YUDANAKA BREWERY COMPLEX U releases summer-limited TROPICAL KINMON RICE LAGER
YUDANAKA BREWERY COMPLEX U in Yamanouchi, Nagano has launched TROPICAL KINMON RICE LAGER, a seasonal West Coast Pilsner brewed with the rare rice variety Kinmon Nishiki. The 5.0% beer emphasizes bright hop aroma, a crisp bitterness, and a dry finish.
Hop BroI need to tell you about this summer seasonal from YUDANAKA BREWERY COMPLEX U in Nagano, called "TROPICAL KINMON RICE LAGER."
MugiWait, what! It sounds tropical and has rice too? TROPICAL KINMON RICE LAGER is doing way too much with one name!
Hop BroThat is the fun part. It is a West Coast Pilsner made with the rare sake rice Kinmon Nishiki, balancing bright hop aroma with easy lager drinkability.
MugiHold on, West Coast Pilsner? What is that supposed to mean? Is this beer coming with a map too?
Hop BroIt sounds technical, but think crisp lager body plus citrusy hop aroma and a clean snap of bitterness. Basically, it drinks easy but still smells exciting.
MugiOhhh, got it! So it is light but still flashy. And rare sake rice Kinmon Nishiki just showed up like a secret boss character!
Hop BroExactly. Kinmon Nishiki is a Nagano-linked sake rice, and here it helps sharpen that dry finish. On a hot day, that kind of reset is perfect.
MugiThat sounds made for summer! And it even has a natural haze? That is basically a vacation floating in a glass.
Hop BroIt is also 5.0% ABV in a 330ml bottle, and it is a limited release: 790 yen for a medium pour, 980 yen for a large, or 680 yen by bottle.
MugiThat is too many reasons to say yes! If this hot spring brewery gives you beer, food, and a stay, that is my whole summer plan sorted.
Hop BroVery YUDANAKA BREWERY COMPLEX U, honestly. It feels like a beer for summer, tying local ingredients to expressive hops. Served ice-cold, it might stop the conversation completely.
MugiThat ending is dangerous... but accurate! Now I want one crisp pour right now so I can say, "Yep, this is summer."
YUDANAKA BREWERY COMPLEX U, based in Yamanouchi, Nagano, has introduced a summer-limited beer called TROPICAL KINMON RICE LAGER. As a brewery connected to a broader hospitality space, it continues to pair beer with food and time spent on site, and this release is clearly aimed at warm-weather drinking.
The new beer follows last summer's and the summer before's well-received TROPICAL HOPPY LAGER. This time, the brewery has turned to a West Coast Pilsner made with Kinmon Nishiki, a rare rice variety often described as a "phantom" sake rice. The beer is said to balance vivid hop aroma, refreshing bitterness, light lager character, and a dry, clean finish. Its naturally hazy appearance adds to the tropical impression.
The beer comes in at 5.0% ABV and 330 ml. On the restaurant side, it is served for 790 yen as a medium and 980 yen as a large, while bottled retail sales are available in limited quantities for 680 yen. With a six-month shelf life from bottling and limited production, it will be available only until stock runs out.
For summer in Yamanouchi, this is a beer that combines local ingredients with a hop-forward profile. It should appeal to drinkers looking for something crisp, aromatic, and easy to reach for in the heat.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI need to tell you about this summer seasonal from YUDANAKA BREWERY COMPLEX U in Nagano, called "TROPICAL KINMON RICE LAGER."
MugiWait, what! It sounds tropical and has rice too? TROPICAL KINMON RICE LAGER is doing way too much with one name!
Hop BroThat is the fun part. It is a West Coast Pilsner made with the rare sake rice Kinmon Nishiki, balancing bright hop aroma with easy lager drinkability.
MugiHold on, West Coast Pilsner? What is that supposed to mean? Is this beer coming with a map too?
Hop BroIt sounds technical, but think crisp lager body plus citrusy hop aroma and a clean snap of bitterness. Basically, it drinks easy but still smells exciting.
MugiOhhh, got it! So it is light but still flashy. And rare sake rice Kinmon Nishiki just showed up like a secret boss character!
Hop BroExactly. Kinmon Nishiki is a Nagano-linked sake rice, and here it helps sharpen that dry finish. On a hot day, that kind of reset is perfect.
MugiThat sounds made for summer! And it even has a natural haze? That is basically a vacation floating in a glass.
Hop BroIt is also 5.0% ABV in a 330ml bottle, and it is a limited release: 790 yen for a medium pour, 980 yen for a large, or 680 yen by bottle.
MugiThat is too many reasons to say yes! If this hot spring brewery gives you beer, food, and a stay, that is my whole summer plan sorted.
Hop BroVery YUDANAKA BREWERY COMPLEX U, honestly. It feels like a beer for summer, tying local ingredients to expressive hops. Served ice-cold, it might stop the conversation completely.
MugiThat ending is dangerous... but accurate! Now I want one crisp pour right now so I can say, "Yep, this is summer."
