Inabiya Chiba Inage Beer Introduces Its First 2026 Release Made with Winter Yuzu
Inabiya Chiba Inage Beer Brewery, located in Inage Ward, Chiba City, introduced a new beer made with winter yuzu on Instagram. Positioned as its first release of 2026, the beer reflects the shop’s signature approach of making the most of seasonal ingredients.
Hop BroInage Ward in Chiba City has Inabiya Chiba Inage Beer Brewery bringing out a new beer made with winter yuzu. Calling it the first release of 2026 makes it feel like they’re kicking off the year with a seasonal glass from the start.
MugiWhoa! A winter yuzu beer already sounds delicious just from the name alone! But what happens when yuzu goes into beer?
Hop BroThat’s the thing: yuzu has a vivid aroma, so it easily creates a refreshing finish. And Inabiya’s strength is using well water from the premises and local ingredients, so what makes it interesting is that it doesn’t end up as just another fruit beer.
MugiThey even use well water!? That suddenly feels really artisanal...! But what style is this beer?
Hop BroThat part is the mystery: the style hasn’t been announced. That’s why people can imagine whether it’s aroma-forward, light and crisp, or the kind that keeps the malt character intact.
MugiWow, it’s the kind of beer that makes you want to toast based on imagination! And since it’s the first release of 2026, it has such a new-year-start kind of energy.
Hop BroWhat’s more, Inabiya is a brewery-attached spot that opened in July 2023, so you can drink beer brewed right there on the premises. They usually have about eight varieties on hand, plus a three-beer tasting set, so it’s friendly for beginners too.
MugiReally? If there’s a tasting set, then even a beginner like me might feel comfortable going in. If I line up the yuzu one with the regular beers, I’d probably be able to tell the differences!
Hop BroExactly. And it’s only about a five-minute walk from JR Inage Station and Keisei Inage Station, so it really feels like a beer pub rooted in the neighborhood. Their practice of working with local farmers and folding seasonal ingredients into the beer is very much in character too.
MugiI see, so it’s a beer that’s deeply connected to the region! Releasing winter yuzu at a time when spring is starting to feel closer is kind of stylish, too.
Hop BroYeah, capturing the lingering feel of the season and linking it to the new year is what makes seasonal ingredients so appealing. A beer like this is delicious even in the time you spend sniffing the aroma before the first sip.
MugiI can’t take it anymore, I want to drink it now! Let’s imagine the yuzu aroma first, then compare it with the regular beers later, and start our night in Inage!
Inabiya Chiba Inage Beer Brewery, located in Inage Ward, Chiba City, is a restaurant with its own brewery that opened in July 2023. Its hallmark is that guests can enjoy beer brewed on-site right there in the store, and it also puts effort into brewing with well water from the premises and locally sourced ingredients. It normally offers around eight kinds of craft beer, along with a three-beer tasting set, making it an inviting setup even for people who are not yet familiar with craft beer.
What was introduced on Instagram this time was a new beer made with winter yuzu. The post also noted that the announcement came a little later than the season of growing signs of spring, while positioning it as the first release of 2026. Although the specific style and release date could not be confirmed, it is likely to draw interest for its aroma and drinking profile as a beer that makes use of seasonal ingredients.
Inabiya is located about a five-minute walk from both JR Inage Station and Keisei Inage Station, and is also known as a beer pub rooted in the Inage neighborhood. Its approach of working with local farmers and incorporating seasonal ingredients into beer is one of the shop’s defining traits. This time, by using the lingering feel of winter yuzu while creating a beer that opens the door to the new year, it comes across as a brewery close to the community and true to its local character.
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Hop BroInage Ward in Chiba City has Inabiya Chiba Inage Beer Brewery bringing out a new beer made with winter yuzu. Calling it the first release of 2026 makes it feel like they’re kicking off the year with a seasonal glass from the start.
MugiWhoa! A winter yuzu beer already sounds delicious just from the name alone! But what happens when yuzu goes into beer?
Hop BroThat’s the thing: yuzu has a vivid aroma, so it easily creates a refreshing finish. And Inabiya’s strength is using well water from the premises and local ingredients, so what makes it interesting is that it doesn’t end up as just another fruit beer.
MugiThey even use well water!? That suddenly feels really artisanal...! But what style is this beer?
Hop BroThat part is the mystery: the style hasn’t been announced. That’s why people can imagine whether it’s aroma-forward, light and crisp, or the kind that keeps the malt character intact.
MugiWow, it’s the kind of beer that makes you want to toast based on imagination! And since it’s the first release of 2026, it has such a new-year-start kind of energy.
Hop BroWhat’s more, Inabiya is a brewery-attached spot that opened in July 2023, so you can drink beer brewed right there on the premises. They usually have about eight varieties on hand, plus a three-beer tasting set, so it’s friendly for beginners too.
MugiReally? If there’s a tasting set, then even a beginner like me might feel comfortable going in. If I line up the yuzu one with the regular beers, I’d probably be able to tell the differences!
Hop BroExactly. And it’s only about a five-minute walk from JR Inage Station and Keisei Inage Station, so it really feels like a beer pub rooted in the neighborhood. Their practice of working with local farmers and folding seasonal ingredients into the beer is very much in character too.
MugiI see, so it’s a beer that’s deeply connected to the region! Releasing winter yuzu at a time when spring is starting to feel closer is kind of stylish, too.
Hop BroYeah, capturing the lingering feel of the season and linking it to the new year is what makes seasonal ingredients so appealing. A beer like this is delicious even in the time you spend sniffing the aroma before the first sip.
MugiI can’t take it anymore, I want to drink it now! Let’s imagine the yuzu aroma first, then compare it with the regular beers later, and start our night in Inage!
