craft beer BLUE taps Imabari Machinaka Bakushu’s Kaminojima Lemon Ale
craft beer BLUE in Sagamihara announced a single new tap today: Imabari Machinaka Bakushu’s Kaminojima Lemon Ale. The Fruit Ale uses “Kaminojima Lemon” from Omishima in the Shimanami area, making it a fresh, fruit-driven addition to the pub’s lineup.
Hop Brocraft beer BLUE in Sagamihara just put Kaminojima Lemon Ale on tap today. It is from Imabari Machinaka Bakushu, and that lemon focus is immediately interesting.
MugiWait, Kaminojima Lemon already sounds absurdly divine! Is this the kind of beer that goes all-in on bright lemon vibes?
Hop BroThat is the appeal. It is a Fruit Ale made with lemons grown on Omishima in Ehime, so the fruit comes through lightly but still feels like real beer.
MugiHold on, when I hear Fruit Ale I start imagining something that is basically juice with a foam hat!
Hop BroIt does not turn into juice. The malt stays as the base and the fruit rides on top, so it goes beyond lemon flavor and keeps some depth.
MugiOhhh! And craft beer BLUE is that off-the-main-strip beer pub on the second floor of Garden Building II, right? That already feels sneaky and good.
Hop BroExactly. This time it is just one fresh tap, which makes it even better because you can focus on that single pour and follow it properly.
MugiFollow it properly? What is that supposed to mean, watching keg condition like it is a living pet you have to raise?
Hop BroPretty much, yeah. The temperature, carbonation, and aroma shift a bit over time, and this is a pint with real ingredient character, so it works with food or on its own.
MugiThat is it, I am done for. My mouth tastes imaginary lemon already! Tonight I want it as a first pour and a closer at the same time.
craft beer BLUE, a beer pub on the second floor in Sagamihara’s Sagamidai area, announced one new tap today. The beer is Imabari Machinaka Bakushu’s "Kaminojima Lemon Ale," a Fruit Ale brewed with "Kaminojima Lemon" grown on Omishima in the Shimanami area of Ehime.
The venue’s second-floor setting gives it the feel of a place to slow down and focus on the glass in front of you. Because this is a single-beer opening, it also feels like the kind of tap change that regulars will want to catch while it’s still on.
Kaminojima Lemon Ale should appeal to drinkers looking for a fruit beer with a clear sense of place. As a Fruit Ale made with locally sourced lemon, it offers a straightforward, approachable profile while still carrying the identity of its ingredients. It is the sort of beer that can work as an easy first pour or a refreshing final glass.
For people seeking craft beer in Sagamihara, craft beer BLUE remains a convenient stop. This latest tap adds a fruit-forward option from a brewery in Ehime, bringing a seasonal, regional note to the pub’s board and giving lemon-driven beer fans a reason to visit.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop Brocraft beer BLUE in Sagamihara just put Kaminojima Lemon Ale on tap today. It is from Imabari Machinaka Bakushu, and that lemon focus is immediately interesting.
MugiWait, Kaminojima Lemon already sounds absurdly divine! Is this the kind of beer that goes all-in on bright lemon vibes?
Hop BroThat is the appeal. It is a Fruit Ale made with lemons grown on Omishima in Ehime, so the fruit comes through lightly but still feels like real beer.
MugiHold on, when I hear Fruit Ale I start imagining something that is basically juice with a foam hat!
Hop BroIt does not turn into juice. The malt stays as the base and the fruit rides on top, so it goes beyond lemon flavor and keeps some depth.
MugiOhhh! And craft beer BLUE is that off-the-main-strip beer pub on the second floor of Garden Building II, right? That already feels sneaky and good.
Hop BroExactly. This time it is just one fresh tap, which makes it even better because you can focus on that single pour and follow it properly.
MugiFollow it properly? What is that supposed to mean, watching keg condition like it is a living pet you have to raise?
Hop BroPretty much, yeah. The temperature, carbonation, and aroma shift a bit over time, and this is a pint with real ingredient character, so it works with food or on its own.
MugiThat is it, I am done for. My mouth tastes imaginary lemon already! Tonight I want it as a first pour and a closer at the same time.
