104 Brewery adds limited SAKE Saison in collaboration with Chigonoiwa Sake Brewery
104 Brewery in Toki, Gifu, has added a limited SAKE Saison to its online shop. The collaboration with Chigonoiwa Sake Brewery uses a large amount of sake lees from the daiginjo Hoka, with an ABV of 6.0% and IBU 20.
Hop BroI want to talk about SAKE Saison from Ichimaru Yon Brewery today.
MugiWhat, a beer with a sake name? A Senkonoiwa Shuzo collab already sounds like it belongs in a sake cup!
Hop BroThat is a wild theory, but it's built as a Saison-style beer with lots of sake lees from the daiginjo "Honoka" layered in.
MugiThe word saison suddenly makes this sound advanced! What is saison exactly?
Hop BroIn simple terms, it's an ale known for a light, dry finish, and this one really leans into that dry and refreshing character.
MugiOhh! So with sake lees, does it feel like a tatami room and a taproom moved into your mouth together?
Hop BroExactly. And the specs are ABV 6.0% / IBU 20, so it is not too heavy or too bitter, which lets the aroma lead.
MugiIBU 20 sounds like a quiz score and now I'm nervous! What is IBU anyway?
Hop BroIt's a rough bitterness scale. At 20, it stays approachable and doesn't get in the way of that sake-lees finish showing up at the end.
MugiWhat is that! And it's a Toki City team-up too, right? A local-to-local pour somehow makes the romance ferment too!
Hop BroIt was added as a limited item on their EC shop, so check it early if you're interested. If you like fermentation-driven aroma, this should land well.
MugiNow I really want it. I'm ready to order one and taste the line between sake and beer for myself!
104 Brewery, based in Toki, Gifu, has added a limited-release beer called SAKE Saison to its e-commerce store.
About the beer
The beer is a collaboration with Chigonoiwa Sake Brewery in Toki City. It is brewed as a Saison and comes in at 6.0% ABV and 20 IBU. According to the product description, it uses a large amount of sake lees from the daiginjo sake Hoka, aiming to layer sake-derived aroma onto the beer.
The brewery describes the beer as dry and refreshing, while the finish carries flavors derived from the sake lees. That combination makes it an interesting take on a Saison, especially for drinkers who enjoy fermentation-driven aromatics.
Local collaboration in Toki
104 Brewery is a craft beer brand rooted in Toki City. A collaboration with a local sake brewery gives the release a clear regional character, connecting beer and sake through ingredients from the same area.
The brewery has built its lineup around a variety of beer styles and a production approach that emphasizes detail and consistency. This limited SAKE Saison fits that direction well by showing how far the brewery is willing to push flavor while staying grounded in local partnerships.
Tasting angle
- Saison base with sake lees character
- Dry, crisp drinkability
- Limited release, so checking the online shop early makes sense
For beer fans, the main point is the balance between Saison brightness and sake lees aroma. It is a release that reflects both the brewery’s local ties and its willingness to explore hybrid expressions of flavor.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI want to talk about SAKE Saison from Ichimaru Yon Brewery today.
MugiWhat, a beer with a sake name? A Senkonoiwa Shuzo collab already sounds like it belongs in a sake cup!
Hop BroThat is a wild theory, but it's built as a Saison-style beer with lots of sake lees from the daiginjo "Honoka" layered in.
MugiThe word saison suddenly makes this sound advanced! What is saison exactly?
Hop BroIn simple terms, it's an ale known for a light, dry finish, and this one really leans into that dry and refreshing character.
MugiOhh! So with sake lees, does it feel like a tatami room and a taproom moved into your mouth together?
Hop BroExactly. And the specs are ABV 6.0% / IBU 20, so it is not too heavy or too bitter, which lets the aroma lead.
MugiIBU 20 sounds like a quiz score and now I'm nervous! What is IBU anyway?
Hop BroIt's a rough bitterness scale. At 20, it stays approachable and doesn't get in the way of that sake-lees finish showing up at the end.
MugiWhat is that! And it's a Toki City team-up too, right? A local-to-local pour somehow makes the romance ferment too!
Hop BroIt was added as a limited item on their EC shop, so check it early if you're interested. If you like fermentation-driven aroma, this should land well.
MugiNow I really want it. I'm ready to order one and taste the line between sake and beer for myself!
