GRANDLINE BREWING announces VERY VERY BERRY, a four-berry fruited sour ale
Yokosuka-based GRANDLINE BREWING has introduced `VERY VERY BERRY`, a fruited sour ale made with blackberry, raspberry, cranberry, and blueberry. The beer is listed at 4.5% ABV and is positioned as a refreshing option for the humid season.
Hop BroToday’s topic is a fresh release from Grandline Brewing in Yokosuka. It’s called 'VERY VERY BERRY,' and the name alone already sounds like a full-on berry ambush.
MugiWhat! That name is adorable! And four different berries? That sounds like the produce section somehow turned itself into beer.
Hop BroThat’s exactly the appeal. It’s a fruit sour ale made with blackberry, raspberry, cranberry, and blueberry, with the fruit character pushed right to the front.
MugiWait, what is a sour ale exactly? I’m imagining something so tart my whole face folds up like a pickled plum.
Hop BroThat’s the common fear. Sour ale just means a beer with acidity, and this one aims for a sweet-tart balance, so you still get plenty of berry aroma instead of just puckering up.
MugiOooh! So it’s not a one-note sour bomb, it’s got four berry teammates backing it up. That is a dangerously strong lineup.
Hop BroAnd it sits at 4.5% ABV, which keeps it easygoing. They’ve tuned the body so it’s neither too light nor too heavy, perfect for humid weather.
MugiHold on, when you say beer body, it suddenly sounds like this drink has a gym membership.
Hop BroNot that kind of training. In beer, body means mouthfeel and weight, so this is aiming for a just-right texture that feels satisfying without getting tiring.
MugiGot it! A Yokosuka brewery that opened on October 6, 2023 putting out a summer-ready new release like this really makes them feel bold.
Hop BroIt really matches their spirit of making every toast better. This sounds like an I-need-it-now beer, and I absolutely want one ice-cold on a muggy day.
New release
`VERY VERY BERRY` is GRANDLINE BREWING's fruited sour ale. It combines four berries - blackberry, raspberry, cranberry, and blueberry - and comes in at 4.5% ABV. The beer also appears on the brewery's official product page, where it sits alongside the rest of the lineup as a fruit-forward release.
On Instagram, the brewery described it as a "very very good beer" lifted by four kinds of berries. The flavor direction is presented as balanced rather than heavy, aiming for a drink that sits in the sweet spot between light and substantial. That makes it easy to picture as a beer for warm, muggy days, when a bright and tart profile feels especially welcome.
About the brewery
GRANDLINE BREWING is based in Ogawa-cho, Yokosuka, Kanagawa, and opened on October 6, 2023. On its official site, the brewery frames its work around the message "Make the best moment of KANPAI more" and promotes a new beer experience from Yokosuka outward. Alongside core styles such as IPA and sour ales, the brewery continues to release beers with a distinctive concept, and `VERY VERY BERRY` fits that approach well.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s topic is a fresh release from Grandline Brewing in Yokosuka. It’s called 'VERY VERY BERRY,' and the name alone already sounds like a full-on berry ambush.
MugiWhat! That name is adorable! And four different berries? That sounds like the produce section somehow turned itself into beer.
Hop BroThat’s exactly the appeal. It’s a fruit sour ale made with blackberry, raspberry, cranberry, and blueberry, with the fruit character pushed right to the front.
MugiWait, what is a sour ale exactly? I’m imagining something so tart my whole face folds up like a pickled plum.
Hop BroThat’s the common fear. Sour ale just means a beer with acidity, and this one aims for a sweet-tart balance, so you still get plenty of berry aroma instead of just puckering up.
MugiOooh! So it’s not a one-note sour bomb, it’s got four berry teammates backing it up. That is a dangerously strong lineup.
Hop BroAnd it sits at 4.5% ABV, which keeps it easygoing. They’ve tuned the body so it’s neither too light nor too heavy, perfect for humid weather.
MugiHold on, when you say beer body, it suddenly sounds like this drink has a gym membership.
Hop BroNot that kind of training. In beer, body means mouthfeel and weight, so this is aiming for a just-right texture that feels satisfying without getting tiring.
MugiGot it! A Yokosuka brewery that opened on October 6, 2023 putting out a summer-ready new release like this really makes them feel bold.
Hop BroIt really matches their spirit of making every toast better. This sounds like an I-need-it-now beer, and I absolutely want one ice-cold on a muggy day.
