Japanese blue beer rolled out worldwide

A beer made using seaweed, flowers and the meltwater from icebergs that is naturally blue in colour is now available online.

Abashiri Brewery created the beer a few years ago but until now it has only been available in Japan.

Described as the “bluest beer in the world” (and likely the only one), the Okhotsk Blue Draft uses natural ingredients including seaweed, flowers and Chinese yam to get its unique colour.

The water used in its production is similarly unique, being gathered from icebergs melting in the Sea of Okhotsk to the north of Japan.

It does not, apparently, despite its appearance, taste like a blueberry slush puppy but rather is “fresh” and “light”.

The beer is available online through Firebox for £4.99 a can though four and eight packs area also available.