Faló Brewing Releases Kaeru, a Beer Made with Local Fig Leaves
Faló Brewing in Yamamoto, Miyagi, has begun releasing Kaeru, a new beer brewed with fig leaves grown by a local farm. Available sequentially from September 14, 2026, the beer gives new value to an underused regional resource.
Hop BroFaló Brewing in Yamamoto, Miyagi has released a new beer called Kaeru, made with fig leaves.
MugiWhat?! Fig leaves, not figs? A beer made with leaves sounds wild—what does it taste like?
Hop BroThe leaves come from Ohisamamura Farm. They may bring a fresh, herbal character that gives the beer its own personality.
MugiWhat does “adjunct” mean? Is it a supporting beer ingredient? Please tell me the leaves are not staging a takeover!
Hop BroBeer is built on malt, hops, water, and yeast; an adjunct adds flavor or an idea. Here, Faló is putting fig leaves to use.
MugiThat’s lovely! Turning something underused into something tasty gives the leaves a second beer life!
Hop BroExactly—upcycling. “Kaeru” conveys both changing the value of unused materials and nature returning to the community.
MugiWhat a great name! It is not just a frog sound—it is a circle of local value.
Hop BroIt is 5.5% ABV and comes in 350ml cans, plus 10–15L kegs. It will roll out through beer bars and shops, including Yume Ichigo no Sato in Yamamoto.
MugiThere are kegs too?! If I find it at a beer bar, I will try the aroma seriously… then do a frog-pose toast!
Hop BroFaló Brewing operates in the former Sakamoto Junior High School. “Faló” means bonfire in Italian, reflecting its hope to create a place for people to gather.
MugiA school, a farm, and beer bars—all connected in one glass. Tonight, I want a toast with Kaeru!
Hop BroSame here. I want to taste the local story carried by those fig leaves—if you spot it, let’s enjoy a nicely chilled Kaeru!
Faló Brewing, based in Yamamoto, Miyagi, began the sequential release of its new beer, Kaeru, on September 14, 2026.
The beer uses fig leaves grown at Ohisama Mura Farm in Yamamoto as an adjunct ingredient. By incorporating leaves that previously had limited use, Faló Brewing aims to create new value from local agricultural resources while expressing the connection between the brewery and regional producers.
The name “Kaeru” carries two meanings. It refers to “changing” the value of something once considered unusable, while also suggesting that nature’s gifts can transform and “return” to the community in a new form. The name reflects Faló Brewing’s focus on brewing with local ingredients and building relationships with producers.
Kaeru has an alcohol content of 5.5%. It is available in 350ml cans, as well as 10- to 15-liter kegs for commercial use. All formats require refrigeration. Distribution is planned for beer bars, craft beer shops, and liquor retailers across Japan, with local sales in Yamamoto expected at locations including Yume Ichigo no Sato.
Faló Brewing operates in Yamamoto’s former Sakamoto Junior High School, which closed in 2021 and was renovated into a brewery. The name Faló means “bonfire” in Italian, reflecting the idea of creating a place where people gather, talk, and enjoy beer together. Founder and head brewer Naru Handa has brewing experience in Japan and Australia, including work at Sailor’s Grave Brewing.
By turning an agricultural by-product into beer, Kaeru presents a clear example of Faló Brewing’s locally inspired approach. It is a release that connects Yamamoto’s farming community, the brewery’s creative brewing philosophy, and the possibility of building a more circular local food and beverage culture.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroFaló Brewing in Yamamoto, Miyagi has released a new beer called Kaeru, made with fig leaves.
MugiWhat?! Fig leaves, not figs? A beer made with leaves sounds wild—what does it taste like?
Hop BroThe leaves come from Ohisamamura Farm. They may bring a fresh, herbal character that gives the beer its own personality.
MugiWhat does “adjunct” mean? Is it a supporting beer ingredient? Please tell me the leaves are not staging a takeover!
Hop BroBeer is built on malt, hops, water, and yeast; an adjunct adds flavor or an idea. Here, Faló is putting fig leaves to use.
MugiThat’s lovely! Turning something underused into something tasty gives the leaves a second beer life!
Hop BroExactly—upcycling. “Kaeru” conveys both changing the value of unused materials and nature returning to the community.
MugiWhat a great name! It is not just a frog sound—it is a circle of local value.
Hop BroIt is 5.5% ABV and comes in 350ml cans, plus 10–15L kegs. It will roll out through beer bars and shops, including Yume Ichigo no Sato in Yamamoto.
MugiThere are kegs too?! If I find it at a beer bar, I will try the aroma seriously… then do a frog-pose toast!
Hop BroFaló Brewing operates in the former Sakamoto Junior High School. “Faló” means bonfire in Italian, reflecting its hope to create a place for people to gather.
MugiA school, a farm, and beer bars—all connected in one glass. Tonight, I want a toast with Kaeru!
Hop BroSame here. I want to taste the local story carried by those fig leaves—if you spot it, let’s enjoy a nicely chilled Kaeru!
