Mash Cafe & Bed NAGANO launches a Fuji-apple sour ale
Mash Cafe & Bed NAGANO has started serving a new original beer, MONOBEER_06 “Ringo wa Tomodachi -FUJI APPLE SOUR ALE-.” The collaboration brew uses Fuji apples from Iizuna Town and was made with Nobara Homestead Brewery and DO BREWING.
Hop BroThere’s a new one in Nagano I need to tell you about: MONOBEER_06 at Mash Cafe & Bed NAGANO. Its full name is "Ringo wa Tomodachi -FUJI APPLE SOUR ALE-," which already sounds like a drinking buddy.
MugiWait, Ringo wa Tomodachi is the beer name? That is way too cute. I want to hug it before I drink it!
Hop BroAnd it uses Fuji apples from Iizuna. Nobara Homestead Brewery in Aoki and DO BREWING in Ueda teamed up to brew it, so this is a seriously local collaboration.
MugiOkay, but what even is a sour ale? Is it tart? Is this beer trying to disguise itself as apple juice?
Hop BroFair question. A sour ale has gentle acidity, and this one keeps the bitterness low and the carbonation soft. The apple sweetness and tang do most of the talking.
MugiSo that means a light drinking feel? Even at 5.5% ABV, that sounds super friendly for someone like me who’s still new to craft beer.
Hop BroExactly. It’s also slightly hazy, which just means it has a cloudy look. That soft, juicy appearance makes the apple character feel even more inviting.
MugiWhat! A beer that’s delicious on sight too? And it’s tied to "Niku wa Tomodachi"? My stomach is already replying.
Hop BroThat food truck serves Shinshu beef skewers and burgers, so the meat pairing potential is very real. And Mash is a beer pub on the first floor of a guesthouse near Nagano Station, which makes it a great travel stop too.
MugiIt’s supposed to reach the Kamakura shop and MONOBEER TRUCK later too, right? Still, this feels like a must-drink in Nagano. Apples, beef, and sour ale? I’m absolutely in!
A new collaboration beer arrives
Mash Cafe & Bed NAGANO has begun serving its new original beer, MONOBEER_06 “Ringo wa Tomodachi -FUJI APPLE SOUR ALE-.” The release marks a collaboration with the kitchen car Niku wa Tomodachi, with brewing handled by Nobara Homestead Brewery in Aoki Village and DO BREWING in Ueda.
A sour ale built around Fuji apples
The beer is a sour ale with an ABV of 5.5%. It uses plenty of Fuji apples from Iizuna Town and is described as slightly hazy, with gentle carbonation and restrained bitterness. The balance of apple sweetness and acidity is the focus, making it an easygoing beer suited to the early-summer season.
Niku wa Tomodachi is known for dishes such as wagyu skewers, hamburgers, and beef tendon made with Shinshu beef. The kitchen car is run by an apple farmer and a dairy farmer from Iizuna Town, which gives the beer project a clear local connection.
Why it fits Mash
Mash Cafe & Bed NAGANO is a beer pub on the first floor of a guesthouse near Nagano Station. With bar counter seating, tables, and sofas, it has the relaxed feel of a place where travelers and locals can naturally mix. The venue also serves craft beer, natural wine, and wood-fired pizza, making it a fitting setting for a beer built around local ingredients.
The new release is available first at the Nagano location, with plans to appear later at the Kamakura store and on the MONOBEER TRUCK as well. For drinkers looking for a locally rooted original beer in Nagano, this is a notable one to watch.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThere’s a new one in Nagano I need to tell you about: MONOBEER_06 at Mash Cafe & Bed NAGANO. Its full name is "Ringo wa Tomodachi -FUJI APPLE SOUR ALE-," which already sounds like a drinking buddy.
MugiWait, Ringo wa Tomodachi is the beer name? That is way too cute. I want to hug it before I drink it!
Hop BroAnd it uses Fuji apples from Iizuna. Nobara Homestead Brewery in Aoki and DO BREWING in Ueda teamed up to brew it, so this is a seriously local collaboration.
MugiOkay, but what even is a sour ale? Is it tart? Is this beer trying to disguise itself as apple juice?
Hop BroFair question. A sour ale has gentle acidity, and this one keeps the bitterness low and the carbonation soft. The apple sweetness and tang do most of the talking.
MugiSo that means a light drinking feel? Even at 5.5% ABV, that sounds super friendly for someone like me who’s still new to craft beer.
Hop BroExactly. It’s also slightly hazy, which just means it has a cloudy look. That soft, juicy appearance makes the apple character feel even more inviting.
MugiWhat! A beer that’s delicious on sight too? And it’s tied to "Niku wa Tomodachi"? My stomach is already replying.
Hop BroThat food truck serves Shinshu beef skewers and burgers, so the meat pairing potential is very real. And Mash is a beer pub on the first floor of a guesthouse near Nagano Station, which makes it a great travel stop too.
MugiIt’s supposed to reach the Kamakura shop and MONOBEER TRUCK later too, right? Still, this feels like a must-drink in Nagano. Apples, beef, and sour ale? I’m absolutely in!
