Naginone Brewing introduces limited Setoka citrus release
Kushima, Miyazaki-based Naginone Brewing has introduced Naginone SETOKA, a limited release made with Setoka citrus. The 750 ml bottle is limited to 291 bottles and is presented as a lightly sparkling drink meant to be savored as its aroma and flavor evolve over time.
Hop BroI want to talk about Nagi no Oto SETOKA today. Nagi no Oto Brewing in Kushima, Miyazaki made it as a seasonal release with setoka citrus, and it sounds seriously interesting.
MugiWait, a setoka beer? I was picturing something sweet and orange-y, but I have no idea how that plays out in craft beer!
Hop BroThat is exactly why it is fun. This is their first citrus brew, and they used ripe setoka peel, flesh, and even the pressed pulp. It is a rare limited batch too: 750ml, 2,420 yen, and only 291 bottles.
MugiThey used the pulp too!? That is whole setoka energy. The fruit is probably like, “I have a labor contract now?” So what kind of style is it?
Hop BroIt is not a chug-it kind of beer. It is lightly sparkling and designed more like wine, where you follow how the aroma changes. It starts rich and almost silky, then the sweet citrus and gentle peel bitterness rise over time.
MugiHold on, secondary fermentation and gentle carbonation? Did this suddenly become a class? What does that actually do for the drinker?
Hop BroPut simply, it develops in the bottle, so the bubbles and aroma stay softer and more integrated. The fun part is that it does not peak the second you open it. It keeps changing as you drink, even into the next day.
MugiOhhh, so it is meant to taste great tomorrow too. That is a very free-spirited move for a beer. And recommending a wine glass? I kind of love that dressed-up attitude.
Hop BroAnd Nagi no Oto Brewing is a former nursery site brewery run by Takashi Tamura, a former shochu master brewer, with tiny hand-crafted batches. They are really good at translating local ingredients into flavor, and this one captures Kushima setoka beautifully.
MugiAfter hearing that, I just want to gather around a 750ml bottle. If it is not about crisp refreshment, I want to sip it slowly, chat, and track how the aroma changes!
Hop BroExactly. I want to open it now. Pour it into a wine glass and take your time with how the sweet setoka notes and gentle peel bitterness keep shifting.
MugiThen it is settled: one slow-sipping showdown. No gulping today. Nagi no Oto SETOKA sounds way too drinkable to resist!
Naginone Brewing in Kushima, Miyazaki, has unveiled Naginone SETOKA, a new release built around Setoka citrus. The brewery describes it as its first beer featuring citrus, with a production run of just 291 bottles and a retail price of 2,420 yen for a 750 ml bottle.
The fruit was handled by hand, with the peel, flesh, and pressed residue all folded into the brew. Rather than chasing the crisp, easy-drinking profile often associated with beer, the brewery chose a lightly sparkling style designed more like a wine-like drink that changes as you sip it. The mouthfeel starts rich and viscous, then gives way to sweet citrus aroma and a gentle peel-derived bitterness.
The brewery itself is a small-scale operation on the former site of Yabiko Nursery School in Kushima. Founded by Takashi Tamura, a former shochu distiller, Naginone Brewing has built its identity around handcraft, bottle conditioning, and local ingredients. Its flagship Yabiko Ale also uses lemongrass from the area, showing the same local, seasonal approach that shapes SETOKA.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI want to talk about Nagi no Oto SETOKA today. Nagi no Oto Brewing in Kushima, Miyazaki made it as a seasonal release with setoka citrus, and it sounds seriously interesting.
MugiWait, a setoka beer? I was picturing something sweet and orange-y, but I have no idea how that plays out in craft beer!
Hop BroThat is exactly why it is fun. This is their first citrus brew, and they used ripe setoka peel, flesh, and even the pressed pulp. It is a rare limited batch too: 750ml, 2,420 yen, and only 291 bottles.
MugiThey used the pulp too!? That is whole setoka energy. The fruit is probably like, “I have a labor contract now?” So what kind of style is it?
Hop BroIt is not a chug-it kind of beer. It is lightly sparkling and designed more like wine, where you follow how the aroma changes. It starts rich and almost silky, then the sweet citrus and gentle peel bitterness rise over time.
MugiHold on, secondary fermentation and gentle carbonation? Did this suddenly become a class? What does that actually do for the drinker?
Hop BroPut simply, it develops in the bottle, so the bubbles and aroma stay softer and more integrated. The fun part is that it does not peak the second you open it. It keeps changing as you drink, even into the next day.
MugiOhhh, so it is meant to taste great tomorrow too. That is a very free-spirited move for a beer. And recommending a wine glass? I kind of love that dressed-up attitude.
Hop BroAnd Nagi no Oto Brewing is a former nursery site brewery run by Takashi Tamura, a former shochu master brewer, with tiny hand-crafted batches. They are really good at translating local ingredients into flavor, and this one captures Kushima setoka beautifully.
MugiAfter hearing that, I just want to gather around a 750ml bottle. If it is not about crisp refreshment, I want to sip it slowly, chat, and track how the aroma changes!
Hop BroExactly. I want to open it now. Pour it into a wine glass and take your time with how the sweet setoka notes and gentle peel bitterness keep shifting.
MugiThen it is settled: one slow-sipping showdown. No gulping today. Nagi no Oto SETOKA sounds way too drinkable to resist!
