Awa Beer Announces Resumption of Sales for “Hotarumai Weiss” Made with Local New Rice
The craft brewery Awa Beer, based in Minamiboso City, Chiba Prefecture, announced on December 15, 2025 that it would resume sales of “Hotarumai Weiss.” This seasonal beer uses new rice from the local “Hotarumai” crop, and is characterized by the haze unique to unfiltered beer and its rich foam. The company also provided guidance on how to drink it.
Hop BroToday’s topic: Awa Beer in Minamiboso, Chiba Prefecture, resumed sales of the seasonal “Hotarumai Weiss” on December 15, 2025.
MugiWhoa, that name is cute! What kind of beer is “Hotarumai Weiss”?
Hop BroThe style is Weiss, meaning a Weizen-type beer. It uses new rice from the local “Hotarumai,” and its appeal is its restrained hop bitterness and soft mouthfeel.
MugiI get the Weizen part! But then “the texture from unfiltered brewing” suddenly sounds like a science class. What is that?
Hop BroBasically, because it isn’t filtered, yeast and other components remain, so it looks cloudy and tastes fuller. In short, it’s more “fluffy” than “smooth.”
MugiOhhh! I like “fluffy”! And I heard the foam is amazing too, is that true?
Hop BroTrue. The official description says the creamy foam is one of its features. That’s why they recommend chilling it well and pouring it slowly. If you pour it too hard, it turns into a foam festival.
MugiA foam festival sounds fun, but the glass would be a disaster! Boss, you should say that first!
Hop BroFor context, Awa Beer is a small-batch top-fermentation brewery that consistently follows an unfiltered, unheated, bottle-conditioned approach. “Hotarumai Weiss” is a beer made with wheat malt plus local rice, so it’s a drink that lets you taste the local character.
MugiThere’s something romantic about tasting local new rice through beer! But as of March 9, 2026, the e-commerce site is sold out, right? I’m going to check the restock alerts, and next time we should definitely drink it together!
Hop BroDeal! We’ll keep an eye on the official announcements page and the product page. When it comes back in stock, let’s toast with “Hotarumai Weiss”!
Awa Beer (Minamiboso City, Chiba Prefecture) announced in an official news release that it would resume sales of its seasonal product “Hotarumai Weiss.” The announcement date was December 15, 2025. The notice said the brewery would once again sell the brand made with new rice from the local “Hotarumai.”
Key Points of the Announcement
The main points in the official notice were straightforward:
- Sales are resuming as a beer made with new “Hotarumai” rice
- Unfiltered, with a hazy finish
- Because it foams very well, the brewery recommends chilling it thoroughly and pouring it slowly
In addition to the soft drinking character typical of a Weiss (Weizen), the beer appears to be designed to highlight the texture that comes from being unfiltered. The product description on the official website also presents its lightly bitter, easy-drinking character and creamy foam as defining features.
“Hotarumai Weiss” in the Context of the Brewery
Awa Beer is a brewery that emphasizes careful selection of ingredients and equipment, and produces small-batch top-fermented beers. Even in its standard lineup, it consistently promotes “unfiltered, unheated, and bottle-conditioned” beer, reflecting a clear commitment to freshness and pronounced aroma and flavor.
Within that lineup, “Hotarumai Weiss” is a beer that incorporates local rice in addition to wheat malt. As a seasonal label that reflects local ingredients, it can be seen as a way to experience Awa Beer’s character from a different angle than its regular ales.
What to Check Now
Following the announcement of the resumption, the official e-commerce site has set up product pages for 6-bottle, 12-bottle, and 24-bottle sets. However, as of March 9, 2026, the listings are shown as sold out, so the surest approach is to check the official announcements page together with the product page for restock information.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s topic: Awa Beer in Minamiboso, Chiba Prefecture, resumed sales of the seasonal “Hotarumai Weiss” on December 15, 2025.
MugiWhoa, that name is cute! What kind of beer is “Hotarumai Weiss”?
Hop BroThe style is Weiss, meaning a Weizen-type beer. It uses new rice from the local “Hotarumai,” and its appeal is its restrained hop bitterness and soft mouthfeel.
MugiI get the Weizen part! But then “the texture from unfiltered brewing” suddenly sounds like a science class. What is that?
Hop BroBasically, because it isn’t filtered, yeast and other components remain, so it looks cloudy and tastes fuller. In short, it’s more “fluffy” than “smooth.”
MugiOhhh! I like “fluffy”! And I heard the foam is amazing too, is that true?
Hop BroTrue. The official description says the creamy foam is one of its features. That’s why they recommend chilling it well and pouring it slowly. If you pour it too hard, it turns into a foam festival.
MugiA foam festival sounds fun, but the glass would be a disaster! Boss, you should say that first!
Hop BroFor context, Awa Beer is a small-batch top-fermentation brewery that consistently follows an unfiltered, unheated, bottle-conditioned approach. “Hotarumai Weiss” is a beer made with wheat malt plus local rice, so it’s a drink that lets you taste the local character.
MugiThere’s something romantic about tasting local new rice through beer! But as of March 9, 2026, the e-commerce site is sold out, right? I’m going to check the restock alerts, and next time we should definitely drink it together!
Hop BroDeal! We’ll keep an eye on the official announcements page and the product page. When it comes back in stock, let’s toast with “Hotarumai Weiss”!
