A layered sour ale available to take home in Hayama

15brewery, located in Horiuchi, Hayama, Kanagawa, has introduced “Both Sides Now” from Grimm Artisanal Ales in New York. The brewery operates as a takeaway-only shop rather than a place for drinking on site, making it a destination for beer fans who want to bring distinctive bottles or cans home and enjoy them at their own pace.

“Both Sides Now” is a blended golden sour ale aged in oak barrels. It is refermented with peaches, raspberries, and apricots, creating a fruit character that is broader and more layered than a single-fruit sour. The beer also brings the depth of mixed fermentation, oak, and a gently tannic structure.

Expect bright acidity alongside soft peach, red berry, and stone-fruit notes. The fruit-forward character should appeal to drinkers who enjoy refreshing sour ales, while the barrel aging adds enough complexity for a slower tasting session. Serving it well chilled will emphasize its crispness; allowing it to warm slightly can reveal more of the fruit and oak nuances.

15brewery is located at 744-7 Horiuchi, Hayama, Miura District, Kanagawa. Because availability and sales conditions may change, visitors should check the brewery’s official information before making the trip. As a takeaway-only brewery, 15brewery offers a fitting way to pair a carefully made sour ale with a meal, a quiet evening, or the coastal atmosphere of Hayama.