Chigasaki BEER&Villa Announces the Arrival of Green Mikan Season
Chigasaki BEER&Villa in Chigasaki, Kanagawa, posted on Instagram that “the season for green mikan has arrived.” While the brewery has not yet revealed a product name or release date, the announcement hints at a possible seasonal beer featuring young citrus fruit.
Hop BroA seasonal update has arrived from Chigasaki: Chigasaki BEER&Villa announced that green mandarin season is here on Instagram.
MugiWait, does that mean a mandarin beer is coming? A beer with green mandarins sounds wonderfully lip-puckering!
Hop BroLet’s hold that thought. The post only announced the season; no beer name or release date has been revealed, and use in a beer is not confirmed.
MugiMy fridge was ready already! But what exactly is a green mandarin? How is it different from a ripe one?
Hop BroIt’s an unripe mandarin. Compared with ripe fruit, it tends to have brighter acidity and bitterness, plus a fresh green aroma.
MugiA green aroma? It sounds like the mandarin is yelling, “I’m not ready to grow up!” That slightly bitter citrus character could be great in beer.
Hop BroIt certainly could. Brewers might layer it with citrusy hop notes or add it later to preserve aroma—late-addition recipe design gets my imagination racing.
MugiLate addition of what?! I can only picture someone dunking mandarins into a tank. The jargon traffic jam is real!
Hop BroSimply put, it means adding ingredients closer to the finish to retain their aroma. The brewery aims for bright, easy-drinking beers, so green mandarins are an intriguing match.
MugiAnd you can drink at Surfrider-go while looking over the sea. A pint with Shonan views sounds like a complete day off.
Hop BroExactly. The origin, style, and serving date are all still unknown, so we’ll be watching for the next announcement.
MugiWhen it’s announced, let’s go together! I want to taste that tangy, bitter citrus with the sea breeze—that seasonal pint can’t come soon enough!
Chigasaki BEER&Villa, a brewery in Chigasaki, Kanagawa, posted a short video on its official Instagram account on September 9, 2026, with the message: “The season for green mikan has arrived.”
The post confirms the arrival of the green mikan season and includes hashtags related to Chigasaki Beer and its local-first philosophy. However, it does not specify a product name, the origin of the fruit, the beer style, a release date, or how the beer will be served.
Green mikan, harvested before full ripeness, is known for its fresh acidity, subtle bitterness, and vivid green-citrus aroma. Those characteristics could pair naturally with the bright, light-drinking beers that Chigasaki BEER&Villa aims to create. At this stage, however, the post does not confirm whether the fruit will be used in a beer or what kind of recipe may be planned.
Chigasaki BEER&Villa operates a brewery and restaurant overlooking the coast of Chigasaki. Its official website describes its beers as bright and easy to drink, inspired by the sea around Chigasaki. The attached restaurant, Surfrider-go, serves freshly brewed beer alongside dishes made with local ingredients, with views of Shonan’s coastline, Eboshiiwa Rock, Enoshima, and Mount Fuji.
Beer fans will have to wait for further details, including the beer’s name, flavor profile, and availability. The announcement nevertheless offers an early glimpse of a new seasonal chapter for Chigasaki Beer.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroA seasonal update has arrived from Chigasaki: Chigasaki BEER&Villa announced that green mandarin season is here on Instagram.
MugiWait, does that mean a mandarin beer is coming? A beer with green mandarins sounds wonderfully lip-puckering!
Hop BroLet’s hold that thought. The post only announced the season; no beer name or release date has been revealed, and use in a beer is not confirmed.
MugiMy fridge was ready already! But what exactly is a green mandarin? How is it different from a ripe one?
Hop BroIt’s an unripe mandarin. Compared with ripe fruit, it tends to have brighter acidity and bitterness, plus a fresh green aroma.
MugiA green aroma? It sounds like the mandarin is yelling, “I’m not ready to grow up!” That slightly bitter citrus character could be great in beer.
Hop BroIt certainly could. Brewers might layer it with citrusy hop notes or add it later to preserve aroma—late-addition recipe design gets my imagination racing.
MugiLate addition of what?! I can only picture someone dunking mandarins into a tank. The jargon traffic jam is real!
Hop BroSimply put, it means adding ingredients closer to the finish to retain their aroma. The brewery aims for bright, easy-drinking beers, so green mandarins are an intriguing match.
MugiAnd you can drink at Surfrider-go while looking over the sea. A pint with Shonan views sounds like a complete day off.
Hop BroExactly. The origin, style, and serving date are all still unknown, so we’ll be watching for the next announcement.
MugiWhen it’s announced, let’s go together! I want to taste that tangy, bitter citrus with the sea breeze—that seasonal pint can’t come soon enough!
