Aoshima Craft teases first collaboration with Tsumoto on a salt-based beer
Aoshima Craft has announced on Instagram that preparations are complete for its first collaboration with Mitsuhiro Tsumoto, a new craft beer made with salt selected by Tsumoto. The release date will be announced later, and details such as the product name and style have not yet been disclosed.
Hop BroThere’s an interesting story out of Miyazaki: Aoshima Craft’s new beer is apparently ready, and it’s their first collaboration with Mitsuhiro Tsumoto.
MugiWhat! A first collab and it’s already a beer made with salt? That’s bold!
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. They say it uses salt selected by Tsumoto, but the release date is still TBA, and the name and style are still under wraps.
MugiNo way! If the style is still unannounced, does that mean we don’t even know if it’s a lager or an ale yet?
Hop BroExactly. But when people hear salt beer, they often start imagining a gose-style direction. Still, this one hasn’t been officially defined yet.
MugiGo... gose!? That was such a beer-nerd term just now. Are we talking beer or casting spells?
Hop BroDefinitely beer. A gose is, basically, a style with a gentle salty note and some tartness. It often feels breezy and refreshing.
MugiOhhh! So Aoshima might end up with a glass of sea breeze kind of vibe. That sounds perfect!
Hop BroExactly. Aoshima Craft is a brewery based in Aoshima, Miyazaki, and they’re known for beers linked to sea and food. They already make Aoshima Surf Ale with Nichinan lemon, Aoshima Turf Ale with Earl Grey, and Aoshima Jidori Ale with hebesu.
MugiJust hearing that lineup is fun. They sound like local ingredient specialists, so adding Tsumoto’s salt makes the food pairing angle even more exciting!
Hop BroTsumoto is famous for the Tsumoto method and for bringing out the best in ingredients, so my pairing brain is spiraling already. Fish dishes would be especially interesting.
MugiI need that release date now! We still don’t know the name or taste, but I already feel like my first pour is decided. I want to drink it the second it drops!
Aoshima Craft's post points to a new beer developed together with Tsumoto. The brewery says the beer uses a carefully selected salt chosen by Tsumoto, and that the launch date will be shared at a later time. At this stage, the name, format and flavor profile have not been revealed.
Based in Aoshima, Miyazaki City, Aoshima Craft focuses on ales tied to the sea, sports and food. Its current lineup includes Surf Ale with Nichinan lemon, Turf Ale with Earl Grey tea, and Jidori Ale with hebezu, giving the brewery a clear local identity.
Tsumoto is widely known as the inventor of the Tsumoto-style ikejime and bleeding method. That background makes the salt collaboration especially interesting: it connects a brewer rooted in Miyazaki ingredients with a creator known for bringing out the best in fish and food. Once the launch details are announced, this will likely become a beer to watch not only for its concept but also for how it pairs with food.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThere’s an interesting story out of Miyazaki: Aoshima Craft’s new beer is apparently ready, and it’s their first collaboration with Mitsuhiro Tsumoto.
MugiWhat! A first collab and it’s already a beer made with salt? That’s bold!
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. They say it uses salt selected by Tsumoto, but the release date is still TBA, and the name and style are still under wraps.
MugiNo way! If the style is still unannounced, does that mean we don’t even know if it’s a lager or an ale yet?
Hop BroExactly. But when people hear salt beer, they often start imagining a gose-style direction. Still, this one hasn’t been officially defined yet.
MugiGo... gose!? That was such a beer-nerd term just now. Are we talking beer or casting spells?
Hop BroDefinitely beer. A gose is, basically, a style with a gentle salty note and some tartness. It often feels breezy and refreshing.
MugiOhhh! So Aoshima might end up with a glass of sea breeze kind of vibe. That sounds perfect!
Hop BroExactly. Aoshima Craft is a brewery based in Aoshima, Miyazaki, and they’re known for beers linked to sea and food. They already make Aoshima Surf Ale with Nichinan lemon, Aoshima Turf Ale with Earl Grey, and Aoshima Jidori Ale with hebesu.
MugiJust hearing that lineup is fun. They sound like local ingredient specialists, so adding Tsumoto’s salt makes the food pairing angle even more exciting!
Hop BroTsumoto is famous for the Tsumoto method and for bringing out the best in ingredients, so my pairing brain is spiraling already. Fish dishes would be especially interesting.
MugiI need that release date now! We still don’t know the name or taste, but I already feel like my first pour is decided. I want to drink it the second it drops!
