Hiroshima Noh Brewery Highlights Saison as a Beer Made by Farmers
Hiroshima Noh Brewery in Miyoshi, Hiroshima, has shared a post describing saison as “a farmer’s beer.” The message reflects the brewery’s approach of connecting farming, brewing, and bottling while using ingredients rooted in the local landscape.
Hop BroA farm brewery in Miyoshi, Hiroshima is sharing the appeal of saison beer: Hiroshima Nous Brewery.
MugiWhat? Saison sounds French, so why is it called a farmer’s beer?
Hop BroHistorically, saison was brewed by farmers during the off-season. This brewery grows ingredients itself, so it’s practically the real deal.
MugiPractically the real deal—impressive! But what does saison taste like? Is it just a seasonal beer?
Hop BroSimply put, it’s light, crisp, and aromatic. The technical bit is that yeast creates floral character during fermentation.
MugiLight but aromatic? That sounds like me: easygoing but very loud!
Hop BroThat comparison is oddly accurate. Their HASSAKU SAISON is a saison with hassaku and sansho, and it won gold in 2025.
MugiHassaku citrus and Japanese pepper? Citrusy, then tingly? I’m sensing a snack-free drinking experience!
Hop BroExactly. They handle hop growing, brewing, and bottling, with beers including Pione Ale and a Pione grape and beet beer.
MugiGrowing ingredients and bottling the taste of the land is wonderful. I want to drink a saison made by farmers while imagining Miyoshi’s climate!
Hop BroMe too. Let’s raise a glass to the terroir of Miyoshi with Hiroshima Nous Brewery!
Hiroshima Noh Brewery in Miyoshi, Hiroshima, has published a post introducing its view of saison. The brewery describes the style as “a farmer’s beer,” adding that beer made by farmers is, in effect, the real thing.
Founded by a couple who previously worked as community revitalization coordinators, the brewery is located in Kisa, Miyoshi, and is regarded as Hiroshima’s northernmost craft brewery. Its work brings agriculture and brewing together under one roof.
From the field to the bottle
The brewery’s identity goes beyond adding local ingredients to beer. It also grows and harvests its own hops. Kisa is known for its fog and significant temperature differences between day and night, conditions that help express the character of local fruit and vegetables.
Its lineup includes HASSAKU SAISON, made with hassaku citrus and Japanese pepper; Pione Ale, combining pione grapes and plum; and Hazy Pione, featuring pione grapes and beets. Each beer uses local ingredients to build a distinct profile while remaining a malt-and-hop brewed craft beer.
Award-winning local flavors
Hiroshima Noh Brewery has earned recognition at the Japan Great Beer Awards over several years. HASSAKU SAISON received a gold award in 2025, while Hazy Pione and Shine Muscat Ale each received bronze awards in 2026.
The post is therefore more than an explanation of a beer style. It expresses the brewery’s broader philosophy: cultivating ingredients, brewing with them, and capturing the character of the land in each bottle. Tasting its saison with Miyoshi’s landscape in mind offers a clearer sense of what the brewery means by “a farmer’s beer.”
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroA farm brewery in Miyoshi, Hiroshima is sharing the appeal of saison beer: Hiroshima Nous Brewery.
MugiWhat? Saison sounds French, so why is it called a farmer’s beer?
Hop BroHistorically, saison was brewed by farmers during the off-season. This brewery grows ingredients itself, so it’s practically the real deal.
MugiPractically the real deal—impressive! But what does saison taste like? Is it just a seasonal beer?
Hop BroSimply put, it’s light, crisp, and aromatic. The technical bit is that yeast creates floral character during fermentation.
MugiLight but aromatic? That sounds like me: easygoing but very loud!
Hop BroThat comparison is oddly accurate. Their HASSAKU SAISON is a saison with hassaku and sansho, and it won gold in 2025.
MugiHassaku citrus and Japanese pepper? Citrusy, then tingly? I’m sensing a snack-free drinking experience!
Hop BroExactly. They handle hop growing, brewing, and bottling, with beers including Pione Ale and a Pione grape and beet beer.
MugiGrowing ingredients and bottling the taste of the land is wonderful. I want to drink a saison made by farmers while imagining Miyoshi’s climate!
Hop BroMe too. Let’s raise a glass to the terroir of Miyoshi with Hiroshima Nous Brewery!
