Odawara Garage Brewing Introduces "Ume Common," a Plum-Driven Fruit Lager
Odawara Garage Brewing featured a new release, "Ume Common," in an Instagram post on July 13. The beer is a Fruit Lager at 5.5% ABV, built around the delicate, refreshing aroma of green plums and a clean lager profile.
Hop BroToday's pick has to be Aoume Common from Odawara Garage Brewing.
MugiWait, a beer made with green plums? Is this going to be super sour?
Hop BroIt's a Fruit Lager, so the base stays clean and easy-drinking while the plum adds a soft fruity side.
MugiOooh! But what does ale-like expression even mean if it's still a lager?
Hop BroThat's the fun part: they fermented it with honey-soaked plum syrup, then used low-temp infusion with frozen plums.
MugiHold on, low-temp infusion sounds like you kidnapped a science lab. What is that?
Hop BroBasically, it means pulling aroma gently at cool temperatures so the green plum aroma stays bright and clean.
MugiOkay, so not sugary and heavy, more like crisp and never tiring to drink?
Hop BroExactly, and at 5.5% ABV, it sounds perfect for summer; plus the brewery is a small spot near Odawara Station using local ingredients.
MugiStation-close and local-driven? That's dangerous knowledge. It screams summer pint to me!
Hop BroWith that cooling plum note and soft malt underneath, this feels like a beer you need to taste in a glass.
MugiThat settles it, I've already reached the I need a sip stage!
A summer Fruit Lager made with green plums
Odawara Garage Brewing has introduced "Ume Common" on Instagram. According to the post, it is a Fruit Lager with 5.5% ABV. The brewery describes it as a lager centered on the subtle, refreshing aroma of unripe green plums, with soft fruit character layered into a clean finish.
The brewing process is also detailed in the caption. Green plums were soaked in honey, fermented together with the syrup, and then layered again with frozen plums at a low temperature to build a fresh, elegant aroma. The result is presented as a beer where gentle malt sweetness and plum aromatics work together in a drinkable, easygoing glass that avoids palate fatigue.
Odawara Garage Brewing is a small brewery within walking distance of Odawara Station, and its concept is closely tied to local produce and the climate of Odawara. That local focus is part of what makes this release notable: it is not just a seasonal beer, but a clear expression of the brewery's approach to making beers rooted in place.
For drinkers looking for a locally minded summer lager in Odawara, "Ume Common" is a release worth noting. It promises the crispness people expect from lager, while adding the bright character of green plums in a way that feels both specific and seasonal.
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Hop BroToday's pick has to be Aoume Common from Odawara Garage Brewing.
MugiWait, a beer made with green plums? Is this going to be super sour?
Hop BroIt's a Fruit Lager, so the base stays clean and easy-drinking while the plum adds a soft fruity side.
MugiOooh! But what does ale-like expression even mean if it's still a lager?
Hop BroThat's the fun part: they fermented it with honey-soaked plum syrup, then used low-temp infusion with frozen plums.
MugiHold on, low-temp infusion sounds like you kidnapped a science lab. What is that?
Hop BroBasically, it means pulling aroma gently at cool temperatures so the green plum aroma stays bright and clean.
MugiOkay, so not sugary and heavy, more like crisp and never tiring to drink?
Hop BroExactly, and at 5.5% ABV, it sounds perfect for summer; plus the brewery is a small spot near Odawara Station using local ingredients.
MugiStation-close and local-driven? That's dangerous knowledge. It screams summer pint to me!
Hop BroWith that cooling plum note and soft malt underneath, this feels like a beer you need to taste in a glass.
MugiThat settles it, I've already reached the I need a sip stage!
