Yokohama Beer Brewery to Release Its Sixth Canned Beer, 'Yokohama Saison,' on April 1
Yokohama Beer Brewery will launch 'Yokohama Saison' on April 1, 2026 as the sixth regular canned beer in its lineup. This saison combines Belgian yeast with the latest hop, 'Krush,' achieving both aroma and drinkability.
Hop BroYokohama Beer Brewery has put out 'Yokohama Saison' as the sixth canned beer, and it's being released on April 1. And this time, the aroma really comes through in a very satisfying way.
MugiWhoa, just hearing Belgian yeast already makes it sound like the real deal! But saison sounds cute as a name, even though what's inside seems kind of advanced!
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: the base is a dry finish that's true to saison. Yokohama Beer Brewery is a local brewery founded in 1999, and what I like is how it stays rooted in the community while still going bold with its staples.
MugiDry? Does beer somehow dry you out!? And anyway, words like 'saison yeast' and 'Belle Saison' already sound like a beer meeting, and my head is getting all fuzzy!
Hop BroIt's okay to be fuzzy; in simple terms, it means the aftertaste is clean. On top of that, they layer in the latest Krush hop to add aromas like citrus and tropical fruit.
MugiWhat is that, citrus and tropical? The moment I hear that, it feels like I'm being taken straight to the fruit aisle! And it's easy to drink even though it has all that aroma? That's almost unfair.
Hop BroI'd call it smart design rather than unfair. With a light 4.5% alcohol content and a restrained IBU of 17, it's made so you can enjoy the aroma and still sip it smoothly.
MugiOhhh! That sounds like it would pair easily with food too. White fish carpaccio and early-summer vegetable dishes - I can already see such a stylish table!
Hop BroExactly, it's a very solid beer to drink with meals. And the limited-edition set for the release even comes with a mini plate made in Tsubame-Sanjo, so you can enjoy the craftsmanship of both the beer and the vessel together.
MugiWow, it really carries not just the beer, but also the spirit of making things with care. That kind of refreshing feeling in everyday life starts with a bottle like this... I already want to drink it so badly today!
Yokohama Beer Brewery released 'Yokohama Saison' on April 1, 2026 as the sixth regular canned beer in its lineup. Based in Naka Ward, Yokohama, the brewery is a local beer company founded in 1999. While continuing to make craft beer rooted in the local community, it is expanding its lineup with both core and limited-edition offerings.
This new release uses the Belgian-style saison yeast 'Belle Saison' as its base, bringing the spicy, floral aroma and dry finish characteristic of a saison. On top of that, it adds 'Krush,' a hop attracting attention as one of the latest varieties, layering in a fresh aroma reminiscent of citrus and tropical fruit. It has an alcohol content of 4.5% and an IBU of 17. The result is a beer designed to keep a light feel while letting drinkers enjoy its aromatic layers.
The brewery says it aimed for 'a refreshing flavor that blends into everyday scenes,' and head brewer Shoichi Ida commented that rather than simply preserving tradition, they gave the saison new life by adding modern elements. It is also easy to enjoy with food, and pairing suggestions include white fish carpaccio and early-summer vegetable dishes.
A limited set commemorating the release has also been prepared. It includes five bottles of 'Yokohama Saison' paired with a mini stainless-steel round plate made in Tsubame-Sanjo, creating a set that lets drinkers enjoy the craftsmanship of both the beer and the vessel together. This saison brings together Yokohama Beer Brewery's locally rooted approach to making things and its proposal of a new flavor experience.
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Hop BroYokohama Beer Brewery has put out 'Yokohama Saison' as the sixth canned beer, and it's being released on April 1. And this time, the aroma really comes through in a very satisfying way.
MugiWhoa, just hearing Belgian yeast already makes it sound like the real deal! But saison sounds cute as a name, even though what's inside seems kind of advanced!
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: the base is a dry finish that's true to saison. Yokohama Beer Brewery is a local brewery founded in 1999, and what I like is how it stays rooted in the community while still going bold with its staples.
MugiDry? Does beer somehow dry you out!? And anyway, words like 'saison yeast' and 'Belle Saison' already sound like a beer meeting, and my head is getting all fuzzy!
Hop BroIt's okay to be fuzzy; in simple terms, it means the aftertaste is clean. On top of that, they layer in the latest Krush hop to add aromas like citrus and tropical fruit.
MugiWhat is that, citrus and tropical? The moment I hear that, it feels like I'm being taken straight to the fruit aisle! And it's easy to drink even though it has all that aroma? That's almost unfair.
Hop BroI'd call it smart design rather than unfair. With a light 4.5% alcohol content and a restrained IBU of 17, it's made so you can enjoy the aroma and still sip it smoothly.
MugiOhhh! That sounds like it would pair easily with food too. White fish carpaccio and early-summer vegetable dishes - I can already see such a stylish table!
Hop BroExactly, it's a very solid beer to drink with meals. And the limited-edition set for the release even comes with a mini plate made in Tsubame-Sanjo, so you can enjoy the craftsmanship of both the beer and the vessel together.
MugiWow, it really carries not just the beer, but also the spirit of making things with care. That kind of refreshing feeling in everyday life starts with a bottle like this... I already want to drink it so badly today!
