Yokohama Beer Releases Its Sixth Can Beer, "Yokohama Saison," on April 1
Yokohama Beer released "Yokohama Saison," the sixth regular item in its can beer lineup, on April 1, 2026. It is a saison that celebrates a beer for relaxing, layering the spiciness and fruitiness derived from Belgian yeast with the aroma of the latest hop, "Krush."
Hop BroFrom Yokohama Beer Brewery, the sixth release in its can beer series, "Yokohama Saison," arrived on April 1.
MugiWhoa! Even the name Yokohama Saison sounds stylish, and now I really want to see what the can looks like!
Hop BroExactly. True to a brewery that has been growing in Yokohama since 1999, it carries the atmosphere of the city in a rainbow-colored package.
MugiBut what is a saison anyway? When I hear "farmers' beer," it suddenly feels like we’re talking about dirt and gardening!
Hop BroIt originally came from Belgium, where it was drunk between summer farm chores, and Yokohama Beer was drawn to that spirit of standing with producers.
MugiOhh! So it's not just light and easy-drinking; it actually has meaning behind it. What does it taste like?
Hop BroThe base is the spicy, vibrant aroma from Belgian yeast, then they layered on the latest hop, Krush, for a soft burst of citrus and tropical fruit notes.
MugiKrush sounds intense! Citrus and tropical? That’s basically like a tropical fruit parfait!
Hop BroBut the sip is still light, and the alcohol content is a dry 4.5%. It goes down smoothly, yet the aromas keep unfolding in layers afterward.
MugiThen it’s perfect for a sunny afternoon! And that article’s shirasu lemon carpaccio would absolutely go with it!
Hop BroThe lemon's acidity and the shirasu's saltiness really complement Yokohama Saison's freshness. Today, I’m already wanting to raise a glass with Yokohama Saison.
Yokohama Beer's Sixth Can Beer
Yokohama Beer Brewery is a local brewery that began its journey in Yokohama in 1999. It started brewing at its directly operated restaurant, "Umaya no Shokutaku," and today it has become a fixture in the city as "Yokohama Beer Main Restaurant UMAYA." While valuing its ties to Yokohama and Kanagawa, it has continued expanding a lineup of distinctive can beers.
The newly added "Yokohama Saison" is the sixth release in that can beer series. A regular product released on April 1, 2026, it is also striking for its rainbow-colored package that evokes scenes of Yokohama.
A Saison That Reflects the Spirit of Producers
The beer style is saison. Originally, it was a traditional beer drunk by Belgian farmers between summer farming tasks, and Yokohama Beer focused on the "spirit of standing with producers" behind that background. In that sense, the brewery's approach of cherishing the work of people who touch the soil and cultivate crops overlaps with the roots of saison.
Head Brewer Shoichi Ida, who handled the brewing, says he built the beer on the spicy, lively aroma of traditional Belgian saison yeast and the dry, crisp finish typical of a saison, while generously adding the latest hop, "Krush." The mouthfeel is light, but aromas reminiscent of citrus and tropical fruit form layers, and the beer changes character the more you drink it. The alcohol content is 4.5%.
A Bottle-Canned Beer That Also Goes Well With Food
The article introduces "mozzarella and shirasu lemon carpaccio" as a recommended snack to pair with it. The lemon's acidity, the saltiness of the shirasu, and the texture of the mozzarella pair well with Yokohama Saison's refreshing aroma and crisp finish. The suggestion that it is a beer to enjoy while taking it easy on a sunny afternoon also perfectly expresses this beer's character.
The back of the can features a portion of the Yokohama ukiyo-e print "A True View of Bashamichi from Yokohama Yoshidabashi." As a beer that balances Yokohama's historical character with modern drinkability, it looks set to become a new standard from Yokohama Beer.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroFrom Yokohama Beer Brewery, the sixth release in its can beer series, "Yokohama Saison," arrived on April 1.
MugiWhoa! Even the name Yokohama Saison sounds stylish, and now I really want to see what the can looks like!
Hop BroExactly. True to a brewery that has been growing in Yokohama since 1999, it carries the atmosphere of the city in a rainbow-colored package.
MugiBut what is a saison anyway? When I hear "farmers' beer," it suddenly feels like we’re talking about dirt and gardening!
Hop BroIt originally came from Belgium, where it was drunk between summer farm chores, and Yokohama Beer was drawn to that spirit of standing with producers.
MugiOhh! So it's not just light and easy-drinking; it actually has meaning behind it. What does it taste like?
Hop BroThe base is the spicy, vibrant aroma from Belgian yeast, then they layered on the latest hop, Krush, for a soft burst of citrus and tropical fruit notes.
MugiKrush sounds intense! Citrus and tropical? That’s basically like a tropical fruit parfait!
Hop BroBut the sip is still light, and the alcohol content is a dry 4.5%. It goes down smoothly, yet the aromas keep unfolding in layers afterward.
MugiThen it’s perfect for a sunny afternoon! And that article’s shirasu lemon carpaccio would absolutely go with it!
Hop BroThe lemon's acidity and the shirasu's saltiness really complement Yokohama Saison's freshness. Today, I’m already wanting to raise a glass with Yokohama Saison.
