F-RUSH in Matsue taps Brew Lab Kurayoshi's Hoshizora Ale
Dining Bar F-RUSH in Matsue's Teramachi district has tapped Hoshizora Ale from Brew Lab Kurayoshi. Brewed with Tottori's Hoshizora Mai rice as an adjunct, the rice ale is introduced as an easy-drinking beer for warm weather.
Hop BroThere’s a solid keg update from Teramachi in Matsue: Dining Bar Eflash just put on a beer from Brew Lab Kurayoshi.
MugiWhat, which beer!? The name already sounds dreamy, Hoshizora Ale is a real thing?
Hop BroIt is, and it’s a rice ale made to feel easy and refreshing even in hot weather.
MugiA rice ale? Huh? That makes me imagine beer that tastes like rice bowls and now I’m confused!
Hop BroThe fun part is that it uses Tottori’s branded rice Hoshizoramai as an adjunct, which helps add lightness you don’t get from malt alone.
MugiAdjunct!? That escalated fast. So you mean rice makes it lighter?
Hop BroExactly. In simple terms, it keeps the body from getting too heavy and gives it lager-like crispness.
MugiThat actually sounds amazing. And the article says it has a gentle acidity too, right? So it’s not just a chugger.
Hop BroRight, it stays light but still has definition, and Eflash has up to 16 taps, so it’s a strong place for guest beers like this.
MugiSixteen taps is already a full decision-making workout! With all that plus spirits, I’d still go straight for a thirst-quenching pour today.
Hop BroOn a hot day, drinking this at Eflash feels like Matsue and Kurayoshi meeting in one glass. That’s the joy of guest beer.
MugiThat settles it. In my head I’m already toasting with Hoshizora Ale, and now I really want a glass.
On tap
Dining Bar F-RUSH in Matsue's Teramachi district has opened Hoshizora Ale from Brew Lab Kurayoshi, a brewery based in Kurayoshi, Tottori. In the Instagram post, it is introduced as a beer from a recent visit to the brewery.
Hoshizora Ale is a rice ale brewed with Hoshizora Mai, a Tottori-branded rice, as an adjunct. The post describes it as having a crisp, lager-like character suited to hot summer weather, with a touch of acidity that makes it easy to drink and refreshing when you're thirsty. It sounds like a beer that aims for both lightness and a clear flavor profile.
About the bar
F-RUSH is a beer pub that advertises up to 16 craft beer taps. Beyond beer, it also offers a wide selection of local sake from Shimane, plus whisky, gin, and rum, making it a flexible place for dinner and a second drink. For anyone in Matsue looking for a guest beer that connects a local bar with an out-of-prefecture brewery, this is a spot worth noting.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThere’s a solid keg update from Teramachi in Matsue: Dining Bar Eflash just put on a beer from Brew Lab Kurayoshi.
MugiWhat, which beer!? The name already sounds dreamy, Hoshizora Ale is a real thing?
Hop BroIt is, and it’s a rice ale made to feel easy and refreshing even in hot weather.
MugiA rice ale? Huh? That makes me imagine beer that tastes like rice bowls and now I’m confused!
Hop BroThe fun part is that it uses Tottori’s branded rice Hoshizoramai as an adjunct, which helps add lightness you don’t get from malt alone.
MugiAdjunct!? That escalated fast. So you mean rice makes it lighter?
Hop BroExactly. In simple terms, it keeps the body from getting too heavy and gives it lager-like crispness.
MugiThat actually sounds amazing. And the article says it has a gentle acidity too, right? So it’s not just a chugger.
Hop BroRight, it stays light but still has definition, and Eflash has up to 16 taps, so it’s a strong place for guest beers like this.
MugiSixteen taps is already a full decision-making workout! With all that plus spirits, I’d still go straight for a thirst-quenching pour today.
Hop BroOn a hot day, drinking this at Eflash feels like Matsue and Kurayoshi meeting in one glass. That’s the joy of guest beer.
MugiThat settles it. In my head I’m already toasting with Hoshizora Ale, and now I really want a glass.
