ozigi brewing Hakodate re-releases its yuzu-and-honey beer “Yuzu Hachi”
At ozigi brewing Hakodate Beer Brewery in Suehirocho, Hakodate, the yuzu-and-honey fruit beer “Yuzu Hachi” is back. First revived for the brewery’s fourth anniversary last year, it returns with honey from Nanae Town and a balanced, not-too-sweet profile.
Hop BroToday’s story is about ozigi brewing Hakodate Mugishu Brewery and the Yuzuhachi revival release. Their fruit ale with yuzu and honey is back.
MugiWait, yuzu and honey together? That already sounds delicious! So the beer everyone loved for last year’s 4th anniversary is back again?
Hop BroExactly. And it uses Nanai-grown honey, which gives it a soft sweetness without making it cloying. That balance is the clever part.
MugiWhoa, okay, but “not too sweet and medium” still sounds fuzzy to me! What does medium-bodied beer even mean here?
Hop BroThat’s beer-body talk. It means not too light and not too heavy, so the yuzu aroma and the honey softness both come through with aroma and substance.
MugiOhh, I get it! So it’s refreshing, but not thin, and still feels satisfying. That sounds like a balanced pint to me!
Hop BroAnd the place itself helps. It’s walkable from Jujigai Station, set inside a 100-year renovation, and they brew with Hakodate water, so the local feel is built in.
MugiWhat is this place, a brewery or a time machine? And the regular lineup runs from APA to Kolsch? Choosing sounds dangerous already!
Hop BroThen they go even wider with white sudachi, strawberry ale, plum saison, and haskap porter. It’s a local-flavor lineup with serious range from citrus to roast.
MugiThat’s risky in the best way. You walk in planning one glass, then suddenly fall into a tasting-flight spiral and start comparing everything with a straight face!
Hop BroExactly. I’d start with the revived Yuzuhachi, then switch gears with an IPA or a saison. That kind of first pint in Hakodate sounds pretty ideal.
MugiYeah, I’m done pretending to be patient. Drinking Yuzuhachi in that old merchant-house space sounds like a reward. I want it now!
At ozigi brewing Hakodate Beer Brewery in Suehirocho, Hakodate, the yuzu-and-honey fruit beer “Yuzu Hachi” has been re-released. The brewery says this was originally revived for its fourth anniversary last year, and the new return adds honey from Nanae Town, giving the beer a honey-driven character without becoming overly sweet. The result should appeal to drinkers who want a beer that balances citrus brightness with a softer honey finish.
The brewery sits within walking distance of Jujigai Station and operates as a brewpub, so visitors can enjoy beer in a space that feels closely tied to the production side. The venue was also created by renovating an old building, which gives the taproom a sense of place. Hakodate’s local water is used in the brewing process, reinforcing the brewery’s connection to the city.
The core lineup is broad: APA, IPA, Hefe Weizen, Classic Saison, and Kolsch, alongside fruit-leaning beers such as 白すだち, いちご麦酒, すももセゾン, and ハスカップポーター. Within that range, “Yuzu Hachi” stands out as a clear, approachable option for drinkers looking for citrus and honey in the same glass.
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Hop BroToday’s story is about ozigi brewing Hakodate Mugishu Brewery and the Yuzuhachi revival release. Their fruit ale with yuzu and honey is back.
MugiWait, yuzu and honey together? That already sounds delicious! So the beer everyone loved for last year’s 4th anniversary is back again?
Hop BroExactly. And it uses Nanai-grown honey, which gives it a soft sweetness without making it cloying. That balance is the clever part.
MugiWhoa, okay, but “not too sweet and medium” still sounds fuzzy to me! What does medium-bodied beer even mean here?
Hop BroThat’s beer-body talk. It means not too light and not too heavy, so the yuzu aroma and the honey softness both come through with aroma and substance.
MugiOhh, I get it! So it’s refreshing, but not thin, and still feels satisfying. That sounds like a balanced pint to me!
Hop BroAnd the place itself helps. It’s walkable from Jujigai Station, set inside a 100-year renovation, and they brew with Hakodate water, so the local feel is built in.
MugiWhat is this place, a brewery or a time machine? And the regular lineup runs from APA to Kolsch? Choosing sounds dangerous already!
Hop BroThen they go even wider with white sudachi, strawberry ale, plum saison, and haskap porter. It’s a local-flavor lineup with serious range from citrus to roast.
MugiThat’s risky in the best way. You walk in planning one glass, then suddenly fall into a tasting-flight spiral and start comparing everything with a straight face!
Hop BroExactly. I’d start with the revived Yuzuhachi, then switch gears with an IPA or a saison. That kind of first pint in Hakodate sounds pretty ideal.
MugiYeah, I’m done pretending to be patient. Drinking Yuzuhachi in that old merchant-house space sounds like a reward. I want it now!
