Shonan Beer announces Summer Orange Ale with New Summer Orange from Odawara
On its July 1 Instagram post, Shonan Beer introduced Summer Orange Ale, a seasonal fruit ale made with New Summer Orange grown in Odawara's Kataura area. The beer is listed at 5% ABV and uses about 300 kg of the fruit.
Hop BroI want to talk about Shonan Beer’s summer release, Summer Orange Ale. It uses New Summer oranges from Odawara, so it already sounds like a beach day in a glass.
MugiWait, an orange beer? The name alone makes me want to drink it by the sea!
Hop BroExactly. It’s from Shonan Beer in Chigasaki, and they brewed it with about 300 kg of locally grown New Summer oranges. It’s a fruit ale at 5% ABV, which feels just right for summer.
MugiThree hundred kilos!? That’s a mountain of oranges! So is it basically juice, or does it still drink like beer?
Hop BroIt’s definitely still beer. The base is a golden ale, then they steep in orange juice and peel, so you get a light body with layered citrus character.
MugiHold on, what’s peel? And Mosaic, Citra, El dorado... why does this suddenly sound like a spell book?
Hop BroPeel just means the orange skin. And Mosaic, Citra, and El dorado are hop varieties that push the citrus aroma even further.
MugiOooh, so instead of being sugary, it’s more like full-on aroma and bright refreshment? That sounds like emergency support for hot weather.
Hop BroThat’s the idea. It’s a summer seasonal from the brewery’s direct shop lineup, and the official site lists it as a July-August release in their local product series.
MugiNow I seriously want a glass right now. If I had this with a sea breeze, I’d call that a complete victory.
Hop BroBottom line: as Shonan Beer’s summer fruit ale, this sounds properly dialed in. I really want to taste that New Summer orange aroma for myself.
Seasonal Local Release
Shonan Beer announced Summer Orange Ale from the brewery's cellar shop as a new summer release. The beer also appears on the official local product lineup as a seasonal item for July and August.
What It Is
The beer is built on a golden ale base and described on Instagram as a fruit ale at 5% ABV. The post says it uses Mosaic, Citra, and El Dorado hops, adding a bright citrus profile on top of the orange fruit character.
Ingredients and Character
The ingredients listed are malt, New Summer Orange, and hops. According to the post, about 300 kg of New Summer Orange grown in the Kataura area of Odawara, Kanagawa, were used. The official site describes it as a fruit ale with strong orange aroma and flavor, designed for the summer season.
Sources: Instagram post / Shonan Beer local product lineup
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI want to talk about Shonan Beer’s summer release, Summer Orange Ale. It uses New Summer oranges from Odawara, so it already sounds like a beach day in a glass.
MugiWait, an orange beer? The name alone makes me want to drink it by the sea!
Hop BroExactly. It’s from Shonan Beer in Chigasaki, and they brewed it with about 300 kg of locally grown New Summer oranges. It’s a fruit ale at 5% ABV, which feels just right for summer.
MugiThree hundred kilos!? That’s a mountain of oranges! So is it basically juice, or does it still drink like beer?
Hop BroIt’s definitely still beer. The base is a golden ale, then they steep in orange juice and peel, so you get a light body with layered citrus character.
MugiHold on, what’s peel? And Mosaic, Citra, El dorado... why does this suddenly sound like a spell book?
Hop BroPeel just means the orange skin. And Mosaic, Citra, and El dorado are hop varieties that push the citrus aroma even further.
MugiOooh, so instead of being sugary, it’s more like full-on aroma and bright refreshment? That sounds like emergency support for hot weather.
Hop BroThat’s the idea. It’s a summer seasonal from the brewery’s direct shop lineup, and the official site lists it as a July-August release in their local product series.
MugiNow I seriously want a glass right now. If I had this with a sea breeze, I’d call that a complete victory.
Hop BroBottom line: as Shonan Beer’s summer fruit ale, this sounds properly dialed in. I really want to taste that New Summer orange aroma for myself.
