Auran Craft Brewery and Beppu Brewery Announce Banpeiyu Sour Ale "GOOD FLOW"
Auran Craft Brewery in Saiki, Oita, and Beppu Brewery have unveiled a collaboration beer, "GOOD FLOW," made with banpeiyu, one of the world’s largest citrus fruits. Details were revealed in a post at 11:33 on March 8, 2026, and outside sales began at 12:00 on March 9 through the brewery’s e-commerce site and BEST BEER JAPAN.
Hop BroBreaking news: Auran Craft Brewery and Beppu Brewery have teamed up on a new release called "GOOD FLOW"!
MugiWhoa! Even the name sounds refreshing! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt’s a "Sour Ale w/ Banpeiyu," with an ABV of 3.5%. The recipe layers the bright aroma of banpeiyu, one of the world’s largest citrus fruits, with the fresh tartness of a sour ale and a dry, crisp finish.
MugiWhat? That’s a beer tank’s worth of info! What do you mean by "dry, crisp finish"?
Hop BroThink of it as fermenting out the sugars well so the aftertaste stays light. It has plenty of fruit character, but it disappears cleanly instead of feeling heavy.
MugiAhh, so it’s like "citrus bursts in, then the finish snaps clean"? That does sound easy for me to drink!
Hop BroExactly. It’s low in alcohol and easy to drink, so it works well both with meals and on its own, and the fruit-driven depth is clearly part of the goal.
MugiWhen can I buy it!? I might just barely have room in the fridge right now!
Hop BroOutside sales start at 12:00 on March 9, 2026. You can buy it from Beppu Brewery’s e-commerce site and BEST BEER JAPAN. It’s already being served at Auran Craft Brewery, and it’s coming soon to Beppu Brewery too.
MugiThat’s fast! It’s exciting to see breweries within Oita Prefecture making banpeiyu the star like this!
Hop BroIt’s the kind of collaboration that turns the distinctiveness of local ingredients into beer, balancing experimentation with regional identity. This is one I’d want to drink while checking out the aroma in the glass.
MugiDeal! Tonight’s a GOOD FLOW treasure hunt, and if we find it, we’re toasting first!
Auran Craft Brewery (Oita) and Beppu Brewery announced their new collaboration release in an Instagram post. The beer is called "GOOD FLOW". The style is Sour Ale w/ Banpeiyu, and the alcohol content is listed at 3.5%.
The post explains that the recipe brings together the lively aroma of banpeiyu, the refreshing acidity characteristic of a sour ale, and a dry, crisp finish. While it is designed to be easy to keep drinking thanks to its low alcohol content, it also aims to deliver the depth that comes from the fruit, making it suitable both with meals and on its own.
Sales information is as follows:
- Outside sales begin: March 9, 2026 at 12:00
- Available at: Beppu Brewery e-commerce site, BEST BEER JAPAN
- Serving status: Already available at Auran Craft Brewery; coming soon at Beppu Brewery
Auran Craft Brewery is based in Saiki City, Oita Prefecture. This release, created in collaboration with Beppu Brewery, another brewery in Oita, puts local ingredients and their character front and center. How do breweries within the same prefecture translate the individuality of their raw materials into beer? This collaboration stands out as a release that lets you enjoy both its experimental edge and its local character.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBreaking news: Auran Craft Brewery and Beppu Brewery have teamed up on a new release called "GOOD FLOW"!
MugiWhoa! Even the name sounds refreshing! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt’s a "Sour Ale w/ Banpeiyu," with an ABV of 3.5%. The recipe layers the bright aroma of banpeiyu, one of the world’s largest citrus fruits, with the fresh tartness of a sour ale and a dry, crisp finish.
MugiWhat? That’s a beer tank’s worth of info! What do you mean by "dry, crisp finish"?
Hop BroThink of it as fermenting out the sugars well so the aftertaste stays light. It has plenty of fruit character, but it disappears cleanly instead of feeling heavy.
MugiAhh, so it’s like "citrus bursts in, then the finish snaps clean"? That does sound easy for me to drink!
Hop BroExactly. It’s low in alcohol and easy to drink, so it works well both with meals and on its own, and the fruit-driven depth is clearly part of the goal.
MugiWhen can I buy it!? I might just barely have room in the fridge right now!
Hop BroOutside sales start at 12:00 on March 9, 2026. You can buy it from Beppu Brewery’s e-commerce site and BEST BEER JAPAN. It’s already being served at Auran Craft Brewery, and it’s coming soon to Beppu Brewery too.
MugiThat’s fast! It’s exciting to see breweries within Oita Prefecture making banpeiyu the star like this!
Hop BroIt’s the kind of collaboration that turns the distinctiveness of local ingredients into beer, balancing experimentation with regional identity. This is one I’d want to drink while checking out the aroma in the glass.
MugiDeal! Tonight’s a GOOD FLOW treasure hunt, and if we find it, we’re toasting first!
