Kyoto Brewing’s “〇のち△” is tapped at diagonal in Kofu: a citrus fruit sour ale
At the beer pub diagonal in Kofu, Yamanashi, Kyoto Brewing’s fruit sour ale “〇のち△” has been tapped. It is a beer built with grapefruit and orange juice, layered with citrus peel, and suited to a quiet setting where you can compare drinks slowly.
Hop BroAt the beer pub diagonal in Kofu, Kyoto Brewing’s 〇のち△ has been tapped. It’s a beer that layers citrus over sour-ale tartness, and it seems perfect for spending some quiet time getting to know it slowly.
MugiWait, a citrus fruit sour already sounds delicious just from the name! But isn’t sour ale the kind that shocks you because it’s way too tart?
Hop BroThat’s what makes it interesting. This one uses grapefruit and orange juice, plus the peels of hassaku, yuzu, and iyokan. In other words, it’s designed through juice and peel, so it brings not just acidity but also sweetness and a clean, gentle bitterness.
MugiWow, we’ve suddenly entered the world of using the peel too! The peel isn’t something you normally eat, so does it really make that much of a difference in beer?
Hop BroIt does. The citrus peel lifts the aroma and adds a touch of bitterness, so it doesn’t end up tasting like plain juice. And with an alcohol content of 5.5%, the light, but not monotonous character really comes through.
MugiI see! It sounds easy to drink, which is reassuring. And diagonal is a tiny eight-seat bar, right? Drinking in a place like that really makes the beer feel like the star!
Hop BroExactly. It’s a small shop on the first floor of the Nagara Building in Aonuma, Kofu, and all three taps are CO2 taps. It’s quiet and comfortable, and since it’s a space suited to tasting side by side, it’s great for checking out the personality of guest beers.
MugiThat sounds amazing! And beer starting in the 800-yen range makes it easy to try without feeling pressured. The cash-only local vibe somehow feels kind of insider-ish too, and I like that!
Hop BroThe food is good too. If you pair it with salty bites like ajillo, garlic chicken, or bacon with potato salad, the citrus profile really stands out.
MugiI get it now. It’s not a beer that just pushes sourness at you, but one where you can enjoy shifting flavors. And if you can drink it slowly in a quiet room, it feels like something a little special.
Hop BroExactly, it’s a very diagonal kind of pint. Taking your time with Kyoto Brewing’s 〇のち△ while exploring how it pairs with everything from appetizers to fried food sounds like a lot of fun, and honestly it makes me want one right now.
MugiYeah, I can’t help it, it’s going on my drink-tonight shortlist! If I have this citrus sour in Kofu, I’m sure my idea of beer is going to change completely!
The beer on tap
diagonal has brought in Kyoto Brewing’s “〇のち△”. Built around the tartness typical of a sour ale, this fruit sour uses plenty of citrus juice and peel. According to the product information, it combines grapefruit and orange juice with the peels of hassaku, yuzu, and iyokan, aiming for a balance of sourness, sweetness, and gentle bitterness. With an alcohol content of 5.5%, it drinks lightly, but it does not lean into the simple sweetness of a juice-like beer.
About diagonal
diagonal is a beer pub located on the first floor of the Nagara Building at 3-4-23 Aonuma, Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture. It has only eight seats, and all three taps are CO2 taps. The interior is quiet, comfortable, and described as having a friendly atmosphere. With beers starting in the 800-yen range and the option to do tasting flights, it is a place suited to anyone who wants to check out the character of guest beers. Including its cash-only, local-style operation, it comes together as a place where you can relax and enjoy a pint without any pretense.
Points to enjoy with it
The food leans toward Western-style dishes such as ajillo, garlic chicken, and bacon with potato salad. “〇のち△,” with its clearly defined citrus profile, pairs well with salty appetizers and fried foods, making it an easy beer to enjoy as the flavors shift across the table. For anyone who wants to take their time with both the food and the taps at a small beer pub, this looks like the kind of drink that would leave a strong impression as a quintessential diagonal pint.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt the beer pub diagonal in Kofu, Kyoto Brewing’s 〇のち△ has been tapped. It’s a beer that layers citrus over sour-ale tartness, and it seems perfect for spending some quiet time getting to know it slowly.
MugiWait, a citrus fruit sour already sounds delicious just from the name! But isn’t sour ale the kind that shocks you because it’s way too tart?
Hop BroThat’s what makes it interesting. This one uses grapefruit and orange juice, plus the peels of hassaku, yuzu, and iyokan. In other words, it’s designed through juice and peel, so it brings not just acidity but also sweetness and a clean, gentle bitterness.
MugiWow, we’ve suddenly entered the world of using the peel too! The peel isn’t something you normally eat, so does it really make that much of a difference in beer?
Hop BroIt does. The citrus peel lifts the aroma and adds a touch of bitterness, so it doesn’t end up tasting like plain juice. And with an alcohol content of 5.5%, the light, but not monotonous character really comes through.
MugiI see! It sounds easy to drink, which is reassuring. And diagonal is a tiny eight-seat bar, right? Drinking in a place like that really makes the beer feel like the star!
Hop BroExactly. It’s a small shop on the first floor of the Nagara Building in Aonuma, Kofu, and all three taps are CO2 taps. It’s quiet and comfortable, and since it’s a space suited to tasting side by side, it’s great for checking out the personality of guest beers.
MugiThat sounds amazing! And beer starting in the 800-yen range makes it easy to try without feeling pressured. The cash-only local vibe somehow feels kind of insider-ish too, and I like that!
Hop BroThe food is good too. If you pair it with salty bites like ajillo, garlic chicken, or bacon with potato salad, the citrus profile really stands out.
MugiI get it now. It’s not a beer that just pushes sourness at you, but one where you can enjoy shifting flavors. And if you can drink it slowly in a quiet room, it feels like something a little special.
Hop BroExactly, it’s a very diagonal kind of pint. Taking your time with Kyoto Brewing’s 〇のち△ while exploring how it pairs with everything from appetizers to fried food sounds like a lot of fun, and honestly it makes me want one right now.
MugiYeah, I can’t help it, it’s going on my drink-tonight shortlist! If I have this citrus sour in Kofu, I’m sure my idea of beer is going to change completely!
