Brewery and Cheese Ino Chujiro Shoten debuts a 60-bottle Lemon Blonde Ale in Sawara
At the brewpub in Sawara, Katori City, Chiba, Brewery and Cheese Ino Chujiro Shoten has introduced a new fruit beer, Lemon Blonde Ale, brewed with only Japanese lemons. The release is limited to 60 bottles and is described as bright, citrusy, and easy to drink.
Hop BroToday’s headline is Lemon Blonde Ale. Brewery and Cheese Ino Chujirou Shoten in Sawara, Chiba just released a tiny 60-bottle batch brewed with domestic lemons.
MugiWait, only 60 bottles total? That is not a release, that is a speedrun to sold out!
Hop BroAnd the style is Blonde Ale. It gives you a gentle malt base, then lays bright lemon aroma on top, so it sounds light and super easy to drink.
MugiWhoa, but Blonde Ale sounds like either a hair color or a band name. What does it actually mean?
Hop BroBasically, think bright golden ale. It is a lighter, approachable ale style with no sharp bitterness, so even newer craft beer fans can jump right in.
MugiOkay, that helps! And with Japanese lemons only, I can already imagine that soft citrus aroma. This sounds dangerously crushable.
Hop BroExactly. The place really shows the brewpub advantage too. They can brew in-house and release small batches, and right now even they cannot say when another batch would happen.
MugiHold on, small-batch brewing means this is basically a once-you-miss-it-it’s-gone beer? My calendar is suddenly under pressure!
Hop BroThat is the idea. And since they lean hard into cheese, the cheese pairing potential here sounds excellent. Lemony lift with pizza or cheese in an old Sawara town setting is a strong play.
MugiI am in. I want a glass in Sawara, and if I am late, I am checking the online shop immediately. Lemon, cheese, and a light ale? Now I want one.
A limited release brewed with Japanese lemons
Brewery and Cheese Ino Chujiro Shoten in Sawara, Katori City, Chiba, has released the second beer in its Koedo Sawara fruit-beer series: Lemon Blonde Ale. According to the post, the beer is made using only Japanese lemons, with a fragrant citrus profile and a crisp, refreshing finish.
The batch is limited to just 60 bottles, and there is no clear schedule for the next brew. That small-batch approach fits the character of a brewpub, where guests can enjoy house-made beer in limited runs and follow each seasonal release closely.
True to its name, the venue also leans into cheese and food, making it an easy place to pair beer with a meal. Set in Sawara's historic merchant district, it offers a relaxed stop for a beer break during a day of sightseeing. The shop is located at Katori City, Sawara I 1894-3 and is open from 11:00 to 20:00, closed on Wednesdays. With a light lemon aroma that should work well alongside cheese or pizza, this is a release to keep an eye on.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s headline is Lemon Blonde Ale. Brewery and Cheese Ino Chujirou Shoten in Sawara, Chiba just released a tiny 60-bottle batch brewed with domestic lemons.
MugiWait, only 60 bottles total? That is not a release, that is a speedrun to sold out!
Hop BroAnd the style is Blonde Ale. It gives you a gentle malt base, then lays bright lemon aroma on top, so it sounds light and super easy to drink.
MugiWhoa, but Blonde Ale sounds like either a hair color or a band name. What does it actually mean?
Hop BroBasically, think bright golden ale. It is a lighter, approachable ale style with no sharp bitterness, so even newer craft beer fans can jump right in.
MugiOkay, that helps! And with Japanese lemons only, I can already imagine that soft citrus aroma. This sounds dangerously crushable.
Hop BroExactly. The place really shows the brewpub advantage too. They can brew in-house and release small batches, and right now even they cannot say when another batch would happen.
MugiHold on, small-batch brewing means this is basically a once-you-miss-it-it’s-gone beer? My calendar is suddenly under pressure!
Hop BroThat is the idea. And since they lean hard into cheese, the cheese pairing potential here sounds excellent. Lemony lift with pizza or cheese in an old Sawara town setting is a strong play.
MugiI am in. I want a glass in Sawara, and if I am late, I am checking the online shop immediately. Lemon, cheese, and a light ale? Now I want one.
