Domyoji Bakushu shares prep for Tensan Ale Ume using plums from Domyoji Tenmangu
In an Instagram post dated July 3, Domyoji Bakushu introduced the preparation work for Tensan Ale Ume, a seasonal beer made with plums from Domyoji Tenmangu. The brewery said it juiced about 14 kg of plums by hand, with release planned for early August. It is a distinctly local project from the Fujiidera, Osaka microbrewery.
Hop BroToday's topic is Domyoji Bakushu's summer brew. On July 3, they shared prep for 'てんさんエール梅,' made with plums from Domyoji Tenmangu.
MugiWhat! Beer made with shrine plums!? That sounds like it comes with carbonation and blessings!
Hop BroThat's the thing, they're a hyper-local microbrewery in Fujiidera, Osaka, and they're great at turning nearby seasonal ingredients into beer.
MugiNo way, local fruit specialists then! Buntan, mandarins, plums... this brewery is basically a tiny orchard with tanks!
Hop BroThis time they hand-pitted about 14 kilograms of plums and pressed them, and the part I'm watching is juice yield.
MugiWait, what is that? That got technical fast! 'Yield' doesn't mean the plums politely lining up, right!?
Hop BroNot quite. It means how much juice they got. Plum aroma and acidity are delicate, so the way you press them changes the whole shape of the flavor.
MugiOhhh! So how they preserve the aroma can totally change the character. Same plum, different beer personality!
Hop BroExactly. Domyoji Bakushu has experience with plum beers like '美陵梅ホワイト,' so this seasonal plum ale scheduled for early August looks really promising.
MugiThat is absolutely a summer reward in a glass. You and me both, Hop bro, I want to go drink it the moment it drops!
Preparing the plums
In an Instagram post dated July 3, Domyoji Bakushu said it had begun preparing Tensan Ale Ume, a limited seasonal beer made with plums from Domyoji Tenmangu. The post shows the fruit being pitted and pressed by hand, and says the brewery extracted juice from about 14 kg of plums.
Domyoji Bakushu is a microbrewery in Fujiidera, Osaka, operating near the gate of Domyoji Tenmangu. Alongside its flagship Misasagi Beer lineup, the brewery regularly releases seasonal beers built around local ingredients. Its official website also highlights plum-based beers such as Misasagi Ume White, showing that plum is already one of the brewery's recurring themes.
The craft beer release for Tensan Ale Ume is scheduled for early August. This is still the prep stage, but the way the brewery handles the fruit will likely shape the beer's aroma and overall impression. As with many of Domyoji Bakushu's seasonal releases, the focus here is on turning a local ingredient into a beer that reflects the place it comes from.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's topic is Domyoji Bakushu's summer brew. On July 3, they shared prep for 'てんさんエール梅,' made with plums from Domyoji Tenmangu.
MugiWhat! Beer made with shrine plums!? That sounds like it comes with carbonation and blessings!
Hop BroThat's the thing, they're a hyper-local microbrewery in Fujiidera, Osaka, and they're great at turning nearby seasonal ingredients into beer.
MugiNo way, local fruit specialists then! Buntan, mandarins, plums... this brewery is basically a tiny orchard with tanks!
Hop BroThis time they hand-pitted about 14 kilograms of plums and pressed them, and the part I'm watching is juice yield.
MugiWait, what is that? That got technical fast! 'Yield' doesn't mean the plums politely lining up, right!?
Hop BroNot quite. It means how much juice they got. Plum aroma and acidity are delicate, so the way you press them changes the whole shape of the flavor.
MugiOhhh! So how they preserve the aroma can totally change the character. Same plum, different beer personality!
Hop BroExactly. Domyoji Bakushu has experience with plum beers like '美陵梅ホワイト,' so this seasonal plum ale scheduled for early August looks really promising.
MugiThat is absolutely a summer reward in a glass. You and me both, Hop bro, I want to go drink it the moment it drops!
