Kagiya Brewery introduces "LEMON IT BE," a lemon-forward fruit pale ale
Kagiya Brewery in Kawasaki has introduced a new beer called "LEMON IT BE." Brewed as a Fruit Pale Ale, it aims to balance bright lemon character with the hop aroma and bitterness that still make it unmistakably beer.
Hop BroI’ve got a fresh one from Kawasaki today: Kagiya Brewery’s LEMON IT BE is the kind of release that grabs you right away.
MugiWait, that name already sounds super zesty! What kind of brewery is Kagiya Brewery?
Hop BroThey’re a local brewery in Nakahara-ku, Kawasaki, handmaking around ten beers, and their Musashi-Nakahara taproom really shows that community-first vibe.
MugiOoh, fresh pours at the source! But this isn’t just a sugary lemon beer, right? It’s a Fruit Pale Ale?
Hop BroExactly. It builds on pale ale hop aroma and bitterness, then layers in lemon juice, so you still get a real beer backbone.
MugiA backbone? Why does my drink suddenly sound like anatomy class? So it doesn’t go down the sweet lemon path?
Hop BroPretty much. Hops hit first, then a sharp lemon note, and after that it snaps off with a dry finish.
MugiThere it is, the expert phrase again! So a dry finish basically means one more sip happens by accident?
Hop BroThat’s it. It’s pale gold with a slight haze, sits at 6.0%, and when it’s properly cold it really drinks like a summer-ready pint.
Hop BroAnd it’s the centerpiece of the set, paired with MELLOW YELLOW IPA, PILS NO.1, and DOUBLE DECKER IPA for Father’s Day.
MugiThen I want the whole box, line them up, and start with one cold pour immediately!
Hop BroSame here. Once LEMON IT BE is properly chilled, it feels made for a lemon toast tonight.
A new lemon-led release from a local Kawasaki brewery
Kagiya Brewery is based in Nakahara Ward, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, and produces around 10 craft beers by hand. Known for its brewery-adjacent taproom in Musashi-Nakahara, the company has built a local presence around freshly brewed beer served close to where it is made.
The new release, "LEMON IT BE," is a June beer built around lemon juice. The concept, as described by the brewery, is to create a beer with a lemon character that still feels like beer. Rather than leaning too far into dessert-like fruit flavors, the recipe keeps a clear beer structure and layers lemon brightness on top. The style is Fruit Pale Ale, so the base remains a pale-ale profile with hop aroma and bitterness intact.
In tasting notes, the beer is described as a pale, slightly hazy light gold that feels summery in the glass. The aroma starts with a solid hop presence, then opens into a sharp, clean lemon note on the palate. Instead of the sweetness often associated with fruit beers, it finishes dry and invites another sip. The alcohol content is 6.0%, and the brewery recommends serving it well chilled to bring out the refreshing side of the beer.
The beer is also being presented as the centerpiece of a Father's Day six-bottle set, alongside "MELLOW YELLOW IPA," "PILS NO.1," and "DOUBLE DECKER IPA." That lineup gives drinkers a chance to compare hop character, drinkability, and fruit-driven brightness in one package. For a regional brewery in Kawasaki, it is a straightforward but well-defined take on a lemon beer, and one that should fit the warmer months well.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI’ve got a fresh one from Kawasaki today: Kagiya Brewery’s LEMON IT BE is the kind of release that grabs you right away.
MugiWait, that name already sounds super zesty! What kind of brewery is Kagiya Brewery?
Hop BroThey’re a local brewery in Nakahara-ku, Kawasaki, handmaking around ten beers, and their Musashi-Nakahara taproom really shows that community-first vibe.
MugiOoh, fresh pours at the source! But this isn’t just a sugary lemon beer, right? It’s a Fruit Pale Ale?
Hop BroExactly. It builds on pale ale hop aroma and bitterness, then layers in lemon juice, so you still get a real beer backbone.
MugiA backbone? Why does my drink suddenly sound like anatomy class? So it doesn’t go down the sweet lemon path?
Hop BroPretty much. Hops hit first, then a sharp lemon note, and after that it snaps off with a dry finish.
MugiThere it is, the expert phrase again! So a dry finish basically means one more sip happens by accident?
Hop BroThat’s it. It’s pale gold with a slight haze, sits at 6.0%, and when it’s properly cold it really drinks like a summer-ready pint.
Hop BroAnd it’s the centerpiece of the set, paired with MELLOW YELLOW IPA, PILS NO.1, and DOUBLE DECKER IPA for Father’s Day.
MugiThen I want the whole box, line them up, and start with one cold pour immediately!
Hop BroSame here. Once LEMON IT BE is properly chilled, it feels made for a lemon toast tonight.
