Hifumiyo Brewing and D&DEPARTMENT KAGOSHIMA Release Sakurajima Mikan Ale
On April 28, Hifumiyo Brewing in Kagoshima City will release Sakurajima Mikan Ale in collaboration with D&DEPARTMENT KAGOSHIMA. It is a 4.5% ABV fruit ale made with off-grade small mikan grown in Matsuura on Sakurajima.
Hop BroHifumiyo Brewing in Kagoshima is teaming up with D&DEPARTMENT KAGOSHIMA to release Sakurajima Mikan Ale. It goes on sale April 28, and I'm curious about the aroma that feels distinctly Sakurajima.
MugiWait, a mikan beer!? Is a fruit ale sweet like juice?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: it's set at a relatively low ABV of 4.5%. It should be easy to drink, while still keeping a proper beer backbone.
MugiOh wow! But how is a small mikan different from a regular citrus fruit? Just hearing 'from Sakurajima Matsuura' makes it sound like a powerful name!
Hop BroThey use small mikan from Hirunotsuki Fruits. And since the fruit comes from land that has been growing citrus for over 120 years, with ancient trees more than 100 years old, it already sounds rich in character.
MugiWow, that's amazing history! And to think they're even making use of off-grade mikan; it's like turning waste into something delicious!
Hop BroExactly. Turning fruit that gets rejected for size or appearance into something useful is what makes the collaboration special. Hifumiyo Brewing's commitment to using local ingredients really comes through in this beer.
MugiThe label catches my eye too! What does Na-Natsumi's art look like?
Hop BroIt's a cute, inviting design with d marks lined up in a rhythmic pattern. Since both the inside and outside are well matched, it seems like it would make a great gift too.
MugiAnd the fact that you can buy it at D&DEPARTMENT KAGOSHIMA on the 4th floor of Maruya Gardens adds even more Kagoshima character. The way local fruit, people, and design are connected feels kind of moving...
Hop BroThis makes me want to drink it chilled. Mugi, don't you suddenly want to go check out the scent of Sakurajima right now?
MugiI do! Today, I'm in the mood to toast with mikan!
Limited Fruit Ale Made with Sakurajima Small Mikan
On April 28, Hifumiyo Brewing will release Sakurajima Mikan Ale in collaboration with D&DEPARTMENT KAGOSHIMA. This beer is a low-alcohol fruit ale with an ABV of 4.5%. It is a bottle designed to be easy to pick up and easy to drink casually.
The ingredients use small mikan from Hirunotsuki Fruits, which has been growing citrus in Matsuura on Sakurajima for over 120 years. The post also introduces the fact that they have large old trees more than 100 years old and cultivate in harmony with nature. In addition, using off-grade small mikan provided by D&DEPARTMENT KAGOSHIMA in craft beer is a distinctive feature of this collaboration.
The label features art by Na-Natsumi. The result is a cute design with d marks lined up in a rhythmic pattern. The sales location is D&DEPARTMENT KAGOSHIMA on the 4th floor of Maruya Gardens. As a microbrewery in Shinyashiki, Kagoshima City, Hifumiyo Brewing continues to make beer in a small-batch, many-variety style, drawing on local ingredients and connections with people. This release, where local citrus, design, and brewing overlap, is one that makes you feel the closeness of Kagoshima's food culture and craftsmanship.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroHifumiyo Brewing in Kagoshima is teaming up with D&DEPARTMENT KAGOSHIMA to release Sakurajima Mikan Ale. It goes on sale April 28, and I'm curious about the aroma that feels distinctly Sakurajima.
MugiWait, a mikan beer!? Is a fruit ale sweet like juice?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: it's set at a relatively low ABV of 4.5%. It should be easy to drink, while still keeping a proper beer backbone.
MugiOh wow! But how is a small mikan different from a regular citrus fruit? Just hearing 'from Sakurajima Matsuura' makes it sound like a powerful name!
Hop BroThey use small mikan from Hirunotsuki Fruits. And since the fruit comes from land that has been growing citrus for over 120 years, with ancient trees more than 100 years old, it already sounds rich in character.
MugiWow, that's amazing history! And to think they're even making use of off-grade mikan; it's like turning waste into something delicious!
Hop BroExactly. Turning fruit that gets rejected for size or appearance into something useful is what makes the collaboration special. Hifumiyo Brewing's commitment to using local ingredients really comes through in this beer.
MugiThe label catches my eye too! What does Na-Natsumi's art look like?
Hop BroIt's a cute, inviting design with d marks lined up in a rhythmic pattern. Since both the inside and outside are well matched, it seems like it would make a great gift too.
MugiAnd the fact that you can buy it at D&DEPARTMENT KAGOSHIMA on the 4th floor of Maruya Gardens adds even more Kagoshima character. The way local fruit, people, and design are connected feels kind of moving...
Hop BroThis makes me want to drink it chilled. Mugi, don't you suddenly want to go check out the scent of Sakurajima right now?
MugiI do! Today, I'm in the mood to toast with mikan!
