Minoh Beer’s "Ume-chu" Tapped at Craft Beer 2 TAPS in Yokosuka
At the beer pub Craft Beer 2 TAPS in Shiomicho, Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Minoh Beer’s "Ume-chu" has been tapped. In collaboration with Mikkeller Tokyo, you can enjoy a refreshing sour ale made with fully ripened Nanko plums.
Hop BroSo Minoh Beer’s "Ume-chu" has been tapped at Craft Beer 2 TAPS in Yokosuka, right? And it’s a collaboration with Mikkeller Tokyo too, so plum lovers are going to love this one.
MugiWhat on earth is Ume-chu? The name sounds like plum liqueur, but it’s beer, right!
Hop BroExactly, it’s a sour ale-based beer. They use plenty of fully ripened Nanko plums and layer that plum aroma over the beer’s pleasant tartness.
MugiWon’t a sour ale turn into a way too sour problem? I thought it might be the kind that makes your mouth pucker!
Hop BroThat’s what makes it interesting. In the 2026 version, they’ve turned up the sourness and plum character while keeping it easy to drink with a sweet-tart aroma and a dry finish.
MugiOhhh! But what is IBU 23? Whenever numbers show up, it suddenly feels like science class!
Hop BroIBU is a measure of bitterness, and 23 means a moderate level of bitterness. With 4.0% ABV too, it should go down light and easy.
MugiGot it! So it’s the kind of beer that’s easy to pair with food. With that plum aroma, it would probably go great with fried chicken or yakitori!
Hop BroThat’s a pretty good read. The fun of places like Craft Beer 2 TAPS is finding limited kegs like this one.
MugiIf I can drink something like this in Yokosuka, I want to go right now! The refreshing plum character sounds like it would change my mood too!
Hop BroThen tonight, let’s go with the feeling of changing the season with one glass. If we come across Ume-chu, we’ll both want to raise a toast.
Minoh Beer’s "Ume-chu" Guest on Tap
At the beer pub Craft Beer 2 TAPS in Shiomicho, Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Minoh Beer’s "Ume-chu" has been tapped. An Instagram post announced that the keg had been opened as a guest beer.
"Ume-chu" is a collaboration beer from Mikkeller Tokyo × Minoh Beer. It is based on a sour beer with a pleasantly tart character, finished with generous amounts of fully ripened Nanko plums from Minabe Town, Wakayama Prefecture. According to Minoh Beer, the 2026 version has stronger sourness and plum character than last year, with 4.0% ABV and 23 IBU. It is characterized by a sweet-tart aroma, fruity umami, light acidity, and a dry finish.
Craft Beer 2 TAPS is a beer pub on the second floor of Nakamaru Building. For anyone in the Yokosuka area who wants to casually check out guest beers, this is the kind of place where discovering limited kegs becomes part of the fun. This Ume-chu is a sour style that highlights the aroma of plums, so it is easy to enjoy with meals and also works well as a beer to switch your mood.
Beers Available
- Minoh Beer "Ume-chu"
- Collaboration beer from Mikkeller Tokyo × Minoh Beer
- A refreshing sour ale-based flavor made with fully ripened Nanko plums
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroSo Minoh Beer’s "Ume-chu" has been tapped at Craft Beer 2 TAPS in Yokosuka, right? And it’s a collaboration with Mikkeller Tokyo too, so plum lovers are going to love this one.
MugiWhat on earth is Ume-chu? The name sounds like plum liqueur, but it’s beer, right!
Hop BroExactly, it’s a sour ale-based beer. They use plenty of fully ripened Nanko plums and layer that plum aroma over the beer’s pleasant tartness.
MugiWon’t a sour ale turn into a way too sour problem? I thought it might be the kind that makes your mouth pucker!
Hop BroThat’s what makes it interesting. In the 2026 version, they’ve turned up the sourness and plum character while keeping it easy to drink with a sweet-tart aroma and a dry finish.
MugiOhhh! But what is IBU 23? Whenever numbers show up, it suddenly feels like science class!
Hop BroIBU is a measure of bitterness, and 23 means a moderate level of bitterness. With 4.0% ABV too, it should go down light and easy.
MugiGot it! So it’s the kind of beer that’s easy to pair with food. With that plum aroma, it would probably go great with fried chicken or yakitori!
Hop BroThat’s a pretty good read. The fun of places like Craft Beer 2 TAPS is finding limited kegs like this one.
MugiIf I can drink something like this in Yokosuka, I want to go right now! The refreshing plum character sounds like it would change my mood too!
Hop BroThen tonight, let’s go with the feeling of changing the season with one glass. If we come across Ume-chu, we’ll both want to raise a toast.
