Better life with upcycle, based in Ebina, Kanagawa, has announced the release of its new beer, IyoQ XPA. The name appears to combine “Iyo,” referring to iyokan citrus, with a cue toward cucumber, reflecting the beer’s distinctive ingredient pairing.

The beer is brewed with green, unripe iyokan and cucumber. While ripe iyokan is known for its familiar citrus character, the brewery’s use of fruit picked before full maturity suggests a brighter and more delicate citrus expression. Cucumber adds a light, fresh vegetal note to the XPA base.

According to the brewery’s announcement, IyoQ XPA is designed to reduce sweetness and body, resulting in a crisp finish. XPA, or Extra Pale Ale, generally emphasizes hop aroma and drinkability without the weight of a fuller IPA. The addition of iyokan and cucumber gives this release a refreshing profile that sets it apart from more conventional citrus-forward beers.

The beer could make an interesting pairing for seafood, citrus-marinated dishes, herb-driven food, or light salads. Its leaner structure may also suit occasions when drinkers want a beer with character that remains easy to enjoy alongside a meal.

Better life with upcycle develops upcycled beer from its base in Ebina. The brewery describes its work as combining the craft of a long-established boulangerie with brewing, including beer made with bread crusts. Its broader mission is to give food loss a new value through beverages, while creating sustainable moments of celebration in everyday life.

IyoQ XPA continues that approach through an unusual combination of local-feeling citrus freshness and cucumber. Availability and further product details should be checked through Better life with upcycle’s official website and social media channels.