Nomo Dachi Beer 'Aka Uzume' Tapped at KEG-NAGOYA, 3rd Place at JBC2026
At the beer pub KEG-NAGOYA in Higashisakura, Nagoya, Nomo Dachi Beer's 'Aka Uzume' has arrived. This fruit sour uses pineapple, hibiscus, and passion fruit, and won 3rd place at the Japan Brewers Cup 2026.
Hop BroNomo Dachi Beer's 'Aka Uzume (Red Uzume)' was tapped at KEG-NAGOYA in Higashisakura, Nagoya. Third place at Japan Brewers Cup 2026 already makes it sound pretty formidable.
MugiWhat! Third place at JBC2026 means it's a seriously amazing beer, right? The name Red Uzume sounds both strong and cute!
Hop BroExactly, the style is Fruited Sour with Pineapple. It's a fruit sour centered on pineapple, and with Alc. 6% it still has some heft.
MugiSo a fruit sour means it's a sour beer? I pictured something more like juice, but it's still beer, right?
Hop BroGood question. It gets its acidity through the kettle sour process, which creates a pleasant lactic-like brightness before fermentation. So even though it's sweet and sour, it still has the backbone of a proper beer.
MugiAhh! So they build the base of the acidity first. Then it's not just a sweet drink with fruit added, is it?
Hop BroWhat makes it interesting is the vibrant hibiscus character on top of that. The color is a pinkish red too, so from the look alone it's already saying, 'Yes, this is special.'
MugiWhat is that! Winning on appearance alone. If the floral aroma comes through too, my nose might drink it first!
Hop BroAnd the balance of using plenty of pineapple and just a little passion fruit is great. The fruitiness comes forward, but it doesn't lean too sweet, so it still has depth.
MugiI see, so it's designed not to be too sweet. With that acidity, it seems like it would pair well with food, which makes me curious!
Hop BroExactly. KEG-NAGOYA also has 13 rotating draft beers every day, so there's fun in pairing drinks with food. It's within walking distance from Sakae Station, and it's just the right place to relax with a glass in the chic interior.
MugiNow I really want to drink it! It's perfect for the current season, and I want to toast while looking at a glass of Red Uzume!
Nomo Dachi Beer Arrives at KEG-NAGOYA
Presented at KEG-NAGOYA on April 30, 2026 was Nomo Dachi Beer's 'Aka Uzume (Red Uzume).' It placed 3rd at Japan Brewers Cup 2026, and is described as Style: Fruited Sour with Pineapple, Alc. 6%.
Pineapple, Hibiscus, and Passion Fruit
This beer is themed around a goddess of dance and joy. Made with a kettle sour process, it has a pleasant acidity, while hibiscus adds a bright floral character and a pinkish-red hue. In addition, by using plenty of pineapple and a little passion fruit, it emphasizes the fruitiness while finishing with a layered flavor that is more than just sweet.
Enjoying a Glass at the Beer Pub
KEG-NAGOYA is a craft-beer-focused beer pub within walking distance of Sakae Station. It offers 13 draft beers that change daily, along with dishes that pair well with beer. In a chic atmosphere, it is a great place to slowly enjoy a sour with clear fruit character.
This 'Aka Uzume' is the kind of beer that appeals not only to those seeking citrus or tropical aromas, but also to anyone who values a balance between acidity and fruitiness. With temperatures rising, it was the kind of drink that makes you want to pick up a glass.
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Hop BroNomo Dachi Beer's 'Aka Uzume (Red Uzume)' was tapped at KEG-NAGOYA in Higashisakura, Nagoya. Third place at Japan Brewers Cup 2026 already makes it sound pretty formidable.
MugiWhat! Third place at JBC2026 means it's a seriously amazing beer, right? The name Red Uzume sounds both strong and cute!
Hop BroExactly, the style is Fruited Sour with Pineapple. It's a fruit sour centered on pineapple, and with Alc. 6% it still has some heft.
MugiSo a fruit sour means it's a sour beer? I pictured something more like juice, but it's still beer, right?
Hop BroGood question. It gets its acidity through the kettle sour process, which creates a pleasant lactic-like brightness before fermentation. So even though it's sweet and sour, it still has the backbone of a proper beer.
MugiAhh! So they build the base of the acidity first. Then it's not just a sweet drink with fruit added, is it?
Hop BroWhat makes it interesting is the vibrant hibiscus character on top of that. The color is a pinkish red too, so from the look alone it's already saying, 'Yes, this is special.'
MugiWhat is that! Winning on appearance alone. If the floral aroma comes through too, my nose might drink it first!
Hop BroAnd the balance of using plenty of pineapple and just a little passion fruit is great. The fruitiness comes forward, but it doesn't lean too sweet, so it still has depth.
MugiI see, so it's designed not to be too sweet. With that acidity, it seems like it would pair well with food, which makes me curious!
Hop BroExactly. KEG-NAGOYA also has 13 rotating draft beers every day, so there's fun in pairing drinks with food. It's within walking distance from Sakae Station, and it's just the right place to relax with a glass in the chic interior.
MugiNow I really want to drink it! It's perfect for the current season, and I want to toast while looking at a glass of Red Uzume!
