DD4D BREWING Announces New "Salz," a Light Lager with Sansho and Salt, Going on Sale March 28
Ehime-based DD4D BREWING has announced a new collaboration release, "Salz ~Sansho Light Lager with Salt~," made with Hakata Salt Industry's "with salt Hakata Salt." This light lager combines sansho and salt, and sales begin on March 28, 2026. It will be available through the online store, directly operated shops, and participating retailers.
Hop BroToday, I want to talk about the new release from Ehime's DD4D BREWING, the Salz launch information.
MugiWhoa! Even the name is stylish! And sansho and salt together? That sounds so interesting!
Hop BroThe official style this time is Sansho Light Lager with Salt, a collaboration with Hakata Salt Industry's "with salt Hakata Salt."
MugiHuh~! But when I saw the specs and it said IBU 10, my brain just stopped!
Hop BroIBU is a measure of bitterness, and 10 is pretty mild. So even at ABV 5.0%, it's designed to be light and easy to drink.
MugiI see! So what do the hops Cascade and Ekuanot do?
Hop BroThey bring out a citrusy aroma and help connect with the scent of the sansho. The base of PILSEN malt gives it a clean, golden lager character.
MugiSalt plays the role of tying everything together, the sansho gives it a little tingle, and it's light too. Isn't this the next star of Japanese spice-style lagers?
Hop BroDD4D was founded in 2019 and is based in Matsuyama, so they're good at cross-industry collaborations. This time too, they really know how to connect with local ingredients.
MugiWhere you can buy it matters too! I definitely want to get my hands on it, so tell me the details of the sales channels!
Hop BroIt goes on sale on March 28, 2026, through the online store, directly operated shops, and participating retailers. Orders that include it will ship on or after March 28, so keep that in mind.
MugiPerfect info! My mouth is already fizzing just from imagining it, and I want to drink it right now!
Hop BroSame here. This is the kind of beer you confirm with a glass rather than just talking about. After work, Salz for the first drink is the move!
DD4D BREWING (Ehime) will release a new beer, "Salz ~Sansho Light Lager with Salt~." The key feature this time is its collaboration with Hakata Salt Industry Co., Ltd.'s "with salt Hakata Salt." Built as a golden lager layered with sansho and salt, it is designed to balance easy drinkability with a distinctive character.
In the original article, the aroma is described as a citrusy profile from the hops and sansho, while the palate is clean and crisp. The flavor aims to let the spice of sansho and the character of the malt be gently rounded out by saltiness. Even as a light style, it is structured to leave an impression through the accents of Japanese spice and salt.
Product information is as follows.
- Category: Beer
- Style: Sansho Light Lager with Salt
- ABV: 5.0%
- IBU: 10
- Ingredients: Malt (produced in Germany), sansho, hops, salt / carbon dioxide
- Hops: Cascade, Ekuanot
- Malt: PILSEN
The release date is March 28, 2026. Shipping is also scheduled to begin on or after the same date, so orders that include this product should take shipping timing into account. Sales channels are the online store, directly operated shops, and participating retailers.
DD4D BREWING was founded in 2019 and is a brewery based in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture. It is also known for actively pursuing cross-industry collaborations, and this release again connects a widely recognized local ingredient with the craft beer context.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday, I want to talk about the new release from Ehime's DD4D BREWING, the Salz launch information.
MugiWhoa! Even the name is stylish! And sansho and salt together? That sounds so interesting!
Hop BroThe official style this time is Sansho Light Lager with Salt, a collaboration with Hakata Salt Industry's "with salt Hakata Salt."
MugiHuh~! But when I saw the specs and it said IBU 10, my brain just stopped!
Hop BroIBU is a measure of bitterness, and 10 is pretty mild. So even at ABV 5.0%, it's designed to be light and easy to drink.
MugiI see! So what do the hops Cascade and Ekuanot do?
Hop BroThey bring out a citrusy aroma and help connect with the scent of the sansho. The base of PILSEN malt gives it a clean, golden lager character.
MugiSalt plays the role of tying everything together, the sansho gives it a little tingle, and it's light too. Isn't this the next star of Japanese spice-style lagers?
Hop BroDD4D was founded in 2019 and is based in Matsuyama, so they're good at cross-industry collaborations. This time too, they really know how to connect with local ingredients.
MugiWhere you can buy it matters too! I definitely want to get my hands on it, so tell me the details of the sales channels!
Hop BroIt goes on sale on March 28, 2026, through the online store, directly operated shops, and participating retailers. Orders that include it will ship on or after March 28, so keep that in mind.
MugiPerfect info! My mouth is already fizzing just from imagining it, and I want to drink it right now!
Hop BroSame here. This is the kind of beer you confirm with a glass rather than just talking about. After work, Salz for the first drink is the move!
