Minoh Beer Releases Its Third Peach Weizen with Shimizu Hakuto
Minoh Brewery in Minoh, Osaka, has announced the third release in its annual Japanese Peach Weizen series. Made with freshly harvested Arakawa peaches from Wakayama, the Shimizu Hakuto version combines an expressive peach aroma with the soft, rounded character of wheat malt.
Hop BroMinoh Brewery in Osaka is releasing the third Peach Weizen—this time, a Shimizu Hakuto edition!
MugiWhat, peach in beer?! A Shimizu Hakuto version sounds more like dessert than a drink!
Hop BroIt uses Arakawa peaches from Hachiki Farm in Wakayama. The fruit is hand-processed into puree on harvest day before being added to the beer.
MugiAll hand-processed that day?! That is serious peach devotion. I’d probably eat half the ingredients first!
Hop BroThe base is a weizen with 50% wheat malt, giving it a soft, gentle mouthfeel that lets the peach aroma shine.
MugiWhat even is a weizen? Does a wheat beer taste like bread?
Hop BroIn simple terms, yes! It’s a German-style wheat beer, and its yeast can create banana and clove notes.
MugiPeach, banana, and clove?! That’s a fruit basket traffic jam—but it sounds amazing!
Hop BroIt avoids being overly sweet while keeping a crisp beer finish: 5.0% ABV, 12 IBU, and a cloudy unfiltered body. Best served at 8–12°C.
MugiIt arrives in 330ml bottles and on draft, with online sales starting September 14, 2026 at 5 p.m.! I want a peach variety tasting—and a toast right now!
The third Japanese Peach Weizen
Minoh Brewery has announced “Peach Weizen (Shimizu Hakuto Version),” the third installment of its summer seasonal Japanese Peach Weizen series. Sales through the official online shop will begin at 5:00 p.m. on September 14, 2026. The beer will be available in 330 ml bottles and kegs.
The brewery uses Arakawa peaches from Hakki Farm in Wakayama, a region known for its peaches. Freshly harvested fruit is processed by hand into purée on the day of harvest before being added to the beer. Shimizu Hakuto is considered the most aromatic of the four peach varieties used in the series and is known for its sweet, fragrant character.
Peach aroma meets Weizen yeast
With wheat malt making up 50% of the grist, the beer has a gentle, soft mouthfeel. Fruity notes from the Weizen yeast, including hints of clove and banana, overlap with the juicy aroma of peach. Despite the fruit-forward profile, the beer is designed to finish cleanly without excessive sweetness.
The beer has an alcohol content of 5.0% ABV and 12 IBU. It pours a milky white and is unfiltered. The ingredients are malt, hops, and Japanese peach purée, with Motueka hops used in the brew. Minoh recommends serving it at 8–12°C.
The Peach Weizen series uses four peach varieties depending on the harvest season: Wase, Hakuho, Shimizu, and Kawanakajima. Each batch can therefore offer subtle differences in aroma and flavor, making the series particularly suited to tasting across varieties.
Minoh Brewery began brewing in 1997 in Minoh, Osaka, a city known for its waterfall, autumn foliage, and rich natural surroundings. The brewery focuses on classic beer styles while also incorporating local ingredients such as yuzu and fruit from nearby areas. Its stated aim is to create “daily beer”—beers that fit naturally into everyday drinking. This release brings that philosophy together with the seasonal character of fresh Japanese peaches.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroMinoh Brewery in Osaka is releasing the third Peach Weizen—this time, a Shimizu Hakuto edition!
MugiWhat, peach in beer?! A Shimizu Hakuto version sounds more like dessert than a drink!
Hop BroIt uses Arakawa peaches from Hachiki Farm in Wakayama. The fruit is hand-processed into puree on harvest day before being added to the beer.
MugiAll hand-processed that day?! That is serious peach devotion. I’d probably eat half the ingredients first!
Hop BroThe base is a weizen with 50% wheat malt, giving it a soft, gentle mouthfeel that lets the peach aroma shine.
MugiWhat even is a weizen? Does a wheat beer taste like bread?
Hop BroIn simple terms, yes! It’s a German-style wheat beer, and its yeast can create banana and clove notes.
MugiPeach, banana, and clove?! That’s a fruit basket traffic jam—but it sounds amazing!
Hop BroIt avoids being overly sweet while keeping a crisp beer finish: 5.0% ABV, 12 IBU, and a cloudy unfiltered body. Best served at 8–12°C.
MugiIt arrives in 330ml bottles and on draft, with online sales starting September 14, 2026 at 5 p.m.! I want a peach variety tasting—and a toast right now!
