COEDO Brewery highlights SUWADA HOUSE ALE, a Pear Saison for SUWADA’s 100th anniversary
COEDO Brewery, based in Higashimatsuyama, Saitama, has introduced SUWADA HOUSE ALE, a collaboration beer created to mark SUWADA’s 100th anniversary. Brewed as a Pear Saison with local Le Lectier pears from Tsubame-Sanjo, it was designed as a 4.5% beer for the end of the workday.
Hop BroI’ve got my eye on SUWADA HOUSE ALE from COEDO Brewery. It’s a collaboration made for Suwada’s 100th anniversary, and the whole idea is a beer that fits perfectly after work.
MugiWait, Suwada is that super craft-focused maker, right? Turning that into a 100th anniversary collab beer already sounds ridiculously cool.
Hop BroExactly. It blends Tsubame-Sanjo craftsmanship with COEDO’s brewing, and the concept comes from the local after-work drinking culture where people share a drink at the end of the day.
MugiOh, so it’s the kind of beer for that “I survived today” moment? That’s basically a reward beer and I respect it immediately.
Hop BroThe style is the fun part too: it’s a Pear Saison made with Le Lectier pears from Sanjo, so it layers soft pear aroma onto a crisp saison base.
MugiWhat is a saison anyway? That word sounds fancy enough to make me nod first and panic later.
Hop BroA saison is a Belgian-style ale, and saison yeast gives it spicy and fruity notes. It also finishes dry, so the pear aroma stays elegant instead of turning heavy or sugary.
MugiSo when you say dry, you mean clean finish, not “my mouth turned into a desert”? Good, because I was one step away from picturing a dehumidifier.
Hop BroThat’s basically it. And with 4.5% ABV, it’s built for easy drinking after work or as a light aperitif, plus the label apparently reflects SUWADA’s functional design style.
MugiSoft pear aroma, crisp finish, and made for winding down after a long day? I’m fully ready for the perfect closing beer tonight, preferably with your running commentary included.
A collaboration rooted in craft culture
COEDO Brewery, based in Higashimatsuyama, Saitama, has featured its collaboration beer with SUWADA, the long-established manufacturer from Tsubame-Sanjo: SUWADA HOUSE ALE. In the article, brewer Meguro explains how the limited beer came together and what went into shaping it as a Pear Saison.
The project is tied to the local custom of "agari-zake", a drink shared after a day’s work in the artisan communities of Tsubame-Sanjo. The beer is presented as a modern anniversary ale that reflects that ritual of closing out the day, exchanging a few words, and gathering energy for tomorrow.
Built as a Pear Saison
The beer style is Pear Saison. Saison originated in Belgium and is known for yeast-driven spice, fruity aromas, and a dry, refreshing finish. Here, that framework is paired with Le Lectier pears from Sanjo City, adding a soft fruit character to the style’s bright, crisp profile.
The ingredients are malt, pear, and hops. Excluding the sour malt used for pH adjustment, all malt came from Belgium, a deliberate choice that matches the beer’s Belgian roots. Meguro notes that fruit beers are always challenging because the brewer has to find the right balance between the fruit’s character and the base beer. In this case, the saison yeast and the pear worked well together, resulting in a beer he felt satisfied with.
How it is meant to be enjoyed
The beer is 4.5% ABV. The article recommends it as a relaxed drink after work, and also as an aperitif paired with simple snacks or small bites. That positioning makes the beer feel approachable rather than ceremonial, which fits the idea of a drink that belongs in everyday life.
The label design is also highlighted for its sense of functional beauty, echoing SUWADA’s products. SUWADA HOUSE ALE brings together a regional manufacturing culture and COEDO’s brewing approach in a way that feels grounded in place, ingredients, and timing rather than trend-driven novelty.
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Hop BroI’ve got my eye on SUWADA HOUSE ALE from COEDO Brewery. It’s a collaboration made for Suwada’s 100th anniversary, and the whole idea is a beer that fits perfectly after work.
MugiWait, Suwada is that super craft-focused maker, right? Turning that into a 100th anniversary collab beer already sounds ridiculously cool.
Hop BroExactly. It blends Tsubame-Sanjo craftsmanship with COEDO’s brewing, and the concept comes from the local after-work drinking culture where people share a drink at the end of the day.
MugiOh, so it’s the kind of beer for that “I survived today” moment? That’s basically a reward beer and I respect it immediately.
Hop BroThe style is the fun part too: it’s a Pear Saison made with Le Lectier pears from Sanjo, so it layers soft pear aroma onto a crisp saison base.
MugiWhat is a saison anyway? That word sounds fancy enough to make me nod first and panic later.
Hop BroA saison is a Belgian-style ale, and saison yeast gives it spicy and fruity notes. It also finishes dry, so the pear aroma stays elegant instead of turning heavy or sugary.
MugiSo when you say dry, you mean clean finish, not “my mouth turned into a desert”? Good, because I was one step away from picturing a dehumidifier.
Hop BroThat’s basically it. And with 4.5% ABV, it’s built for easy drinking after work or as a light aperitif, plus the label apparently reflects SUWADA’s functional design style.
MugiSoft pear aroma, crisp finish, and made for winding down after a long day? I’m fully ready for the perfect closing beer tonight, preferably with your running commentary included.
