Nanki Shirahama Nagisa Beer begins sales of limited-brew "Yamamomo Ale" made with Wakayama-grown bayberries
Nanki Shirahama Nagisa Beer has begun selling its limited-brew "Yamamomo Ale," made with bayberries from Kaminoura Town, Wakayama Prefecture. This fruit ale combines refreshing acidity and fruitiness with aromas reminiscent of white grapes.
Hop BroNanki Shirahama Nagisa Beer released Yamamomo Ale on May 24, 2026. It's a seasonal limited brew made with local fruit, and this is the second installment of their fruit beer series.
MugiWait, yamamomo is that red berry? Just hearing second installment of fruit beer already makes it sound delicious!
Hop BroExactly. It's made with yamamomo from Kaminoura Town in Wakayama Prefecture, and the refreshing acidity and fruitiness take center stage. I like that it uses ingredients from the town next to Shirahama too.
MugiI see! But hop bro, what's Nelson Sauvin? Some kind of special move?
Hop BroIt's a hop variety from New Zealand. It tends to produce a white-grape-like aroma, and in this beer it adds a white grape aroma that neatly frames the yamamomo character.
MugiOhh! So the aroma is built not only with fruit but also with hops. Bright and light sounds super easy to drink!
Hop BroWhat's more, the official page also mentions a white-wine-like richness and a pleasant astringency. With a tannic edge, it doesn't just stay sweet; it finishes cleanly.
MugiThat's the kind of tannin you hear about in wine, right? When it shows up in beer, it suddenly feels more grown-up, and I'm also curious about the fresh, delicate mouthfeel!
Hop BroNagisa Beer also makes Pale Ale, American Wheat, and Mikan Ale, but once again this one shows how good they are at using local ingredients. Their approach to turning local fruit directly into flavor is really strong.
MugiI want to drink it already! I'd love to pair it with white fish marinade or carpaccio and follow the changes in the fruitiness. Today I feel like talking with a glass in hand!
Nanki Shirahama Nagisa Beer (Shirahama Town, Nishimuro District, Wakayama Prefecture) began selling its limited-brew "Yamamomo Ale (Kumano Berry Ale)" on May 24, 2026. On its official website, it is introduced as the "second installment of fruit beer," and is positioned as a seasonal product that makes use of local ingredients.
The star of this beer is yamamomo, also known as Japanese bayberry, which is the town tree of neighboring Kaminoura Town in Wakayama Prefecture. In a post, the brewery says that the refreshing acidity and fruitiness derived from yamamomo are balanced by the white-grape-like aroma brought by the New Zealand hop variety "Nelson Sauvin," resulting in a bright, light-bodied drink. Its defining feature is a composition that highlights the character of yamamomo while using hops to give the aroma a clear outline.
Nagisa Beer is a brewery based in Nanki Shirahama that has long produced standard beers such as Pale Ale, American Wheat, and Mikan Ale. It is also actively engaged in brewing with regional fruits and ingredients, and this Yamamomo Ale once again stands out for turning local resources directly into flavor.
The official product page also mentions a rich aroma reminiscent of white wine, a pleasant tannic astringency, and a fresh, delicate mouthfeel. Suggested pairings include white fish marinade, carpaccio, and fresh cheese, making it a beer that seems well suited to enjoying the changing fruitiness and aroma with every sip. As a seasonal drink, it also appears likely to offer a way to discover the appeal of local ingredients.
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Hop BroNanki Shirahama Nagisa Beer released Yamamomo Ale on May 24, 2026. It's a seasonal limited brew made with local fruit, and this is the second installment of their fruit beer series.
MugiWait, yamamomo is that red berry? Just hearing second installment of fruit beer already makes it sound delicious!
Hop BroExactly. It's made with yamamomo from Kaminoura Town in Wakayama Prefecture, and the refreshing acidity and fruitiness take center stage. I like that it uses ingredients from the town next to Shirahama too.
MugiI see! But hop bro, what's Nelson Sauvin? Some kind of special move?
Hop BroIt's a hop variety from New Zealand. It tends to produce a white-grape-like aroma, and in this beer it adds a white grape aroma that neatly frames the yamamomo character.
MugiOhh! So the aroma is built not only with fruit but also with hops. Bright and light sounds super easy to drink!
Hop BroWhat's more, the official page also mentions a white-wine-like richness and a pleasant astringency. With a tannic edge, it doesn't just stay sweet; it finishes cleanly.
MugiThat's the kind of tannin you hear about in wine, right? When it shows up in beer, it suddenly feels more grown-up, and I'm also curious about the fresh, delicate mouthfeel!
Hop BroNagisa Beer also makes Pale Ale, American Wheat, and Mikan Ale, but once again this one shows how good they are at using local ingredients. Their approach to turning local fruit directly into flavor is really strong.
MugiI want to drink it already! I'd love to pair it with white fish marinade or carpaccio and follow the changes in the fruitiness. Today I feel like talking with a glass in hand!
