The latest beer introduced by Omi Beer is "Dekopon Juicy Ale (Sumo Citrus Juicy Ale)." With a recipe built around 5.5% ABV, 10 IBU, and Dekopon as the adjunct, it has been crafted as a juicy ale that puts citrus aroma front and center.

The Dekopon used as the ingredient was delivered from an orchard in Kamimitani, Iyo City, Ehime Prefecture. The connection was made by Omi Beer’s event leader, "Chii-chan," and the article adds an anecdote about how the orchard was reached through a family connection. A local story typical of the company emerges from a familiar human connection.

Omi Beer is a craft brewery in Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, and it describes itself as the smallest-scale nanobrewery among small breweries. It emphasizes monthly limited brews and product development that makes use of ties to the local community, and this beer is another example of that approach. Rather than showcasing flashy specs, the focus is on how the character of the fruit and human connections are translated into beer.

The article says the beer features the juicy, gentle citrus aroma of Dekopon, and also mentions the "six degrees of separation." It is striking how human connections that seem distant yet are unexpectedly close appear both in sourcing the ingredient and in the beer’s background. This will appeal not only to people who like fruit beers, but also to readers who want to taste a beer while considering its place of origin and the relationships behind it.

Reference: original article / Omi Beer official site