Yonezawa Jacks Brewery releases a new fruit Weizen and a limited re-release
On December 4, 2025, Yonezawa Jacks Brewery in Yamagata Prefecture announced the release of its new "PG Weizen" and the re-release of the limited "La France Weizen." Both are 330 ml happoshu at 5% ABV made with fruit grown in the prefecture, and both will be sold in limited quantities.
Hop BroYonezawa Jacks Brewery dropped two fruit Weizens on December 4, 2025! The new "PG Weizen" and the limited re-release "La France Weizen"!
MugiWhoa! Two releases at once!? And they already sound delicious from the names!
Hop BroThe new PG uses Kawanakajima peaches from Kahoku Town, Yamagata Prefecture, plus Soldam plums. It's a Weizen-style happoshu, 330 ml and 5% ABV.
MugiWeizen is that soft, wheat-y kind of beer, right? But what does "hazy and drinkable" mean? Is that a spell!?
Hop BroGood question! Hazy means it has a cloudy look and a fluffy aroma, while drinkable means it goes down smoothly. They're balancing the sweet peach aroma with plum tartness for a crisp finish.
MugiI see! So it's basically "juicy peach, zippy plum, and before you know it the glass is empty"!
Hop BroExactly. And the hops are Nelson Sauvin and Citra. They add white-grape and citrus notes that push the fruit forward and give the aroma more layers.
MugiLayers!? It suddenly sounds like a fashion magazine! But I get that it's tasty. What about the re-release?
Hop BroThe re-released "La France Weizen" uses 40 kg of La France pears from Matsuguri, an agricultural corporation in Higashine City. It's a limited edition that pairs Weizen's gentle wheat character with the elegant aroma of pear, and the hops are Hallertau Blanc. This one is also a 330 ml, 5% ABV happoshu.
MugiThey're really loading it up with local fruit, and it's limited too... I need to hurry! I want to do a side-by-side tasting of the peach-plum one and the La France one!
Hop BroYonezawa Jacks Brewery's love for the local area is overflowing from the glass. Since it's limited, if you find it, grab it right away!
MugiDeal! My head is already in full Weizen festival mode today! I want to drink a toast right now!
This time, Yonezawa Jacks Brewery is rolling out two Weizens that put Yamagata fruit front and center. The setting is Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture, where the brewery is based. Located in Rizan, Yonezawa City, it continues to share updates as a brewery rooted in the local community.
The new release is "PG Weizen," combining peach and plum
The new "PG Weizen" uses the "Kawanakajima" peaches from Kahoku Town, Yamagata Prefecture, and "Soldam" plums. It is designed to layer the rich fruitiness of peach with the tartness of plum, promising a hazy and easy-drinking finish. The hops are Nelson Sauvin and Citra. Specs: 5% ABV, 330 ml, happoshu.
The re-release is "La France Weizen" with 40 kg of La France pears
The re-released "La France Weizen" is a limited edition made with 40 kg of La France pears from the agricultural corporation Matsuguri in Higashine City, Yamagata Prefecture. It is a fruit beer that combines the soft wheat character of a Weizen with the aroma of La France pear, and the hop is Hallertau Blanc. This one is also 5% ABV, 330 ml, and happoshu.
Both products are available only in limited quantities, and the official announcement is urging customers to buy early. For beer fans who want to compare the character of local fruit side by side, this is a release that's hard to miss.
- Official announcement: https://jacks-beer.com/?p=844
- Brewery official site: https://jacks-beer.com/
- Access information: https://jacks-beer.com/?page_id=185
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroYonezawa Jacks Brewery dropped two fruit Weizens on December 4, 2025! The new "PG Weizen" and the limited re-release "La France Weizen"!
MugiWhoa! Two releases at once!? And they already sound delicious from the names!
Hop BroThe new PG uses Kawanakajima peaches from Kahoku Town, Yamagata Prefecture, plus Soldam plums. It's a Weizen-style happoshu, 330 ml and 5% ABV.
MugiWeizen is that soft, wheat-y kind of beer, right? But what does "hazy and drinkable" mean? Is that a spell!?
Hop BroGood question! Hazy means it has a cloudy look and a fluffy aroma, while drinkable means it goes down smoothly. They're balancing the sweet peach aroma with plum tartness for a crisp finish.
MugiI see! So it's basically "juicy peach, zippy plum, and before you know it the glass is empty"!
Hop BroExactly. And the hops are Nelson Sauvin and Citra. They add white-grape and citrus notes that push the fruit forward and give the aroma more layers.
MugiLayers!? It suddenly sounds like a fashion magazine! But I get that it's tasty. What about the re-release?
Hop BroThe re-released "La France Weizen" uses 40 kg of La France pears from Matsuguri, an agricultural corporation in Higashine City. It's a limited edition that pairs Weizen's gentle wheat character with the elegant aroma of pear, and the hops are Hallertau Blanc. This one is also a 330 ml, 5% ABV happoshu.
MugiThey're really loading it up with local fruit, and it's limited too... I need to hurry! I want to do a side-by-side tasting of the peach-plum one and the La France one!
Hop BroYonezawa Jacks Brewery's love for the local area is overflowing from the glass. Since it's limited, if you find it, grab it right away!
MugiDeal! My head is already in full Weizen festival mode today! I want to drink a toast right now!
