Osaka Shibutani Beer to Showcase New Honey Kumquat Ale at Kyoto Takashimaya
Osaka Shibutani Beer, based in Fujiidera, Osaka, will make its first appearance at Kyoto Takashimaya’s “Gourmet Selection” fair. The lineup includes a new Honey Kumquat Ale alongside its Pale Ale and Weizen.
Hop BroToday’s topic is Osaka Shibuya Bakushu making its first appearance at an event in Kyoto. What makes it even better is that they’re bringing a brand-new beer with them.
MugiWhat! A brewery from Osaka heading to Kyoto? First time at Aji Hyakusen sounds like a rookie champion entering the department store food arena!
Hop BroThe event runs from September 2 to 8, at the 7th-floor event hall and Grand Hall in Kyoto Takashimaya S.C. That’s where they’ll debut the new Honey Kumquat Ale.
MugiThat name already wins! Honey Kumquat Ale sounds like dessert and beer linking arms and strolling together!
Hop BroAnd it’s not just the new release. They’re also bringing their regular Pale Ale and Weizen. If you compare them side by side, you can really notice the different fermentation characters.
MugiHold on, what do you mean by different fermentation characters? Are the yeasts introducing themselves one by one?
Hop BroBasically, it means the yeast’s aroma personality. Weizen often uses wheat malt, so it tends to feel softer, and sometimes you even get a banana-like aroma.
MugiWow! So Weizen isn’t some wizard spell, it’s actually a delicious beer style! And the new one is limited to 250 bottles, which means it could vanish fast!
Hop BroOsaka Shibuya Bakushu has its brewery and shop in Fujiidera, and they’ve kept making beers that highlight local ingredients and identity. They also connect themselves to the legacy of Shibutani Shozaburo, which gives the beer extra story.
MugiWhen you put it that way, it feels like more than a new product. It’s a glass poured with history, and finding it at a department store event makes it feel special.
Hop BroThe ideal move is to start with the new release, then go into the classics. That new-to-core tasting route is just clean. I want Honey Kumquat Ale first, then Pale Ale, then finish with Weizen.
MugiI’m sold. I’m fully in I want to drink them all mode now. Let’s start with Honey Kumquat Ale at Kyoto Takashimaya S.C., then chase it with the two regulars!
Osaka Shibutani Beer from Fujiidera, Osaka, will make its debut at Kyoto Takashimaya S.C. as part of the 46th “Gourmet Selection” fair. The event runs from September 2 to September 8, with the venue set at the 7th-floor event hall and Grand Hall. The lineup includes the brewery’s new Honey Kumquat Ale (330 ml, 792 yen, limited to 250 bottles), plus Pale Ale and Weizen.
The brewery operates a direct sales shop and brewhouse in Fujiidera City. On its official site, Osaka Shibutani Beer says it carries forward the legacy of Shibutani Shosaburo, who is associated with what is said to be Japan’s first beer brewed by a Japanese. Its core lineup, including the “Kawachino Ale” series, is built around local ingredients and regional character.
This fair offers a chance to try a fruit-and-honey seasonal beer alongside the brewery’s standard offerings. For beer fans, it is a straightforward tasting opportunity: start with the new release, then compare it with the pale ale and weizen to get a sense of the brewery’s range.
- Dates: September 2-8, 2026
- Venue: Kyoto Takashimaya S.C., 7th-floor event hall and Grand Hall
- Beers: Honey Kumquat Ale, Pale Ale, Weizen
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s topic is Osaka Shibuya Bakushu making its first appearance at an event in Kyoto. What makes it even better is that they’re bringing a brand-new beer with them.
MugiWhat! A brewery from Osaka heading to Kyoto? First time at Aji Hyakusen sounds like a rookie champion entering the department store food arena!
Hop BroThe event runs from September 2 to 8, at the 7th-floor event hall and Grand Hall in Kyoto Takashimaya S.C. That’s where they’ll debut the new Honey Kumquat Ale.
MugiThat name already wins! Honey Kumquat Ale sounds like dessert and beer linking arms and strolling together!
Hop BroAnd it’s not just the new release. They’re also bringing their regular Pale Ale and Weizen. If you compare them side by side, you can really notice the different fermentation characters.
MugiHold on, what do you mean by different fermentation characters? Are the yeasts introducing themselves one by one?
Hop BroBasically, it means the yeast’s aroma personality. Weizen often uses wheat malt, so it tends to feel softer, and sometimes you even get a banana-like aroma.
MugiWow! So Weizen isn’t some wizard spell, it’s actually a delicious beer style! And the new one is limited to 250 bottles, which means it could vanish fast!
Hop BroOsaka Shibuya Bakushu has its brewery and shop in Fujiidera, and they’ve kept making beers that highlight local ingredients and identity. They also connect themselves to the legacy of Shibutani Shozaburo, which gives the beer extra story.
MugiWhen you put it that way, it feels like more than a new product. It’s a glass poured with history, and finding it at a department store event makes it feel special.
Hop BroThe ideal move is to start with the new release, then go into the classics. That new-to-core tasting route is just clean. I want Honey Kumquat Ale first, then Pale Ale, then finish with Weizen.
MugiI’m sold. I’m fully in I want to drink them all mode now. Let’s start with Honey Kumquat Ale at Kyoto Takashimaya S.C., then chase it with the two regulars!
