Osaka Shibuya Beer Reports "Sansho Ale" Was Featured on MBS Radio
On Instagram at 10:53 p.m. on February 15, 2026, Osaka Shibuya Beer announced that "Sansho Ale" had been introduced on MBS Radio’s "Pikatto Morning." The post also explained the ingredient background and flavor design, reaffirming its presence as a beer that highlights regional character.
Hop BroToday’s news is about Osaka Shibuya Beer’s "Sansho Ale"! In an Instagram post at 10:53 p.m. on February 15, 2026, they said it was featured on MBS Radio’s "Pikatto Morning."
MugiWhoa! Like a craft beer spotlight on the radio!? Just the name "Sansho Ale" makes me curious!
Hop BroWhat’s great is that it’s not just a simple appearance report. They use naked barley grown at Shitennoji University near Fujii-dera Station, and the malt bill was designed to match the aroma of sansho pepper.
MugiWhat is that! Naked barley means barley with no clothes!? And designing the malt bill sounds like a science lab!
Hop BroThe name is attention-grabbing, but basically it’s a barley variety whose husk comes off easily. The idea is to keep off-flavors down while making the most of sansho’s bright aroma, so it finishes light and easy to keep drinking.
MugiOhhh! So the style is kind of a "sansho spice ale"? It sounds like it would pair really well with food!
Hop BroPretty much. The specs are 330 ml, ALC 5%, IBU 12. IBU is a measure of bitterness, and 12 is pretty mild, so it’s designed to go well with strongly flavored dishes like eel or mapo tofu.
MugiIBU suddenly feels like exam material! But if it’s not too bitter, the freshness of the sansho will probably cut through the fat and heat in the food!
Hop BroOsaka Shibuya Beer started brewing in spring 2022, and its commitment to turning local ingredients into beer has been consistent. It makes sense that radio exposure would give people who only knew the name a reason to try it.
MugiI’m totally ready for Sansho Ale now! My eel-loving self and your mapo-loving self, Hop, should have a pairing showdown tonight!
According to a post marked "📻" published by Osaka Shibuya Beer (Osaka) on Instagram, the brewery’s Sansho Ale was featured on a recent broadcast of MBS Radio’s "Pikatto Morning."
The points mentioned in the post go beyond a simple appearance report. Sansho Ale uses naked barley grown at Shitennoji University near Fujii-dera Station. The malt bill was designed to match the aroma of sansho pepper, with the aim of creating a finish that stays light and easy to keep drinking.
Product information on the official shop lists the specs as 330 ml / ALC 5% / IBU 12. The description also highlights pairing potential with strongly flavored dishes such as eel and mapo tofu, making this a spice-driven beer with real promise as a food-pairing drink.
Osaka Shibuya Beer’s official website states that the company began craft beer brewing in spring 2022. While framing itself in the context of Osaka, the birthplace of domestic beer in Japan, its approach of connecting locally rooted ingredients and context to beer also comes through in this Sansho Ale.
Radio exposure can be a good trigger for drinkers to reach for a label they know by name but have not yet tried. This post serves as a reminder of Sansho Ale’s individuality and looks like a noteworthy update for Kansai craft beer fans.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s news is about Osaka Shibuya Beer’s "Sansho Ale"! In an Instagram post at 10:53 p.m. on February 15, 2026, they said it was featured on MBS Radio’s "Pikatto Morning."
MugiWhoa! Like a craft beer spotlight on the radio!? Just the name "Sansho Ale" makes me curious!
Hop BroWhat’s great is that it’s not just a simple appearance report. They use naked barley grown at Shitennoji University near Fujii-dera Station, and the malt bill was designed to match the aroma of sansho pepper.
MugiWhat is that! Naked barley means barley with no clothes!? And designing the malt bill sounds like a science lab!
Hop BroThe name is attention-grabbing, but basically it’s a barley variety whose husk comes off easily. The idea is to keep off-flavors down while making the most of sansho’s bright aroma, so it finishes light and easy to keep drinking.
MugiOhhh! So the style is kind of a "sansho spice ale"? It sounds like it would pair really well with food!
Hop BroPretty much. The specs are 330 ml, ALC 5%, IBU 12. IBU is a measure of bitterness, and 12 is pretty mild, so it’s designed to go well with strongly flavored dishes like eel or mapo tofu.
MugiIBU suddenly feels like exam material! But if it’s not too bitter, the freshness of the sansho will probably cut through the fat and heat in the food!
Hop BroOsaka Shibuya Beer started brewing in spring 2022, and its commitment to turning local ingredients into beer has been consistent. It makes sense that radio exposure would give people who only knew the name a reason to try it.
MugiI’m totally ready for Sansho Ale now! My eel-loving self and your mapo-loving self, Hop, should have a pairing showdown tonight!
