Karuizawa Brewery Releases Seasonal “Kogen no Kinshu” Red Ale
Karuizawa Brewery has begun this season’s sales of “THE Karuizawa Beer Kogen no Kinshu,” an autumn-limited red beer, on August 3, 2026. Its ruby color, roasted malt aroma, gentle sweetness, and balanced hop bitterness are designed to evoke the cool autumn of Karuizawa.
Hop BroAutumn news has arrived from Karuizawa! Karuizawa Brewery released Kogen no Kinshu—a seasonal beer available from August 3, 2026.
MugiWhat, an autumn beer in August!? And it’s a ruby-colored ale? It sounds like instant fall foliage in a glass!
Hop BroExactly. THE Karuizawa Beer Kogen no Kinshu is a beautiful red beer inspired by Karuizawa’s cool autumn.
MugiDoes red beer taste like sweet juice? What does it taste like?
Hop BroIt brings together roasted-malt aroma, gentle sweetness, and a moderate hop bitterness. That toasty sweet-bitter balance is the star.
MugiR-roasted malt…? If you roast grain, doesn’t it become bread!? What is roasted malt?
Hop BroIt’s malt that has been roasted to develop flavor and color. It adds coffee- or toast-like notes and helps create the red hue. The brewery equipment sadly will not bake us bread.
MugiOhhh! So it’s a great first taste of autumn when you want to move beyond easy summer beers to something deeper.
Hop BroThat’s it. It’s a seasonal release from Karuizawa Brewery in Saku, Nagano, whose brewing also focuses on Mount Asama spring water. It should suit relaxing at home as well as food.
MugiNow I want one! Their online store mainly carries canned products, right? I want to stock my fridge for autumn evenings!
Hop BroLet’s toast with Kogen no Kinshu on a cool night. Pair it with something savory, and we can get a head start on autumn!
MugiDeal! The leaves may not have turned yet, but our glasses can be ruby red. Let’s toast with seasonal beer tonight!
Karuizawa Brewery began selling its autumn-limited beer, “THE Karuizawa Beer Kogen no Kinshu,” on August 3, 2026. The brewery also announced the seasonal release through its official Instagram account.
Kogen no Kinshu is distinguished by its deep ruby color, inspired by the autumn landscape of Karuizawa. Roasted malt brings a lightly toasted aroma, while moderate hop bitterness balances the beer’s soft, restrained sweetness. It is suited both to pairing with food and to relaxed drinking at home as the evenings grow cooler.
The beer is available as a seasonal product through the brewery’s official online shop. According to the brewery’s announcement, bottled versions are not sold through the online store, with canned products forming the main offering.
Karuizawa Brewery operates its brewery and main facility in Nagatoro, Saku, Nagano. The company launched the THE Karuizawa Beer brand in 2013, building its identity around the cool highland climate of Karuizawa and water associated with the foothills of Mount Asama. Its lineup includes malt-forward lagers, dark beer, wheat beer, and ales, with Kogen no Kinshu representing its seasonal autumn range.
With its autumnal color and roasted malt character, Kogen no Kinshu offers a smooth transition from lighter summer beers to richer seasonal flavors.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAutumn news has arrived from Karuizawa! Karuizawa Brewery released Kogen no Kinshu—a seasonal beer available from August 3, 2026.
MugiWhat, an autumn beer in August!? And it’s a ruby-colored ale? It sounds like instant fall foliage in a glass!
Hop BroExactly. THE Karuizawa Beer Kogen no Kinshu is a beautiful red beer inspired by Karuizawa’s cool autumn.
MugiDoes red beer taste like sweet juice? What does it taste like?
Hop BroIt brings together roasted-malt aroma, gentle sweetness, and a moderate hop bitterness. That toasty sweet-bitter balance is the star.
MugiR-roasted malt…? If you roast grain, doesn’t it become bread!? What is roasted malt?
Hop BroIt’s malt that has been roasted to develop flavor and color. It adds coffee- or toast-like notes and helps create the red hue. The brewery equipment sadly will not bake us bread.
MugiOhhh! So it’s a great first taste of autumn when you want to move beyond easy summer beers to something deeper.
Hop BroThat’s it. It’s a seasonal release from Karuizawa Brewery in Saku, Nagano, whose brewing also focuses on Mount Asama spring water. It should suit relaxing at home as well as food.
MugiNow I want one! Their online store mainly carries canned products, right? I want to stock my fridge for autumn evenings!
Hop BroLet’s toast with Kogen no Kinshu on a cool night. Pair it with something savory, and we can get a head start on autumn!
MugiDeal! The leaves may not have turned yet, but our glasses can be ruby red. Let’s toast with seasonal beer tonight!
