Sakura Brewery to release spicy orange rye IPA "MELLOW 6PM" on Aug. 22
Sakura Brewery in Kitakami, Iwate, will release MELLOW 6PM on August 22. The new beer is a 6% chili beer based on rye IPA, brewed with orange purée and red chili, and was previewed at the recent Sendai Beer Fest.
Hop BroThere’s a new Sakura Brewery release I’ve got my eye on. It’s called “MELLOW 6PM,” out on August 22, and it blends orange puree with red chili pepper in an IPA.
MugiWait, orange and chili together? Is that a beer or a dare?
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. It’s built on a rye IPA base, and the official style is a chili beer, so you get spicy grain character plus fruit and pepper.
MugiWhat is a rye IPA anyway? That sounds like a beer that lectures me about hops.
Hop BroRye adds a peppery grain note and a drier edge. It’s also 42 IBU, so the bitterness should be firm, but probably not full dragon-breath chili heat.
MugiOkay, but MELLOW 6PM is such a good name. It sounds like a sunset beer for pretending your life has a soundtrack.
Hop BroExactly. The concept is basically an orange evening sky with a slow rhythm and gentle stimulation. Even the 6% ABV feels tuned for that mood.
MugiAnd this already had a Sendai Beer Fest preview? Great, now I’m jealous of people I’ve never met.
Hop BroThis is the formal release announcement. It’s coming in 10L and 15L kegs, so spotting it at a beer bar will probably be the move. EBC 12 should give it a nice glow too.
MugiThat settles it. Meet me at 6PM tomorrow. I need to find out what orange brightness and chili edges taste like in one glass.
New release
Sakura Brewery in Kitakami, Iwate, will release its new beer, MELLOW 6PM, on Saturday, August 22. The beer is a chili beer built on a rye IPA base, using orange purée and red chili. It is listed at 6% ABV, 42 IBU, and 12 EBC, and will be available in 10L and 15L keg formats.
The brewery describes it as "slow rhythm, an orange sky, and a gentle kick." The concept centers on early evening, when neon begins to light up the city, aiming for a beer that combines bright fruit character with a clear spicy edge.
From preview to release
The beer was previewed at the recent Sendai Beer Fest, and the latest post marks the formal release announcement. As a brewery based in Kitakami, Sakura Brewery continues to lean into locally rooted craft brewing while adding playful, flavor-driven ideas to its lineup.
Specs
- Style: Chili Beer (RYE IPA)
- Alc: 6%
- IBU: 42
- EBC: 12
- Size: 10 / 15L keg
Source: Instagram post / Sakura Brewery official site
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThere’s a new Sakura Brewery release I’ve got my eye on. It’s called “MELLOW 6PM,” out on August 22, and it blends orange puree with red chili pepper in an IPA.
MugiWait, orange and chili together? Is that a beer or a dare?
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. It’s built on a rye IPA base, and the official style is a chili beer, so you get spicy grain character plus fruit and pepper.
MugiWhat is a rye IPA anyway? That sounds like a beer that lectures me about hops.
Hop BroRye adds a peppery grain note and a drier edge. It’s also 42 IBU, so the bitterness should be firm, but probably not full dragon-breath chili heat.
MugiOkay, but MELLOW 6PM is such a good name. It sounds like a sunset beer for pretending your life has a soundtrack.
Hop BroExactly. The concept is basically an orange evening sky with a slow rhythm and gentle stimulation. Even the 6% ABV feels tuned for that mood.
MugiAnd this already had a Sendai Beer Fest preview? Great, now I’m jealous of people I’ve never met.
Hop BroThis is the formal release announcement. It’s coming in 10L and 15L kegs, so spotting it at a beer bar will probably be the move. EBC 12 should give it a nice glow too.
MugiThat settles it. Meet me at 6PM tomorrow. I need to find out what orange brightness and chili edges taste like in one glass.
