Only 960 bottles of Hopfen-Sauer Fresh Hop 2026 are being released by Fujizakura Kogen Beer in Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi. The seasonal craft beer uses freshly harvested Mount Fuji hops and natural spring water from the Mount Fuji area.
The beer goes on sale from September 18, 2026, and sales will end when the limited batch sells out. It will be available at Silverンズ Cafe & Shop, the brewery’s directly operated cafe and shop, as well as through online stores including Rakuten.
Each 330ml bottle costs ¥715 (tax included). The German-style sour ale has an alcohol content of 4.5%, bitterness of 11 IBU, and a color rating of 4 SRM. The brewery uses Cascade hops grown around Fujikawaguchiko, Fujiyoshida, and Oshino.
About Fujizakura Kogen Beer
Fresh Mount Fuji Hops
For Fujizakura Kogen Beer Hopfen-Sauer Fresh Hop 2026, freshly harvested hops are taken straight to the brewery. The finished 330ml bottle sells for ¥715 (tax included).
Fujizakura Kogen Beer Regular Lineup
The brewery’s regular beers include Pils, Weizen, Rauch, and Schwarzweizen. Prices for these products are not specified in the release.
Shelf-Stable Filtered Beers
Filtered Weizen and Filtered Pils are made for room-temperature storage while retaining the brewery’s beer-making quality. Prices are not specified in the release.
Hopfen-Sauer Fresh Hop 2026 is brewed with hops transported to the brewery immediately after the morning harvest. This quick process preserves delicate aromas that can be lost when hops are dried, milled, and compressed into pellets. The result combines tropical yeast aromas with fresh green, citrus, and herbal notes, followed by a clean, refreshing acidity.
Highlights
- Only 960 bottles of Hopfen-Sauer Fresh Hop 2026 were brewed.
- The 330ml bottle is priced at ¥715 (tax included).
- The beer uses freshly picked Cascade hops grown in the Mount Fuji foothills.
- It is a German-style sour ale made without coriander or other added spices.
- Suggested pairings include cheese and charcuterie, fried octopus, spicy shrimp, and ethnic-style fresh spring rolls.
Product & Availability
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Fujizakura Kogen Beer Hopfen-Sauer Fresh Hop 2026 |
| Menu / items | Hopfen-Sauer Fresh Hop 2026, 330ml bottle; regular beers include Pils, Weizen, Rauch, and Schwarzweizen; shelf-stable filtered beers include Filtered Weizen and Filtered Pils |
| Release date | September 18, 2026 |
| Period | From September 18, 2026, while supplies last |
| Location | Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi |
| Stores | Silverンズ Cafe & Shop; Fujizakura Kogen Beer official online shop; Rakuten store |
| Address | 6663-1 Funatsu, Fujikawaguchiko, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi |
| Price | Hopfen-Sauer Fresh Hop 2026, 330ml bottle: ¥715 (tax included) |
| Official website | Fujizakura Kogen Beer; Rakuten store |
Before you buy
- When can I buy Hopfen-Sauer Fresh Hop 2026?
- It goes on sale from September 18, 2026, and will be available until the 960-bottle batch sells out.
- How much is Hopfen-Sauer Fresh Hop 2026?
- One 330ml bottle costs ¥715 (tax included).
- Where can I get Hopfen-Sauer Fresh Hop 2026?
- It is sold at Silverンズ Cafe & Shop and through online stores including the Rakuten store.
