Faló Brewing Releases Limited Can "HBD": Strawberry Cream Sour Ale with Yamamoto Town Strawberries
Faló Brewing in Yamamoto Town, Miyagi, has announced a limited beer called "HBD (Strawberry Cream Sour Ale)." Made with strawberries from Sansan-en in Yamamoto Town and accented with vanilla and sea salt, it is a low-alcohol sour ale that highlights sweet-tart flavors.
Hop BroFaló Brewing has a new release! "HBD," a limited can, is a Strawberry Cream Sour Ale with Yamamoto Town strawberries front and center.
MugiWhoa! Even the name is cute! HBD... does that mean Happy Birthday HBD?!
Hop BroExactly, that's the birthday vibe they're going for. They built it around a shortcake image, pairing Sansan-en strawberries with vanilla and sea salt.
MugiWhat!? Sea salt in beer!? Won't that make it salty and ruin the cake?
Hop BroThat's where the recipe's finesse comes in - it's what you'd call 'bringing out the edges of the flavor.' The salt sharpens the sweetness and acidity, making the strawberries' sweet-tart character pop.
MugiOhhh! Fancy terminology, but basically it's like 'a magical pinch that makes strawberries taste even better,' right?
Hop BroExactly. And at 3.5% ABV, it's light and easygoing. Since it's a sour ale, it's great as a dessert-style drink after a meal.
MugiThat's awesome! Is it only in cans? If I can drink it at a shop, I'd run there with a glass right now!
Hop BroIt's available as both cans and kegs as a Limited Release. In Yamamoto Town, it's listed at Petite Joie and Yamamoto Yume Ichigo no Sato. The announcement went out on March 4, so it's exactly the kind of release you want to chase right now.
MugiLocal strawberries and full-on local character... I love it! Hop, let's toast with HBD today, even though it's not my birthday!
Hop BroThat gets my vote! It's sweet-tart and light, so it works as a first drink or a closing drink. All right, let's go drink it now!
On March 4, 2026, Faló Brewing announced its new limited-release beer "HBD" on Instagram. The style is Strawberry Cream Sour Ale, and the alcohol content is 3.5%. It arrives as part of the brewery's March rollout of canned limited-edition beers.
"HBD" is designed to evoke a birthday shortcake. For adjuncts, it uses strawberries from Sansan-en in Yamamoto Town, where the brewery is located, and adds vanilla and sea salt to create a contrast between sweet aroma and a bright, crisp acidity. In the post, it was introduced as a flavor that lets you enjoy the strawberries' "adorably sweet-tart" character.
It is available in both cans and kegs, and both are Limited Release. The following two shops in Yamamoto Town are listed as stockists:
- Petite Joie
- Yamamoto Yume Ichigo no Sato
Faló Brewing is a brewery based in Yamamoto Town, Miyagi Prefecture. It obtained its brewing license in 2025 and has positioned itself around brewing with local resources. This latest "HBD" release also puts a strong emphasis on local expression, with local strawberries taking center stage. With its lower ABV and easy-drinking feel, it should appeal not only to fans of fruit sour beers, but also to anyone who wants to enjoy it as a dessert-like drink after a meal.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroFaló Brewing has a new release! "HBD," a limited can, is a Strawberry Cream Sour Ale with Yamamoto Town strawberries front and center.
MugiWhoa! Even the name is cute! HBD... does that mean Happy Birthday HBD?!
Hop BroExactly, that's the birthday vibe they're going for. They built it around a shortcake image, pairing Sansan-en strawberries with vanilla and sea salt.
MugiWhat!? Sea salt in beer!? Won't that make it salty and ruin the cake?
Hop BroThat's where the recipe's finesse comes in - it's what you'd call 'bringing out the edges of the flavor.' The salt sharpens the sweetness and acidity, making the strawberries' sweet-tart character pop.
MugiOhhh! Fancy terminology, but basically it's like 'a magical pinch that makes strawberries taste even better,' right?
Hop BroExactly. And at 3.5% ABV, it's light and easygoing. Since it's a sour ale, it's great as a dessert-style drink after a meal.
MugiThat's awesome! Is it only in cans? If I can drink it at a shop, I'd run there with a glass right now!
Hop BroIt's available as both cans and kegs as a Limited Release. In Yamamoto Town, it's listed at Petite Joie and Yamamoto Yume Ichigo no Sato. The announcement went out on March 4, so it's exactly the kind of release you want to chase right now.
MugiLocal strawberries and full-on local character... I love it! Hop, let's toast with HBD today, even though it's not my birthday!
Hop BroThat gets my vote! It's sweet-tart and light, so it works as a first drink or a closing drink. All right, let's go drink it now!
