Mojiko Beer Factory Introduces Kumamoto Earthquake Recovery Support Beer, Amakusa Shiranui Weizen
Kitakyushu's Mojiko Beer Factory introduced its recovery support beer, Amakusa Shiranui Weizen, to mark the 10th anniversary of the Kumamoto earthquake. This weizen, made with Shiranui from Amakusa, will donate part of its sales to local revitalization efforts in Kumamoto.
Hop BroToday, the recovery support beer from Mojiko Beer Factory is interesting. Timed to the 10th anniversary of the Kumamoto earthquake, they're introducing Amakusa Shiranui Weizen.
MugiHuh! Just the name Amakusa Shiranui Weizen makes it sound delicious! But what's Shiranui? Some kind of sea fairy?
Hop BroNo, not a fairy, a fruit. It's a weizen made with Shiranui from Amakusa, and the fruity tartness gently comes through, giving it a refreshing, layered finish.
MugiOhhh! But I hear the name Weizen and still don't really get it. Is that a wheat beer?
Hop BroExactly. Weizens often use wheat malt, and the soft mouthfeel is part of the appeal. Add Shiranui's character, and you get a glass that's refreshing and layered.
MugiAnd part of the money from sales gets donated too, right? Just drinking it helps support the cause, which is pretty amazing. I like that it ties into Kumamoto local revitalization.
Hop BroExactly, and the planning and supervision is by the Kumamoto Nichinichi Shimbun. The point is that it's not just a limited beer; it gives the wish to support real shape.
MugiWhat, that's serious but intense! And it feels like Kyushu is all connected together, which is kind of moving. All-Kyushu support sounds cool too!
Hop BroThat's very Mojiko Beer Factory, good at making use of local ingredients. It's a brewery in a tourist area, but I like that it really faces the community through seasonal releases and collaborations like this.
MugiAnd if I can buy it in a mix-and-match set, it's easy to use at home or as a gift! Six bottles or 30 bottles, that's way too much commitment, haha.
Hop BroThen tonight, let's toast with a glass filled with feelings for Kumamoto as a snack for this story. Mugi-chan, after reading this, isn't your throat already calling for beer on its own?
MugiIt is, it is! Just hearing a refreshing glass makes me want to run to the fridge.
A Glass Filled with Feelings for Kumamoto
The craft brewery Mojiko Beer Factory in Kitakyushu is introducing its Kumamoto earthquake recovery support beer, Amakusa Shiranui Weizen. On its official website, it says the beer is being presented as an effort to keep feelings for recovery from fading and to sustain momentum for support, timed to the 10-year milestone since the disaster.
This beer is a weizen made with Shiranui from Amakusa. The fruit's tartness blends into the beer, creating a refreshing yet layered flavor. True to Mojiko Beer Factory, it is a brew that makes good use of local ingredients while also aiming for easy drinkability.
A portion of sales will be donated to Kumamoto local revitalization and earthquake recovery support. The official website says that a single glass directly turns into support for Kumamoto, making the act of drinking itself part of the assistance. The project is planned and supervised by the Kumamoto Nichinichi Shimbun.
The initiative is also part of an all-Kyushu support project by the Kyushu Craft Beer Association. The association was founded in 2017 after the Kumamoto earthquake, and Kyushu breweries have worked together to improve their technical skills and expand demand. It shows how craft beer can connect regions beyond prefectures and production areas.
Mojiko Beer Factory is based in Moji Ward, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, and also operates restaurants and online sales. Known as a local beer from the tourist destination of Mojiko, it is also active in seasonal releases and collaboration projects, and this recovery support beer clearly reflects that stance.
Amakusa Shiranui Weizen can be ordered through the online shop's mix-and-match sets. Sets of 6, 10, 12, and 30 bottles are available, making it easy to use for both home drinking and gifts. It is the kind of project that makes you want to pick up a glass filled with feelings for Kumamoto in this milestone year.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday, the recovery support beer from Mojiko Beer Factory is interesting. Timed to the 10th anniversary of the Kumamoto earthquake, they're introducing Amakusa Shiranui Weizen.
MugiHuh! Just the name Amakusa Shiranui Weizen makes it sound delicious! But what's Shiranui? Some kind of sea fairy?
Hop BroNo, not a fairy, a fruit. It's a weizen made with Shiranui from Amakusa, and the fruity tartness gently comes through, giving it a refreshing, layered finish.
MugiOhhh! But I hear the name Weizen and still don't really get it. Is that a wheat beer?
Hop BroExactly. Weizens often use wheat malt, and the soft mouthfeel is part of the appeal. Add Shiranui's character, and you get a glass that's refreshing and layered.
MugiAnd part of the money from sales gets donated too, right? Just drinking it helps support the cause, which is pretty amazing. I like that it ties into Kumamoto local revitalization.
Hop BroExactly, and the planning and supervision is by the Kumamoto Nichinichi Shimbun. The point is that it's not just a limited beer; it gives the wish to support real shape.
MugiWhat, that's serious but intense! And it feels like Kyushu is all connected together, which is kind of moving. All-Kyushu support sounds cool too!
Hop BroThat's very Mojiko Beer Factory, good at making use of local ingredients. It's a brewery in a tourist area, but I like that it really faces the community through seasonal releases and collaborations like this.
MugiAnd if I can buy it in a mix-and-match set, it's easy to use at home or as a gift! Six bottles or 30 bottles, that's way too much commitment, haha.
Hop BroThen tonight, let's toast with a glass filled with feelings for Kumamoto as a snack for this story. Mugi-chan, after reading this, isn't your throat already calling for beer on its own?
MugiIt is, it is! Just hearing a refreshing glass makes me want to run to the fridge.
