Suntory's "Kinmugi" brand is set to release a summer seasonal limited edition — "Kinmugi: Colorful Summer Night" — across Japan starting June 23, 2026.
The "Kinmugi" brand, built around the concept of "the beer-type beverage most suited for a happy home table," has attracted a wide and loyal following. Among its offerings, seasonal limited editions that weave a scene from daily life into the product name have received particularly warm feedback, with customers noting responses like "the name is poetic and instantly draws me in" and "you can feel the season through the taste."
Flavor and Packaging
The brew uses multiple varieties of aroma hops and is fermented with top-fermenting yeast, producing a complex, fruity aroma that unfolds in layers along with a pleasant, lingering finish.
The packaging features water balloons — a beloved fixture of Japanese summer night festivals — as its central motif, resulting in a brightly colored, festive design.
The Name
"Colorful Summer Night" captures the feeling of a heart lifted by the vivid colors of a summer night festival — a memory that many people in Japan share.
Product Details
| Product Name | Kinmugi: Colorful Summer Night |
| Sizes / Alcohol | 350ml / 5%, 500ml / 5% |
| Release Date | June 23, 2026 |
| Available Region | Nationwide (limited period) |
| Category | Happoshu (low-malt beer) |
