Tango Kingdom Brewery Co., Ltd., a regional trading company based in Kyotango, Kyoto Prefecture, that handles the processing, sale, and market development of local Tango specialty products, is releasing its first saison-style craft beer, "Lively Ale," made with Tango-grown Koshihikari rice as a supplementary ingredient, starting Monday, September 7.
The beer is brewed with French hops called "Mistral," giving it a refreshing hop aroma, a spicy flavor, and a light, easy-drinking finish.
The brewery has previously developed and sold a lager-style craft beer, "Meister," also using Tango-grown Koshihikari rice as a supplementary ingredient, as part of its ongoing product development that makes use of locally grown rice.
"Lively Ale" builds on the techniques and know-how gained from developing "Meister" and is the brewery's first saison-style craft beer, brewed with French "Mistral" hops. It offers a refreshing hop aroma, a spicy flavor, and a light finish. Through the flavor created by the combination of Tango-grown rice and French hops, the brewery aims to bring out a new appeal for regional craft beer made with local rice.
Tango Kingdom Brewery plans to continue developing products that make use of regional specialties, and as a regional trading company, to promote the development of local specialty goods and sixth-industry initiatives to help revitalize industry in the Tango area.
Craft Beer "Lively Ale" Overview
| Name | Lively Ale (LIVELY ALE) |
| Release date | Monday, September 7, 2026 |
| Price | 715 yen (tax included) |
| Volume | 350ml |
| Features | The first saison-style beer among Tango Kingdom Brewery's in-house craft beers. Brewed with Tango-grown Koshihikari rice and French "Mistral" hops for a refreshing hop aroma, spicy flavor, and light finish. |
| Where to buy | Michi-no-Eki Tango Kingdom "Shoku no Miyako" souvenir shop Tango Shoan; the online shop Tango Kingdom Kodawari Ichiba (https://tango-kingdom-onlineshop.com/); and other locations |
