Mingel Announces New "Strawberry Letter 26" Made with Nyoho Strawberries
Mingel in Mashiko, Tochigi, has unveiled a new beer, "Strawberry Letter 26," made with Nyoho strawberries. The style is "wit beer with Nyoho," and the alcohol content is 5%. Its ingredient sourcing in partnership with a local farm makes it a standout release.
Hop BroMingel in Mashiko has released a new Strawberry Letter 26 using Nyoho strawberries. This is Mingel's Beer #20, and the style is wit beer with Nyoho.
MugiWait, beer with strawberries!? Nyoho strawberries are that famous Tochigi specialty, right?
Hop BroExactly. What's interesting is that they're using a variety originally from Tochigi that isn't grown as much these days. And the ingredient was grown by Hitomi Strawberry Farm specifically for Mingel.
MugiWhat, that's such a local collaboration! Just hearing a beer built on regional ties already makes it sound delicious!
Hop BroThe flavor is thoughtful too. The key point is that behind the sweet strawberry aroma, there's a citrusy note. On top of that, it blends with yeast aromatics to create a refreshing drink.
MugiHuh, can you really tell yeast aroma that clearly? When I hear yeast character, I kind of imagine a bakery...
Hop BroYou're not wrong, that's pretty close. Witbier tends to show the softness and aroma of wheat, so when fruitiness rides on top of that light mouthfeel, it becomes really vivid.
MugiOhhh! So wit beer with Nyoho sounds like a tricky name, but it's actually probably very easy to drink!
Hop BroAnd the artwork was done by Shishiyamazaki, so it has a playful look too. The title also comes from 'Strawberry Letter 23,' so music fans will definitely smile at that.
MugiBeer, ingredients, art, and music all connected is the best! A new release with a story makes me want to drink it even more.
Hop BroIt's such a Mashiko-style beer from Mingel, and I want to taste it along with the scent of the local area. I feel like chilling a glass right now and making a toast with Mugi-chan.
MugiYeah, me too, I can't stand it anymore, I want to drink it! I want to find the aroma of Nyoho and smile at the very first sip!
New Release Overview
The Mashiko, Tochigi brewery Mingel introduced "Strawberry Letter 26" as Mingel's Beer #20. The style is "wit beer with Nyoho," and the alcohol content is 5%.
Ingredients Used
The post explains that it uses the strawberry variety "Nyoho," which originated in Tochigi Prefecture but is now less widely cultivated. The ingredients were grown for Mingel by the strawberry farm "Hitomi Strawberry Farm," highlighting close coordination with local producers.
Flavor Direction
According to the description, it is positioned as a refreshing beer with citrus-like notes behind the sweet aroma of strawberries, harmonized with yeast-derived aromas. It appears to be a finished beer that layers Nyoho's character onto the lightness typical of a witbier.
Background
The artwork was handled by Shishiyamazaki, and the beer name is said to come from "Strawberry Letter 23," a song by Brothers Johnson and also known through Shuggie Otis's cover. Based in Mashiko, Mingel continues making beers that combine ingredients, expression, and regional identity, and this new release strongly reflects that direction.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroMingel in Mashiko has released a new Strawberry Letter 26 using Nyoho strawberries. This is Mingel's Beer #20, and the style is wit beer with Nyoho.
MugiWait, beer with strawberries!? Nyoho strawberries are that famous Tochigi specialty, right?
Hop BroExactly. What's interesting is that they're using a variety originally from Tochigi that isn't grown as much these days. And the ingredient was grown by Hitomi Strawberry Farm specifically for Mingel.
MugiWhat, that's such a local collaboration! Just hearing a beer built on regional ties already makes it sound delicious!
Hop BroThe flavor is thoughtful too. The key point is that behind the sweet strawberry aroma, there's a citrusy note. On top of that, it blends with yeast aromatics to create a refreshing drink.
MugiHuh, can you really tell yeast aroma that clearly? When I hear yeast character, I kind of imagine a bakery...
Hop BroYou're not wrong, that's pretty close. Witbier tends to show the softness and aroma of wheat, so when fruitiness rides on top of that light mouthfeel, it becomes really vivid.
MugiOhhh! So wit beer with Nyoho sounds like a tricky name, but it's actually probably very easy to drink!
Hop BroAnd the artwork was done by Shishiyamazaki, so it has a playful look too. The title also comes from 'Strawberry Letter 23,' so music fans will definitely smile at that.
MugiBeer, ingredients, art, and music all connected is the best! A new release with a story makes me want to drink it even more.
Hop BroIt's such a Mashiko-style beer from Mingel, and I want to taste it along with the scent of the local area. I feel like chilling a glass right now and making a toast with Mugi-chan.
MugiYeah, me too, I can't stand it anymore, I want to drink it! I want to find the aroma of Nyoho and smile at the very first sip!
