Shonan Beer's Mango Sour Ale launches at MOKICHI FOODS GARDEN
MOKICHI FOODS GARDEN in Chigasaki will begin serving Shonan Beer’s new Mango Sour Ale on August 19. The fruit sour ale uses apple mango, comes in at 5.0% ABV, and is hopped with Citra and Mosaic.
Hop BroSummer just got interesting. At MOKICHI FOODS GARDEN in Chigasaki, Shonan Beer’s mango sour lands on August 19.
MugiWhat! That name already tastes tropical. So this is a brand-new Shonan Beer?
Hop BroExactly. It was developed by brewer Nakamura from Okinawa, and the style is a fruit sour ale.
MugiSour means tangy, right? But mango is sweet, so who is doing the flavor traffic control here!?
Hop BroThat balance is the trick. With barley malt, wheat malt, and oats, it builds a smooth, soft mouthfeel while layering mango sweetness over bright acidity.
MugiOats? Like breakfast oats? The cereal aisle has launched its full beer invasion!
Hop BroPretty much, but here they soften the texture. And the hops are Citra and Mosaic, which boost that juicy tropical aroma.
MugiCitra and Mosaic sound like an art exhibit. So what does that actually smell like?
Hop BroAlong with mango, the yeast throws off citrus and even a plum-like note, so one sip feels like a summer fruit stand.
MugiWhoa. And you get to drink it in a restored prewar grain mill with pizza? That is an instant win.
Hop BroAnd it’s about a five-minute walk from Chigasaki Station. At 5.0% ABV, pizza and one pint sounds dangerously reasonable.
MugiMy throat started cheering halfway through this. Fine, let’s end on I need this now!
MOKICHI FOODS GARDEN, a beer pub in Chigasaki, Kanagawa, will launch Shonan Beer’s new Mango Sour Ale on August 19, 2026. In the Instagram post, the beer is introduced as a summer release developed by brewer Nakamura, who is from Okinawa, and built around apple mango for a fruit sour ale profile.
The beer is listed as a happoshu, with a fruit sour ale style and 5.0% ABV. Its ingredients are barley malt, mango juice, wheat malt, oats, and hops, with Citra and Mosaic used for hopping. The recipe aims for a soft mouthfeel from the wheat malt and oats, while the mango’s rich sweetness is balanced by the clean acidity of a sour ale. The post also notes tropical, citrus, and plum-like aromatics from the yeast character.
MOKICHI FOODS GARDEN itself is known for its large dining hall, created by reusing a prewar wooden barley-polishing factory. Guests can enjoy stone-oven Neapolitan pizza and a wide range of dishes designed to pair with Shonan Beer. With Chigasaki Station about a five-minute walk away, it is a fitting place to try a local seasonal release.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroSummer just got interesting. At MOKICHI FOODS GARDEN in Chigasaki, Shonan Beer’s mango sour lands on August 19.
MugiWhat! That name already tastes tropical. So this is a brand-new Shonan Beer?
Hop BroExactly. It was developed by brewer Nakamura from Okinawa, and the style is a fruit sour ale.
MugiSour means tangy, right? But mango is sweet, so who is doing the flavor traffic control here!?
Hop BroThat balance is the trick. With barley malt, wheat malt, and oats, it builds a smooth, soft mouthfeel while layering mango sweetness over bright acidity.
MugiOats? Like breakfast oats? The cereal aisle has launched its full beer invasion!
Hop BroPretty much, but here they soften the texture. And the hops are Citra and Mosaic, which boost that juicy tropical aroma.
MugiCitra and Mosaic sound like an art exhibit. So what does that actually smell like?
Hop BroAlong with mango, the yeast throws off citrus and even a plum-like note, so one sip feels like a summer fruit stand.
MugiWhoa. And you get to drink it in a restored prewar grain mill with pizza? That is an instant win.
Hop BroAnd it’s about a five-minute walk from Chigasaki Station. At 5.0% ABV, pizza and one pint sounds dangerously reasonable.
MugiMy throat started cheering halfway through this. Fine, let’s end on I need this now!
