Komatsu Brewing announces restock of Yuzu Bitter bottles fragrant with local yuzu
Komatsu Brewing, based in Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, announced on Instagram that bottles of its "Yuzu Bitter" have been restocked. Brewed with yuzu peel from Komatsu, this craft beer is known for its crisp finish and moderate bitterness.
Hop BroKomatsu Brewing posted on Instagram that Yuzu Bitter has been restocked. It's nice to be able to get it in bottles again, right?
MugiWhoa! The bottles have been restocked? Was it that popular? Now I'm curious!
Hop BroWhat's inside is a local-ingredients bottle made with yuzu peel from Komatsu. It has a clear citrus aroma, but it still drinks clean.
MugiWhat? Is Yuzu Bitter sweet like yuzu juice? Or is it bitter?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: it has a solid moderate bitterness. It's a bitter style, but the freshness of the yuzu keeps it from feeling heavy.
MugiI see! Saying it pairs with meals does make it sound like it would go well with Japanese food too. I like that it's easy to choose with snacks.
Hop BroAnd it's 330 ml with 5% alcohol, so it has a just-right size. The ingredients are malt, yuzu peel, hops, and carrageenan, so the recipe is pretty clean too.
MugiWhat is carrageenan!? A weird ingredient I don't recognize just popped up!
Hop BroIt's a clarifying finishing aid. It's not the star of the flavor, but more like a behind-the-scenes helper that supports the beer's appearance and stability.
MugiI get it! If a machiya brewery is making something like this, I want to drink it there and then take a bottle home too!
Hop BroJust picturing the streets of Komatsu City in Ishikawa makes me want one right now, just from the sound of a yuzu-scented glass.
MugiI want to drink it too! I want to check out the balance of citrus aroma and bitterness while it's back in stock now!
Restock Notice
Komatsu Brewing announced on Instagram that bottles of "Yuzu Bitter" have been restocked. Yuzu Bitter is a craft beer made with yuzu peel from Komatsu and is said to feature a citrus aroma, moderate bitterness, and a clean aftertaste. It comes in 330 ml bottles and has an alcohol content of 5%. Its ingredients are malt, yuzu peel, hops, and carrageenan, and it is positioned as a bottle that makes use of local ingredients.
Komatsu Brewing grand opened on November 8, 2025 as the first craft beer manufacturing and sales brewery in Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture. It operates a craft beer bar inside a renovated traditional machiya townhouse and promotes beer-making that captures the flavors of the region. On its official website, the brewery says it aims to deliver new flavors and experiences to visitors while making use of Hokuriku water and ingredients from Komatsu.
Yuzu Bitter is described as a beer with a gentle aroma and a style that pairs well with meals. Its citrus freshness does not come on too strongly, and its balance with bitterness makes it easy to enjoy alongside Japanese food or light snacks. The restock makes it easier for people who want to take it home in bottles, as well as those who tried it at the bar and liked it, to pick it up again. It should serve as a chance to once again taste the local yuzu flavor born in a Komatsu machiya.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroKomatsu Brewing posted on Instagram that Yuzu Bitter has been restocked. It's nice to be able to get it in bottles again, right?
MugiWhoa! The bottles have been restocked? Was it that popular? Now I'm curious!
Hop BroWhat's inside is a local-ingredients bottle made with yuzu peel from Komatsu. It has a clear citrus aroma, but it still drinks clean.
MugiWhat? Is Yuzu Bitter sweet like yuzu juice? Or is it bitter?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: it has a solid moderate bitterness. It's a bitter style, but the freshness of the yuzu keeps it from feeling heavy.
MugiI see! Saying it pairs with meals does make it sound like it would go well with Japanese food too. I like that it's easy to choose with snacks.
Hop BroAnd it's 330 ml with 5% alcohol, so it has a just-right size. The ingredients are malt, yuzu peel, hops, and carrageenan, so the recipe is pretty clean too.
MugiWhat is carrageenan!? A weird ingredient I don't recognize just popped up!
Hop BroIt's a clarifying finishing aid. It's not the star of the flavor, but more like a behind-the-scenes helper that supports the beer's appearance and stability.
MugiI get it! If a machiya brewery is making something like this, I want to drink it there and then take a bottle home too!
Hop BroJust picturing the streets of Komatsu City in Ishikawa makes me want one right now, just from the sound of a yuzu-scented glass.
MugiI want to drink it too! I want to check out the balance of citrus aroma and bitterness while it's back in stock now!
