Two Rabbits Brewing releases Saison with Chardonnay Grapes, No. 7 in its Hanafuda series
Two Rabbits Brewing, based in Omihachiman, Shiga, has released Saison with Chardonnay Grapes, the seventh beer in its 2026 Hanafuda-label project. The saison combines Australian Chardonnay juice, farmhouse yeast, and Nelson Sauvin hops for a white-wine-like profile.
Hop BroToday I want to talk about Nito Brewing's seventh Hanafuda release. It's called SAISON WITH CHARDONNAY GRAPES, a saison with a white-wine kind of feel.
MugiWhat! A white-wine-like saison? That sounds like beer and wine need to sit down and sort this out!
Hop BroIt's definitely beer, but the trick is Chardonnay juice from Australia, farmhouse yeast, and Nelson Sauvin hops. The aroma design is doing a lot of work here.
MugiHold on, what's farmhouse yeast? I just pictured tiny yeast cells in straw hats working a field!
Hop BroCute image, but not quite. It's the kind of classic saison yeast that adds a light spicy edge and leaves the finish dry and crisp.
MugiWhoa! And Nelson Sauvin sounds intense. A hop with boss-fight energy like that has to smell like something wild, right?
Hop BroExactly. It brings notes like white grape, gooseberry, and light citrus, so you get a white-wine style finish while the sip still feels like beer.
MugiAnd the label uses the July bush clover and boar motif, right? Seasonal flavor and seasonal artwork is honestly unfair.
Hop BroNito Brewing is based in Omihachiman, Shiga, and they push #beerforeveryone. This release really shows their easy-drinking with flavor approach, and it sounds great with summer food.
MugiA 360ml can for 688 yen, plus a six-pack? I need to clear a reserved seat in the fridge immediately!
Hop BroYeah, that sharp saison finish layered with Chardonnay fruit sounds perfect for hot weather. That dry refreshing finish is basically calling my name already.
MugiThis is settled then. It sounds like an I want it right now beer, and if I see a Hanafuda card I'm probably hunting for the can first!
Seventh release in a month-by-month Hanafuda project
Two Rabbits Brewing is a craft brewery based in Omihachiman, Shiga Prefecture. On its official site, the brewery presents a clear idea of approachable beers with strong flavor under the banner of `#beerforeveryone`. This release, Saison with Chardonnay Grapes, is part of a special 2026 project that uses Hanafuda-inspired labels and interprets familiar Japanese ingredients and motifs month by month. It is the seventh beer in that series.
A saison with a white-wine character
According to the product description, the beer is brewed with Australian Chardonnay juice, farmhouse yeast, and New Zealand Nelson Sauvin hops. The brewery describes aromas of white grapes, gooseberry, and light citrus, with a finish that is dry and highly refreshing. The result is a saison built around a crisp finish, while adding a grape-driven layer that gives it a wine-like impression without leaving the beer category.
Built for the summer season
The July Hanafuda motif is Hagi ni Inoshishi. That seasonal framing is part of the appeal here: the label tells a story, while the ingredients give the beer a layered aroma and a clean finish. Two Rabbits has often leaned on Australian and New Zealand ingredients, and this release fits that approach well. The beer is offered in 360 ml cans and 6-pack sets, priced at 688 yen per can and 4,128 yen for a 6-pack including tax. It looks like a thoughtful summer release for drinkers who enjoy both saison dryness and grape-driven aroma.
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Hop BroToday I want to talk about Nito Brewing's seventh Hanafuda release. It's called SAISON WITH CHARDONNAY GRAPES, a saison with a white-wine kind of feel.
MugiWhat! A white-wine-like saison? That sounds like beer and wine need to sit down and sort this out!
Hop BroIt's definitely beer, but the trick is Chardonnay juice from Australia, farmhouse yeast, and Nelson Sauvin hops. The aroma design is doing a lot of work here.
MugiHold on, what's farmhouse yeast? I just pictured tiny yeast cells in straw hats working a field!
Hop BroCute image, but not quite. It's the kind of classic saison yeast that adds a light spicy edge and leaves the finish dry and crisp.
MugiWhoa! And Nelson Sauvin sounds intense. A hop with boss-fight energy like that has to smell like something wild, right?
Hop BroExactly. It brings notes like white grape, gooseberry, and light citrus, so you get a white-wine style finish while the sip still feels like beer.
MugiAnd the label uses the July bush clover and boar motif, right? Seasonal flavor and seasonal artwork is honestly unfair.
Hop BroNito Brewing is based in Omihachiman, Shiga, and they push #beerforeveryone. This release really shows their easy-drinking with flavor approach, and it sounds great with summer food.
MugiA 360ml can for 688 yen, plus a six-pack? I need to clear a reserved seat in the fridge immediately!
Hop BroYeah, that sharp saison finish layered with Chardonnay fruit sounds perfect for hot weather. That dry refreshing finish is basically calling my name already.
MugiThis is settled then. It sounds like an I want it right now beer, and if I see a Hanafuda card I'm probably hunting for the can first!
