Beppu Brewery announces presale of COCO Yu-Topia, a mango and pink guava smoothie sour
Beppu Brewery in Beppu, Oita, has unveiled COCO Yu-Topia, a smoothie sour ale made with mango, pink guava, and coconut. The 3.0% ABV beer will get an early release at the 2026 Keyaki Hiroba Spring Beer Festival, held from May 13 to May 17.
Hop BroToday's release is a fun one: Beppu Brewery's new beer "COCO Yu-Topia." It's a smoothie sour ale packed with mango, pink guava, and coconut.
MugiWait, that name is tropical! Coconut too? In beer?
Hop BroYep. It's only 3.0% ABV, and it's built to feel thick and juicy while still easy to drink, basically like a boozy mixed fruit juice.
MugiOkay, but smoothie sour means what exactly? Did juice and beer break up and get back together?
Hop BroFair question. It starts from a sour ale base, then piles on fruit for body and flavor. In plain terms: sweet, tart, and very fruity beer.
MugiThat helps, sweet-tart beer I can picture! But mango, guava, strawberry, and pineapple? Isn't that a traffic jam in a glass?
Hop BroIt is, but in a good way. First comes the coconut aroma, then mango and pink guava, and it finishes with a cherry-like tang.
MugiWhat is that, a relay race of aromas? My brain is hosting a beach, a fruit market, and a dessert shop at the same time!
Hop BroAnd the rollout is quick: Keyaki Hiroba Beer Festival gets the early release from May 13 to May 17, 2026. It's already on the general and trade EC sites, and bottles are already showing up in restaurants.
MugiWait, festival-first release is strong! And Beppu Brewery is the one with the post-hot-spring concept, right? Now I want it even more.
Hop BroExactly. A brewery restaurant near Beppu Station doing post-bath tropical mode makes total sense, and it adds a bold new option next to their pilsner, hazy, kabosu beer, red IPA, and hard seltzer lineup.
MugiI'm done, I want a glass now! Hop bro, get the pours ready. Emotionally, I'm already fresh out of the hot springs.
A dense, tropical new release
Beppu Brewery has introduced COCO Yu-Topia, a smoothie sour ale built around mango, pink guava, and coconut. The brewery describes it as a juicy, drinkable beer that feels like a fruit smoothie in beer form. It comes in at 3.0% ABV.
According to the release, the beer opens with a soft, sweet coconut aroma, followed by bright tropical notes reminiscent of mango, pink guava, and cherry. On the palate, it is said to have a thick, smooth texture with layers of mango sweetness, guava character, gentle strawberry-like acidity, and a light pineapple lift. A cherry-like tart finish ties the profile together, keeping the beer rich but approachable.
The beer will see an early launch at the 2026 Keyaki Hiroba Spring Beer Festival, from May 13 to May 17. It is also listed as on sale through the brewery's consumer and wholesale EC channels, while bottle service has already started at the restaurant. Draft service is planned for a later date.
Beppu Brewery is located in Ekimae-machi, Beppu City, Oita Prefecture, and opened in December 2022. As a brewery and restaurant near Beppu Station, it has centered its identity on the city's hot-spring culture and the idea of an after-bath beer. COCO Yu-Topia fits that direction as a fruit-forward, dessert-like addition to the lineup.
Alongside its core beers, which include pilsner, hazy pale ale, kabosu saison, red IPA, and hard seltzer, the brewery continues to develop beers that reflect Beppu's local character. This new release pushes further into a richer, more tropical flavor space.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's release is a fun one: Beppu Brewery's new beer "COCO Yu-Topia." It's a smoothie sour ale packed with mango, pink guava, and coconut.
MugiWait, that name is tropical! Coconut too? In beer?
Hop BroYep. It's only 3.0% ABV, and it's built to feel thick and juicy while still easy to drink, basically like a boozy mixed fruit juice.
MugiOkay, but smoothie sour means what exactly? Did juice and beer break up and get back together?
Hop BroFair question. It starts from a sour ale base, then piles on fruit for body and flavor. In plain terms: sweet, tart, and very fruity beer.
MugiThat helps, sweet-tart beer I can picture! But mango, guava, strawberry, and pineapple? Isn't that a traffic jam in a glass?
Hop BroIt is, but in a good way. First comes the coconut aroma, then mango and pink guava, and it finishes with a cherry-like tang.
MugiWhat is that, a relay race of aromas? My brain is hosting a beach, a fruit market, and a dessert shop at the same time!
Hop BroAnd the rollout is quick: Keyaki Hiroba Beer Festival gets the early release from May 13 to May 17, 2026. It's already on the general and trade EC sites, and bottles are already showing up in restaurants.
MugiWait, festival-first release is strong! And Beppu Brewery is the one with the post-hot-spring concept, right? Now I want it even more.
Hop BroExactly. A brewery restaurant near Beppu Station doing post-bath tropical mode makes total sense, and it adds a bold new option next to their pilsner, hazy, kabosu beer, red IPA, and hard seltzer lineup.
MugiI'm done, I want a glass now! Hop bro, get the pours ready. Emotionally, I'm already fresh out of the hot springs.
