Kirari Brewery to Open New Location on May 25, Serving Kinkan Pale Ale Too
Kirari Brewery in Yamaga, Kumamoto Prefecture, announced in an Instagram post on May 20 that its new location will open on Monday, May 25. In addition to shop sales, it will feature a taproom, and the first-brewed "Kinkan Pale Ale" will also be available to mark the opening.
Hop BroThe new Kirari Brewery location in Yamaga City, Kumamoto Prefecture, is opening on Monday, May 25. It’s great that you can not only buy beer there, but also have a stand-up drink on the spot.
MugiWait, you can drink it right there instead of just buying it?! That’s way too strong a reason to stop by!
Hop BroAnd the first brew is a Kinkan Pale Ale. Using Yamaga kumquats really shows how Kirari turns local flavors into beer in its own style.
MugiKinkan, like the one you eat that’s a little sweet and fragrant on the peel? I can’t picture that becoming a pale ale at all!
Hop BroExactly, and that’s what makes it interesting. If the hop aroma of a pale ale overlaps with the kumquat’s sweetness and acidity, the citrus character really comes forward and the drink feels much brighter.
MugiWhoa, that already sounds delicious! But you used a technical term! The hop aroma is like the beer’s ‘good smell,’ right?
Hop BroThat’s exactly right. Roughly speaking, hops add aroma and bitterness to the wort. This time, fruit-derived aroma is added on top of that, so I’d expect it to be pretty refreshing.
MugiWow, drinking freshly poured beer at a standing taproom would totally pump me up! And being able to enjoy it right there in the shop is so nice.
Hop BroThere’s also an opening celebration, with a gift for the first 30 customers. It’s either an original can badge or an eco cup, so it’s a nice little keepsake.
MugiI want that! And since it’s open from May 25 through May 30, there’s a chance if I go in the first week.
Hop BroBusiness hours are 1:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., it’s closed on May 31, and the schedule for June onward will be announced later. The address is 1411-3 Yamaga, Yamaga City, Kumamoto Prefecture, and parking should be at the adjacent Sagawa Clinic lot, not in front of the store, so that’s something to check.
MugiAlright, I want to go drink a freshly poured pint while feeling the breeze of Yamaga! Just imagining the kumquat aroma has my throat already wanting a sip!
New location announcement
On May 20, Kirari Brewery announced on Instagram that it will open a new location on Monday, May 25. At the new site, in addition to its existing shop sales, a standing-style taproom will be added so visitors can casually enjoy freshly poured craft beer inside the store.
First brew: Kinkan Pale Ale
The beer debuting in time for the opening is the first batch brewed at the new location, "Kinkan Pale Ale." Based in Yamaga, Kumamoto Prefecture, Kirari Brewery has continued making beers that make use of local agricultural products and specialties. This beer, made with Yamaga kumquats, is positioned as a drink that reflects the brewery's close ties to the local community.
Kinkan Pale Ale is also introduced in the company's product guide as part of a series that uses Yamaga City's specialty products as adjuncts, and it is characterized by a design that brings out aromas and sweetness derived from the fruit, along with a moderate acidity. The new location is expected to focus on beers that make use of such locally sourced ingredients.
Opening celebration and business information
The post says that, as an opening celebration, the first 30 customers will receive one original item. The choice is either an original can badge or an eco cup.
For the time being, business will run from May 25 through May 30, with hours from 1:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The shop will be closed on May 31, and business days from June onward will be announced later. The address is 1411-3 Yamaga, Yamaga City, Kumamoto Prefecture. Parking is not allowed in front of the store, and customers are asked to use the parking lot of the adjacent Sagawa Clinic.
Kirari Brewery is a brewery that has shared the character of the local area through craft beer made with ingredients from Yamaga. This new location opening looks set to mark a step where people can experience that effort more directly.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe new Kirari Brewery location in Yamaga City, Kumamoto Prefecture, is opening on Monday, May 25. It’s great that you can not only buy beer there, but also have a stand-up drink on the spot.
MugiWait, you can drink it right there instead of just buying it?! That’s way too strong a reason to stop by!
Hop BroAnd the first brew is a Kinkan Pale Ale. Using Yamaga kumquats really shows how Kirari turns local flavors into beer in its own style.
MugiKinkan, like the one you eat that’s a little sweet and fragrant on the peel? I can’t picture that becoming a pale ale at all!
Hop BroExactly, and that’s what makes it interesting. If the hop aroma of a pale ale overlaps with the kumquat’s sweetness and acidity, the citrus character really comes forward and the drink feels much brighter.
MugiWhoa, that already sounds delicious! But you used a technical term! The hop aroma is like the beer’s ‘good smell,’ right?
Hop BroThat’s exactly right. Roughly speaking, hops add aroma and bitterness to the wort. This time, fruit-derived aroma is added on top of that, so I’d expect it to be pretty refreshing.
MugiWow, drinking freshly poured beer at a standing taproom would totally pump me up! And being able to enjoy it right there in the shop is so nice.
Hop BroThere’s also an opening celebration, with a gift for the first 30 customers. It’s either an original can badge or an eco cup, so it’s a nice little keepsake.
MugiI want that! And since it’s open from May 25 through May 30, there’s a chance if I go in the first week.
Hop BroBusiness hours are 1:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., it’s closed on May 31, and the schedule for June onward will be announced later. The address is 1411-3 Yamaga, Yamaga City, Kumamoto Prefecture, and parking should be at the adjacent Sagawa Clinic lot, not in front of the store, so that’s something to check.
MugiAlright, I want to go drink a freshly poured pint while feeling the breeze of Yamaga! Just imagining the kumquat aroma has my throat already wanting a sip!
