Shonan Beer announces summer Lime Session from its Chigasaki brewery shop
Shonan Beer has introduced Lime Session from the basement of its brewery shop in Chigasaki. The new seasonal release is a 3.5% fruit lager built around bright lime character and an easy-drinking finish.
Hop BroThis is exactly the kind of summer release that should be illegal. Shonan Beer’s Lime Session just got announced from the brewery’s direct-sales cellar in Chigasaki.
MugiWait, from a cellar? That already sounds cool, and a summer limited beer on top of that? I’m basically feeling ocean breeze already!
Hop BroThe style is a fruit lager. It pushes bright lime up front but keeps that clean lager drinkability too.
MugiOkay, I get lager, but what does session beer mean? Please tell me it’s not beer for office meetings.
Hop BroThat part matters. At 3.5% ABV, it’s built to be easy to keep drinking without getting heavy, and low alcohol doesn’t automatically mean low flavor.
MugiOhhh! So it’s light but not flimsy. That sounds way smarter than my usual beer science, which is just 'cold equals good.'
Hop BroExactly. The ingredients are interesting too. Along with malt, hops, and lime, they use corn for body so the lime stays clear and defined.
MugiHold on, body? And now lime character too? Beer people really talk like they’re critiquing modern art.
Hop BroFair point. Body just means mouthfeel. So you still get juicy fruit flavor, but it stays crisp instead of turning heavy, which should make it easy with food too.
MugiThat actually sounds perfect! A refreshing lager with lime in the middle of summer? I’m fully on board.
Hop BroThat careful, ingredient-first approach feels very Shonan Beer, and an aromatic lager like this really shines on a hot day.
MugiThen it’s settled! I want a cold Lime Session right now and a proper summer cheers to go with it.
New release
Shonan Beer has shared news of a new release from the basement of its brewery shop in Chigasaki, Kanagawa. The beer is Lime Session, a summer-limited fruit lager at 3.5% ABV.
What to expect
According to the official product information, Lime Session is brewed with malt, corn, lime, and hops. The beer is designed to highlight fresh lime aroma and juicy citrus character while keeping the body light and clean. That low-alcohol format makes it a straightforward choice for hot weather: refreshing first, but still with enough character to feel like a proper beer rather than a thin summer refresher.
Why it stands out
Shonan Beer’s releases have a local, hands-on feel, and this one fits that profile well. The brewery is rooted in Chigasaki, and this announcement came directly from its brewery shop, which gives the beer a direct-from-the-source sense of freshness. Lime Session looks like a seasonal lager built on clarity and drinkability rather than heavy bitterness or bold haze. For drinkers looking for a crisp, lime-driven beer to pair with summer meals or a relaxed afternoon, it is an easy release to watch.
Beer details
- Style: Fruit lager
- ABV: 3.5%
- Ingredients: malt, corn, lime, hops
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThis is exactly the kind of summer release that should be illegal. Shonan Beer’s Lime Session just got announced from the brewery’s direct-sales cellar in Chigasaki.
MugiWait, from a cellar? That already sounds cool, and a summer limited beer on top of that? I’m basically feeling ocean breeze already!
Hop BroThe style is a fruit lager. It pushes bright lime up front but keeps that clean lager drinkability too.
MugiOkay, I get lager, but what does session beer mean? Please tell me it’s not beer for office meetings.
Hop BroThat part matters. At 3.5% ABV, it’s built to be easy to keep drinking without getting heavy, and low alcohol doesn’t automatically mean low flavor.
MugiOhhh! So it’s light but not flimsy. That sounds way smarter than my usual beer science, which is just 'cold equals good.'
Hop BroExactly. The ingredients are interesting too. Along with malt, hops, and lime, they use corn for body so the lime stays clear and defined.
MugiHold on, body? And now lime character too? Beer people really talk like they’re critiquing modern art.
Hop BroFair point. Body just means mouthfeel. So you still get juicy fruit flavor, but it stays crisp instead of turning heavy, which should make it easy with food too.
MugiThat actually sounds perfect! A refreshing lager with lime in the middle of summer? I’m fully on board.
Hop BroThat careful, ingredient-first approach feels very Shonan Beer, and an aromatic lager like this really shines on a hot day.
MugiThen it’s settled! I want a cold Lime Session right now and a proper summer cheers to go with it.
