Hiroshima Neibari Brewing Opens New Beer Using Hiroshima Prefecture Oyster Extract
Hiroshima Neibari Brewing has started serving a new beer, "Smoked Hiroshima Oyster Common," which draws on the savory flavor of Hiroshima Prefecture oysters. It is a drink that pairs easily with meals, combining the aroma of smoked malt with the richness of oyster flavor.
Hop BroHiroshima Neibari Brewing's new release, Smoked Hiroshima Oyster Common, is pretty interesting. It combines pilsner malt and smoked malt with the savory flavor of Hiroshima Prefecture oysters.
MugiWait, a beer with oyster extract?! That almost sounds like it's being brewed under the sea.
Hop BroNot quite that far, but I get why you'd think that. The key is the roasted-oyster-like aroma. Rather than hammering you with smoke, it keeps the umami and aroma nicely balanced.
MugiI see, but it says it has a light drinking finish. Isn't oyster plus smoke going to feel heavy?
Hop BroGood question. What makes it work is the clean finish from the pilsner malt and the restrained use of smoked malt. It's the kind of beer that shines more in the aftertaste than in brute force.
MugiOhhh! So it sounds super easy to use as a beer for drinking with meals!
Hop BroExactly. It especially pairs well with dishes like oysters preserved in oil and oyster gratin, where the sea-like umami connects naturally.
MugiThat really feels like Hiroshima! And if you pair it with Hiroshima oyster dishes, it's basically a full local course!
Hop BroAnd the brewery itself, Hiroshima Neibari Brewing, is in Otemachi, Naka Ward, Hiroshima City, near Hondori. It also has "Craftbeer to Sumibi Harebare," where you can drink while looking out over the brewery, which is amazing.
MugiWait, you can drink there with the brewery right next to you?! Then I'd be raising a toast like I'm watching the whole thing come together!
Hop BroWhat's great is that their official line is that they aim for beer you'll want to drink again and again. The Hiroshima ingredients and the brewery's character are really tied together in one beer.
MugiYeah, I want to drink this right now! Oyster dishes as a snack and a fragrant beer to go with them sounds perfect for today!
Hiroshima Neibari Brewing has begun opening its new beer, "Smoked Hiroshima Oyster Common." In a post, the brewery introduced the use of oyster extract made by Kusuhara Bincan Kogyo, using oysters from Hiroshima Prefecture, as a supplementary ingredient on a base of pilsner malt and smoked malt.
The defining feature of this beer is that it does not push a strong smoky character, but instead achieves both a roasted-oyster-like aroma and a light, easy-drinking finish. While incorporating the richness of oyster flavor, it is designed not to feel too heavy, making it easy to enjoy alongside food. The post presents it as a beer with a good balance of aroma and umami that goes down smoothly.
Suggested pairings include oysters preserved in oil, oyster gratin, and other Hiroshima oyster dishes. By matching it with dishes that carry the taste of the sea, the beer's smokiness and oyster character connect naturally. It captures the identity of Hiroshima, a place well known as a producer of oysters, in a single glass.
Hiroshima Neibari Brewing is located in Otemachi, Naka Ward, Hiroshima City, near Hondori and on the east side of Peace Memorial Park. On its official website, it says that it aims to make beers that people will want to drink again and again using ingredients from Hiroshima Prefecture, showing a strong commitment to regional character in its brewing. It also has an attached brewpub and izakaya, "Craftbeer to Sumibi Harebare," where visitors can enjoy beer while looking at the brewing equipment, making it appealing as a space where the brewery and dining are integrated.
In this post, the current tap lineup was also announced, with the new beer added alongside original beers and guest beers. As a beer that layers Hiroshima ingredients with the brewery's personality, it is one to enjoy with local cuisine.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroHiroshima Neibari Brewing's new release, Smoked Hiroshima Oyster Common, is pretty interesting. It combines pilsner malt and smoked malt with the savory flavor of Hiroshima Prefecture oysters.
MugiWait, a beer with oyster extract?! That almost sounds like it's being brewed under the sea.
Hop BroNot quite that far, but I get why you'd think that. The key is the roasted-oyster-like aroma. Rather than hammering you with smoke, it keeps the umami and aroma nicely balanced.
MugiI see, but it says it has a light drinking finish. Isn't oyster plus smoke going to feel heavy?
Hop BroGood question. What makes it work is the clean finish from the pilsner malt and the restrained use of smoked malt. It's the kind of beer that shines more in the aftertaste than in brute force.
MugiOhhh! So it sounds super easy to use as a beer for drinking with meals!
Hop BroExactly. It especially pairs well with dishes like oysters preserved in oil and oyster gratin, where the sea-like umami connects naturally.
MugiThat really feels like Hiroshima! And if you pair it with Hiroshima oyster dishes, it's basically a full local course!
Hop BroAnd the brewery itself, Hiroshima Neibari Brewing, is in Otemachi, Naka Ward, Hiroshima City, near Hondori. It also has "Craftbeer to Sumibi Harebare," where you can drink while looking out over the brewery, which is amazing.
MugiWait, you can drink there with the brewery right next to you?! Then I'd be raising a toast like I'm watching the whole thing come together!
Hop BroWhat's great is that their official line is that they aim for beer you'll want to drink again and again. The Hiroshima ingredients and the brewery's character are really tied together in one beer.
MugiYeah, I want to drink this right now! Oyster dishes as a snack and a fragrant beer to go with them sounds perfect for today!
