Free Spirits Brewing taps 'CHILL DA BEER,' a new brew jointly developed by four Himeji companies
Free Spirits Brewing in Himeji, Hyogo, has started serving a new beer, 'CHILL DA BEER,' jointly developed by four craft breweries in Himeji. It is introduced as a beer that uses Hyogo-grown sake rice 'Yamada Nishiki' in a Belgian-style recipe, balancing aroma and drinkability.
Hop BroFree Spirits Brewing in Himeji has tapped CHILL DA BEER, brewed with four companies. The collaboration vibe is hot right away.
MugiWhoa! Jointly developed by four Himeji breweries? That's basically the whole local scene pitching in! Makes you want to cheer it on!
Hop BroAnd the style is Belgian-style. What’s cool is that it centers on Belgian yeast aromas and pairs them with Yamada Nishiki.
MugiBelgian yeast, huh! Banana and spice aromas? That sounds more like a pastry than a beer!
Hop BroExactly. Those aromas come from the yeast. On top of that, the hop citrus note adds a fresh, unmistakably beer-like brightness.
MugiHuh! And it uses Yamada Nishiki, too? Sake rice in beer? Suddenly there’s a Japanese vibe!
Hop BroThat’s the interesting part: the mouthfeel is dry and lively. Even with distinctive aromas, it’s balanced so you can keep drinking it smoothly.
MugiABV 5%, IBU 20? Just looking at the numbers, it seems gentle! But IBU is the bitterness measure, right? 20 sounds pretty just right?
Hop BroThat’s right. The bitterness is restrained, and it pairs well with food, so it works well as either your first drink or your last one.
MugiThat’s amazing! If it’s on tap in the shop, then if I go to Himeji I have to drink it.
Hop BroExactly. If we can check out the balance of aroma and crisp finish on-site, we’ll probably want a glass right away too.
The new release is 'CHILL DA BEER'
Free Spirits Brewing announced the release of its new beer in an Instagram post on April 21, 2026. The post said it was "on tap at the shop starting today," marking its debut as something customers can enjoy in-store.
This beer is 'CHILL DA BEER,' whose recipe was jointly developed by four craft breweries in Himeji. It is a Belgian-style beer that uses Hyogo-grown sake rice 'Yamada Nishiki' as an adjunct. In brewing terms, it is designed so that banana- and spice-like aromas from Belgian yeast are layered with hop-derived citrus notes.
The tasting notes emphasize a dry finish that goes down easily. It also pairs well with food and can be enjoyed at any point, from the first drink to the last. Specs are ABV 5% and IBU 20. It is a balanced beer with distinctive aromas, while keeping the palate lively and easy to drink.
Free Spirits Brewing is a brewery based in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture. This project, in which local breweries jointly developed the recipe and incorporated locally produced ingredients, is also noteworthy as a sign of the growing craft beer culture in Himeji. If you get the chance to try it locally, you will want to drink it while checking out how the aroma opens up and how crisp the aftertaste is.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroFree Spirits Brewing in Himeji has tapped CHILL DA BEER, brewed with four companies. The collaboration vibe is hot right away.
MugiWhoa! Jointly developed by four Himeji breweries? That's basically the whole local scene pitching in! Makes you want to cheer it on!
Hop BroAnd the style is Belgian-style. What’s cool is that it centers on Belgian yeast aromas and pairs them with Yamada Nishiki.
MugiBelgian yeast, huh! Banana and spice aromas? That sounds more like a pastry than a beer!
Hop BroExactly. Those aromas come from the yeast. On top of that, the hop citrus note adds a fresh, unmistakably beer-like brightness.
MugiHuh! And it uses Yamada Nishiki, too? Sake rice in beer? Suddenly there’s a Japanese vibe!
Hop BroThat’s the interesting part: the mouthfeel is dry and lively. Even with distinctive aromas, it’s balanced so you can keep drinking it smoothly.
MugiABV 5%, IBU 20? Just looking at the numbers, it seems gentle! But IBU is the bitterness measure, right? 20 sounds pretty just right?
Hop BroThat’s right. The bitterness is restrained, and it pairs well with food, so it works well as either your first drink or your last one.
MugiThat’s amazing! If it’s on tap in the shop, then if I go to Himeji I have to drink it.
Hop BroExactly. If we can check out the balance of aroma and crisp finish on-site, we’ll probably want a glass right away too.
