Beer O'clock adds AJB's barrel-aged ume sour, Fruited Sour UME BARREL
Beer O'clock, a beer pub in Chuo Ward, Chiba, has put AJB's 'Fruited Sour UME BARREL' on the menu as a large-bottle-by-the-glass option. The 5.0% fruited sour is based on a foudre sour aged for more than three years with ume in red wine barrels.
Hop BroToday's topic is Fruited Sour UME BARREL. Beer O'clock in Chiba just added it as AJB's second bottle-by-the-glass release.
MugiWait, that name sounds intense! If it's ume, is this beer pretending to be plum wine?
Hop BroThat's the fun part. It's a BA Fruited Sour, 5.0% ABV, so you get plum aroma and bright acidity while it still drinks like proper beer.
MugiHold on, what does BA mean? Why does beer suddenly sound like a pop quiz?
Hop BroBA means barrel-aged, basically slow time in a barrel. The beer rests in wood and picks up extra aroma and depth.
MugiWhoa, and it says aged over three years? That's so long I'd open my fridge a hundred times waiting!
Hop BroEven better, it's built on a foeder sour, with red wine barrel notes layered in. So it's not just fresh plum tartness, it has real aged depth too.
MugiFoe...der? Another mystery word! Is that an instrument, or a giant wooden bathtub?
Hop BroClose, but no. A foeder is a huge wooden fermentation tank, and beers from it often get softer, more complex acidity.
MugiWhat is that! Plum plus barrel combo sounds way bigger than just plain sour. That feels perfect for a hot day.
Hop BroAnd Beer O'clock shares today's pours and events together, which is smart. The Crisp! event on August 2, 2026 and 'Wa to, Futo Beer 2026 Autumn' on September 22, 2026 make me want to head there now.
MugiI'm fully on the one-drink trip to Chiba plan now! First pour has to be 'Fruited Sour UME BARREL' so I can taste that plum aroma and aged depth for myself.
Guest beer
Beer O'clock is a beer pub in the Fujimi area of Chuo Ward, Chiba. In this post, the bar announced AJB's large-bottle-by-the-glass second pour: 'Fruited Sour UME BARREL'. The beer is listed as a BA Fruited Sour with 5.0% ABV.
What it tastes like
The beer starts from a foudre sour base and was aged for more than three years with ume in red wine barrels. That gives it a clear ume character, fresh acidity, and a layered barrel note that adds depth without losing the outline of a sour beer. The ume is prominent, but the beer is more than just fruit-driven; the long maturation gives it a fuller, more complex finish.
On the same post
The same Instagram post also shared the early-August calendar, along with notice of a Crisp! event on August 2 and 'Wa to, Futo Beer - Autumn 2026' on September 22. Beer O'clock uses the same post to show both what is on tap now and what is coming next, making it an easy stop for drinkers following guest beers and event updates in Chiba.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's topic is Fruited Sour UME BARREL. Beer O'clock in Chiba just added it as AJB's second bottle-by-the-glass release.
MugiWait, that name sounds intense! If it's ume, is this beer pretending to be plum wine?
Hop BroThat's the fun part. It's a BA Fruited Sour, 5.0% ABV, so you get plum aroma and bright acidity while it still drinks like proper beer.
MugiHold on, what does BA mean? Why does beer suddenly sound like a pop quiz?
Hop BroBA means barrel-aged, basically slow time in a barrel. The beer rests in wood and picks up extra aroma and depth.
MugiWhoa, and it says aged over three years? That's so long I'd open my fridge a hundred times waiting!
Hop BroEven better, it's built on a foeder sour, with red wine barrel notes layered in. So it's not just fresh plum tartness, it has real aged depth too.
MugiFoe...der? Another mystery word! Is that an instrument, or a giant wooden bathtub?
Hop BroClose, but no. A foeder is a huge wooden fermentation tank, and beers from it often get softer, more complex acidity.
MugiWhat is that! Plum plus barrel combo sounds way bigger than just plain sour. That feels perfect for a hot day.
Hop BroAnd Beer O'clock shares today's pours and events together, which is smart. The Crisp! event on August 2, 2026 and 'Wa to, Futo Beer 2026 Autumn' on September 22, 2026 make me want to head there now.
MugiI'm fully on the one-drink trip to Chiba plan now! First pour has to be 'Fruited Sour UME BARREL' so I can taste that plum aroma and aged depth for myself.
