Golden Rabbit Beer opens limited taproom release 'Lemon Hiyori'
Golden Rabbit Beer in Nara City has introduced 'Lemon Hiyori,' a low-alcohol fruit ale made with Nara-grown lemon peel and honey. The beer is available only at the taproom, with just one keg released.
Hop BroToday I want to talk about the low-ABV Lemon Biyori from Golden Rabbit Beer in Nara.
MugiWhat! That super-lemony name already sounds refreshing. What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt is a fruit ale made with Nara-grown lemon peel and honey, built as a low-alcohol release.
MugiWait, lemon peel means the skin, right? We are not chewing whole lemons here, right?!
Hop BroRight, it uses the aromatic part of the peel, and the honey rises first before a gentle bitterness follows. That layered flavor profile is the key point.
MugiHold on, layered flavor profile makes it sound like the beer turned into mille-feuille! So basically: aroma first, soft sweetness next, crisp finish after that?
Hop BroExactly. You lift the glass and get honey-like aroma, then the lemon's mild bitterness lingers lightly. It sounds like a breezy easy drink.
MugiOh wow, and it is taproom-only too? That just made it feel way more rare.
Hop BroThat part matters. It is a one-keg release, listed fifth on the weekend ON TAP board, with beers like Hassaku Saison and Kokuyo alongside it. Total flight heaven lineup.
MugiGolden Rabbit Beer really goes all in on local Nara ingredients, huh? That makes it feel like drinking the place itself.
Hop BroAnd it was brewed by Nagata, which explains the nice balance. Since it is only one keg, checking availability first is the smart move.
MugiUnderstood! A low-ABV fruit ale with lemon and honey sounds like a glass I want now. This is absolutely a weekend dash situation.
Hop BroI am in. I want to drink Lemon Biyori firsthand and compare it with the other draft options too.
About 'Lemon Hiyori'
Golden Rabbit Beer, based in Nara City, has announced a new fruit ale called Lemon Hiyori. The beer uses lemon peel grown in Nara Prefecture and honey, and the brewery says it is a rare low-alcohol release for its lineup.
According to the brewery, the beer opens with the aroma of honey as soon as the glass is lifted, then moves into a gentle, pleasant bitterness. It is brewed by Nagata and presented as a light, easy-drinking pint.
Taproom-only release
This release is available only at the taproom and is limited to a single keg. In the weekend ON TAP lineup, it appears as number five, alongside other Golden Rabbit Beer labels such as Soramitsu, Aonyoshi, Chihayafuru, and Hassaku Saison.
A brewery rooted in Nara
Golden Rabbit Beer describes itself as a brewery that makes craft beer using ingredients from Nara. That local focus is reflected in this release as well: the lemon peel and the honey anchor the beer in regional character while keeping the profile light and approachable.
Because it is a limited taproom-only pour, this is the kind of release that is best caught while it is still on tap.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday I want to talk about the low-ABV Lemon Biyori from Golden Rabbit Beer in Nara.
MugiWhat! That super-lemony name already sounds refreshing. What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt is a fruit ale made with Nara-grown lemon peel and honey, built as a low-alcohol release.
MugiWait, lemon peel means the skin, right? We are not chewing whole lemons here, right?!
Hop BroRight, it uses the aromatic part of the peel, and the honey rises first before a gentle bitterness follows. That layered flavor profile is the key point.
MugiHold on, layered flavor profile makes it sound like the beer turned into mille-feuille! So basically: aroma first, soft sweetness next, crisp finish after that?
Hop BroExactly. You lift the glass and get honey-like aroma, then the lemon's mild bitterness lingers lightly. It sounds like a breezy easy drink.
MugiOh wow, and it is taproom-only too? That just made it feel way more rare.
Hop BroThat part matters. It is a one-keg release, listed fifth on the weekend ON TAP board, with beers like Hassaku Saison and Kokuyo alongside it. Total flight heaven lineup.
MugiGolden Rabbit Beer really goes all in on local Nara ingredients, huh? That makes it feel like drinking the place itself.
Hop BroAnd it was brewed by Nagata, which explains the nice balance. Since it is only one keg, checking availability first is the smart move.
MugiUnderstood! A low-ABV fruit ale with lemon and honey sounds like a glass I want now. This is absolutely a weekend dash situation.
Hop BroI am in. I want to drink Lemon Biyori firsthand and compare it with the other draft options too.
