THE BLISS Brewery releases its first canned beer, Fair Wind
THE BLISS Brewery & Dining in Yokohama Minatomirai has launched Fair Wind, the brewery’s first canned beer. Rather than canning an existing beer, it was developed from scratch for cans.
Hop BroBig news today: THE BLISS BREWERY in Yokohama Minato Mirai just launched its first canned beer, Fair Wind release.
MugiWait, what? I thought beer from THE BLISS BREWERY & DINING was something you only enjoyed on-site, and now it's their first canned beer?!
Hop BroExactly, and this is the serious part: they did not just can an existing beer, they built a new can recipe from scratch.
MugiWhat does that even mean? Does 'for cans' mean the beer suddenly sits quietly in a corner? Can-focused design sounds wild!
Hop BroNo corner-sitting beer here. It means they tuned how the aroma and drinkability come across in a can, shaping it as a golden ale profile.
MugiOhhh, so it's approachable! And New Zealand hops already sound like my taste buds booked a vacation.
Hop BroThat is the fun part. Those hops bring lime-like notes and a hint of tropical fruit, then land in a crisp easy finish.
MugiLime and tropical fruit? My brain is already on a beach. Even the meaning of Fair Wind sounds nautical and cool!
Hop BroRight, it means a favorable wind, like a tailwind for a new journey, so there is real heart behind the name's message too.
MugiAnd if it is sold not just at the Yokohama restaurant but also on the official FUREAI shop, that means cheers at home is on the table!
Hop BroAt 5.0% ABV and 350ml, it sounds easy to pair with food, and the brewery restaurant's wedding-venue roots give it a celebration vibe.
MugiThat settles it. I want to picture the Minato Mirai breeze and crack one open because I want this now and you are not allowed to start without me!
THE BLISS BREWERY & DINING, a brewpub restaurant in Yokohama Minatomirai, began selling Fair Wind, the first canned beer from THE BLISS BREWERY, on August 1, 2026.
Located at 1F, Notre Dame Yokohama Minatomirai, 6-101 Kitanakadori, Naka-ku, Yokohama, the restaurant has been known for serving house-brewed craft beer on site. Fair Wind is not a canned version of an existing draft beer. Instead, it was brewed from a new recipe created specifically so the brewery’s character would come through in canned form.
The beer is a Golden Ale. According to the release, it highlights the fresh aroma of New Zealand hops, with notes reminiscent of lime and subtle tropical fruit, and it finishes with a clean, easygoing drinkability. It is 5.0% ABV and comes in 350 ml cans.
The name Fair Wind refers to a favorable wind or a good wind for sailing. The brewery says the name reflects a wish for the beer to become a tailwind for new challenges and a drink that accompanies milestones and time spent with people who matter.
THE BLISS BREWERY & DINING opened in 2024 as a brewpub operated by a wedding venue group. With this release, the brewery extends its house-made beer beyond the restaurant and into a format that can be taken home and enjoyed more widely.
Fair Wind is available at THE BLISS BREWERY & DINING, Yumigahama no Oka Hotel, Hofu Grand Hotel, selected Ai Group restaurants for in-house service, and the official Ai Group e-commerce site FUREAI.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBig news today: THE BLISS BREWERY in Yokohama Minato Mirai just launched its first canned beer, Fair Wind release.
MugiWait, what? I thought beer from THE BLISS BREWERY & DINING was something you only enjoyed on-site, and now it's their first canned beer?!
Hop BroExactly, and this is the serious part: they did not just can an existing beer, they built a new can recipe from scratch.
MugiWhat does that even mean? Does 'for cans' mean the beer suddenly sits quietly in a corner? Can-focused design sounds wild!
Hop BroNo corner-sitting beer here. It means they tuned how the aroma and drinkability come across in a can, shaping it as a golden ale profile.
MugiOhhh, so it's approachable! And New Zealand hops already sound like my taste buds booked a vacation.
Hop BroThat is the fun part. Those hops bring lime-like notes and a hint of tropical fruit, then land in a crisp easy finish.
MugiLime and tropical fruit? My brain is already on a beach. Even the meaning of Fair Wind sounds nautical and cool!
Hop BroRight, it means a favorable wind, like a tailwind for a new journey, so there is real heart behind the name's message too.
MugiAnd if it is sold not just at the Yokohama restaurant but also on the official FUREAI shop, that means cheers at home is on the table!
Hop BroAt 5.0% ABV and 350ml, it sounds easy to pair with food, and the brewery restaurant's wedding-venue roots give it a celebration vibe.
MugiThat settles it. I want to picture the Minato Mirai breeze and crack one open because I want this now and you are not allowed to start without me!
