CRAFT KOFU adds Sankt Gallen's Super Shonan Gold and Shonan Gold
CRAFT KOFU, a beer pub in Kofu, Yamanashi, has added Sankt Gallen's Shonan Gold and the double-juice special version, Super Shonan Gold. The lineup lets beer fans compare the regular citrus-forward release with the richer special batch.
Hop BroHere’s the Kofu news: just arrived at CRAFT KOFU are Sankt Gallen’s Shonan Gold and the special Cho Shonan Gold.
MugiWhat! You can try both at once? Those names are so similar I thought they were beer twins!
Hop BroSame base idea, but the double-juice version is Cho Shonan Gold. The regular Shonan Gold is already a well-known and popular fruit beer.
MugiOooh! A fruit beer sounds fun, but is it sweet like juice, or does it still drink like real beer?
Hop BroIt’s definitely beer. Citrus aroma leads the whole experience, and it leans crisp rather than sugary, with a bright Shonan Gold character.
MugiWait, what does citrus aroma leads even mean? That sounds less like a tasting note and more like a movie trailer!
Hop BroPut simply, it’s about easy, light drinking. The regular version is clean and refreshing, while Cho Shonan Gold pushes the orange-like juiciness much harder.
MugiOkay, that is comparison flight heaven. Start light, then go richer, and suddenly I’m applauding my own beer order!
Hop BroThat’s the best part: regular and special side by side in one place. For a guest beer lineup in central Kofu, that’s a very smart move.
MugiAnd in hot weather too? Perfect first-pint material. My stomach is already holding a strategy meeting.
Hop BroIt also works well with food, but the ideal flow is tasting Shonan Gold first, then chasing that deeper fruit character in Cho Shonan Gold.
MugiNo more discussion, I want both now. Line them up and let me yell, ‘Pour me the difference!’
CRAFT KOFU, a beer pub in Marunouchi, Kofu, Yamanashi, announced in an Instagram post on July 29 that it had received Sankt Gallen's "Shonan Gold" and the special version "Super Shonan Gold," made with twice the amount of fruit juice. The post described Shonan Gold as a widely loved and well-known favorite, making it clear that one of Sankt Gallen's signature fruit beers is now on tap.
Shonan Gold is known as a fruit beer that highlights the aroma of a Kanagawa-grown citrus variety. Its appeal lies in the bright citrus character and the clean, easy-drinking balance that has made it a seasonal favorite. Super Shonan Gold takes that idea further by using twice the fruit, pushing the orange aroma and juicy impression even more to the front. For drinkers who want a fuller citrus profile, it should read as the more intense option.
CRAFT KOFU's appeal is its beer-pub setting in central Kofu and the way guest taps change over time. This time, the draw is the chance to compare the brewery's standard beer with its special release side by side. Start with the lighter, more familiar Shonan Gold, then move to Super Shonan Gold for a deeper fruit expression. It is the kind of lineup that fits both an early evening pint and a meal alongside seasonal beer.
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Hop BroHere’s the Kofu news: just arrived at CRAFT KOFU are Sankt Gallen’s Shonan Gold and the special Cho Shonan Gold.
MugiWhat! You can try both at once? Those names are so similar I thought they were beer twins!
Hop BroSame base idea, but the double-juice version is Cho Shonan Gold. The regular Shonan Gold is already a well-known and popular fruit beer.
MugiOooh! A fruit beer sounds fun, but is it sweet like juice, or does it still drink like real beer?
Hop BroIt’s definitely beer. Citrus aroma leads the whole experience, and it leans crisp rather than sugary, with a bright Shonan Gold character.
MugiWait, what does citrus aroma leads even mean? That sounds less like a tasting note and more like a movie trailer!
Hop BroPut simply, it’s about easy, light drinking. The regular version is clean and refreshing, while Cho Shonan Gold pushes the orange-like juiciness much harder.
MugiOkay, that is comparison flight heaven. Start light, then go richer, and suddenly I’m applauding my own beer order!
Hop BroThat’s the best part: regular and special side by side in one place. For a guest beer lineup in central Kofu, that’s a very smart move.
MugiAnd in hot weather too? Perfect first-pint material. My stomach is already holding a strategy meeting.
Hop BroIt also works well with food, but the ideal flow is tasting Shonan Gold first, then chasing that deeper fruit character in Cho Shonan Gold.
MugiNo more discussion, I want both now. Line them up and let me yell, ‘Pour me the difference!’
