Hitachino Nest Yuzu Ginger Non Ale
By Hitachino Nest · Japan
An ale-style drink from Japan’s Hitachino Nest with yuzu and ginger, 0.3% to 0.5% depending on the source: the yuzu adds acidity and the ginger spice, says James Clay, Kiuchi’s UK distributor.
At 0.3% to 0.5% ABV, this isn’t alcohol-free under UK guidance, which keeps the term for 0.05% or less. We list it with alcohol-free beers, as UK shops do. How UK labels work
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What is Yuzu Ginger Non Ale?
Hitachino Nest is the beer of Kiuchi Brewery in Naka, Ibaraki, which dates from 1823 and began brewing beer in 1996. Kiuchi’s own product pages, in Japanese and English, list one non-alcoholic drink, its plain Non Ale, at 0.3%; they don’t list this Yuzu Ginger version, which the UK shops sell. Kiuchi’s US importer, B. United, lists it under the heading “Hitachino Nest Non-Ale”.
Kiuchi says its plain Non Ale is brewed only from malt and hops; Japan classes it as a carbonated soft drink, and Kiuchi calls it a “beer-taste beverage”. Nobody says whether the Yuzu Ginger version is made the same way. James Clay describes it as an alcohol-free ale with yuzu, which adds acidity, and ginger, which adds spice; The Alcohol Free Co calls it fuller-flavoured than a soft drink.
Nobody publishes its calories that we could find. We haven’t scored it yet.
Flavour Profile
A guide based on the style and James Clay’s and The Alcohol Free Co’s descriptions (yuzu acidity, ginger spice), to help you compare at a glance — not a definitive tasting.
Key facts
| Official name | Yuzu Ginger Non Ale (the shops’ name; Kiuchi’s product pages don’t list it, and its US importer lists it under “Hitachino Nest Non-Ale”) |
|---|---|
| Brewery | Hitachino Nest, Japan |
| Style | An ale-style drink with yuzu and ginger; the shops call it a non-alcoholic ale (we file it with our pale ales) |
| ABV | Up to 0.5%: James Clay and Sons, which Kiuchi names as its UK distributor, says 0.3%; B. United, its US importer, says less than 0.5%; US shops say under 0.5% or 0.5%, and The Alcohol Free Co gives no figure |
| Pack | Bottles: singles and cases at The Alcohol Free Co; cases at Dry Drinker (the shops don’t give the size; James Clay lists 33cl bottles and B. United 330ml) |
| Calories | Not published by the brewer or the shops we checked |
| Ingredients | Not published; a US shop says fresh ginger root, yuzu and three hop varieties |
| Allergens | Not stated; it’s made with malt |
| Vegan | Not stated |
| Gluten | No gluten-free claim |
| How it’s made | Nobody says. Kiuchi’s plain Non Ale is brewed from malt and hops; Japan classes it as a carbonated soft drink, and Kiuchi calls it a “beer-taste beverage” |
| Brewed | In Japan; Kiuchi brews in Naka, Ibaraki, but its product pages don’t list this drink; its US importer gives the producer as Kiuchi Shuzo K.K. |
| UK availability | In stock at The Alcohol Free Co and Dry Drinker |
Sources: Kiuchi Brewery’s own websites, James Clay, B. United International, Umami Mart, The Alcohol Free Co and Dry Drinker, checked October 2026. The label on the can or bottle is always the final word.
How Yuzu Ginger Non Ale sits in the Hitachino Nest range
| Beer | Style | ABV | Per 100ml | Unhopped score | UK status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuzu Ginger Non Ale (this beer) | An ale-style drink with yuzu and ginger; the shops call it a non-alcoholic ale (we file it with our pale ales) | 0.5% | Not published | Not yet rated | In stock at The Alcohol Free Co and Dry Drinker |
The Hitachino Nest beers in our directory, checked October 2026. Scores are Unhopped ratings out of 10. We found no calorie figures for the Yuzu Ginger Non Ale.
About Hitachino Nest
Hitachino Nest is the beer of Kiuchi Brewery, a family-run Japanese brewery in Naka, Ibaraki, founded in 1823. Its Yuzu Ginger Non Ale is sold in the UK.
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