At 3TREE BREWERY, a small brewpub in Futaba-cho, Ibaraki City, Osaka, the latest tap release is SHE SO CUTE Red Shiso Sour.

According to the post, the beer was brewed at 3TREE BREWERY using red shiso grown at Moriwaki Farm and pre-processed by Ofuton875. Blackberry puree was added for this batch, giving the beer a vivid color and a tart-fruity layer that sits on top of the shiso's herbal, wild character. The beer comes in at 5% ABV.

The brewery also thanked guests who came to the previous unveiling event, suggesting this was a beer that arrived with a bit of local buzz around it. As a brewpub, 3TREE BREWERY's appeal is simple: you can drink what is made there, where it is made. This release fits that setting well, especially because canned sales are not available and the beer is meant to be enjoyed at the shop or at events.

For drinkers who like local ingredients and a sour profile that stays crisp rather than overly loud, SHE SO CUTE looks like a neat example of what a neighborhood brewpub can do with a distinct idea and a fresh batch on tap.