Yokohama Beer Starts Shipping Annual Limited Odawara Orange Pale Ale
Yokohama Beer started shipping its annual limited Odawara Orange Pale Ale on June 9. The seasonal beer uses Kiyomi oranges from Akisawa Farm in Odawara, bringing peel and juice into a bright citrus-forward pale ale.
Hop BroThere's a new release worth talking about today. Yokohama Beer just started shipping on June 9 its once-a-year 'Odawara Orange Pale Ale.'
MugiWhat! That name already sounds like summer. What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt's the summer entry in Yokohama Beer Brewery's seasonal 'Meguriai' line, and the style is a citrusy pale ale made with Kiyomi oranges from Akisawa Farm in Odawara.
MugiNo way, made with Kiyomi oranges? I can already imagine the fresh aroma jumping out of the glass!
Hop BroHere's the clever part: the peel adds aroma and gentle bitterness, and the juice gets a late addition near the end of brewing.
MugiWhat is that, late addition? That sounds like a special move. Did the oranges make a dramatic late entrance?
Hop BroBasically, it means adding the juice later so more of the citrus aroma stays in the beer. And this batch also has extra aroma hops, which makes it even more floral and bright.
MugiWait, Odawara oranges, brighter hops, and even Doshi spring water? This beer has better local credentials than most road trips.
Hop BroThat's exactly what 'Meguriai' is about. It's a local-first design that turns regional growers and the feeling of the season into one glass.
MugiOkay, but when I hear citrus, I expect something sharp. Is this still an easy-drinking bottle for people who don't love heavy bitterness?
Hop BroIt should be. It's 5.0% ABV, 20 IBU, and sold in a 330ml bottle, so the big appeal is that light, bright finish that's perfect for early summer.
MugiThat's just unfair. I want it ice-cold already, with an evening breeze and absolutely nothing on my schedule.
Hop BroExactly. This year's once-a-year release sounds like a real winner. Makes you want to taste both the Odawara citrus and Yokohama brewing in one sip.
Yokohama Beer has begun shipping its seasonal "Meguriai" release, Odawara Orange Pale Ale, on June 9.
The beer is brewed with Kiyomi oranges grown at Akisawa Farm in Odawara, Kanagawa. The brewery uses the peel to bring out citrus aroma and a gentle bitterness, while the juice is added near the end of the brew to give the beer a fuller orange character. It is also brewed with spring water from Doshi Village, a source area for Yokohama's water supply, reinforcing the beer's strong local connection.
"Meguriai" is a series designed to showcase fruits and agricultural ingredients from local producers, turning each seasonal release into a way to taste the landscape around Yokohama and Kanagawa. That approach fits Yokohama Beer well: the brewery has long emphasized regional ties and collaboration with local growers. For this batch, the brewery says it increased the amount of aroma hops slightly to create a brighter, more expressive orange pale ale. The beer comes in 330 ml bottles, with 5.0% ABV and 20 IBU.
Rather than pushing for intensity, the beer aims for balance: fresh citrus character, a light finish, and a clear sense of place. It is a straightforward seasonal release, but one that continues to show how Yokohama Beer builds beers around local ingredients and the people who grow them.
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Hop BroThere's a new release worth talking about today. Yokohama Beer just started shipping on June 9 its once-a-year 'Odawara Orange Pale Ale.'
MugiWhat! That name already sounds like summer. What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt's the summer entry in Yokohama Beer Brewery's seasonal 'Meguriai' line, and the style is a citrusy pale ale made with Kiyomi oranges from Akisawa Farm in Odawara.
MugiNo way, made with Kiyomi oranges? I can already imagine the fresh aroma jumping out of the glass!
Hop BroHere's the clever part: the peel adds aroma and gentle bitterness, and the juice gets a late addition near the end of brewing.
MugiWhat is that, late addition? That sounds like a special move. Did the oranges make a dramatic late entrance?
Hop BroBasically, it means adding the juice later so more of the citrus aroma stays in the beer. And this batch also has extra aroma hops, which makes it even more floral and bright.
MugiWait, Odawara oranges, brighter hops, and even Doshi spring water? This beer has better local credentials than most road trips.
Hop BroThat's exactly what 'Meguriai' is about. It's a local-first design that turns regional growers and the feeling of the season into one glass.
MugiOkay, but when I hear citrus, I expect something sharp. Is this still an easy-drinking bottle for people who don't love heavy bitterness?
Hop BroIt should be. It's 5.0% ABV, 20 IBU, and sold in a 330ml bottle, so the big appeal is that light, bright finish that's perfect for early summer.
MugiThat's just unfair. I want it ice-cold already, with an evening breeze and absolutely nothing on my schedule.
Hop BroExactly. This year's once-a-year release sounds like a real winner. Makes you want to taste both the Odawara citrus and Yokohama brewing in one sip.
