweet-tart fruit leading the way.
MugiHold on, the article says IBU 12 and my brain is treating that like a robot password.
Hop BroIBU is the bitterness scale, so this means pretty low bitterness. Just enough structure without picking a fight with the berries and pear.
MugiThat sounds amazing! A four-berry party with pear joining in is basically fruit festival energy in a glass.
Hop BroExactly, and the base still matters. Pils malt, wheat malt, and Cascade hops keep a real beer backbone under all that fruit.
MugiWhoa, that was three expert terms in a row! But a 350ml can sounds easy to grab and dangerously approachable.
Hop BroSo the appeal is that the fruit stays vivid while the beer still stands up, and that soft pear depth makes me want to crack one open immediately.
MugiNow I am completely sold. I want this ice-cold tonight before I start trying to drink the label.
