Egret Brewery to launch limited fruit ale Lemon × Lemon at Hakata station event
Egret Brewery, based in Himeji, Hyogo, introduced its limited fruit ale Lemon × Lemon for Setouchi no Utage with CRAFT BEER 2026, held at the Hakata station area from June 4 to 7. The beer was designed to pair with a lemon cake from Raison d'Etre.
Hop BroHakata Station is getting interesting. Egre Brewery from Himeji is bringing Lemon × Lemon to the event.
MugiWhat! That name already sounds tart! So a limited fruit ale means something super refreshing, right?
Hop BroThat is the fun part. This one was built as a pairing-focused beer for lemon cakes from Raison d'Etre, so it pushes acidity instead of leaning into sweetness.
MugiWait, intentionally more tart? Won't it fight the cake and turn my mouth into a lemon board meeting?
Hop BroNot a fight, more like a relay. Sweet cake first, then a sharp citrus lift, and suddenly you want another bite. That is the back-and-forth combo.
MugiThat sounds dangerous in the best way! But what does IBU 15 mean? Is that some kind of lemon power level?
Hop BroIBU is the bitterness scale. Fifteen is pretty gentle, and with 4.5% ABV it lands as a very drinkable setup overall.
MugiOhh, so beginners can get into it too! And it uses lemon puree and jam? That is lemon showing up with backup dancers!
Hop BroExactly. The base uses Pilsner malt, and Northern Brewer hops keep the frame tidy. Basically, the beer builds a stage for lemon to shine on.
MugiThat was a sudden vocabulary attack! So the supporting cast is doing the work that lets the lemon stand out?
Hop BroThat is basically it. Egre Brewery opened in 2022 as Himeji's first craft brewery, and this release feels like a beer for the moment at a food-friendly event.
MugiNow I really want one. Standing in front of Hakata Station with lemon cake sounds like an immediate toast waiting to happen!
Hop BroExactly. With that pairing, first pour locked in and there is a real chance my second pour is Lemon × Lemon too.
Egret Brewery, a craft brewery in Himeji, Hyogo, announced a limited beer called Lemon × Lemon ahead of Setouchi no Utage with CRAFT BEER 2026, which will be held in the Hakata station area from June 4 through June 7. According to the brewery's post, the beer will be served at the event.
Lemon × Lemon is a fruit ale developed to go with the lemon cake from Raison d'Etre, a specialist lemon cake shop. The brewery says it aimed for a sharper sour profile to contrast with the cake's sweetness, creating a pairing that makes each side of the combination feel more appealing.
Beer specs posted by the brewery:
- Style: Fruit Ale
- ABV: 4.5%
- IBU: 15
- Malt: Pilsner
- Hop: Northern Brewer
- Other ingredients: lemon puree, lemon jam
Egret Brewery opened in 2022 as Himeji City's first craft brewery, near Himeji Castle. The brewery describes its approach as making beers suited to different moments in life, drawing on the experience of both a bartender and a brewer. This limited release fits that idea well, positioning the beer as a pairing-friendly option for an event setting.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroHakata Station is getting interesting. Egre Brewery from Himeji is bringing Lemon × Lemon to the event.
MugiWhat! That name already sounds tart! So a limited fruit ale means something super refreshing, right?
Hop BroThat is the fun part. This one was built as a pairing-focused beer for lemon cakes from Raison d'Etre, so it pushes acidity instead of leaning into sweetness.
MugiWait, intentionally more tart? Won't it fight the cake and turn my mouth into a lemon board meeting?
Hop BroNot a fight, more like a relay. Sweet cake first, then a sharp citrus lift, and suddenly you want another bite. That is the back-and-forth combo.
MugiThat sounds dangerous in the best way! But what does IBU 15 mean? Is that some kind of lemon power level?
Hop BroIBU is the bitterness scale. Fifteen is pretty gentle, and with 4.5% ABV it lands as a very drinkable setup overall.
MugiOhh, so beginners can get into it too! And it uses lemon puree and jam? That is lemon showing up with backup dancers!
Hop BroExactly. The base uses Pilsner malt, and Northern Brewer hops keep the frame tidy. Basically, the beer builds a stage for lemon to shine on.
MugiThat was a sudden vocabulary attack! So the supporting cast is doing the work that lets the lemon stand out?
Hop BroThat is basically it. Egre Brewery opened in 2022 as Himeji's first craft brewery, and this release feels like a beer for the moment at a food-friendly event.
MugiNow I really want one. Standing in front of Hakata Station with lemon cake sounds like an immediate toast waiting to happen!
Hop BroExactly. With that pairing, first pour locked in and there is a real chance my second pour is Lemon × Lemon too.
