SONAR DROP from Amakusa Tapped at WITCH CRAFT Market
The beer pub "WITCH CRAFT Market" in Ozu Town, Kumamoto, introduced a guest beer in a post dated March 24, 2026. This time, it featured "SONAR DROP" by AMAKUSA SONAR BEER, also based in Amakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture. It is described as the brewery's first West Coast Pilsner.
Hop BroToday it's about a new guest from Amakusa coming to WITCH CRAFT Market in Ozu Town, Kumamoto.
MugiWhat, from Amakusa!? Is it a beer from AMAKUSA SONAR BEER?
Hop BroExactly. It's called SONAR DROP. And it's the brewery's first West Coast Pilsner.
MugiWest Coast Pilsner? What's that! A pilsner that's west coast?
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it's like adding hop bitterness and the sharp edge of aroma to the lightness of a pilsner.
MugiI get it, it's easy-drinking but still crisp! That sounds like a really nice balance of bitterness and sharpness!
Hop BroExactly. The post also 소개s it as a beer with a pleasant balance, and it seems like a good fit for daytime drinking too.
MugiDaytime drinking friendly is a strong point! And being able to drink Amakusa beer in Ozu Town gives it a bit of a travel vibe too, like a side-by-side tasting of different local origins!
Hop BroThat's the appeal of WITCH CRAFT Market. Even within Kumamoto, you can enjoy the individuality of different brewers across the region.
MugiThen today let's check the latest taps, and make this the first beer we order!
Hop BroThat's the plan. Drinking Amakusa's new release in Ozu is basically making me want to drink it right now.
MugiYeah, let's go with no waiting to toast!
At the beer pub WITCH CRAFT Market in Ozu Town, Kikuchi District, Kumamoto Prefecture, an eye-catching guest beer has arrived.
The featured beer this time is SONAR DROP, brewed by AMAKUSA SONAR BEER in Amakusa City, Kumamoto. The post clearly states that it is "AMAKUSA SONAR BEER's first West Coast Pilsner," making this a new tap with a clearly defined style.
West Coast Pilsner is known as a style that combines the easy-drinking character of a pilsner with hop-driven bitterness and a sharp, crisp finish. The post also presents it as a pleasantly balanced beer with bitterness and snap, suggesting it should pair well with daytime drinking or outdoor sipping in the season.
One of the attractions of WITCH CRAFT Market is that it lets you enjoy both local Kumamoto breweries and craft beers from outside the prefecture. It is also interesting from the perspective of comparing different producers within Kumamoto, and the chance to experience the character of a brewer from Amakusa in Ozu Town is something craft beer fans should not miss.
If you are following guest tap movements in Kumamoto, check the latest lineup before visiting and start with this one.
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Hop BroToday it's about a new guest from Amakusa coming to WITCH CRAFT Market in Ozu Town, Kumamoto.
MugiWhat, from Amakusa!? Is it a beer from AMAKUSA SONAR BEER?
Hop BroExactly. It's called SONAR DROP. And it's the brewery's first West Coast Pilsner.
MugiWest Coast Pilsner? What's that! A pilsner that's west coast?
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it's like adding hop bitterness and the sharp edge of aroma to the lightness of a pilsner.
MugiI get it, it's easy-drinking but still crisp! That sounds like a really nice balance of bitterness and sharpness!
Hop BroExactly. The post also 소개s it as a beer with a pleasant balance, and it seems like a good fit for daytime drinking too.
MugiDaytime drinking friendly is a strong point! And being able to drink Amakusa beer in Ozu Town gives it a bit of a travel vibe too, like a side-by-side tasting of different local origins!
Hop BroThat's the appeal of WITCH CRAFT Market. Even within Kumamoto, you can enjoy the individuality of different brewers across the region.
MugiThen today let's check the latest taps, and make this the first beer we order!
Hop BroThat's the plan. Drinking Amakusa's new release in Ozu is basically making me want to drink it right now.
MugiYeah, let's go with no waiting to toast!
