Yokohama Beer Announces Annual Limited Odawara Orange Pale Ale
On June 5, Yokohama Beer Brewery in Yokohama, Kanagawa, introduced a new entry in its seasonal "Meguriai" series: the annual limited-batch Odawara Orange Pale Ale. The beer uses Kiyomi oranges from Akisawa Farm in Odawara, along with orange peel and juice, and a slightly higher dose of aroma hops.
Hop BroToday’s headline is once-a-year only: Yokohama Beer Brewery’s “Odawara Orange Pale Ale.”
MugiWhat! Odawara orange in a pale ale? That already sounds ridiculously refreshing!
Hop BroHere’s the thing, it’s a new release in the Meguriai series, their seasonal lineup, and it’s fully limited in quantity again this year.
MugiOh wow! And it uses Kiyomi oranges? What makes those different from regular oranges?
Hop BroThey’re grown at Akisawa-en in Odawara, and this beer uses peel and juice in the brew, so you get layered aroma and flavor.
MugiLayered flavor!? And then I see more aroma hops too. Did this just turn into a surprise beer exam?
Hop BroAroma hops are basically the scent specialists. So this is like a fragrance power-up, boosting the orange character with extra freshness.
MugiThat sounds amazing! Orange plus hops is basically an early summer reward in a glass. I want one already.
Hop BroAnd the base uses spring water from Doshimura, while brewer Yuko Nogaki aimed for a more refreshing profile this year.
MugiI love that you can feel the people and ingredients behind it. It sounds like a full local connection between Yokohama and Odawara.
Hop BroExactly. It really wraps local producers into one beer, and since it’s available only while stocked, this is not the moment to hesitate.
MugiThen we move now. I want to drink it now, and you’re giving me the full tasting commentary with that first sip.
What’s inside
Yokohama Beer Brewery, based in Yokohama, Kanagawa, introduced the latest beer in its seasonal "Meguriai" series: the annual limited-batch Odawara Orange Pale Ale. The brewery says it is a once-a-year release and that production is fully limited.
This year’s beer centers on Kiyomi oranges from Akisawa Farm in Odawara. The oranges were matured in a cypress storehouse, then brewed with both peel and juice. The base uses clean spring water from Doshi Village, creating a beer built around fresh orange character.
Brewer Yuko Nogaki also increased the aroma hops slightly this year. That extra hop presence is meant to add brightness and lift to the orange-driven profile, resulting in a beer that the brewery describes as juicy and refreshing for early summer.
Yokohama Beer has long positioned itself as a local brewery that works closely with regional ingredients and producers. This release continues that approach by linking Yokohama and Odawara in a single glass. Orders are being directed through the brewery’s online store, and the beer will be sold until it runs out.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s headline is once-a-year only: Yokohama Beer Brewery’s “Odawara Orange Pale Ale.”
MugiWhat! Odawara orange in a pale ale? That already sounds ridiculously refreshing!
Hop BroHere’s the thing, it’s a new release in the Meguriai series, their seasonal lineup, and it’s fully limited in quantity again this year.
MugiOh wow! And it uses Kiyomi oranges? What makes those different from regular oranges?
Hop BroThey’re grown at Akisawa-en in Odawara, and this beer uses peel and juice in the brew, so you get layered aroma and flavor.
MugiLayered flavor!? And then I see more aroma hops too. Did this just turn into a surprise beer exam?
Hop BroAroma hops are basically the scent specialists. So this is like a fragrance power-up, boosting the orange character with extra freshness.
MugiThat sounds amazing! Orange plus hops is basically an early summer reward in a glass. I want one already.
Hop BroAnd the base uses spring water from Doshimura, while brewer Yuko Nogaki aimed for a more refreshing profile this year.
MugiI love that you can feel the people and ingredients behind it. It sounds like a full local connection between Yokohama and Odawara.
Hop BroExactly. It really wraps local producers into one beer, and since it’s available only while stocked, this is not the moment to hesitate.
MugiThen we move now. I want to drink it now, and you’re giving me the full tasting commentary with that first sip.
