Komainu Brewery Introduces Belgian Witbier "Mikamikasan"
Komainu Brewery in Kashiwa, Chiba, introduced its Belgian witbier "Mikamikasan." Centered on green pepper and orange, it features a light drinking profile and fresh citrus aroma, with 5% ABV and IBU 9.
Hop BroKashiwa's Komainu Brewery has put out an intriguing new Belgian witbier, "Mikamikasan." It's a beer driven by aroma, centered on green pepper and orange.
MugiHuh, green pepper and orange!? Does that combination work in beer!? I'm kind of picturing salad and juice at the same time!
Hop BroThat's the point: the style is Belgian witbier. It's a white beer that layers spice nuances over the soft character from wheat, so it looks like an offbeat choice but it has a solid logic to it.
MugiWhen you hear white beer, it does sound like it has a soft mouthfeel, but what do you mean by spice nuances!? That suddenly sounds kind of like wine, doesn't it?
Hop BroIn short, it's not just about aroma; it's about giving the beer a clear outline the moment you drink it. And with 5% ABV, IBU 9, the bitterness is kept quite modest. It's designed so it goes down lightly and the aroma comes first.
MugiOhhh! So rather than gulping it down, it's the kind that lets you enjoy the fresh citrus aroma! It sounds perfect for the mood before summer!
Hop BroExactly. The taste profile also shows high aroma and low bitterness, so aroma is the star. It really shows Komainu Brewery's signature style of making beers with a clear, defined character.
MugiSeriously, it's that distinctive!? And hearing it's a brewery in Kashiwa City makes it feel local and makes me want to support it!
Hop BroKomainu Brewery is family-run, and having its own restaurant is a big plus. In March 2026, it renovated the taproom as B&T Plus, and being able to enjoy fresh beer with food is part of the appeal.
MugiWow, being able to enjoy food along with the beer is amazing! 'Mikamikasan,' especially with the 330ml bottle, feels like something I'd want to open slowly at home!
Hop BroTo sum it up in one line, this is a light, vividly aromatic white beer. With the green pepper accent and the brightness of orange, it already sounds delicious before you even drink it.
MugiI'm completely sold! Today feels like a day to toast with a glass full of citrus aroma!
Mikamikasan -GREEN PEPPER & ORANGE²-
Komainu Brewery is a small family-run brewery in Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture. It began brewing in December 2017 and develops beers that incorporate local charm while valuing brewing that lets aroma and flavor come through clearly. It also has a directly operated restaurant near Kashiwa City Hall, where you can enjoy freshly brewed beer paired with food, which is another characteristic of the brewery.
The newly introduced "Mikamikasan" is in the BELGIAN WITBIER style. On the product page, it is listed as 5% alcohol, IBU 9, and described as having "fresh citrus aroma" and "light drinking ease." Based on a soft wheat-beer-like palate, the combination of green pepper and orange creates a design that sharpens the aroma's outline.
The taste profile is crispness 2, aroma 4, bitterness 1, and body 2. Even from the numbers alone, it is clear that the focus is not on bitterness but on aroma and lightness. As a beer that layers spicy accents onto the refreshing character expected of a Belgian witbier, it seems like a good fit for the hotter season.
Product information: product name "Mikamikasan," category beer, content 330ml bottle. The label design is listed as no-bu. Komainu Brewery renovated its taproom in March 2026 as "B&T Plus," and this is a new product worth noting for anyone in Kashiwa who wants to enjoy craft beer and food together.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroKashiwa's Komainu Brewery has put out an intriguing new Belgian witbier, "Mikamikasan." It's a beer driven by aroma, centered on green pepper and orange.
MugiHuh, green pepper and orange!? Does that combination work in beer!? I'm kind of picturing salad and juice at the same time!
Hop BroThat's the point: the style is Belgian witbier. It's a white beer that layers spice nuances over the soft character from wheat, so it looks like an offbeat choice but it has a solid logic to it.
MugiWhen you hear white beer, it does sound like it has a soft mouthfeel, but what do you mean by spice nuances!? That suddenly sounds kind of like wine, doesn't it?
Hop BroIn short, it's not just about aroma; it's about giving the beer a clear outline the moment you drink it. And with 5% ABV, IBU 9, the bitterness is kept quite modest. It's designed so it goes down lightly and the aroma comes first.
MugiOhhh! So rather than gulping it down, it's the kind that lets you enjoy the fresh citrus aroma! It sounds perfect for the mood before summer!
Hop BroExactly. The taste profile also shows high aroma and low bitterness, so aroma is the star. It really shows Komainu Brewery's signature style of making beers with a clear, defined character.
MugiSeriously, it's that distinctive!? And hearing it's a brewery in Kashiwa City makes it feel local and makes me want to support it!
Hop BroKomainu Brewery is family-run, and having its own restaurant is a big plus. In March 2026, it renovated the taproom as B&T Plus, and being able to enjoy fresh beer with food is part of the appeal.
MugiWow, being able to enjoy food along with the beer is amazing! 'Mikamikasan,' especially with the 330ml bottle, feels like something I'd want to open slowly at home!
Hop BroTo sum it up in one line, this is a light, vividly aromatic white beer. With the green pepper accent and the brightness of orange, it already sounds delicious before you even drink it.
MugiI'm completely sold! Today feels like a day to toast with a glass full of citrus aroma!
