Fukuoka Craft Brewing Releases the Third Grape Ale with Budounoki
Fukuoka Craft Brewing in Okagaki, Fukuoka, has released the third edition of its Grape Ale collaboration with local winery Budounoki. Made with the Fukuoka wine-grape variety Fuji no Yume, the Fruit Beer combines a fragrant aroma, rich fruit character, and a light, refreshing finish.
Hop BroA third Grape Ale release has arrived from Okagaki, Fukuoka. It’s a collaboration between Fukuoka Craft Brewing and the winery Budounoki.
MugiWhat? Beer made with wine grapes? A winery collaboration already sounds unbelievably stylish before the first sip!
Hop BroIt uses locally grown Fuji no Yume, a Fukuoka wine grape. Freshly harvested grapes are pressed, and their fragrant juice goes into the beer.
MugiFuji no Yume—what a romantic name! But if grape juice goes into beer, won’t it taste like juice? Where is the beer character?
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. It’s a Fruit Beer style, so it highlights grape fruitiness while keeping the crispness from fermentation and beer’s refreshing lift.
MugiNo way! Are the grapes and yeast playing on the same team? I’m picturing yeast as cheerleaders now. What does fermentation-driven crispness feel like?
Hop BroIt means the sweetness doesn’t linger too heavily; it finishes light and invites another sip. At an easy-drinking 5% ABV, it should pair well with food too.
MugiWow! Rich grape aroma with a light finish… I’d feel instantly sophisticated sipping that on an autumn night. A bright grape aroma sounds perfect!
Hop BroAnd it began with Budounoki’s brewing director’s wish to make beer with our grapes. Local ingredients and brewing skill meet in a single glass.
MugiIt sounds like you could taste Okagaki itself! I want to visit Fukuoka Craft Brewing’s taproom and brewery tour—but first, let’s raise a glass together!
A third collaboration rooted in Okagaki
Fukuoka Craft Brewing, based in Okagaki, Fukuoka, has released the third edition of its Grape Ale, created in collaboration with local winery Budounoki.
Budounoki has spent many years dedicated to winemaking. The collaboration began from the long-held wish of its brewing manager to one day make a beer using grapes grown by the winery itself. The latest release carries that story forward, bringing together Budounoki’s winemaking expertise and Fukuoka Craft Brewing’s approach to craft beer.
Featuring the Fuji no Yume grape
The beer uses Fuji no Yume, a distinctive wine-grape variety grown in Fukuoka Prefecture. Freshly harvested grapes are carefully pressed, and their aromatic juice is incorporated into the brew.
Classified as a Fruit Beer, the Grape Ale has an alcohol content of 5%. Its aroma is described as rich and floral, with the character of wine grapes becoming apparent as soon as the beer is poured. On the palate, it offers abundant fruit flavor balanced by a light and comfortable mouthfeel.
The beer brings together the expressive aroma of wine grapes and the refreshing qualities of beer. It can be enjoyed with food or slowly savored during a relaxed autumn evening.
A taste of local collaboration
Fukuoka Craft Brewing brews in Okagaki under the concept of bringing craft beer culture to Fukuoka. Influenced by American beer styles, the brewery also operates a taproom and offers brewery tours, giving visitors the chance to enjoy fresh beer and learn about the brewing process.
The third Grape Ale is a distinctly local collaboration: grapes from an Okagaki winery meet the brewing techniques of an Okagaki brewery. For drinkers interested in beers made with regional ingredients, it offers an opportunity to experience the character of the area in a single glass.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroA third Grape Ale release has arrived from Okagaki, Fukuoka. It’s a collaboration between Fukuoka Craft Brewing and the winery Budounoki.
MugiWhat? Beer made with wine grapes? A winery collaboration already sounds unbelievably stylish before the first sip!
Hop BroIt uses locally grown Fuji no Yume, a Fukuoka wine grape. Freshly harvested grapes are pressed, and their fragrant juice goes into the beer.
MugiFuji no Yume—what a romantic name! But if grape juice goes into beer, won’t it taste like juice? Where is the beer character?
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. It’s a Fruit Beer style, so it highlights grape fruitiness while keeping the crispness from fermentation and beer’s refreshing lift.
MugiNo way! Are the grapes and yeast playing on the same team? I’m picturing yeast as cheerleaders now. What does fermentation-driven crispness feel like?
Hop BroIt means the sweetness doesn’t linger too heavily; it finishes light and invites another sip. At an easy-drinking 5% ABV, it should pair well with food too.
MugiWow! Rich grape aroma with a light finish… I’d feel instantly sophisticated sipping that on an autumn night. A bright grape aroma sounds perfect!
Hop BroAnd it began with Budounoki’s brewing director’s wish to make beer with our grapes. Local ingredients and brewing skill meet in a single glass.
MugiIt sounds like you could taste Okagaki itself! I want to visit Fukuoka Craft Brewing’s taproom and brewery tour—but first, let’s raise a glass together!
