Hansharo Beer Unveils Limited Gose “Shouga-Aru” with ermhoi and Marty Holoubek
Hansharo Beer, based in Izunokuni, Shizuoka, has announced “Shouga-Aru,” a limited collaborative beer created with BAR HAPPY END bartender Shogo Kurihara and musicians ermhoi and marty holoubek. Built on the German gose style, the beer layers rosemary, pink pepper, ginger, and amanatsu citrus for a cocktail-like balance of harmony and individuality.
Hop BroReflex Brewery in Izunokuni, Shizuoka, has released a limited Gose called Shouga-Aru, blending cocktail craft and musical sensibility!
MugiA beer with cocktails and music involved!? This is a genre-crossing collaboration with more layers than a foam cap!
Hop BroThey worked with bartender Shogo Kurihara of BAR HAPPY END, plus musicians ermhoi and marty holoubek, repeatedly tasting to find the flavor direction.
MugiWow! But what even is Gose? The name sounds like a surprise finishing move!
Hop BroGose is a refreshing German summer beer style, traditionally made with salt and coriander. It is lightly tart, gently saline, and very easygoing.
MugiSalt in beer!? Isn’t that like building an izakaya in your mouth before the snacks arrive?
Hop BroThat is an intense description. This version also uses ginger, rosemary, pink pepper, and amanatsu citrus for cocktail-like harmony.
MugiWhat a star-studded aroma lineup! Amanatsu and rosemary already sound like a cool breeze in a glass!
Hop BroRosemary brings freshness, pink pepper adds a light spice, and amanatsu contributes citrus aroma and tartness. Ginger then pulls the whole flavor together.
MugiHold on—can my tongue assign everyone their roles? I may need an ingredient introduction round before my first sip!
Hop BroReflex Brewery has brewed diverse beers near the UNESCO-listed Nirayama Reverberatory Furnaces, embracing local ingredients and cross-field projects as a brand founded in 1997.
MugiA historic place producing such a playful beer—wonderful! On a slightly cool day, with ermhoi and marty holoubek playing, I want a toast with this limited Gose!
A collaborative take on gose
“Shouga-Aru” was developed through repeated tastings and conversations among professionals from different fields. Hansharo Beer worked with Shogo Kurihara of BAR HAPPY END, along with musicians ermhoi and marty holoubek, to determine the beer’s style and flavor profile.
The chosen base is gose, a German summer beer traditionally brewed with salt and coriander. Hansharo Beer reinterprets the style with ginger, rosemary, pink pepper, and amanatsu, a Japanese citrus fruit. The result keeps the refreshing character associated with gose while introducing a more layered, cocktail-inspired expression.
Rosemary contributes a cooling herbal note, pink pepper adds a gentle spice character, and amanatsu brings bright citrus aroma and acidity. Ginger helps connect the elements and sharpen the finish. Rather than allowing one ingredient to dominate, the recipe is designed so that the components coexist in balance while retaining their individual identities.
A brewery rooted in Izunokuni
Hansharo Beer was established in 1997 by Kuraya Narusawa in Izunokuni, Shizuoka. The brewery operates near the Nirayama Reverberatory Furnace, part of the UNESCO-listed Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution. Alongside its core beers, Hansharo Beer produces a wide range of limited releases that explore local ingredients, classic styles, and collaborations beyond the brewing world.
That combination of tradition and experimentation is central to “Shouga-Aru.” As the weather begins to cool, the beer is intended to be enjoyed while taking in its rosemary, spice, and amanatsu notes—ideally alongside the music of ermhoi and marty holoubek. Availability and sales details should be checked through Hansharo Beer’s official channels.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroReflex Brewery in Izunokuni, Shizuoka, has released a limited Gose called Shouga-Aru, blending cocktail craft and musical sensibility!
MugiA beer with cocktails and music involved!? This is a genre-crossing collaboration with more layers than a foam cap!
Hop BroThey worked with bartender Shogo Kurihara of BAR HAPPY END, plus musicians ermhoi and marty holoubek, repeatedly tasting to find the flavor direction.
MugiWow! But what even is Gose? The name sounds like a surprise finishing move!
Hop BroGose is a refreshing German summer beer style, traditionally made with salt and coriander. It is lightly tart, gently saline, and very easygoing.
MugiSalt in beer!? Isn’t that like building an izakaya in your mouth before the snacks arrive?
Hop BroThat is an intense description. This version also uses ginger, rosemary, pink pepper, and amanatsu citrus for cocktail-like harmony.
MugiWhat a star-studded aroma lineup! Amanatsu and rosemary already sound like a cool breeze in a glass!
Hop BroRosemary brings freshness, pink pepper adds a light spice, and amanatsu contributes citrus aroma and tartness. Ginger then pulls the whole flavor together.
MugiHold on—can my tongue assign everyone their roles? I may need an ingredient introduction round before my first sip!
Hop BroReflex Brewery has brewed diverse beers near the UNESCO-listed Nirayama Reverberatory Furnaces, embracing local ingredients and cross-field projects as a brand founded in 1997.
MugiA historic place producing such a playful beer—wonderful! On a slightly cool day, with ermhoi and marty holoubek playing, I want a toast with this limited Gose!
