Open Air Minatoyama Brewery Introduces Its Raspberry Wheat Again
Open Air Minatoyama Brewery in Kobe’s Hyogo ward highlighted its raspberry-based fruited wheat beer, Raspberry Wheat, on Instagram. The post notes that it returns for the first time in two years and emphasizes its summer fruit character and silky mouthfeel.
Hop BroI want to talk about Open Air Minatoyama Brewery in Kobe today. They just brought back their first release in two years, a raspberry beer called "raspberry wheat," and this one feels built for summer.
MugiWhat! That’s the brewery from Kobe, right? The name raspberry wheat already sounds like summer wearing a pink outfit!
Hop BroThe style is fruit wheat, and it sits at 6.0% ABV. Bright raspberry aroma and light tartness are balanced by a soft wheat-based body.
MugiHold on, soft wheat-based body just sounded extremely beer-nerdy. What does that actually feel like when you drink it?
Hop BroPut simply, the wheat wraps around the berry tartness and smooths it out. That’s why you get a silky mouthfeel instead of something sharp and harsh.
MugiOhhh, so it’s gentle and juicy at the same time! And using June to August raspberries makes it sound like they poured the whole season into the glass.
Hop BroExactly. They also mentioned using plenty of raspberry puree, so the beer really pushes that sweet-tart fruit character up front while keeping it refreshing.
MugiNo way, a beer that can flirt with dessert too? Are you telling me light desserts might actually be a proper pairing and not just me being chaotic?
Hop BroCompletely proper. The notes even mention salads and lighter desserts, so it reads like an easy food-pairing beer, not just a novelty fruit bomb.
MugiAnd it’s seasonal from a Kobe brewery? That makes it feel instantly more dangerous for my wallet. Say limited summer beer and my self-control evaporates.
Hop BroThat’s very much Open Air Minatoyama Brewery’s thing. They like making beers that reflect the season, and this one really delivers that Kobe-style seasonality.
MugiThat’s it, I need a glass now. Let’s go find this summer in a pint before my imagination drinks it first!
A return after two years
Open Air Minatoyama Brewery, based in Kobe’s Hyogo ward, introduced its Raspberry Wheat on Instagram. The post says the beer is back for the first time in two years and uses raspberry puree harvested in the June-to-August season. The brewery frames it as a refreshing summer beer with a sweet-tart fruit profile and a silky texture from the wheat base.
Built around seasonal fruit
Retail listings describe the beer as a fruited wheat beer at 6.0% ABV. The structure is straightforward: bright raspberry aroma and acidity on top, with wheat providing a smooth, soft foundation underneath. That combination keeps the beer light and approachable while still giving the fruit a clear presence. The description also points to pairings such as salads and light desserts.
Part of the brewery’s Kobe identity
On its official website, open air says the brand was born in Kobe and aims to create beer that helps people enjoy the changing seasons together. Alongside standard styles like IPA, the brewery also releases beers built with seasonal hops and herbs. Raspberry Wheat fits neatly into that seasonal approach, presenting fruit-driven beer through a local Kobe brewery’s lens.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI want to talk about Open Air Minatoyama Brewery in Kobe today. They just brought back their first release in two years, a raspberry beer called "raspberry wheat," and this one feels built for summer.
MugiWhat! That’s the brewery from Kobe, right? The name raspberry wheat already sounds like summer wearing a pink outfit!
Hop BroThe style is fruit wheat, and it sits at 6.0% ABV. Bright raspberry aroma and light tartness are balanced by a soft wheat-based body.
MugiHold on, soft wheat-based body just sounded extremely beer-nerdy. What does that actually feel like when you drink it?
Hop BroPut simply, the wheat wraps around the berry tartness and smooths it out. That’s why you get a silky mouthfeel instead of something sharp and harsh.
MugiOhhh, so it’s gentle and juicy at the same time! And using June to August raspberries makes it sound like they poured the whole season into the glass.
Hop BroExactly. They also mentioned using plenty of raspberry puree, so the beer really pushes that sweet-tart fruit character up front while keeping it refreshing.
MugiNo way, a beer that can flirt with dessert too? Are you telling me light desserts might actually be a proper pairing and not just me being chaotic?
Hop BroCompletely proper. The notes even mention salads and lighter desserts, so it reads like an easy food-pairing beer, not just a novelty fruit bomb.
MugiAnd it’s seasonal from a Kobe brewery? That makes it feel instantly more dangerous for my wallet. Say limited summer beer and my self-control evaporates.
Hop BroThat’s very much Open Air Minatoyama Brewery’s thing. They like making beers that reflect the season, and this one really delivers that Kobe-style seasonality.
MugiThat’s it, I need a glass now. Let’s go find this summer in a pint before my imagination drinks it first!
