Nanki Shirahama Nagisa Beer launches limited Pilsner on August 8
Nanki Shirahama Nagisa Beer in Wakayama Prefecture began selling its limited-batch Pilsner on August 8. The release arrives ahead of Shirahama’s peak summer season, which starts with fireworks on August 10.
Hop BroShirahama just got a perfect summer release. Nanki Shirahama Nagisa Beer started selling its limited pilsner on August 8.
MugiWait, that beach town gets a pilsner drop too? And it lines up with the August 10 fireworks? That already sounds unfairly good!
Hop BroExactly. It is timed for Shirahama's high season, so they are presenting it as a summer-ready beer for the busy holiday stretch.
MugiOkay, but when people say pilsner and lager, my brain suddenly turns into homework. So, what is a pilsner?
Hop BroIn simple terms, it is a lager style that is hugely familiar in Japan. This one stands out because it uses double decoction, a traditional German mash method.
MugiWhat is that name? Double decoction sounds less like brewing and more like a secret boss attack!
Hop BroFair reaction. It means heating part of the mash and returning it during conversion, which helps build deeper malt richness without making the beer feel heavy.
MugiOhhh, so it is crisp but still has character. And if the hops bring floral, herbal notes, that sounds extremely summer-coded.
Hop BroRight, plus a sharp bitterness and a smooth finish, then a slight body and lingering aroma after each sip. They also brew with Tomita spring water from the Tonda River system near the Kumano Kodo area.
MugiNow I can practically see the beach and hear the fireworks. I already want one cold glass of this immediately!
Hop BroSame here. Their pale ale and American wheat are great, but for this season, this is the first pour I want. Just imagining a Shirahama summer pint is enough to make me thirsty.
Limited release for the summer season
Nanki Shirahama Nagisa Beer, based in Shirahama, Wakayama, began selling its limited-edition Pilsner on August 8. In its post, the brewery highlighted Shirahama’s peak summer season, which kicks off with fireworks on August 10, positioning the beer as a natural fit for the hot months ahead.
According to the brewery’s official site, the beer is a lager built around one of the most familiar beer styles in Japan. Nagisa Beer says it uses the traditional German double decoction method to draw out a deeper malt character. It then layers in hops that add sharp bitterness along with floral and herbal notes, creating a finish that is crisp up front yet leaves a subtle body and aromatic aftertaste.
Nagisa Beer is a local brewery rooted in the resort area of Nanki Shirahama. The company also emphasizes its use of Tomita no Mizu, a local water source linked to the Kumano Kodo area, as brewing water. That focus on local water and regional character has long shaped the brewery’s lineup, and this seasonal Pilsner fits neatly into that approach alongside its regular beers such as Pale Ale and American Wheat.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroShirahama just got a perfect summer release. Nanki Shirahama Nagisa Beer started selling its limited pilsner on August 8.
MugiWait, that beach town gets a pilsner drop too? And it lines up with the August 10 fireworks? That already sounds unfairly good!
Hop BroExactly. It is timed for Shirahama's high season, so they are presenting it as a summer-ready beer for the busy holiday stretch.
MugiOkay, but when people say pilsner and lager, my brain suddenly turns into homework. So, what is a pilsner?
Hop BroIn simple terms, it is a lager style that is hugely familiar in Japan. This one stands out because it uses double decoction, a traditional German mash method.
MugiWhat is that name? Double decoction sounds less like brewing and more like a secret boss attack!
Hop BroFair reaction. It means heating part of the mash and returning it during conversion, which helps build deeper malt richness without making the beer feel heavy.
MugiOhhh, so it is crisp but still has character. And if the hops bring floral, herbal notes, that sounds extremely summer-coded.
Hop BroRight, plus a sharp bitterness and a smooth finish, then a slight body and lingering aroma after each sip. They also brew with Tomita spring water from the Tonda River system near the Kumano Kodo area.
MugiNow I can practically see the beach and hear the fireworks. I already want one cold glass of this immediately!
Hop BroSame here. Their pale ale and American wheat are great, but for this season, this is the first pour I want. Just imagining a Shirahama summer pint is enough to make me thirsty.
