Tired of overly sweet canned chuhais?
Kirin’s Honshibori Lemon is a refreshing exception — no artificial sweeteners, no flavorings, just real lemon juice and alcohol. It’s citrus done right.
Let me walk you through why this might be the ultimate lemon chuhai experience.
🍊 The Concept: Only Three Ingredients
12% real lemon juice. Zero nonsense.
Just fruit juice, alcohol, and carbonated water — that’s it.
Honshibori is known for taking chuhai back to basics. And the Lemon variant is the flagship. This isn’t some sugary soda with a hint of booze — it’s a serious lemon sour that tastes freshly squeezed.
🍋 First Impressions: Clean and Elegant Aroma
From the moment you crack the can, you know this is different.
There’s no fake lemon candy scent — just the gentle aroma of freshly cut citrus.
It smells natural, light, and refreshing. A promising start even before the first sip.
🍈 Taste: Like a Lemon Sour from a Good Izakaya
One sip, and you’ll taste it — tangy, crisp, and deeply citrusy.
There’s a pleasant tartness upfront, followed by a smooth finish from the alcohol base. No syrupy mouthfeel, no cloying sweetness.
・🍋 Light and refreshing
・🧊 Proper citrus bite
・🍶 Alcohol presence without the burn
It tastes like a lemon sour you’d get at a quality izakaya — and that’s rare to find in a can.
🧃 No Sweeteners or Flavors — And It Shows
You might be surprised at how real this drink tastes. That’s because it is real.
・✨ No artificial sweeteners
・✨ No added flavors
・✨ No coloring agents
There’s nothing masking the fruit — just pure, honest lemon. That’s why it’s so easy to keep sipping. You don’t get palate fatigue. It stays clean and drinkable until the last drop.
🎉 Final Verdict: Game-Changer for Chuhai Lovers
Kirin Honshibori Lemon isn’t just a drink. It’s a philosophy.
Clean. Simple. Authentic.
Whether you’re a fan of natural flavors, trying to avoid additives, or just want a chuhai that actually tastes like lemon — this is the one.
・🍋 Tart and dry, never sweet
・🍸 Made with real ingredients
・🏠 Feels like a proper lemon sour at home
🛒 Where to Buy
You can find it at:
・Major convenience stores in Japan
・Liquor stores
・Online platforms like Amazon Japan or Rakuten
🏆 Perfect Pairing of the Day – A Snack You’ll Want with Every Sip!
This chu-hai isn’t just a refreshing beverage — it’s also a great match for a light, savory snack.
Meet: Oyatsu Calpas — a bite-sized sausage treat made primarily from chicken and pork, crafted for a soft, easy-to-enjoy texture.
・🍖 Tender and juicy — easy for kids and adults to enjoy
・🐼 Cute panda packaging adds a fun, nostalgic touch
・🧂 Mild, umami-rich flavor — like gentle jerky, never overpowering
This snack is designed to be approachable and family-friendly, with a soft bite that’s far from tough jerky. It delivers just enough savory depth to complement the zesty lemon flavor of Kirin Honshibori, creating a well-balanced pairing you’ll keep coming back to.
Whether you’re enjoying a chilled can at home or sharing snacks during a casual night in, Oyatsu Calpas brings the kind of gentle umami that plays perfectly with a clean, citrusy chu-hai.
Here’s to weekend vibes with Honshibori Lemon and Oyatsu Calpas. Kanpai! 🍻
