Futako Beer, a local craft beer brand based in Futako-Tamagawa, Tokyo, is releasing a new product called "A Little Hoppy Lemon Sour" (ちょっとHOPなレモンサワー), made using pesticide-free, fully ripened lemons grown in Setagaya. Sales begin March 30, 2026.
Product Overview
A Little Hoppy Lemon Sour
- Alcohol: 5.0%
- Volume: 350ml
- Ingredients: Lemon, hops, beet oligosaccharides, brewing alcohol, carbonated gas
- Best Before: 6 months from manufacture
- Storage: Keep away from direct sunlight and heat; store in a cool, dark place
Product Features
The drink uses pesticide-free, fully ripened lemons grown in Setagaya. The juice is hand-squeezed and the peel is incorporated as zest, making full use of the whole lemon for a juicy and rich flavor.
Hops with citrus aromas are added to bring a refreshing fragrance and greater depth of flavor.
Drawing on craft beer brewing expertise, the finished product balances "lemon fruitiness" with "hop aroma" — a lemon sour with a character distinct from conventional offerings.
The Production Process
Development Background
As part of product development utilizing local resources, Futako Beer focused on pesticide-free lemons grown in Setagaya. Applying brewing know-how cultivated through years of craft beer production, the brand developed a lemon sour that brings out the individual character of both the fruit and the hops.
Sales Information
- Retail Price: ¥540 (tax excluded)
- Release Date: Monday, March 30, 2026
- Available at:
- Futako Beer Brewery
- Futako Beer Seta Brewery Unagiya Taproom
- Online store: https://futakobeer.stores.jp/
*Draft (on-tap) service is also available at the direct-run stores.
