Japanese-Inspired Craft Beers And New THC-Infused Seltzers

Japanese-Inspired Craft Beers And New THC-Infused Seltzers

|October 14th, 2025|

A five-story red pagoda (Chureito Pagoda) stands in the foreground, overlooking the city of Fujiyoshida, Japan. A snow-capped Mount Fuji is visible in the background, with the entire scene framed by tree branches.

A five-story red pagoda (Chureito Pagoda) stands in the foreground, overlooking the city of Fujiyoshida, Japan. A snow-capped Mount Fuji is visible in the background, with the entire scene framed by tree branches.

The seasons are changing, and American craft brewers are looking to fall with an ever-evolving roster of mood-enhancing beverages you’re gonna want to have around.

Seeing Japanese ( San Diego, CA) – Embolden Beer Company has introduced an interesting Japanese-inspired craft beer series that fuses traditional ingredients with modern brewing innovation.  Shogun by Embolden began as a small-scale collaboration with Matcha Cafe Maiko San Diego and has evolved into one of the more unique offerings in today’s craft beer scene.

Embolden's Shogun Dusk in Kyoto Hojicha Lager can. The image displays a beer can with a distinct illustration of a pagoda-like structure and a rising sun design, against a golden and blue sky. The text on the can indicates the product is a "Kyoto Hojicha Japanese Amber Lager" with a 5.7% alcohol content by volume. It is part of the "Shogun" series by Embolden Beer Company and is described as the world's first beer to feature ceremonial grade Hojicha teaThe Shogun lineup features several global firsts and flavor-forward brew.

The Shogun lineup features several global firsts and flavor-forward brews:

  • Midnight in Tokyo – The world’s first Matcha Hazy IPA  (7.5% ABV)
  • Dusk in Kyoto – The world’s first Hojicha Lager (4.5% ABV)
  • Spring in Okinawa – A bright, citrusy Yuzu Blonde Ale (5% ABV)
  • Dawn in Ube – A stunning purple-hued Ube Hazy IPA (7% ABV)

“We are extremely proud and excited about the development and rollout of the Shogun series,” said Kyle Pool, Co-Founder and CEO of Embolden.

“This East-meets-West cross-cultural collaboration transports your taste buds to Japan in a way that has never been done before. Now you can get a taste of Tokyo, Kyoto, Okinawa, and Ube at your local grocery store.”

Alterna-Buzz (New Orleans, LA) – With U.S. drinking rates at a record low, a vibe shift in the drinks biz is undeniable: folks are rethinking alcohol, and “Dry” or “Sober” months have officially gone mainstream. Enter Crescent Canna, a New Orleans-based brand shaking up sober celebrations with alcohol-free THC seltzers that are totally legal and still give you a buzz.

Low in calories but high in flavor, Crescent 9 THC Seltzers are is naturally flavored with fruit juices, purees, and terpenes. The award-winning THC Seltzers have won numerous national awards, generated over 4000 5-star reviews so something enjoyable is clearly going on.

wo people toasting with cans of Crescent 9 THC Seltzer, a tropical-flavored, alcohol-free beverage. The cans have a colorful gradient design and the text "Crescent 9 THC Seltzer" is visible on the front of each can. The background is a warm, indoor setting with shelves.

(Courtesy Crescent Canna)

Positioned as an alternative to alcohol, so perfect for those who looking for something different to drink the Crescent 9 THC Seltzer line which includes tasty flavors like Raspberry Lime, Ginger lemonade and Sour Watermelon are all lab-tested to ensure quality, potency, and purity.

Crescent Canna has quickly built one of the most robust retail footprints in the THC beverage industry, with more than 7,000 accounts in 21 states.

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