Before we knew it, it's already November. The summer, which felt so endless, has passed by in the blink of an eye, and we've entered the season for light jackets.

This year is almost coming to an end, but ANTELOPE has three new announcements! Please be sure to check each one out✍️

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1. Sales of 200ml individual bottles now available
2. "Ohayo Biwako" email newsletter subscription
3. Convenient Mead Subscription Service
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1. Sales of 200ml individual bottles now available

We officially released our smaller mead size on November 1st.
It’s 200ml and uses a crown cap. This is truly the definition of "palm-sized"—you can now enjoy a mead after a bath, hands on your hips, just like in the old movies.
When we first opened the brewery, we only offered 750ml champagne bottles.
Then, following the glass shortage, we were forced to shift to 500ml bottles starting in late 2022.
And now, in November 2024, we are releasing the 200ml bottle.
If you look at this from a market perspective, it increases choices and adds variety, which is something I’d love to applaud. But considering my feelings as a maker since the day we started, I also felt a fair amount of hesitation.
<"Alcohol is meant to be enjoyed with others">
<"I want to make drinks that make people want to gather in large groups rather than drinking alone">
<"If that's the case, I won't make a small size for solo drinking">
That was the principle I held onto for the last four years.
However, it has been a year since we responded to a request at an event in Kyoto to serve mead in 200ml retail containers, much like a ramune soda.
Easily enjoy mead, quickly try a variety of flavors.
Perhaps those voices pushed me forward, or perhaps I just wanted to make excuses to myself—I’m not entirely sure—but I gradually began to consider expanding into smaller sizes.
Then came the turning point last month.
We purchased a new bottling machine, which lowered the hurdles for producing 200ml bottles significantly. We decided to build a system where, while we'll still observe how the core items perform, we can keep them in our permanent lineup.
It feels like a huge decision for me, though from the outside, it might not seem like such a big deal.
But perhaps conveying those stories is the role of a small brewery.
Maybe we’ll even make a 50ml bottle next year. Well, that might be pushing it.
You can purchase them from their respective product pages. Check it out.

2. "Ohayo Biwako" Email Newsletter Subscription

"Ohayo (Good morning)."
I was shocked during the summer of my freshman year of college to learn that this is the standard greeting for coworkers, whether it's day or night.
That was my first part-time job at a ramen shop, a job I ended up keeping until I graduated.

I felt like I had grown up a bit more than everyone around me, and I recall smugly saying "Ohayo, Ohayo gozaimasu" at college drinking parties as well.

I’d like to share that same greeting with you all, while keeping you updated on mead, ANTELOPE, brewing science, and various other topics.

Just like when you’re talking to family, friends, or your team:

<"Ohayo! Something happened yesterday, and I want to do this today, and actually, I’ve been thinking about trying this too.">

I think sharing your "now" like that is part of being who you are—and perhaps that is exactly what ANTELOPE is all about.

I apologize if it sounds like I'm saying "We want you to know more about us!", but I’m not carrying some heavy, burning passion on my shoulders (though I suppose I could if I wanted to).

I just wanted to share an "Ohayo" with all of you from the middle of Japan, the lake that opens up like a hollow—Lake Biwa. (Due to system constraints, we can't make it free, so we’ll be delivering wonderful information for 1,200 yen a month!)

So, with that in mind, we are starting it.

<"Ohayo Biwako">

I chose a title that sounds like it could be on NHK.

▶︎Learn more about Ohayo Biwako→


3. Convenient Mead Subscription Service is now available


ANTELOPE has received a lot of feedback from the shops that carry our mead. While we receive many happy comments, it’s also a fact that we've received some harsh criticism about our website being difficult to use or the challenge of deciding how much of our new products vs. core items to stock.

Therefore, starting in November, we have decided to launch a "Convenient Mead Subscription" service specifically for restaurants.

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  1. New seasonal products delivered to you
    Every plan includes new products, so you're guaranteed to receive them. You can refresh your mead lineup every month, not just with our core items, but as seasonal menu offerings.
  2. Easier inventory management
    Because core and seasonal products are delivered in a balanced way at fixed times, you can eliminate the worry of running out of stock and the hassle of managing inventory.

  3. Value subscription pricing
    We deliver mead worth more than the cost of the plan. We also offer 6-month and annual plans. In addition to being more cost-effective, these include exclusive plan benefits. (*Annual plans are limited in quantity.)
  4. Flexible support for your needs
    If you have excess stock in a given month, you can skip the following month's shipment. You can also customize some of the mead selection, so please feel free to contact us.
Plans are available in 6, 12, or 24 bottles, depending on your needs.
For each plan, we have introduced monthly, semi-annual, and annual purchase options to make the plans more affordable and comprehensive.
For those shops that have previously thought: <"I don't know what kind of mead to buy, and choosing is a hassle">
Leave it to us; we will confidently select the mead for you every month. Since it’s slightly more cost-effective than buying at standard restaurant prices, it’s a great deal for shops that want to keep mead on the menu long-term.
Your first order will be shipped as soon as possible. Subsequent shipments will be sent at the beginning of each month. This allows for flexible use, such as signing up for a monthly plan at the start of the month and then placing a regular order in the middle of the month to balance your inventory.
Please check it out while you have the chance!

▶︎Learn more about the Convenient Mead Subscription→
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