BEER CAFE NINKASI Welcomes Kagoya Brewery's 'Amanatsu Wheat'
Tokyo's Kunitachi beer pub "BEER CAFE NINKASI" introduced Kagoya Brewery's 'Amanatsu Wheat' in a post dated April 7, 2026. This fruit wheat made with Izu-grown amanatsu oranges is an intriguing beer with a citrus aroma and a soft, easy-drinking finish.
Hop BroAt Beer Cafe Ninkasi in Kunitachi, Kagoya Brewery's newcomer, 'Amanatsu Wheat,' has arrived. It's a fruit wheat made with amanatsu oranges from Izu, and it's a beer that really gives you a sense of the season.
MugiWait, they put amanatsu in beer!? Is it sweet like juice? Or does it still taste properly like beer?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: with an ABV of 4.5% and IBU 15, it's designed to be easy to drink. The juice is brewed together with the wort, and the peel is steeped in the fermentation tank, so it's not just sweetness but also aroma and a gentle bitterness that stand out.
MugiHold on, hold on, what does 'steeped in the fermentation tank' even mean? Like you put the peels in like a bath? Even though it's beer, that sounds like cooking!
Hop BroExactly, the image is pretty close. It layers the bright tartness of amanatsu over the soft wheat character of the wheat ale while adding citrus aroma.
MugiOhhh! So when you drink it, do you get a little burst of amanatsu first, then a mild bitterness afterward? That sounds perfect for spring, right?
Hop BroExactly. The point is not to make the bitterness too strong, but to let the aroma and light body carry the drink, so it has a refreshing quality that's great with meals. It's the kind of beer that doesn't mind what it's paired with, from fried foods to white fish.
MugiAnd Ninkasi has 10 kinds of craft beer on tap plus wine too!? It's basically a library of drinks. I'd get lost if I went there!
Hop BroAnd it's just a 2-minute walk from the north exit of Yaho Station, completely non-smoking, with no cover charge and Wi-Fi too, so it's easy to drop by. It's a very comfortable place, whether you're drinking alone or eating.
MugiThen the right move might be to check the regular lineup first and then go with a seasonal beer like Amanatsu Wheat! My throat is already reacting just from the citrus aroma!
Hop BroI know. This is definitely a 'let's toast right now' situation. If you take it easy in Kunitachi and enjoy a drink while savoring the refreshing amanatsu character, it'll be a pretty good night.
MugiYeah, I want to toast with Amanatsu Wheat! And in the calm atmosphere of a beer pub, the beer might feel a little more grown-up. Let's go, right now!
Featured Beer
BEER CAFE NINKASI, a beer pub located at the entrance to a residential neighborhood, a 2-minute walk from the north exit of Yaho Station in Kunitachi, Tokyo, highlighted Kagoya Brewery's 'Amanatsu Wheat' in a post dated April 7, 2026.
'Amanatsu Wheat' is a fruit-beer-style wheat ale. According to reference information, it has an ABV of 4.5% and IBU 15, and is brewed with plenty of amanatsu oranges harvested in Izu. The juice is brewed together with the wort, and the thinly peeled skins are steeped in the fermentation tank, bringing out the amanatsu's tartness, mild bitterness, and fresh character.
Shop Features
Ninkasi opened in January 2016 as a second location of Kokubunji Gambrinus. Inside, you can enjoy 10 kinds of craft beer on tap, plus 3 kinds of draft wine and about 10 bottled wines. The layout includes 6 counter seats and 14 table seats, and the place is completely non-smoking, has no cover charge, and includes Wi-Fi. Families with children are welcome, and it is easy to use for anything from solo drinking to a meal.
Good Points for Beer Lovers
A fruit wheat with a pronounced citrus aroma is suited to times when you want to enjoy fragrance and lightness without pushing the bitterness too hard. Because the bright tartness from the amanatsu comes forward, it seems easy to pair with food as well. When you encounter one at a beer pub like Ninkasi that stocks several craft beers on tap, it's easier to see how different brewers design beers even within the same fruit-beer style.
If you're drinking craft beer in the Kunitachi area, you'll probably want to first scan the regular taps and then try a seasonal pint like this. The highlight of this post is being able to check out the refreshing character brought by amanatsu in the calm atmosphere of a beer pub.
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Hop BroAt Beer Cafe Ninkasi in Kunitachi, Kagoya Brewery's newcomer, 'Amanatsu Wheat,' has arrived. It's a fruit wheat made with amanatsu oranges from Izu, and it's a beer that really gives you a sense of the season.
MugiWait, they put amanatsu in beer!? Is it sweet like juice? Or does it still taste properly like beer?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: with an ABV of 4.5% and IBU 15, it's designed to be easy to drink. The juice is brewed together with the wort, and the peel is steeped in the fermentation tank, so it's not just sweetness but also aroma and a gentle bitterness that stand out.
MugiHold on, hold on, what does 'steeped in the fermentation tank' even mean? Like you put the peels in like a bath? Even though it's beer, that sounds like cooking!
Hop BroExactly, the image is pretty close. It layers the bright tartness of amanatsu over the soft wheat character of the wheat ale while adding citrus aroma.
MugiOhhh! So when you drink it, do you get a little burst of amanatsu first, then a mild bitterness afterward? That sounds perfect for spring, right?
Hop BroExactly. The point is not to make the bitterness too strong, but to let the aroma and light body carry the drink, so it has a refreshing quality that's great with meals. It's the kind of beer that doesn't mind what it's paired with, from fried foods to white fish.
MugiAnd Ninkasi has 10 kinds of craft beer on tap plus wine too!? It's basically a library of drinks. I'd get lost if I went there!
Hop BroAnd it's just a 2-minute walk from the north exit of Yaho Station, completely non-smoking, with no cover charge and Wi-Fi too, so it's easy to drop by. It's a very comfortable place, whether you're drinking alone or eating.
MugiThen the right move might be to check the regular lineup first and then go with a seasonal beer like Amanatsu Wheat! My throat is already reacting just from the citrus aroma!
Hop BroI know. This is definitely a 'let's toast right now' situation. If you take it easy in Kunitachi and enjoy a drink while savoring the refreshing amanatsu character, it'll be a pretty good night.
MugiYeah, I want to toast with Amanatsu Wheat! And in the calm atmosphere of a beer pub, the beer might feel a little more grown-up. Let's go, right now!
