Sapporo's NEIGHBOUR Roast&Brew introduces summer original beer 'Yoeru Melon Soda'
NEIGHBOUR Roast&Brew in Sapporo's Chuo Ward introduced its summer original beer, 'Yoeru Melon Soda,' on Instagram. The fruit saison uses melon juice from Ibaraki Prefecture and is listed at 4.5% ABV and 12 IBU, with a crisp, restrained sweetness.
Hop BroSapporo's NEIGHBOUR Roast&Brew is showing off a summer-only beer called Tipsy Melon Soda. The name alone feels like summer vacation already started inside the glass.
MugiWait, melon soda as beer? That is way too much information at once. My retro cafe brain is completely rattled!
Hop BroAnd here's the good part: it's brewed by Abashiri Beer, and the style is a fruit saison. It uses melon juice from Ibaraki, but keeps the sweetness firmly under control.
MugiWhat even is a fruit saison? The second you said that, it felt like I accidentally signed up for a craft beer final exam!
Hop BroA saison is known for a light, breezy finish and crisp drinkability. So you get the melon aroma without turning the whole thing into sticky juice.
MugiOooh, so it's not full sugar overload, it's more like refreshing melon vibes that go down fast. That is a very dangerous summer skill set!
Hop BroExactly. At 4.5% ABV, 12 IBU, the bitterness stays gentle. And apparently it pours with a faint green tint, so even the look leans into the melon soda idea.
MugiWhy does IBU sound like a report card? Every time you say 12 IBU, I feel like beer is grading me personally!
Hop BroIBU is just a bitterness measure, and here it means soft, gentle bitterness. Hatakeyama handled the brewing, and the balance neatly breaks that idea that melon always has to taste sweet.
MugiThat rules! It doesn't sound like a gimmick at all, it sounds like a real summer pint. If I spotted this in Sapporo, I'd be instantly invested.
Hop BroIt also fits NEIGHBOUR Roast&Brew's idea of a place for conversation. I can totally see travelers and locals starting a whole chat over this, and honestly, now I want one too.
MugiThen it's settled. I want to toast now, and you're giving me the saison lecture while we drink it. I'll probably yell wow after the first sip!
Sapporo's NEIGHBOUR Roast&Brew has introduced a summer original beer called 'Yoeru Melon Soda.' In the Instagram post, the brewery-style venue describes it as a fruit saison with 4.5% ABV and 12 IBU.
The beer is made with melon juice from Ibaraki Prefecture and finished as a saison with restrained sweetness. Poured into a glass, it shows a slight green tint. The post highlights its gentle bitterness and light body, presenting it as a refreshing beer that challenges the idea that melon must always taste sweet.
The beer was brewed once again by Hatakeyama of @hokkaido_beer_porter. NEIGHBOUR Roast&Brew describes its concept as connecting people in Hokkaido and beyond through beer, and it regularly highlights seasonal original craft beers. This release fits that approach: a summer beer built around fruit character, drinkability, and a clean saison profile.
Rather than leaning on candy-like melon sweetness, it emphasizes balance and a crisp finish. For drinkers looking for something seasonal in Sapporo, it stands out as a distinctive original beer for the summer.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroSapporo's NEIGHBOUR Roast&Brew is showing off a summer-only beer called Tipsy Melon Soda. The name alone feels like summer vacation already started inside the glass.
MugiWait, melon soda as beer? That is way too much information at once. My retro cafe brain is completely rattled!
Hop BroAnd here's the good part: it's brewed by Abashiri Beer, and the style is a fruit saison. It uses melon juice from Ibaraki, but keeps the sweetness firmly under control.
MugiWhat even is a fruit saison? The second you said that, it felt like I accidentally signed up for a craft beer final exam!
Hop BroA saison is known for a light, breezy finish and crisp drinkability. So you get the melon aroma without turning the whole thing into sticky juice.
MugiOooh, so it's not full sugar overload, it's more like refreshing melon vibes that go down fast. That is a very dangerous summer skill set!
Hop BroExactly. At 4.5% ABV, 12 IBU, the bitterness stays gentle. And apparently it pours with a faint green tint, so even the look leans into the melon soda idea.
MugiWhy does IBU sound like a report card? Every time you say 12 IBU, I feel like beer is grading me personally!
Hop BroIBU is just a bitterness measure, and here it means soft, gentle bitterness. Hatakeyama handled the brewing, and the balance neatly breaks that idea that melon always has to taste sweet.
MugiThat rules! It doesn't sound like a gimmick at all, it sounds like a real summer pint. If I spotted this in Sapporo, I'd be instantly invested.
Hop BroIt also fits NEIGHBOUR Roast&Brew's idea of a place for conversation. I can totally see travelers and locals starting a whole chat over this, and honestly, now I want one too.
MugiThen it's settled. I want to toast now, and you're giving me the saison lecture while we drink it. I'll probably yell wow after the first sip!
