Osaka Shibuya Beer Introduces a Seasonal Tachibana Beer Featured in the Nihon Shoki
Osaka Shibuya Beer in Fujiidera, Osaka Prefecture, is introducing “Kawachi no Tachibana Gold,” made with the Japanese native citrus “Nihon Tachibana.” Centered on tachibana, which appears in the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki, it is said to feature yuzu-like tartness and aroma, plus marmalade-like bitterness.
Hop BroToday’s Osaka Shibuya Beer Kawachi no Tachibana Gold is pretty interesting.
MugiWait, Nihon Tachibana can go into beer?!
Hop BroExactly. The key point is that it uses tachibana, which also appears in the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki.
MugiA history textbook and beer suddenly connected, and my brain can’t keep up!
Hop BroThe flavor has a yuzu-like tartness and aroma, with fruit-derived contours layered on top.
MugiWow! So the first sip is basically full-on refreshment?
Hop BroYeah, and there’s also marmalade-like bitterness, so it’s not just sweet and is easy to pair with food.
MugiWait, it’s like sweet jam but with bitterness too? That’s an amazing contrast!
Hop BroAnd true to Osaka Shibuya Beer in Fujiidera, Osaka Prefecture, it really turns local ingredients and the memory of the land into beer.
MugiThen it has to go on my drink-tonight list!
Hop BroSince it’s seasonal, it’s the kind of beer you won’t want to miss if you find it - like a glass of ancient-time travel.
MugiAll right, now I want one too! I want to toast with the fragrance of tachibana!
Overview
Osaka Shibuya Beer (Fujiidera, Osaka) is introducing “Kawachi no Tachibana Gold” as a seasonal product. It uses the Japanese native citrus “Nihon Tachibana” as an ingredient, and is characterized by yuzu-like tartness and aroma, along with marmalade-like bitterness.
Beer Features
According to the official product description, tachibana is introduced as a fruit that also appears in the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki, making this a craft beer that brings a historically significant ingredient into the glass. Its clearly defined fruit-driven aroma and gentle bitterness make it easy to imagine enjoying it not only on its own, but also paired with food.
Brewery Background
Osaka Shibuya Beer is a brewery that carries on a history said to date back to Meiji 5, when brewing by Japanese hands began in Osaka. Based at its direct-sales shop and brewery in Fujiidera City, it continues making beer centered on the Kawachi no Ale series. Its approach of turning local ingredients and the memory of the land into an easy-to-drink style also carries through to this Tachibana Gold.
Among Osaka Shibuya Beer’s lineup, which offers the enjoyment of following seasonal ingredients, this beer made with tachibana can be described as one that lets you feel the story of a fruit passed down since ancient times in your glass.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s Osaka Shibuya Beer Kawachi no Tachibana Gold is pretty interesting.
MugiWait, Nihon Tachibana can go into beer?!
Hop BroExactly. The key point is that it uses tachibana, which also appears in the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki.
MugiA history textbook and beer suddenly connected, and my brain can’t keep up!
Hop BroThe flavor has a yuzu-like tartness and aroma, with fruit-derived contours layered on top.
MugiWow! So the first sip is basically full-on refreshment?
Hop BroYeah, and there’s also marmalade-like bitterness, so it’s not just sweet and is easy to pair with food.
MugiWait, it’s like sweet jam but with bitterness too? That’s an amazing contrast!
Hop BroAnd true to Osaka Shibuya Beer in Fujiidera, Osaka Prefecture, it really turns local ingredients and the memory of the land into beer.
MugiThen it has to go on my drink-tonight list!
Hop BroSince it’s seasonal, it’s the kind of beer you won’t want to miss if you find it - like a glass of ancient-time travel.
MugiAll right, now I want one too! I want to toast with the fragrance of tachibana!
