Hansharo Beer Releases Limited IZUPPAKO BEER Saison with Izu Amanatsu
Hansharo Beer has announced IZUPPAKO BEER, a limited saison brewed in collaboration with the Izu Hakone Railway Sunzu Line. Made with amanatsu citrus from Izu, the beer combines bright citrus aromas, gentle tartness, and the fruity character of saison yeast.
Hop BroHansharo Beer has released a limited “IZUPPAKO BEER” in collaboration with the Izu-Hakone Railway Sunzu Line. It is a trip-worthy beer for rail fans and beer fans alike.
MugiWhat, a beer called Izuppako!? So it is a train and craft beer fusion? I might miss my stop if I toast on board!
Hop BroExactly. It commemorates the 2026 Hansharo Beer Garden Train, an event that turns a train car into a beer garden. Perfect for the ride from Mishima toward Izu City.
MugiWow! What does it taste like? Since it is train-themed, I imagine super fizzy bubbles… okay, that is entirely my imagination!
Hop BroIt is a bright, easy-drinking amanatsu saison. Locally grown Izu amanatsu citrus is added near the end of fermentation for juicy aroma and sweet-tart fruit character.
MugiNear the end of fermentation? What does that mean? Do the yeast go, “Wait, we have overtime now!?”
Hop BroGreat question. It means adding the fruit when the yeast is nearly finished working, which helps preserve the fresh amanatsu character and lets its aroma blend neatly into the beer.
MugiI see! It is pale, bright yellow and smells like orange and grapefruit. That sounds like drinking Izu sunshine straight from the glass!
Hop BroIt uses Citra and Simcoe hops, comes in at 6.0% ABV, and has 10 IBU. IBU measures bitterness, but here it is a gentle citrus bitterness that keeps the finish crisp.
MugiLow bitterness sounds friendly for me! And Hansharo suggests an ebi katsu sandwich pairing, right? That beside a train window would be ridiculously perfect!
Hop BroHansharo Beer sits beside the Nirayama Reverberatory Furnaces and makes beers inspired by local history and ingredients. I want to start with a taste of Izu in a 350ml can.
MugiDone! Let’s have a cheers with citrus saison, then actually ride the Izuppako. My mood has already gone choo-choo and left the station!
Hansharo Beer, based in Izu no Kuni, Shizuoka, has brewed IZUPPAKO BEER in collaboration with the Izu Hakone Railway Sunzu Line. The railway runs from Mishima to Izu and is widely known by its local nickname, “Izuppako,” while offering views of Mount Fuji along the route.
The beer was created to commemorate the 2026 Hansharo Beer Garden Train, a joint project that turns a train carriage into a beer garden. For the 2026 release, Hansharo Beer used a bright and highly drinkable saison as the base and added a generous amount of amanatsu citrus from Izu near the end of fermentation.
The citrus brings fresh aromas and a sweet-tart fruit character, complemented by the fruity and subtly spicy notes of saison yeast. The beer pours a bright, pale yellow. Its aroma suggests juicy amanatsu, orange, and grapefruit, while the palate opens with lively citrus fruitiness before developing a refreshing acidity and gentle bitterness. The finish is clean and light, making the beer easy to continue drinking.
IZUPPAKO BEER is brewed in the saison style with Citra and Simcoe hops. It has an alcohol content of 6.0% and an IBU of 10, and is available in 350ml cans and 10L kegs. Hansharo Beer recommends pairing it with an ebi-katsu sandwich, as the citrus acidity helps refresh the richness of the dish.
Hansharo Beer was founded in 1997 by Kuraya Narusawa, a company located beside the UNESCO World Heritage Site Nirayama Reverberatory Furnace. Alongside its core beers, the brewery produces a wide range of limited releases that reflect local ingredients, history, and regional culture. IZUPPAKO BEER is a fitting expression of Izu, designed to be enjoyed while imagining the scenery passing outside a train window.
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Hop BroHansharo Beer has released a limited “IZUPPAKO BEER” in collaboration with the Izu-Hakone Railway Sunzu Line. It is a trip-worthy beer for rail fans and beer fans alike.
MugiWhat, a beer called Izuppako!? So it is a train and craft beer fusion? I might miss my stop if I toast on board!
Hop BroExactly. It commemorates the 2026 Hansharo Beer Garden Train, an event that turns a train car into a beer garden. Perfect for the ride from Mishima toward Izu City.
MugiWow! What does it taste like? Since it is train-themed, I imagine super fizzy bubbles… okay, that is entirely my imagination!
Hop BroIt is a bright, easy-drinking amanatsu saison. Locally grown Izu amanatsu citrus is added near the end of fermentation for juicy aroma and sweet-tart fruit character.
MugiNear the end of fermentation? What does that mean? Do the yeast go, “Wait, we have overtime now!?”
Hop BroGreat question. It means adding the fruit when the yeast is nearly finished working, which helps preserve the fresh amanatsu character and lets its aroma blend neatly into the beer.
MugiI see! It is pale, bright yellow and smells like orange and grapefruit. That sounds like drinking Izu sunshine straight from the glass!
Hop BroIt uses Citra and Simcoe hops, comes in at 6.0% ABV, and has 10 IBU. IBU measures bitterness, but here it is a gentle citrus bitterness that keeps the finish crisp.
MugiLow bitterness sounds friendly for me! And Hansharo suggests an ebi katsu sandwich pairing, right? That beside a train window would be ridiculously perfect!
Hop BroHansharo Beer sits beside the Nirayama Reverberatory Furnaces and makes beers inspired by local history and ingredients. I want to start with a taste of Izu in a 350ml can.
MugiDone! Let’s have a cheers with citrus saison, then actually ride the Izuppako. My mood has already gone choo-choo and left the station!
