Namachaん Brewing unveils a limited-edition collaboration beer at JRA Baji Koen's "AiBa no Hi"
Tokyo-based Namachaん Brewing, which brews in Toshima Ward, announced the collaboration beer "Lemon Hop" to coincide with the 50th "AiBa no Hi" held at JRA Baji Koen on September 23, 2025. It is a Fruit Beer built on a Helles base, with an ABV of 5.0%.
Hop Bro】【Namacha Brewing dropped a limited collaboration beer at JRA Baji Koen's 50th AiBa no Hi! It's called "Lemon Hop"!
MugiWhoa! Craft beer at a horse event!? That sounds insanely interesting!
Hop BroAnd it's a triple collab between JRA Baji Koen × Yuya Boys × NAMACHAん Brewing. It's a Fruit Beer at 5.0% ABV, so it's designed to be easy to drink.
MugiHuh? So Fruit Beer just means a sweet beer?
Hop BroThat's the difference. The base is Helles for a clean profile, then they layer in Lemon Drop hops and domestically produced lemon juice. On top of that, salt gives it shape.
MugiWhoa, the jargon is piling up! Helles and shape? Is the beer world a fashion magazine now!?
Hop BroHaha, let me break it down. Helles is a light, crisp base; then you add bright lemon freshness and a little salt to tighten the flavor. So it's juicy and tart, but still easy to keep drinking!
MugiWhat is that! It's refreshing like lemonade, but still tastes like beer! Perfect for an outdoor event!
Hop BroNamachaん Brewing is a brewery within the Smoke Beer Factory group in Toshima Ward, Tokyo, and they keep putting out collaborations. This one also feels like a great example of a beer made for the occasion.
MugiIt's decided! I want to drink Lemon Hop right now! Big bro Hop, let's do a practice toast!
A triple collaboration born from a JRA Baji Koen event
According to an announcement on the Smoke Beer Factory official website, the new release was conceived as a triple collaboration between JRA Baji Koen × Yuya Boys × NAMACHAん Brewing. The label is "🍋 Lemon Hop," the style is Fruit Beer, and the alcohol content is listed at 5.0%.
Built on a Helles base, it uses Lemon Drop hops and domestically produced lemon juice. By also adding salt, it achieves a bright, juicy acidity and a subtle saltiness, resulting in a light, easy-drinking profile.
Looking at this beer in the brewery's context
Namachaん Brewing is a brewery operated within the Smoke Beer Factory group in Toshima Ward, Tokyo. On the official site, it is introduced as a brewpub based in the Otsuka location, continuing to produce house-brewed beers using smoked malt while developing each location's own character.
The site's news archive also shows ongoing collaborations with outside partners such as transportation operators, commercial facilities, and cultural events. This JRA Baji Koen project sits squarely within that collaboration-driven approach, but it is especially interesting for how it was tailored to the occasion of a commemorative event at Baji Koen, with lemon and salt used to evoke seasonality and suit an outdoor gathering.
References
- Original article: https://smokebeerfactory.com/2025/09/23/507/
- Brewery info: https://smokebeerfactory.com/
- 50th AiBa no Hi event info (JRA): https://jra.jp/news/202508/082101.html
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop Bro】【Namacha Brewing dropped a limited collaboration beer at JRA Baji Koen's 50th AiBa no Hi! It's called "Lemon Hop"!
MugiWhoa! Craft beer at a horse event!? That sounds insanely interesting!
Hop BroAnd it's a triple collab between JRA Baji Koen × Yuya Boys × NAMACHAん Brewing. It's a Fruit Beer at 5.0% ABV, so it's designed to be easy to drink.
MugiHuh? So Fruit Beer just means a sweet beer?
Hop BroThat's the difference. The base is Helles for a clean profile, then they layer in Lemon Drop hops and domestically produced lemon juice. On top of that, salt gives it shape.
MugiWhoa, the jargon is piling up! Helles and shape? Is the beer world a fashion magazine now!?
Hop BroHaha, let me break it down. Helles is a light, crisp base; then you add bright lemon freshness and a little salt to tighten the flavor. So it's juicy and tart, but still easy to keep drinking!
MugiWhat is that! It's refreshing like lemonade, but still tastes like beer! Perfect for an outdoor event!
Hop BroNamachaん Brewing is a brewery within the Smoke Beer Factory group in Toshima Ward, Tokyo, and they keep putting out collaborations. This one also feels like a great example of a beer made for the occasion.
MugiIt's decided! I want to drink Lemon Hop right now! Big bro Hop, let's do a practice toast!
