Hansharo Beer Releases Limited Italian Pilsner “pinkie”
Hansharo Beer in Izunokuni, Shizuoka, has announced “pinkie,” a limited Italian Pilsner. Noble hops bring fresh herbal and floral aromas, while crisp malt character and a clean, highly drinkable finish make it well suited to late summer and early autumn.
Hop BroHansharo Beer in Izunokuni, Shizuoka has released a limited beer called pinkie. It is a great companion from late summer into autumn.
MugiWhoa, that name is adorable! Is a beer named pinkie a sweet, fruity kind of beer?
Hop BroThat is the fun surprise: it is a crisp Italian Pilsner. Noble hops bring the herbal, floral aroma to the front.
MugiWhat are those? What are noble hops? Do tiny beer aristocrats arrive on horseback?
Hop BroNo aristocrats involved! They are traditional, elegant hop varieties, known for fresh aromas that can feel herbal and floral.
MugiOh, I get it! Floral aroma and a light finish means it is not just an intensely bitter beer.
Hop BroExactly. It also has a crispy malt character—light and snappy, while still carrying real malt flavor and body.
MugiCrispy beer?! Like a rice cracker? But that means lightness and malt richness together, right?
Hop BroRight. It works with food and for savoring a few glasses, and its name carries memories of cherry-blossom viewing.
MugiIt began as a test brew for hanami! I love that it can be a beer that revives memories.
Hop BroHansharo Beer is rooted in Izunokuni, with ties to the Nirayama Reverberatory Furnaces. This feels like a limited beer shaped by seasons.
MugiHerbal, floral, crisp, and malty too! Let’s get some food ready—I want to drink pinkie now!
A highly drinkable Italian Pilsner
Hansharo Beer has announced “pinkie,” a limited-edition Italian Pilsner brewed in Izunokuni, Shizuoka. The beer highlights the refreshing herbal and floral aromas of noble hops, complemented by a crisp malt character.
Its clean, refreshing palate is balanced by a distinct malt savoriness. The result is a light yet satisfying beer that is easy to enjoy with food or over several glasses, making it a natural choice for the lingering warmth of late summer and the beginning of autumn.
Inspired by cherry-blossom memories
“pinkie” was originally developed as a beer to enjoy during cherry-blossom viewing. The brewery explains that it chose the name with the hope that drinking the beer after hanami would bring back the feeling of wanting to enjoy the blossoms again.
Although the beer is being released outside the traditional cherry-blossom season, its concept is not limited to spring. Hansharo Beer hopes that “pinkie” will sit quietly alongside memorable moments in everyday life and bring those pleasant memories back with each sip.
Hansharo Beer was founded in 1997 by Kuraya Narusawa, a company connected with the historic Nirayama Reverberatory Furnace in Izunokuni. The furnace became part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution” in 2015. Based in this historically rich area, the brewery produces year-round beers as well as limited releases built around different styles and themes.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroHansharo Beer in Izunokuni, Shizuoka has released a limited beer called pinkie. It is a great companion from late summer into autumn.
MugiWhoa, that name is adorable! Is a beer named pinkie a sweet, fruity kind of beer?
Hop BroThat is the fun surprise: it is a crisp Italian Pilsner. Noble hops bring the herbal, floral aroma to the front.
MugiWhat are those? What are noble hops? Do tiny beer aristocrats arrive on horseback?
Hop BroNo aristocrats involved! They are traditional, elegant hop varieties, known for fresh aromas that can feel herbal and floral.
MugiOh, I get it! Floral aroma and a light finish means it is not just an intensely bitter beer.
Hop BroExactly. It also has a crispy malt character—light and snappy, while still carrying real malt flavor and body.
MugiCrispy beer?! Like a rice cracker? But that means lightness and malt richness together, right?
Hop BroRight. It works with food and for savoring a few glasses, and its name carries memories of cherry-blossom viewing.
MugiIt began as a test brew for hanami! I love that it can be a beer that revives memories.
Hop BroHansharo Beer is rooted in Izunokuni, with ties to the Nirayama Reverberatory Furnaces. This feels like a limited beer shaped by seasons.
MugiHerbal, floral, crisp, and malty too! Let’s get some food ready—I want to drink pinkie now!
