Nara Brewing Announces Initial Shipment Stores for Gose “HOORAY!” Made with Awaji Island Bitter Orange and Salt
Nara Brewing in Nara City has announced the initial shipment stores for its gose “HOORAY!”, made with bitter orange and salt from Awaji Island. This collaboration beer with the EATBEAT! area at the currently running “Mori, Michi, Ichiba 2026” is characterized by the aroma and tartness of bitter orange, along with a subtle saltiness.
Hop BroWhat really hits the spot in this recent muggy weather is Nara Brewing's HOORAY!. It's a gose made with Awaji Island bitter orange and salt, and they've also announced the initial shipment stores.
MugiWait, bitter orange and salt? Does that really make beer taste that good? It kind of sounds like a dish, so now I'm curious!
Hop BroThe thing is, this isn't just a novelty. It's the classic gose style with the aroma and tartness of bitter orange layered with saltiness. It's made to go down smoothly on hot days.
MugiI've heard the name gose before, but what does it mean when you say the saltiness comes through? I can't really imagine a salty beer!
Hop BroGood question. When you add salt, it softens the edges and lets the tartness and citrus notes bloom, so the mouthfeel becomes smoother.
MugiOh, I see! And this is a collaboration with the EATBEAT! area of Mori, Michi, Ichiba 2026, too. It sounds like it captures the whole atmosphere of the event!
Hop BroExactly. It's a Nara City brewery, but they're great at these projects that connect with the local community. The range from their regular beers to collaborations is very much Nara Brewing.
MugiAnd the initial shipment stores span from Tokyo to Fukuoka! That's amazing. So many different shops will have it!
Hop BroAt the event venue's EATBEAT!10, it's only on sale from May 22 to 24, and you can also buy it from the Nara Brewing online store, so there are plenty of ways to get it.
MugiJust imagining the aroma of bitter orange makes my throat feel refreshed... so this is what they mean by a refreshing beer.
Hop BroAll right, then today's choice is settled. Let's raise a glass with a gose that works against the heat while talking about Mori, Michi, Ichiba.
MugiI'm in! My head is already full of I want to drink this now, Hop-bro!
Nara Brewing, which operates its brewery in Kitanoshonishi-machi, Nara City, has announced the initial distribution outlets for its gose HOORAY!. HOORAY! is a beer made with bitter orange and salt from Awaji Island, designed so that the aroma and tartness from the orange are gently layered with a subtle saltiness. It is a refreshing beer meant to be easy to drink as the season begins to feel hot and humid.
This beer was created as a collaboration with the EATBEAT! area of Mori, Michi, Ichiba 2026, currently being held in Gamagori City, Aichi Prefecture. It can be enjoyed not only at the venue, but also at retailers across Japan. As a brewery that continues to make craft beer rooted in its local area, Nara Brewing has offered a wide range of styles from core beers to collaborations, and this project is another clear example of that character.
As of May 23, the initial shipment destinations are centered on liquor stores and extend to Tokyo, Kanagawa, Nagano, Aichi, Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Hiroshima, Tokushima, and Fukuoka. At the event venue, Mori, Michi, Ichiba Sea Area EATBEAT!10, sales are available only during the event period from May 22 to 24. In addition, the beer is also available through the Nara Brewing online store.
- The flavor centers on the aroma and tartness of bitter orange
- A gose finished with a touch of saltiness
- A collaboration with the Mori, Michi, Ichiba 2026 EATBEAT! area
This is a bottle that invites interest in the balance between ingredient expression and drinkability, which is so typical of Nara Brewing.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroWhat really hits the spot in this recent muggy weather is Nara Brewing's HOORAY!. It's a gose made with Awaji Island bitter orange and salt, and they've also announced the initial shipment stores.
MugiWait, bitter orange and salt? Does that really make beer taste that good? It kind of sounds like a dish, so now I'm curious!
Hop BroThe thing is, this isn't just a novelty. It's the classic gose style with the aroma and tartness of bitter orange layered with saltiness. It's made to go down smoothly on hot days.
MugiI've heard the name gose before, but what does it mean when you say the saltiness comes through? I can't really imagine a salty beer!
Hop BroGood question. When you add salt, it softens the edges and lets the tartness and citrus notes bloom, so the mouthfeel becomes smoother.
MugiOh, I see! And this is a collaboration with the EATBEAT! area of Mori, Michi, Ichiba 2026, too. It sounds like it captures the whole atmosphere of the event!
Hop BroExactly. It's a Nara City brewery, but they're great at these projects that connect with the local community. The range from their regular beers to collaborations is very much Nara Brewing.
MugiAnd the initial shipment stores span from Tokyo to Fukuoka! That's amazing. So many different shops will have it!
Hop BroAt the event venue's EATBEAT!10, it's only on sale from May 22 to 24, and you can also buy it from the Nara Brewing online store, so there are plenty of ways to get it.
MugiJust imagining the aroma of bitter orange makes my throat feel refreshed... so this is what they mean by a refreshing beer.
Hop BroAll right, then today's choice is settled. Let's raise a glass with a gose that works against the heat while talking about Mori, Michi, Ichiba.
MugiI'm in! My head is already full of I want to drink this now, Hop-bro!
