Brasserie SOMA Introduces Kokura Brewing's 'Uraniwa Oni Yuzu Ale'
The brewpub Brasserie SOMA (Kokura Brewing) in Kokura Kita Ward, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, introduced a guest beer on Instagram. In the post, it highlighted 'Uraniwa Oni Yuzu Ale' as a beer that suits cherry-blossom viewing season and recommended it as a good choice for daytime drinking.
Hop BroToday I'm introducing Brasserie SOMA's guest beer in Fukuoka's Kokura Kita Ward, Kitakyushu. The one they were featuring on Instagram was Kokura Brewing's 'Uraniwa Oni Yuzu Ale'.
MugiWhoa, just the name Oni Yuzu Ale sounds intense! And it pairs with cherry-blossom viewing too? That's so spring-like, I'm curious!
Hop BroExactly. In the post they were pushing it as a beer that's essential for hanami and good for daytime drinking. Planning to drink it while looking at the cherry blossoms is a pretty solid choice, right?
MugiDaytime drinking sounds great, but what does grapefruit-like even taste like? Yuzu, but grapefruit? Huh, I'm confused!
Hop BroWell, when yuzu-derived aroma comes through, it can feel very citrusy. And the bitter finish supports it in the background, so it's not just sour - it has definition.
MugiI see, the bitter bitterness gives it some heft too. Light but not vague - I kind of like that.
Hop BroExactly, and it's great that more character comes out the more you drink. At first it's refreshing, then the bitterness slowly comes in, and it's the kind of beer that pairs well with food.
MugiIf it pairs well with food, that's a big help! Being able to go on its own or with dishes makes it annoyingly versatile from daytime to night.
Hop BroWhat's more, Brasserie SOMA is open 11:30-13:30 for lunch service and 17:00-22:00 in the evening, and it's closed on Sundays and Mondays. They also note that if you're going after 21:00, you should contact them first, so it's easy to remember.
MugiThen stopping by after hanami sounds amazing! If you're looking for a seasonal drink in Kokura, this is one to check out.
Hop BroYeah, when yuzu nuance rides on the spring air, it alone creates a whole scene in a glass. Guest beers like this are best enjoyed when you happen to come across them.
MugiAll right, decision made! Just imagining a daytime drinking beer has already put my throat in beer mode!
At the brewpub Brasserie SOMA (Kokura Brewing) in Uomachi, Kokurakita Ward, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, an Instagram post introduced a guest beer. The beer featured was Kokura Brewing's 'Uraniwa Oni Yuzu Ale'. In the post, it said that with the cherry blossoms in full bloom, "beer is a must for hanami," and introduced it as a beer well suited to daytime drinking.
This beer is described as having a refreshing grapefruit-like aroma and a well-balanced bitter finish. Its citrus-like fragrance and the defined bitterness that lingers at the end are its hallmarks, making it a beer that starts out light and reveals more character the more you drink. It should be easy to enjoy either with food or slowly on its own.
The post also included business hours: daytime service is 11:30-13:30, and evening service is 17:00-22:00. Closed on Sundays and Mondays, and if you plan to visit after 21:00, please contact them in advance. As you'd expect from a brewpub, it's an invitation that makes it easy to imagine enjoying food paired with beer.
For a drink after hanami or for anyone looking for craft beer from midday, an ale with yuzu notes is an easy choice. If you're looking for a seasonal guest beer in Kokura, this is one to check out.
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Hop BroToday I'm introducing Brasserie SOMA's guest beer in Fukuoka's Kokura Kita Ward, Kitakyushu. The one they were featuring on Instagram was Kokura Brewing's 'Uraniwa Oni Yuzu Ale'.
MugiWhoa, just the name Oni Yuzu Ale sounds intense! And it pairs with cherry-blossom viewing too? That's so spring-like, I'm curious!
Hop BroExactly. In the post they were pushing it as a beer that's essential for hanami and good for daytime drinking. Planning to drink it while looking at the cherry blossoms is a pretty solid choice, right?
MugiDaytime drinking sounds great, but what does grapefruit-like even taste like? Yuzu, but grapefruit? Huh, I'm confused!
Hop BroWell, when yuzu-derived aroma comes through, it can feel very citrusy. And the bitter finish supports it in the background, so it's not just sour - it has definition.
MugiI see, the bitter bitterness gives it some heft too. Light but not vague - I kind of like that.
Hop BroExactly, and it's great that more character comes out the more you drink. At first it's refreshing, then the bitterness slowly comes in, and it's the kind of beer that pairs well with food.
MugiIf it pairs well with food, that's a big help! Being able to go on its own or with dishes makes it annoyingly versatile from daytime to night.
Hop BroWhat's more, Brasserie SOMA is open 11:30-13:30 for lunch service and 17:00-22:00 in the evening, and it's closed on Sundays and Mondays. They also note that if you're going after 21:00, you should contact them first, so it's easy to remember.
MugiThen stopping by after hanami sounds amazing! If you're looking for a seasonal drink in Kokura, this is one to check out.
Hop BroYeah, when yuzu nuance rides on the spring air, it alone creates a whole scene in a glass. Guest beers like this are best enjoyed when you happen to come across them.
MugiAll right, decision made! Just imagining a daytime drinking beer has already put my throat in beer mode!
