Chuo Line Beer Works to Serve Shima Brewery's Limited Keg "Meyer Lemon Lager" Starting March 19
Chuo Line Beer Works shared information about the tap-only beer "Meyer Lemon Lager" from Shima Brewery in Ise-Shima, Mie Prefecture. This fruit lager made with Meyer lemons and kumquats will be tapped on March 19, and the taproom hours for March 26 through 29 have also been announced.
Hop BroToday's topic is Chuo Line Beer Works' new tap opening, and Shima Brewery's "Meyer Lemon Lager" went on tap starting March 19!
MugiWait! Shima Brewery is the one in Mie, right? And a Meyer lemon lager already sounds delicious just from the name!
Hop BroThe style is Fruit Lager, with an ABV of 5.5%. It also uses kumquats, so it's built to bring out citrus aroma and go down smoothly.
MugiWhat? Is Fruit Lager more like juice, or is it really beer-like?
Hop BroGood question. Since lager is bottom-fermented and finishes cleanly, this is the kind where citrus aroma takes center stage and it doesn't end up cloying.
MugiOhhh! So it's not a "lemon candy beer," but more of a crisp, spring-ready refresher? That's perfect!
Hop BroAnd what's more, this is a keg-only limited brew from Shima Brewery, so you can't just fall back on cans or bottles. If you see it, it's an immediate order.
MugiA limited keg is the kind of thing you have to move fast on! So what's the taproom schedule at Chuo Line Beer Works?
Hop BroMarch 26 and 27 are 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and March 28 and 29 are 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with the last order at 8:30 p.m. On the weekend, they'll also be open on the Koganei Cherry Blossom Festival days.
MugiPerfect timing! If I can combine it with the cherry blossom festival, my beer-hopping plan is really coming together!
Hop BroThey're really good at mixing guest kegs into the Chuo Line context. Talking about it has already got my throat completely tapped open, though?
MugiMe too! I want to go right now and start with a toast with Meyer Lemon Lager!
In an Instagram post from Chuo Line Beer Works, Shima Brewery (Ise-Shima) was introduced as the new guest beer on tap with "Meyer Lemon Lager." According to the post, service begins on Thursday, March 19. The style is Fruit Lager, and the ABV is 5.5%.
This beer is described as a limited keg-only brew from Shima Brewery, and its defining feature is a recipe using Meyer lemons and kumquats. Layering citrus aroma over the drinkability of a lager, it looks set to stand out on the spring tap list.
The post also announced next week's taproom schedule. It will be open on Thursday, March 26 and Friday, March 27 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29 from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (last order at 8:30 p.m.). On the 28th and 29th, the taproom will also be open on the days it plans to set up at the Koganei Cherry Blossom Festival.
Chuo Line Beer Works is a brewery based in Koganei, Tokyo, that emphasizes the context of the Chuo Line area. Its official website also highlights brewing activities rooted in connections with stations and local communities, along with interaction at the attached taproom. By mixing in guest kegs like this one alongside its own beers, it creates a more three-dimensional craft beer experience along the line. If you're aiming for this limited keg this weekend, planning an early visit is probably the practical move.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's topic is Chuo Line Beer Works' new tap opening, and Shima Brewery's "Meyer Lemon Lager" went on tap starting March 19!
MugiWait! Shima Brewery is the one in Mie, right? And a Meyer lemon lager already sounds delicious just from the name!
Hop BroThe style is Fruit Lager, with an ABV of 5.5%. It also uses kumquats, so it's built to bring out citrus aroma and go down smoothly.
MugiWhat? Is Fruit Lager more like juice, or is it really beer-like?
Hop BroGood question. Since lager is bottom-fermented and finishes cleanly, this is the kind where citrus aroma takes center stage and it doesn't end up cloying.
MugiOhhh! So it's not a "lemon candy beer," but more of a crisp, spring-ready refresher? That's perfect!
Hop BroAnd what's more, this is a keg-only limited brew from Shima Brewery, so you can't just fall back on cans or bottles. If you see it, it's an immediate order.
MugiA limited keg is the kind of thing you have to move fast on! So what's the taproom schedule at Chuo Line Beer Works?
Hop BroMarch 26 and 27 are 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and March 28 and 29 are 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with the last order at 8:30 p.m. On the weekend, they'll also be open on the Koganei Cherry Blossom Festival days.
MugiPerfect timing! If I can combine it with the cherry blossom festival, my beer-hopping plan is really coming together!
Hop BroThey're really good at mixing guest kegs into the Chuo Line context. Talking about it has already got my throat completely tapped open, though?
MugiMe too! I want to go right now and start with a toast with Meyer Lemon Lager!
