Tsukioka Brewery to Release Seasonal 'Tsukioka Lemon' on April 3; Reservations Open March 27
Tsukioka Brewery, based in Tsukioka Onsen in Shibata City, Niigata Prefecture, will release its seasonal fruit beer 'Tsukioka Lemon' on April 3. Reservation acceptance begins at 10:00 a.m. on March 27, and the spring-ready drink made with Shibata-grown lemons will be sold in stores and online.
Hop BroTsukioka Brewery's seasonal limited Tsukioka Lemon is coming out on April 3. True to Tsukioka Onsen in Shibata City, Niigata Prefecture, it sounds like a spring drink that captures the atmosphere of the place itself.
MugiWait, they use whole Shibata-grown lemons!? So the lemon is the star and the beer becomes the supporting role?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: the style is a fruit beer. They also use the peel at different stages for flavor and aroma, so they've carefully designed how the aroma comes through.
MugiDifferent stages? What do you mean, they even use the peel differently!? I had no idea lemons had such artisan tricks. I thought I was just the one squeezing the juice.
Hop BroSimply put, they infuse the aroma first and then later shape the flavor. That way the aroma and bitterness don't clash, and they're aiming for a finish that's crisp without being thin.
MugiWow! And with that easy-drinking 5% ABV, it sounds like something you'd reach for even in the middle of a spring afternoon. And 330 ml is that dangerous size where, before you know it, you're already thinking about another one, right?
Hop BroIt goes on sale at 10:00 a.m. on April 3, and reservations open at 10:00 a.m. on March 27. Reserved bottles can be picked up at Tsukioka Brewery & KITCHEN GEPPO or Teramachi Tamari Station, and it will also be available in the shop and online.
MugiWait, if you reserve it, there are two pickup locations!? That makes me want to go to both, buy it at one and then get tempted all over again at the other!
Hop BroIt's priced at 880 yen (tax included), and because it's a limited brew, sales end once the available quantity is gone. Since it's popular every year and it's back again this year, it's probably safest to move fast.
MugiThen I guess I have no choice but to put Tsukioka Lemon into my spring plans. I'll drink it while talking about lemon peel, and you, Hop, will probably start talking about the ingredients!
Tsukioka Brewery produces craft beer based in Tsukioka Onsen in Shibata City, Niigata Prefecture, making use of local ingredients and the character of the region. The newly announced 'Tsukioka Lemon' is a seasonal item that has been well received every year, and it will be brought back for sale again this year.
This beer is a lemon beer made using whole organic lemons grown in Shibata. In its post, the brewery explained that it uses lemon peel at separate stages of production for flavor and aroma, adding careful attention to how the aroma comes through. The style is fruit beer, the alcohol content is 5%, and it will be sold in 330 ml bottles.
The sales schedule is as follows: reservations open at 10:00 a.m. on March 27, and sales in stores and through the online shop begin at 10:00 a.m. on April 3. Reserved orders can be picked up from April 3 through May 6, at two locations: Tsukioka Brewery & KITCHEN GEPPO and Teramachi Tamari Station. The price is 880 yen, tax included.
Because this is a limited brew, both reserved orders and in-store stock will end once the available quantity is reached. With a product that brings Tsukioka Brewery's regional character to the forefront, it is likely to draw attention in spring retail displays.
Product Overview
- Product name: Tsukioka Lemon
- Style: Fruit beer
- Alcohol content: 5%
- Volume: 330 ml
- Price: 880 yen (tax included)
- Release date: April 3
- Reservation start: March 27 at 10:00 a.m.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroTsukioka Brewery's seasonal limited Tsukioka Lemon is coming out on April 3. True to Tsukioka Onsen in Shibata City, Niigata Prefecture, it sounds like a spring drink that captures the atmosphere of the place itself.
MugiWait, they use whole Shibata-grown lemons!? So the lemon is the star and the beer becomes the supporting role?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: the style is a fruit beer. They also use the peel at different stages for flavor and aroma, so they've carefully designed how the aroma comes through.
MugiDifferent stages? What do you mean, they even use the peel differently!? I had no idea lemons had such artisan tricks. I thought I was just the one squeezing the juice.
Hop BroSimply put, they infuse the aroma first and then later shape the flavor. That way the aroma and bitterness don't clash, and they're aiming for a finish that's crisp without being thin.
MugiWow! And with that easy-drinking 5% ABV, it sounds like something you'd reach for even in the middle of a spring afternoon. And 330 ml is that dangerous size where, before you know it, you're already thinking about another one, right?
Hop BroIt goes on sale at 10:00 a.m. on April 3, and reservations open at 10:00 a.m. on March 27. Reserved bottles can be picked up at Tsukioka Brewery & KITCHEN GEPPO or Teramachi Tamari Station, and it will also be available in the shop and online.
MugiWait, if you reserve it, there are two pickup locations!? That makes me want to go to both, buy it at one and then get tempted all over again at the other!
Hop BroIt's priced at 880 yen (tax included), and because it's a limited brew, sales end once the available quantity is gone. Since it's popular every year and it's back again this year, it's probably safest to move fast.
MugiThen I guess I have no choice but to put Tsukioka Lemon into my spring plans. I'll drink it while talking about lemon peel, and you, Hop, will probably start talking about the ingredients!
