Jokun Brewing launches JA Uonuma collab “Yukishita Ninjin Saison”
At Jokun Brewing, a brewpub in Tokamachi, Niigata, a new collaboration beer with JA Uonuma is now on the way. The release, “Yukishita Ninjin Saison,” highlights local snow-grown carrots and begins retail sales on July 1.
Hop BroToday I've got a fun one from Craft Beer Jokun in Tokamachi, Niigata: Yukishita Ninjin Saison is about to land.
MugiWait, a carrot beer!? That sounds like a salad escaped into a pint. Is it actually good?
Hop BroIt's a collab with JA Uonuma, built around snow-aged carrots from Tokamachi and nearby Tsunan, so the big theme is local snowy terroir in beer form.
MugiOkay, but now I'm stuck on the saison style. Cute name, zero clue. What is it?
Hop BroSaison is a Belgian-style ale that's crisp, dry, and refreshing. This one also uses saison yeast for a peppery edge, so you get a light dry finish without it feeling thin.
MugiPeppery, grapefruit, orange, and carrot too? That's an overachieving aroma lineup. My nose needs a meeting agenda.
Hop BroAnd coriander seed joins the party. With Cascade, Amarillo, and Nugget hops plus Pilsner Malt and Carapils, it's a really neat citrus-spice build.
MugiHold on, Carapils? And they're selling it as 15L kegs and bottles? You switched from beer chat to wizard class.
Hop BroA keg is the draft format for shops, and Carapils helps head retention and body. There's also 330ml bottles, so it's easy to drink at home too.
MugiAnd sales start July 1 at Uonuma Hyakka-kan, Craft Beer Jokun, and Beer Lab Jokun, right? July 1 launch day suddenly feels like a holiday.
Hop BroIt's 5% ABV and sounds perfect for hot weather, and they're also guiding people through Best Beer Japan and BASE. This is absolutely a pair-it-with-food beer.
MugiThen it's settled. I'm ready to rethink carrots, and you're not allowed to lecture for twenty minutes before the first sip. I want this now.
A collaboration rooted in the local harvest
Jokun Brewing, a brewpub in Honcho, Tokamachi, Niigata, has brewed a new collaboration beer with JA Uonuma: Yukishita Ninjin Saison. Tokamachi and neighboring Tsunan are two of Niigata’s key snow-carrot growing areas, and that local agricultural background is at the heart of the project.
Saison with citrus, spice, and a carrot-driven character
The beer is a Saison at 5% ABV. It uses Pilsner Malt and Carapils, with Cascade, Amarillo, and Nugget hops. According to the post, the profile brings grapefruit- and orange-like citrus aroma, a gentle bitterness, carrot character, coriander seed spice, and the peppery nuance typical of Saison yeast. The result is described as light, dry, and well suited to summer drinking.
Sales begin on July 1
The beer will be sold as 15L kegs and 330ml bottles. Sales start on July 1 at three locations: Uonuma Hyakkakan, Craft Beer Jokun, and Beer Lab Jokun in Yuzawa. It will also be offered through Best Beer Japan for business accounts and BASE for retail customers.
Jokun Brewing is known for beers that reflect the food culture and climate of snow country Niigata. This release fits that approach well, turning a local ingredient and a farming tradition into a beer meant to be enjoyed with food.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday I've got a fun one from Craft Beer Jokun in Tokamachi, Niigata: Yukishita Ninjin Saison is about to land.
MugiWait, a carrot beer!? That sounds like a salad escaped into a pint. Is it actually good?
Hop BroIt's a collab with JA Uonuma, built around snow-aged carrots from Tokamachi and nearby Tsunan, so the big theme is local snowy terroir in beer form.
MugiOkay, but now I'm stuck on the saison style. Cute name, zero clue. What is it?
Hop BroSaison is a Belgian-style ale that's crisp, dry, and refreshing. This one also uses saison yeast for a peppery edge, so you get a light dry finish without it feeling thin.
MugiPeppery, grapefruit, orange, and carrot too? That's an overachieving aroma lineup. My nose needs a meeting agenda.
Hop BroAnd coriander seed joins the party. With Cascade, Amarillo, and Nugget hops plus Pilsner Malt and Carapils, it's a really neat citrus-spice build.
MugiHold on, Carapils? And they're selling it as 15L kegs and bottles? You switched from beer chat to wizard class.
Hop BroA keg is the draft format for shops, and Carapils helps head retention and body. There's also 330ml bottles, so it's easy to drink at home too.
MugiAnd sales start July 1 at Uonuma Hyakka-kan, Craft Beer Jokun, and Beer Lab Jokun, right? July 1 launch day suddenly feels like a holiday.
Hop BroIt's 5% ABV and sounds perfect for hot weather, and they're also guiding people through Best Beer Japan and BASE. This is absolutely a pair-it-with-food beer.
MugiThen it's settled. I'm ready to rethink carrots, and you're not allowed to lecture for twenty minutes before the first sip. I want this now.
