Taru Taru, a beer pub in Kawaramachi, Takamatsu, Kagawa, introduced a guest beer on Instagram: “Zabon-san,” a collaboration between Himitsu Beer and NEW VALLEY. The post describes it as a Mexican lager fragranced with Tosa buntan, suggesting a beer that combines an easy-drinking lager profile with a citrus-driven aroma.

Himitsu Beer is based in Ise, Mie, while NEW VALLEY is known as a beer and wine shop in Futakotamagawa, Tokyo. That mix of backgrounds gives this release added context beyond the beer itself. The name “Zabon-san” is memorable, and the style description points to a beer that should be approachable while still offering a distinct fruit note. For a beer pub like Taru Taru, guest beers like this are part of what keeps the tap list interesting in a natural, low-key way.