{
  "id": 6435505,
  "title": "We tried Japan’s Wobbly Beer Glass that forces you to drink water, and it humbled us",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/we-tried-japans-wobbly-beer-glass-that-forces-you-to-drink-water-and",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-09T15:00:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SoraNews24",
    "slug": "soranews24",
    "url": "https://soranews24.com/2026/09/10/we-tried-japans-wobbly-beer-glass-that-forces-you-to-drink-water-and-it-humbled-us/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "This classy drinking session didn’t go quite as planned. Just last month, a Japanese company called Yo-Ho Brewing unveiled an unusual beer glass known as the \"Furatsuku Beer Glass\" or \"Wobbly Beer Glass.\" The unique U-shaped vessel holds beer on one side and water on the other, encouraging drinkers to consume equal amounts of each to keep the glass upright and prevent it from tipping over. While this innovative product looked impressive in advertisements, our skepticism about its practicality in everyday use was confirmed when we received an unexpected surprise gift from a former colleague now employed by Yo-Ho Brewing. The 13,750 yen ($85.99) price tag, though steep, presented an opportunity to test the glass firsthand. Upon receiving the intricately designed U-shaped glass, complete with a convenient stand for secure storage, we eagerly set about exploring its unique drinking experience. Placing the glass on our desk, we marveled at its ability to balance even when empty, provided that both sides contained equal volumes of liquid. With anticipation, we washed the glass and prepared our water and beer, ready to attempt this unconventional drinking method. Despite our initial excitement, the unexpected challenges of maintaining the glass's stability proved to be a humbling endeavor, ultimately leaving us with mixed feelings about the true potential of the Wobbly Beer Glass.",
  "summary": "This classy drinking session didn’t go quite as planned. Just last month, we wrote about an unusual beer glass developed by Yo-Ho Brewing, the Japanese company behind popular craft beer brand Yona Yona Ale. Called the “Furatsuku Beer Glass” (“Wobbly Beer Glass”), the unusual U-shaped vessel is designed to hold beer in one side and […]",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}