Nikenchaya Mochi Kakeya Honten’s new beer will launch on 8 October 2026. This Farmhouse Ale is brewed by combining dashi made from Nibun’s honkarebushi bonito flakes with wort, and is characterised by smoky aromas and spiciness.
Smoked Dashi (Nikenchaya Mochi Kakeya Honten) will be launched as a Farmhouse Ale with an alcohol content of 5%. The product is described as being brewed by combining dashi extracted from Nibun’s honkarebushi bonito flakes with wort.
In terms of aroma and flavour, the aroma of bonito-flake dashi comes to the fore, accompanied by an unusual bonito-flake character and emerging smoky notes. The smoke malt used is said to add an accent that complements the smoky aroma of beechwood.
The beer has a pale gold, slightly hazy appearance. Its bitterness is restrained, allowing the delicate umami of the dashi to come forward. When the glass is tilted, smoky aromas, dashi notes and spicy nuances are said to overlap.