Derailleur Brew Works Unveils 'suika #004 SUIKA', a Watermelon Smoothie Gose
Osaka's Derailleur Brew Works has introduced 'suika #004 SUIKA', a new Imperial Suika Smoothie Gose made with watermelon juice, fig puree, and vanilla ice cream. The beer is built around acidity, subtle salt, and a fruit-forward finish.
Hop BroThis one really caught my eye today. Osaka's Derailleur Brew Works just released suika #004 SUIKA, a new beer with watermelon, fig, and even vanilla ice cream in the mix.
MugiWait, vanilla ice cream inside a craft beer!? Is this a dessert, a beer, or a summer festival having an identity crisis?
Hop BroThe style is Imperial Suika Smoothie Gose. A gose is a tart, lightly salty beer style, and this version pushes it into smoothie territory with a heavy fruit build.
MugiWhat even is a gose anyway? That name sounds intense. If it drinks like salty sports drink, I need a warning first!
Hop BroNothing that scary. The point is soft lactic acidity with a faint salty edge, so the finish tightens up while the fruit sweetness stays bright.
MugiOhh, so watermelon sweetness with a little salt is like the deluxe version of putting salt on watermelon. Then fig shows up and suddenly it's elegant.
Hop BroExactly, and the fig puree layer with vanilla ice cream gives it a thicker, richer mouthfeel. It looks playful, but ABV 8% and IBU 15 mean it still drinks with weight.
MugiABV? IBU? You cast a spell and lost me! Which one means strong, and which one means bitter?
Hop BroABV is alcohol strength, and IBU measures bitterness. So it's 8% with substance, but the bitterness stays low enough to let the fruit and tartness lead.
MugiAnd it even comes with a story, right? Escape from melancholy as a flavor keyword is such dramatic summer-main-character energy. I want that in a glass.
Hop BroThat part feels very Derailleur Brew Works. It carries a whole narrative world while still making the beer stand up on tart and salty balance.
MugiI'm fully in. I want this now. Serve it ice-cold, give me that watermelon sweetness and fig aroma, and I'll call it the taste of summer.
Osaka-based Derailleur Brew Works has introduced `suika #004 SUIKA`, an `Imperial Suika Smoothie Gose` built around watermelon juice, fig puree, vanilla ice cream, and watermelon paste. The beer is described with gentle lactic acidity and a subtle salty finish, and it sits at 8% ABV and 15 IBU.
The brewery highlights three flavor cues: `Tart`, `Fresh`, and `Escape from melancholy`. That framing matches the beer's profile: watermelon at the center, fig and vanilla adding depth and roundness, and salt keeping the finish crisp rather than heavy. For beer fans, it reads as a fruit-forward sour with enough structure to stay balanced.
The product page also leans into a narrative world featuring Uika and a penguin companion, which gives the release a strong character beyond its flavor specs. More details are available on the official product page and the brewery website.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThis one really caught my eye today. Osaka's Derailleur Brew Works just released suika #004 SUIKA, a new beer with watermelon, fig, and even vanilla ice cream in the mix.
MugiWait, vanilla ice cream inside a craft beer!? Is this a dessert, a beer, or a summer festival having an identity crisis?
Hop BroThe style is Imperial Suika Smoothie Gose. A gose is a tart, lightly salty beer style, and this version pushes it into smoothie territory with a heavy fruit build.
MugiWhat even is a gose anyway? That name sounds intense. If it drinks like salty sports drink, I need a warning first!
Hop BroNothing that scary. The point is soft lactic acidity with a faint salty edge, so the finish tightens up while the fruit sweetness stays bright.
MugiOhh, so watermelon sweetness with a little salt is like the deluxe version of putting salt on watermelon. Then fig shows up and suddenly it's elegant.
Hop BroExactly, and the fig puree layer with vanilla ice cream gives it a thicker, richer mouthfeel. It looks playful, but ABV 8% and IBU 15 mean it still drinks with weight.
MugiABV? IBU? You cast a spell and lost me! Which one means strong, and which one means bitter?
Hop BroABV is alcohol strength, and IBU measures bitterness. So it's 8% with substance, but the bitterness stays low enough to let the fruit and tartness lead.
MugiAnd it even comes with a story, right? Escape from melancholy as a flavor keyword is such dramatic summer-main-character energy. I want that in a glass.
Hop BroThat part feels very Derailleur Brew Works. It carries a whole narrative world while still making the beer stand up on tart and salty balance.
MugiI'm fully in. I want this now. Serve it ice-cold, give me that watermelon sweetness and fig aroma, and I'll call it the taste of summer.
