Milestone Brewing Higashi-Kakogawa spotlights No.3 'THE PASSION'
Milestone Brewing Higashi-Kakogawa Brewery introduced No.3 'THE PASSION' in an Instagram post on July 16. The beer is a passion fruit sour ale, listed at ABV 6.5% and IBU 20, and described as a return batch brewed for the first time in three years.
Hop BroThere’s a beer near Higashi-Kakogawa Station that really caught my eye today: Milestone Brewing Higashikakogawa Brewery just introduced No.3, "THE PASSION."
MugiWhoa, that name sounds intense! THE PASSION? What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt’s a passion fruit sour ale. ABV is 6.5%, IBU is 20, so it’s built to balance tart fruitiness with an easy-drinking finish.
MugiHold on, IBU 20 just made my brain feel like it got assigned homework. What does that even mean?
Hop BroIBU is basically a bitterness scale, so think low bitterness. At 20, it shouldn’t be aggressively hoppy, which lets the fruity tartness stand out more.
MugiOhhh, got it! So it’s not just sour for the sake of being sour. And brewed again after 3 years makes it sound way more special.
Hop BroExactly. They’re using passion fruit, and the beer is described as a slightly hazy pale lemon yellow. That already sounds like summer in a glass.
MugiOkay, that color alone sounds refreshing. So we’re talking juicy tropical vibes, not just sharp acidity, right?
Hop BroRight on. They also mention ester-forward aromatics, which is brewer-speak for big fruity aroma. And since it’s a brewpub with the brewery on the first floor and taproom on the second, you can drink it right where it’s made.
MugiAnd it’s only 40 seconds from the south exit of the station? That’s not a stop-by, that’s gravity pulling me in!
Hop BroPlus they usually have seven house beers and seasonal releases, so adding this limited batch really shows their range. With that clean easy finish, even people new to sour ale could probably enjoy it.
MugiThat settles it. Tart, fruity, aromatic, and station-close? I’m fully at I need a glass now status.
Milestone Brewing Higashi-Kakogawa Brewery is a brewpub about a 40-second walk from the south exit of Higashi-Kakogawa Station. Its official site describes the venue as a two-floor setup with the brewery on the first floor and the taproom on the second, serving seven house beers along with seasonal releases. It is a place where guests can drink beer brewed on site.
In its July 16 Instagram post, the brewery introduced No.3 'THE PASSION'. It is a passion fruit sour ale, marked at ABV 6.5% and IBU 20. The caption says it is a brew made with the fruit of the passionflower vine, returning after three years, with a slightly hazy pale lemon-yellow color, bright tart fruit character, and a fragrant ester-driven aroma.
The post also highlights a smooth, easy-drinking finish. That makes it approachable not only for fans of sour beer, but also for drinkers who do not usually pick sharply acidic styles. For a brewpub that can show both everyday house beers and limited batches like this one, the lineup gives a clear sense of the brewery's range.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThere’s a beer near Higashi-Kakogawa Station that really caught my eye today: Milestone Brewing Higashikakogawa Brewery just introduced No.3, "THE PASSION."
MugiWhoa, that name sounds intense! THE PASSION? What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt’s a passion fruit sour ale. ABV is 6.5%, IBU is 20, so it’s built to balance tart fruitiness with an easy-drinking finish.
MugiHold on, IBU 20 just made my brain feel like it got assigned homework. What does that even mean?
Hop BroIBU is basically a bitterness scale, so think low bitterness. At 20, it shouldn’t be aggressively hoppy, which lets the fruity tartness stand out more.
MugiOhhh, got it! So it’s not just sour for the sake of being sour. And brewed again after 3 years makes it sound way more special.
Hop BroExactly. They’re using passion fruit, and the beer is described as a slightly hazy pale lemon yellow. That already sounds like summer in a glass.
MugiOkay, that color alone sounds refreshing. So we’re talking juicy tropical vibes, not just sharp acidity, right?
Hop BroRight on. They also mention ester-forward aromatics, which is brewer-speak for big fruity aroma. And since it’s a brewpub with the brewery on the first floor and taproom on the second, you can drink it right where it’s made.
MugiAnd it’s only 40 seconds from the south exit of the station? That’s not a stop-by, that’s gravity pulling me in!
Hop BroPlus they usually have seven house beers and seasonal releases, so adding this limited batch really shows their range. With that clean easy finish, even people new to sour ale could probably enjoy it.
MugiThat settles it. Tart, fruity, aromatic, and station-close? I’m fully at I need a glass now status.
