Baeren Brewery launches seasonal Kabosu Radler on June 10
Baeren Brewery in Iwate will release its seasonal Kabosu Radler in limited quantities on June 10. Brewed with kabosu juice from Oita Prefecture, the 2.5% ABV radler is designed as an easygoing beer for warm-weather drinking and meals.
Hop BroToday's headline is Baeren Kabosu Radler. Baeren Brewery in Iwate is releasing this limited seasonal bottle on June 10, and it sounds perfect for early summer.
MugiWait, a kabosu beer? My hand is already reaching for the fridge just from the name!
Hop BroYep, it's a radler-style beer. That's a light German-inspired beer-and-lemonade kind of drink, except this one swaps in kabosu juice from Oita.
MugiRa-radler...? That sudden German word just hit my brain like a runaway sausage cart!
Hop BroBasically it's a super easy drinker. At 2.5% ABV and with no added flavoring, you really get the fresh green citrus and gentle bitterness.
MugiOoh, real juice character sounds nice. If it has tartness and a little pithy bite, that is absolutely made for a hot day!
Hop BroExactly, and the Japanese food pairing angle is strong too. Baeren suggests carpaccio, tempura, and other washoku, so it works great with a meal.
MugiWait, even tempura? Beer versatility is getting out of hand here. This thing isn't a utility player, it's the whole roster!
Hop BroAnd this bottle marks its eighth early-summer season. It started from a 2019 connection with Oita and grew into a beer that links Iwate and Oita.
MugiOkay, now I want one immediately. If it's rolling out at the Kitayama factory shop, the web shop, and local supermarkets, bring the tempura and I'll show up fast!
Hop BroDeal. I'm fully ready for a kabosu toast. Let's welcome summer properly with Baeren's seasonal refresher.
Release overview
Baeren Brewery, based in Iwate, will begin selling Kabosu Radler in limited quantities on June 10, 2026. Distribution is planned through the brewery's direct shop, the Baeren web shop, directly operated restaurants, and selected supermarkets in Iwate.
A summer-friendly radler with kabosu
Radler is a beer style that originated in Germany as a beer-and-lemonade mix and is often associated with summer drinking. Baeren's version replaces the lemonade with kabosu juice from Oita Prefecture. The brewery says the beer is made without added flavoring, and that the fresh juice brings out green, slightly bitter fruit notes that give the beer more complexity than a lemon radler.
Product details
- Style: Radler
- ABV: 2.5%
- Suggested retail price: 452 yen including tax
- Ingredients: malt (from foreign manufacturing), sugars, kabosu juice, hops
- Suggested pairings: seafood carpaccio, tempura, Japanese dishes
An early-summer staple for the brewery
According to Baeren, Kabosu Radler is now in its eighth year as an early-summer beer. The product originated in 2019, when a consultant involved in the brewery's work-style reform introduced Baeren to the Oita Prefectural Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Department. Since then, it has been positioned as a beer that connects Oita and Iwate through a regional ingredient.
Baeren, known as a brewery in Iwate's Shizukuishi area, has long balanced classic brewing methods with seasonal releases. This year's Kabosu Radler follows that approach: a light, food-friendly beer that aims to suit the warmer months without losing the character of the fruit.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's headline is Baeren Kabosu Radler. Baeren Brewery in Iwate is releasing this limited seasonal bottle on June 10, and it sounds perfect for early summer.
MugiWait, a kabosu beer? My hand is already reaching for the fridge just from the name!
Hop BroYep, it's a radler-style beer. That's a light German-inspired beer-and-lemonade kind of drink, except this one swaps in kabosu juice from Oita.
MugiRa-radler...? That sudden German word just hit my brain like a runaway sausage cart!
Hop BroBasically it's a super easy drinker. At 2.5% ABV and with no added flavoring, you really get the fresh green citrus and gentle bitterness.
MugiOoh, real juice character sounds nice. If it has tartness and a little pithy bite, that is absolutely made for a hot day!
Hop BroExactly, and the Japanese food pairing angle is strong too. Baeren suggests carpaccio, tempura, and other washoku, so it works great with a meal.
MugiWait, even tempura? Beer versatility is getting out of hand here. This thing isn't a utility player, it's the whole roster!
Hop BroAnd this bottle marks its eighth early-summer season. It started from a 2019 connection with Oita and grew into a beer that links Iwate and Oita.
MugiOkay, now I want one immediately. If it's rolling out at the Kitayama factory shop, the web shop, and local supermarkets, bring the tempura and I'll show up fast!
Hop BroDeal. I'm fully ready for a kabosu toast. Let's welcome summer properly with Baeren's seasonal refresher.
