PUB Karr Taps Ume-chu, the Plum Sour Collaboration Between Minoh Beer and Mikkeller Tokyo
The beer pub PUB Karr in Kyoto's Nakagyo Ward has added a new guest beer: "Ume-chu," a collaboration between Minoh Beer and Mikkeller Tokyo. This sour uses ripe Nanko plums from Minabe Town in Wakayama Prefecture, and the lineup also includes FLORA FERMENTATION, Kyoto Brewing, and Asahi's "Maruef."
Hop BroPUB Karr in Kyoto's Nakagyo Ward got a guest tap update dated May 1, 2026. The star is Ume-chu, the collaboration between Minoh Beer and Mikkeller Tokyo.
MugiWait, a plum beer!? Just hearing "ripe Nanko plums" makes my mouth pucker!
Hop BroExactly. It's an easy-drinking sour made with plums from Minabe Town in Wakayama Prefecture, and the key point is that it's tart without being too sour.
MugiEasy-drinking? You mean it's a sour that's easy to drink?
Hop BroThat's right. A sour is a beer style known for its acidity, and Ume-chu is a plum sour that brings out the soft tartness and aroma of plum.
MugiWhoa! And you can drink FLORA FERMENTATION's TAYU and Raven at the same place too? That's seriously fun!
Hop BroExactly. On top of that, they also have Kyoto Brewing's Ichigo Ichie and Asahi Beer's Maruef, so it's a lineup that makes it easy to compare craft beers with familiar classics.
MugiWait, comparing Ichigo Ichie and Maruef at the same table feels like a beer cultural festival!
Hop BroAnd since it opens at 18:00, it's perfect for stopping by for just one drink after work. Starting with something tart and then exploring the differences in aroma and mouthfeel sounds great.
MugiNice, starting with Ume-chu to enjoy the plum acidity and then moving on to TAYU and Raven sounds like a guaranteed win!
Hop BroAnd then finish with a beer comparison session at PUB Karr. Between the gentle plum acidity and the character of the craft beers, today's lineup is absolutely one that makes you want to go out for a drink.
MugiYep, tonight's drink is decided! Start with the plum sour, and before you know it, you'll probably be on to another one!
At PUB Karr in Kyoto's Nakagyo Ward, the guest beer lineup was updated as of May 1, 2026. The new arrival is Ume-chu, a collaboration between Minoh Beer × Mikkeller Tokyo. It is introduced as an easy-drinking sour made with ripe Nanko plums from Minabe Town in Wakayama Prefecture.
On tap that day is a lineup that will appeal both to those curious about the impression of plum and to those who want to follow the character of craft beer. Served are FLORA FERMENTATION's "TAYU," also FLORA FERMENTATION's "Raven" (marked as a new arrival), Kyoto Brewing's "Ichigo Ichie," and Asahi Beer's "Maruef."
PUB Karr is the kind of beer pub where you can take your time choosing beers in Kyoto, and updating the guest taps is part of the fun of the shop itself. The setup, where you can compare a new craft release, a local Kyoto staple, and a familiar lager at the same table, is a welcome one for drinkers. It also makes it easy to start with a tart beer and then move on to bottles with different aromas and mouthfeel.
An 18:00 opening time has also been announced, making it easy to stop by for just one drink after work or to sample several beers side by side. If you want to enjoy the soft acidity of plum, try "Ume-chu"; if you want to see the range of craft beer, go for "TAYU" or "Raven"; and if you want reliable classics, try "Ichigo Ichie" or "Maruef."
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Hop BroPUB Karr in Kyoto's Nakagyo Ward got a guest tap update dated May 1, 2026. The star is Ume-chu, the collaboration between Minoh Beer and Mikkeller Tokyo.
MugiWait, a plum beer!? Just hearing "ripe Nanko plums" makes my mouth pucker!
Hop BroExactly. It's an easy-drinking sour made with plums from Minabe Town in Wakayama Prefecture, and the key point is that it's tart without being too sour.
MugiEasy-drinking? You mean it's a sour that's easy to drink?
Hop BroThat's right. A sour is a beer style known for its acidity, and Ume-chu is a plum sour that brings out the soft tartness and aroma of plum.
MugiWhoa! And you can drink FLORA FERMENTATION's TAYU and Raven at the same place too? That's seriously fun!
Hop BroExactly. On top of that, they also have Kyoto Brewing's Ichigo Ichie and Asahi Beer's Maruef, so it's a lineup that makes it easy to compare craft beers with familiar classics.
MugiWait, comparing Ichigo Ichie and Maruef at the same table feels like a beer cultural festival!
Hop BroAnd since it opens at 18:00, it's perfect for stopping by for just one drink after work. Starting with something tart and then exploring the differences in aroma and mouthfeel sounds great.
MugiNice, starting with Ume-chu to enjoy the plum acidity and then moving on to TAYU and Raven sounds like a guaranteed win!
Hop BroAnd then finish with a beer comparison session at PUB Karr. Between the gentle plum acidity and the character of the craft beers, today's lineup is absolutely one that makes you want to go out for a drink.
MugiYep, tonight's drink is decided! Start with the plum sour, and before you know it, you'll probably be on to another one!
