Shinobazu Brewery Hitsujiaisu introduces collaboration beer "Risshu Bakushu"
Tokyo-based Shinobazu Brewery Hitsujiaisu highlighted a new beer, "Risshu Bakushu," in an Instagram post on September 1. The collaboration beer uses fresh hops grown and harvested through the Shinobazu Hop Project, and the post lists it at 6.23% ABV with an autumn-like depth and soft acidity.
Hop BroSomething interesting just came out of Ueno. Shinobazu Brewery Hitsuji Ice is introducing the new Risshu Bakushu.
MugiWhat! The name already feels seasonal. Risshu as a beer name is seriously stylish.
Hop BroAnd this one is a collab made with hops grown and harvested through the Shinobazu Hop Project, so it is a fresh-hop collaboration.
MugiWait, what does fresh hop even mean? Is it different from the usual kind? Like farm-fresh hops or something?
Hop BroThat is actually pretty close. Using them in a fresher state helps bring out a vivid hop aroma and a really bright, lively character.
MugiNo way! And it is American lager-based, right? So having autumn-like richness on top of that sounds unexpected!
Hop BroThat is the clever part. It also has soft acidity, and with 6.23% ABV presence it should still feel satisfyingly full.
MugiHold on, I know ABV, but what does soft acidity taste like? Is this a no sour-face zone situation?
Hop BroMore gentle than sharp, I think. It probably shapes the flavor without getting harsh, giving it a calm, balanced finish.
MugiAnd it comes from that Ueno spot with house-brewed beer and lamb dishes? That feels like drinking the neighborhood story in one glass.
Hop BroExactly. Their whole idea is supporting Shinobazu Pond and the surrounding area, so this really feels like full-on Ueno character in a beer.
MugiNow I absolutely want it. With lamb on the side, this is a toast I need tonight!
On September 1, Shinobazu Brewery Hitsujiaisu in Taito Ward, Tokyo, introduced a new beer on Instagram: "Risshu Bakushu." The post describes it as a collaboration beer made with fresh hops grown and harvested through the Shinobazu Hop Project. It is presented as an American lager-style beer with 6.23% ABV.
The brewery says the beer brings together autumn-like richness, soft acidity, and a bright hop aroma. That description suggests a clean, hop-forward beer with enough roundness to match the changing season.
Hitsujiaisu is a self-brewing beer and lamb-focused venue in Ueno. Its official site frames the brewery as a project born from a desire to support the Shinobazu Pond neighborhood. Against that background, this release fits neatly into the brewery's local approach: a beer that connects the taproom, the neighborhood, and the people growing the hops.
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Hop BroSomething interesting just came out of Ueno. Shinobazu Brewery Hitsuji Ice is introducing the new Risshu Bakushu.
MugiWhat! The name already feels seasonal. Risshu as a beer name is seriously stylish.
Hop BroAnd this one is a collab made with hops grown and harvested through the Shinobazu Hop Project, so it is a fresh-hop collaboration.
MugiWait, what does fresh hop even mean? Is it different from the usual kind? Like farm-fresh hops or something?
Hop BroThat is actually pretty close. Using them in a fresher state helps bring out a vivid hop aroma and a really bright, lively character.
MugiNo way! And it is American lager-based, right? So having autumn-like richness on top of that sounds unexpected!
Hop BroThat is the clever part. It also has soft acidity, and with 6.23% ABV presence it should still feel satisfyingly full.
MugiHold on, I know ABV, but what does soft acidity taste like? Is this a no sour-face zone situation?
Hop BroMore gentle than sharp, I think. It probably shapes the flavor without getting harsh, giving it a calm, balanced finish.
MugiAnd it comes from that Ueno spot with house-brewed beer and lamb dishes? That feels like drinking the neighborhood story in one glass.
Hop BroExactly. Their whole idea is supporting Shinobazu Pond and the surrounding area, so this really feels like full-on Ueno character in a beer.
MugiNow I absolutely want it. With lamb on the side, this is a toast I need tonight!
