THIS Brewing Releases Second Carrot Ale, Rebalancing Tartness and Sweetness
Tokyo-based THIS BREWING announced on Instagram on March 18 that it will release its Carrot Ale for the second time. Building on the flavor that was well received last time, this version refines the balance of tartness and sweetness, and cans will also be available this time.
Hop BroHere's some news for you: Tokyo's THIS BREWING announced the second Carrot Ale on March 18!
MugiWhat! The first one was already popular, and now they’re refining it even more? This re-tuning is seriously artisan-level!
Hop BroThe name is this carrot ale, with 5.5% ABV. They apparently kept the direction of the first version and polished the drinkability.
MugiOhhh! But "kept the direction" sounds kind of vague. What kind of ale is it, exactly?
Hop BroBasically, they kept what was good about the first one and finely tuned the balance of tartness and sweetness so it's not too sharp and easier to drink!
MugiThat helps beginners too! And this time it's coming in cans, so I’m happy I can drink it at home!
Hop BroThe recipe is interesting too - it uses carrots as a base and pairs them with cinnamon and vanilla beans for a dessert-spice style profile.
MugiWhat? It sounds sweet like a dessert even though it's beer? If they say it has a carrot cake-like finish, I'm way too curious!
Hop BroTHIS BREWING is based in Yushima, and with its THIS = here and now philosophy, it updates the recipe every time, so this second release isn't just a reissue.
MugiSo for people who drank the first one, it's a chance to check the update, and for me it's a fresh first experience! I want to compare the differences side by side~!
Hop BroThat energy is perfect. Let's raise a glass tonight and check out the dessert-like aroma and easy drinkability!
At 4:15 p.m. on March 18, 2026, THIS BREWING announced on its official Instagram, "Carrot Ale🥕 is being released for the second time."
According to the post, while carrying over the direction that was well received in the previous Carrot Ale, this release further adjusts the balance of tartness and sweetness. It is designed to improve drinkability. The product name is `this carrot ale`, and the alcohol content is 5.5%. In addition, the brewery announced that cans will also be available this time.
In terms of the recipe, it is built around carrots combined with cinnamon and vanilla beans. The description says the gentle sweetness and tartness melt together, creating a flavor with a lingering finish reminiscent of carrot cake, making it a bottle that craft beer fans who enjoy dessert-like spice notes will not want to miss.
Looking at the brewery's background, this release also fits neatly within its philosophy. On its official website's About page, it states that "THIS" means "here and now," making clear its approach of changing recipes each time to deliver beers that can only be tasted in that moment. Based at its brewery and taproom in Yushima, Tokyo, it continues to make craft beer that accompanies everyday life.
This move to reshape the same label as a "second release" is worth watching not as a simple reissue, but as an update based on the response to the first version. Those who drank the previous release can compare the differences, while first-time drinkers can enjoy the carrot-driven character and the layered spice notes from their own perspective.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroHere's some news for you: Tokyo's THIS BREWING announced the second Carrot Ale on March 18!
MugiWhat! The first one was already popular, and now they’re refining it even more? This re-tuning is seriously artisan-level!
Hop BroThe name is this carrot ale, with 5.5% ABV. They apparently kept the direction of the first version and polished the drinkability.
MugiOhhh! But "kept the direction" sounds kind of vague. What kind of ale is it, exactly?
Hop BroBasically, they kept what was good about the first one and finely tuned the balance of tartness and sweetness so it's not too sharp and easier to drink!
MugiThat helps beginners too! And this time it's coming in cans, so I’m happy I can drink it at home!
Hop BroThe recipe is interesting too - it uses carrots as a base and pairs them with cinnamon and vanilla beans for a dessert-spice style profile.
MugiWhat? It sounds sweet like a dessert even though it's beer? If they say it has a carrot cake-like finish, I'm way too curious!
Hop BroTHIS BREWING is based in Yushima, and with its THIS = here and now philosophy, it updates the recipe every time, so this second release isn't just a reissue.
MugiSo for people who drank the first one, it's a chance to check the update, and for me it's a fresh first experience! I want to compare the differences side by side~!
Hop BroThat energy is perfect. Let's raise a glass tonight and check out the dessert-like aroma and easy drinkability!
