Seasonal beer released on August 1

Meinschloss released its seasonal Blueberry Ale on August 1. The beer comes from Hamamatsu Beer, the brewery operation inside the restaurant, and this year’s batch once again features blueberries grown in Hamamatsu.

According to the announcement, the beer uses blueberries cultivated by Green Maintenance Co. Some fruit that could not be shipped because of its shape or size is also used as an ingredient, reflecting a local, waste-conscious approach behind the project.

What it tastes like

The brewery describes the beer as having a sweet aroma with a clean, refreshing finish. It is a fruit beer that balances bright berry character with a light drinkability suited to summer. It is available both by the glass and in bottles.

Pricing is set at 570 yen for a 300 ml glass, 930 yen for a 500 ml glass, and 671 yen for a 330 ml bottle. That makes it approachable whether you want a single glass with lunch or dinner, or a bottle to take home.

Best enjoyed with German-style food

Meinschloss is known as a brewery restaurant where guests can enjoy German dishes alongside freshly brewed beer. The spacious beer hall gives the place the feel of a classic European bier hall, making it a natural match for sausages, meat dishes, and pizza.

Blueberry Ale should work well with savory, fatty dishes, while also standing on its own as a fruit-forward seasonal beer. For drinkers looking for something local, summer-friendly, and distinctly Hamamatsu, this limited release is an easy recommendation.