Komainu Brewery Serves a New Release, 'Mikamika-san,' Made with Citrus and Green Sansho
Komainu Brewery in Kashiwa, Chiba, has started serving its new beer, 'Mikamika-san,' in its taproom. This beer combines komikan, natsumikan, and green sansho, delivering a finish that balances bright citrus aroma with spiciness.
Hop BroAt Kashiwa's Komainu Brewery, the taproom B&T Plus has a new beer on tap called 'Mikamika-san.' Just hearing the names komikan, natsumikan, and green sansho makes the aroma feel like it's already rising up.
MugiWhoa, the name Mikamika-san is adorable! But can you even put green sansho in beer? It suddenly feels like the world of Japanese cuisine showed up!
Hop BroThe idea is to layer the bright citrus aroma with the spiciness of green sansho. In other words, it comes in softly and refreshingly at first, then leaves a sharp outline afterward.
MugiHuh, a beer with a sharp outline? Is this the kind that surprises your tongue when you drink it? I only ever met sansho next to eel!
Hop BroNot that aggressive. The idea is to let you enjoy the aroma of komikan and natsumikan first, then leave a spicy aftertaste toward the end.
MugiI see, so it's aroma-forward! Hearing that it's perfect for the hotter season already has my throat doing warm-up exercises on its own!
Hop BroAnd Komainu Brewery is family-run in Kashiwa, brewing since December 2017. Their strength is making the most of local ingredients while still bringing out aroma and flavor clearly.
MugiI love how much local pride is packed into it! And being able to drink a freshly made glass at the directly operated restaurant means there's nothing but trust!
Hop BroPlus, since the taproom switched to the new B&T Plus setup in March 2026, it's easy to feel Komainu's current momentum right there on site. I'm really looking forward to seeing how they combine regional food and aromas.
MugiAll right, I'm fully ready to go drink! The combination of citrus and sansho already has me hungry just thinking about it, so let's toast with this story for today!
The new beer is called 'Mikamika-san'
At Komainu Brewery's taproom, B&T Plus, the new beer 'Mikamika-san' has been put on tap. According to the post, it is a beer made with komikan, natsumikan, and green sansho, designed to layer the bright aroma of citrus with the spice of green sansho.
Komainu Brewery is a family-run brewery in Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture. It began brewing in December 2017 and has continued making beers that clearly express aroma and flavor while making the most of local ingredients whenever possible. Its directly operated restaurant is also known for letting guests enjoy freshly made beer from the on-site brewery.
This new release suggests a clearly defined flavor profile, where the lightness of citrus coexists with the sharp lift of green sansho. The post describes it as "perfect for the coming season," presenting it as an easy choice for the time of year when the heat begins to build.
The taproom has also been operating under a new structure since March 2026 as "Komainu Brewery Taproom B&T Plus." It is a new release that makes you want to stop by and see what kind of beer this Kashiwa craft brewery, long a part of the local beer scene, is serving up as it brings in elements of regional food and aroma.
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Hop BroAt Kashiwa's Komainu Brewery, the taproom B&T Plus has a new beer on tap called 'Mikamika-san.' Just hearing the names komikan, natsumikan, and green sansho makes the aroma feel like it's already rising up.
MugiWhoa, the name Mikamika-san is adorable! But can you even put green sansho in beer? It suddenly feels like the world of Japanese cuisine showed up!
Hop BroThe idea is to layer the bright citrus aroma with the spiciness of green sansho. In other words, it comes in softly and refreshingly at first, then leaves a sharp outline afterward.
MugiHuh, a beer with a sharp outline? Is this the kind that surprises your tongue when you drink it? I only ever met sansho next to eel!
Hop BroNot that aggressive. The idea is to let you enjoy the aroma of komikan and natsumikan first, then leave a spicy aftertaste toward the end.
MugiI see, so it's aroma-forward! Hearing that it's perfect for the hotter season already has my throat doing warm-up exercises on its own!
Hop BroAnd Komainu Brewery is family-run in Kashiwa, brewing since December 2017. Their strength is making the most of local ingredients while still bringing out aroma and flavor clearly.
MugiI love how much local pride is packed into it! And being able to drink a freshly made glass at the directly operated restaurant means there's nothing but trust!
Hop BroPlus, since the taproom switched to the new B&T Plus setup in March 2026, it's easy to feel Komainu's current momentum right there on site. I'm really looking forward to seeing how they combine regional food and aromas.
MugiAll right, I'm fully ready to go drink! The combination of citrus and sansho already has me hungry just thinking about it, so let's toast with this story for today!
