And Beer Katsunuma Brewery Releases New "Super-Ripe Nanko Ume ~Weizen~" Made with Kishu Nanko Plums
And Beer Katsunuma Brewery in Koshu, Yamanashi Prefecture, has released a new beer, "Super-Ripe Nanko Ume ~Weizen~." This Fruit Ale is made with super-ripe Kishu Nanko plums harvested in 2025 by Ume Boys in Minabe, Wakayama.
Hop BroAnd Beer Katsunuma Brewery in Yamanashi has released Super-Ripe Nanko Ume ~Weizen~. Even the name already has strong plum energy.
MugiWhat! So the plum is the star even though it's beer? A Fruit Ale style sounds really interesting.
Hop BroExactly, and it uses 2025-harvest Nanko plums grown by Ume Boys in Minabe, Wakayama. Because they're super-ripe, the aroma is mellow and deep.
MugiSuper-ripe sounds impressive, but what changes when plums ripen? Do they get more aromatic depth or something?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: they make a syrup with rock sugar and slowly extract the plum's flavor. Even if it sits for a while, the taste doesn't fade easily, and instead it settles into a calmer profile.
MugiOh, so they pair that with a Weizen. Won't those clove-and-banana aromas clash with the plum?
Hop BroFar from clashing, that's where it transforms. The plum's acidity and sweetness ride on the Weizen's aromatic backbone, making the fruitiness really pop.
MugiWow, that sounds delicious just imagining it! And the alcohol is ABV 6.6%, so it seems a bit fuller and more satisfying.
Hop BroWhat's more, this plum collaboration is already in its fifth year at And Beer. There's even a story about Masashiro Yamamoto helping with the harvest in Minabe Town, so the relationship has really been built up over time.
MugiSo it's not just a seasonal product. It feels like something grown together with the region, and I can really feel the connection to the land.
Hop BroThey're rolling it out at the taproom in stages, and it's also being offered to restaurants through B2B e-commerce, so there's real reach behind it. A glass that captures the season and the region like this makes you want to go drink it right away.
MugiYeah, I'm in the mood for plum today! I want to head straight to the taproom and have a toast together.
Overview of the New Release
And Beer Katsunuma Brewery has announced its new beer, "Super-Ripe Nanko Ume ~Weizen~." It has an ABV of 6.6% and is styled as a Fruit Ale. This release uses super-ripe Kishu Nanko plums grown by Ume Boys in Minabe, Wakayama Prefecture, with plum taking center stage once again this year.
Designed to Bring Out the Plum's Character
According to the post, Kishu Nanko plums shipped directly from Wakayama were turned into syrup with rock sugar to draw out their essence, then matured together with a Weizen beer that has clove- and banana-like flavors. The plums were harvested in 2025, and even after being kept as syrup for a while, their flavor does not fade easily; in fact, it develops a more settled profile over time.
A Collaboration in Its Fifth Year
This collaboration beer with Ume Boys marks its fifth year for And Beer. The post also mentions an episode in which Masashiro Yamamoto from the company helped with the harvest in Minabe Town in the past, showing that the relationship with the production area has continued over time. In recent years, crowdfunding efforts to support plum cultivation have also been carried out, making this more than just a seasonal product and something that has been built up as a project connected to the local community.
Sales Information
This beer is being released sequentially at the company’s own taproom, and sales for the foodservice industry have also begun on its B2B e-commerce site. Based at the brewery in Koshu, Yamanashi, this is a new release that reflects And Beer’s style of expressing the seasonal fruit and its connection to the land through beer.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAnd Beer Katsunuma Brewery in Yamanashi has released Super-Ripe Nanko Ume ~Weizen~. Even the name already has strong plum energy.
MugiWhat! So the plum is the star even though it's beer? A Fruit Ale style sounds really interesting.
Hop BroExactly, and it uses 2025-harvest Nanko plums grown by Ume Boys in Minabe, Wakayama. Because they're super-ripe, the aroma is mellow and deep.
MugiSuper-ripe sounds impressive, but what changes when plums ripen? Do they get more aromatic depth or something?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: they make a syrup with rock sugar and slowly extract the plum's flavor. Even if it sits for a while, the taste doesn't fade easily, and instead it settles into a calmer profile.
MugiOh, so they pair that with a Weizen. Won't those clove-and-banana aromas clash with the plum?
Hop BroFar from clashing, that's where it transforms. The plum's acidity and sweetness ride on the Weizen's aromatic backbone, making the fruitiness really pop.
MugiWow, that sounds delicious just imagining it! And the alcohol is ABV 6.6%, so it seems a bit fuller and more satisfying.
Hop BroWhat's more, this plum collaboration is already in its fifth year at And Beer. There's even a story about Masashiro Yamamoto helping with the harvest in Minabe Town, so the relationship has really been built up over time.
MugiSo it's not just a seasonal product. It feels like something grown together with the region, and I can really feel the connection to the land.
Hop BroThey're rolling it out at the taproom in stages, and it's also being offered to restaurants through B2B e-commerce, so there's real reach behind it. A glass that captures the season and the region like this makes you want to go drink it right away.
MugiYeah, I'm in the mood for plum today! I want to head straight to the taproom and have a toast together.
