Omi Beer introduces a limited-brew juicy ale made with grapefruit from Ogiki, Otsu City
On May 22, Omi Beer (Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture) announced its limited-brew "Grapefruit Juicy Ale" on Instagram. Made lavishly with grapefruit from Ogiki, Otsu City, it is finished with a refreshing profile at ABV 5.5% and IBU 12.
Hop BroToday I want to introduce a new limited-brew release from Omi Beer in Shiga. It’s a beer that really captures the season, just what you’d expect from a small brewery in Honkatata, Otsu City.
MugiWhoa, a limited brew! And the name is Grapefruit Juicy Ale? That already sounds way too delicious!
Hop BroAnd the key point is that it uses grapefruit from Ogiki, Otsu City lavishly. Turning local ingredients straight into beer like this is exactly what feels like Omi Beer.
MugiOhh! But wait, what is a juicy ale? Is it juice? Is it beer? Which one is it!
Hop BroGood question. Think of it as a fruit-forward ale with a strong juice-like impression. This one is ABV 5.5% and IBU 12, so it’s easy to drink, but it still has proper beer structure.
MugiABV is alcohol by volume, right? But IBU 12... what is that, some kind of code!?
Hop BroIBU is a measure of bitterness. At 12, it’s fairly mild, and this one is built around a refreshing bitterness, so it doesn’t get in the way of the grapefruit aroma.
MugiI see! So it’s got adult bitterness, and the aroma is all citrus. It’s so stylish that even I want to act more grown-up!
Hop BroExactly. The post had that vibe of an "adult-bitterness, refreshing fruit ale," and what’s nice is that it’s not just juice-like. Omi Beer is good at this kind of seasonal play because it can move quickly with limited releases.
MugiOmi Beer is bold for a brewery in Honkatata! This is the kind of thing that makes me want to drink it right now. Actually, I’d like to sit in seiza with a glass in hand and wait for it!
Hop BroI know. The pairing of Shiga grapefruit and craft beer is irresistible just to imagine, and as a seasonal treat it’s perfect. For both of us, this is definitely one of those beers that makes you want a pint today.
Omi Beer is a small brewery based in Honkatata, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture. On its official website, in addition to its regular beers, it also offers limited brews such as "Beer of the Month," continuing its craft with the agility that only a small brewery can provide.
What was introduced on Instagram this time was the limited-brew "Grapefruit Juicy Ale." In the post, it was presented as a beer that lavishly uses grapefruit from Ogiki, Otsu City. Its specs are ABV 5.5% and IBU 12. It is designed to put the fruit aroma front and center while keeping the bitterness gentle.
The phrase used in the post, "an adult-bitterness, refreshing fruit ale," captures the direction of this beer well. It lets you enjoy the brightness of citrus while keeping the mouthfeel from becoming too light, so it still retains a clear beer character. It is a limited release that shows Omi Beer’s trademark sense of balance, without leaning only into juice-like flavor.
In addition to its six standard beers, Omi Beer also makes limited beers using local and seasonal ingredients, and it works on OEM products and original labels as well. Because its perspective stays consistent around how to turn regional ingredients into beer, this release using locally grown grapefruit naturally reflects the character of the land. It is the kind of news that makes you want to check how well Shiga fruit and craft beer pair up at the turn of the season.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday I want to introduce a new limited-brew release from Omi Beer in Shiga. It’s a beer that really captures the season, just what you’d expect from a small brewery in Honkatata, Otsu City.
MugiWhoa, a limited brew! And the name is Grapefruit Juicy Ale? That already sounds way too delicious!
Hop BroAnd the key point is that it uses grapefruit from Ogiki, Otsu City lavishly. Turning local ingredients straight into beer like this is exactly what feels like Omi Beer.
MugiOhh! But wait, what is a juicy ale? Is it juice? Is it beer? Which one is it!
Hop BroGood question. Think of it as a fruit-forward ale with a strong juice-like impression. This one is ABV 5.5% and IBU 12, so it’s easy to drink, but it still has proper beer structure.
MugiABV is alcohol by volume, right? But IBU 12... what is that, some kind of code!?
Hop BroIBU is a measure of bitterness. At 12, it’s fairly mild, and this one is built around a refreshing bitterness, so it doesn’t get in the way of the grapefruit aroma.
MugiI see! So it’s got adult bitterness, and the aroma is all citrus. It’s so stylish that even I want to act more grown-up!
Hop BroExactly. The post had that vibe of an "adult-bitterness, refreshing fruit ale," and what’s nice is that it’s not just juice-like. Omi Beer is good at this kind of seasonal play because it can move quickly with limited releases.
MugiOmi Beer is bold for a brewery in Honkatata! This is the kind of thing that makes me want to drink it right now. Actually, I’d like to sit in seiza with a glass in hand and wait for it!
Hop BroI know. The pairing of Shiga grapefruit and craft beer is irresistible just to imagine, and as a seasonal treat it’s perfect. For both of us, this is definitely one of those beers that makes you want a pint today.
