Kiuchi Brewery - Hitachino Nest

Microbrewery in Naka, Ibaraki, Japan 🇯🇵
Associated with 4 Venues

Established in 1996

Contact
1257 Kounosu, Naka-shi, Naka, 311-0133, Japan
Description
Kiuchi Brewery (木内酒造) is a brewery in Naka, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. It was established in 1823 by village headman Kiuchi Gihei as a sake and shochu producer. Craft beer production began in 1996 after a change in Japanese law governing micro brewing. A number of Kiuchi's products seek to combine European beer-making technology with traditional Japanese brewing techniques; for example, its XH Hitachino Nest Beer is matured in shochu casks.

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8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
It is a solid witbier, good taste of wheat, coriander, cereal, fruity, a bit watery, really refreshing, good ingredients, 05.06.17
Tried from Bottle on 30 May 2026 at 17:57

6.8/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6.5 Flavor 7.5 Texture 6 Overall 7
Creamy white good mostly lasting head. DArk yellow colour. Moderate malty and hoppy aroma. Moderate bitter flavor. Average moderate bitter finish. oily palate.
Tried from Can on 29 May 2026 at 10:13

4.9/10 Appearance 5 Aroma 5 Flavor 4 Texture 6 Overall 5
Smell of wheat, malt. Clear golden colour, white head. Aroma of green apple, lemon, some wheat. Lightly sour. Soft carbon. Meh.
Tried from Draft at EXBAR TOKYO plus 博多 on 20 May 2026 at 09:29

7.3/10 Appearance 7 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Bottle from WineKraft. Hazy golden body with lots of flecks beneath a thin off-white head. No visible carbonation. Faint lacing. Aroma of orange zest and stewed tea. Flavour of orange and brown bread. Medium body with a slick texture. Light fizz. A tangy and interesting beer.
Tried from Bottle on 09 May 2026 at 08:36

6.6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 5 Overall 7
Ukens fangst fra VP Verksgata, konsumert og vurdert mens jeg lager klippfiskgrateng (så da blir nok Daglig Leder smørblid!): klar gylden med ok skum. Friske fraspark hvor yuzu-appelsiner raskt tar ledelsen. Fin bitterhet, slank maltkropp og sommerlig følelse helt til siste dråpe.
Tried from Vinmonopolet Stavanger, Verksgata on 29 Apr 2026 at 15:57

7/10
Tried on 24 Apr 2026 at 21:22


8.3/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8.5 Flavor 8.5 Texture 8 Overall 8
I drank this one at the Pibar Lausanne, at the tap. It is a really delicious stout, good coffee, a bit sour, roasted malt, licor, lovely, 07.05.17.
Tried from Bottle on 24 Apr 2026 at 18:41

8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
This one was better than the pink one, strong notes of ginger and sugar, malt, not the most easiest beer for the beginners, interesting, 07.05.17, at Prélaz.
Tried from Bottle on 22 Apr 2026 at 19:16

8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
A perfect friend to close the eyes, a rather strong ale, warm alcool, well integrated, malty, bready, notes of toffee and honey, a wind of autumn in your cup, classical hop and subtle bitterness, 21.08.20, at Epalinges.
Tried from Bottle from Más que cervezas on 20 Apr 2026 at 18:50