Ottotto BREWERY Shibuya Dogenzaka Branch Plans to Start Selling "Kiwi Beer" on March 19
Ottotto BREWERY's Shibuya Dogenzaka branch has announced a new guest beer, "Kiwi Beer (Hazy Kiwi Beer)." Scheduled to go on sale on March 19, it is a fruity pint made with Japanese-grown kiwi. For anyone hoping to catch the launch of a limited keg at a beer pub near Shibuya Station, it seems wise to check early.
Hop BroThis is a new release you won't want to miss in Shibuya. Ottotto BREWERY Shibuya Dogenzaka Branch is planning to serve kiwi beer as a guest beer.
MugiWait, kiwi in beer!? Just the name Hazy Kiwi Beer already sounds so juicy!
Hop BroAnd the specs are great too: it's a Fruit Ale style with ALC 4.6%, IBU 9.0, and EBC 9.0, designed to be easy to drink.
MugiHold on, IBU and EBC suddenly sound like a science class!
Hop BroSimply put, IBU is a measure of bitterness and 9.0 is pretty low, while EBC is color depth, so this leans light and airy.
MugiOhhh! So even if you don't like bitterness, you could go for this. If the sweet-tart flavor of ripe kiwi comes through, it might be perfect for me!
Hop BroThat's right. It doesn't push the hops too hard and keeps a light body, making the fruit the star.
MugiAnd it's limited, right!? Hearing available while supplies last suddenly makes this a sprint!
Hop BroSales are scheduled to start on March 19, and it's close to Shibuya Station's A2 exit, so if you want to catch the launch, checking early is the rule.
MugiNoted! At 980 yen (1,078 yen including tax), it's just the right price to try as a first drink.
Hop BroYeah, as a spring beer, a fruity, low-bitterness pint is perfect. This is the kind of beer you'll want to talk about in the bar.
MugiDecided! My brain is now on kiwi beer only. Hop-bro, let's go drink!
New Arrival Is a Fruit Ale with Kiwi in the Spotlight
In an Instagram post from Ottotto BREWERY Shibuya Dogenzaka Branch, the upcoming serving of the new Kiwi Beer (Hazy Kiwi Beer) was announced. The post suggests a direction that makes it easy to drink even for people who do not like beer bitterness, with a design that layers the sweetness and tartness of ripe kiwi over a light body.
The spec list shown in the image reads STYLE: Fruit Ale / ALC: 4.6% / BITTERNESS: 9.0 IBU / COLOR: 9.0 EBC. With low bitterness figures, the balance puts the fruit character forward rather than the hops' presence. The price is 980 yen (1,078 yen including tax), and it is also clearly marked as limited release / available while supplies last.
Sales are scheduled to begin on Thursday, March 19. Located within walking distance of Shibuya Station's A2 exit, the venue is a beer pub where you can enjoy not only original beers but also rotating limited labels. In its open interior, it pairs well with food and also seems like a good fit for days when you want to start with a fruity beer.
As a spring-ready keg that makes use of kiwi-derived tartness and sweetness, this is a new release worth watching for anyone looking for a craft beer with restrained bitterness.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThis is a new release you won't want to miss in Shibuya. Ottotto BREWERY Shibuya Dogenzaka Branch is planning to serve kiwi beer as a guest beer.
MugiWait, kiwi in beer!? Just the name Hazy Kiwi Beer already sounds so juicy!
Hop BroAnd the specs are great too: it's a Fruit Ale style with ALC 4.6%, IBU 9.0, and EBC 9.0, designed to be easy to drink.
MugiHold on, IBU and EBC suddenly sound like a science class!
Hop BroSimply put, IBU is a measure of bitterness and 9.0 is pretty low, while EBC is color depth, so this leans light and airy.
MugiOhhh! So even if you don't like bitterness, you could go for this. If the sweet-tart flavor of ripe kiwi comes through, it might be perfect for me!
Hop BroThat's right. It doesn't push the hops too hard and keeps a light body, making the fruit the star.
MugiAnd it's limited, right!? Hearing available while supplies last suddenly makes this a sprint!
Hop BroSales are scheduled to start on March 19, and it's close to Shibuya Station's A2 exit, so if you want to catch the launch, checking early is the rule.
MugiNoted! At 980 yen (1,078 yen including tax), it's just the right price to try as a first drink.
Hop BroYeah, as a spring beer, a fruity, low-bitterness pint is perfect. This is the kind of beer you'll want to talk about in the bar.
MugiDecided! My brain is now on kiwi beer only. Hop-bro, let's go drink!
