Amakusa Sonar Beer starts sales of a new beer on August 28
Amakusa Sonar Beer, based in Amakusa, Kumamoto, announced a new release on Instagram. Wholesale sales begin at 3:00 p.m. on August 28, with general sales starting at 5:00 p.m. the same day.
Hop BroBig topic today: Amakusa Sonar Beer just announced a new release. Wholesale starts at 3:00 PM on August 28, and general sales open at 5:00 PM, so this one really gets people pacing.
MugiWait, 5:00 PM the same day for regular buyers? That's a post-work sprint special!
Hop BroAnd the hashtags are #opacity and #mountainipa. So the beer name looks like Opacity, and the style seems to be a Mountain IPA.
MugiHold on, Mountain IPA? What is that? Does it get twice as tasty if you drink it on a mountain?
Hop BroClose, but not quite. As a name, it suggests a sharp hop profile with a crisp, clean feel. The full recipe still isn't public, though.
MugiWow, and Amakusa already has Japan's westernmost hop field? That is ridiculously romantic for a brewery.
Hop BroThat's the fun part. They use 15 fresh hop varieties and switch between them depending on the beer. With the field right in front of the brewery, they can really lean into aroma.
MugiYou said that way too casually. Fresh hops compared to normal hops... what changes, exactly? Is this like produce aisle logic?
Hop BroBasically, it means hops used in a just-picked state before full drying. You get greener, juicier aromatics, and that freshness really pops in the brewery taproom.
MugiOkay, that already sounds dangerous. And this time the release time is clear, so it's actually easy to plan a proper beer ambush!
Hop BroExactly. When there are still mysteries, the next update becomes half the fun. I really want to know what kind of character Opacity is going to show.
MugiI'm completely in now. Just hearing that new IPA from Amakusa makes me thirsty. The second it hits 5:00 PM, we're going for a drink!
Amakusa Sonar Beer is a brewery in Amakusa City, Kumamoto. On its official site, the brewery says it grows hops in front of the brewhouse at what it describes as Japan’s westernmost hop field, using 15 varieties of fresh hops to make its beers. Visitors can also enjoy fresh pours at the brewery’s taproom.
The Instagram post titled "From 3:00 p.m. on August 28..." announces a new release. In the caption, the brewery says wholesale customers can start buying at 3:00 p.m. on August 28, while general sales begin at 5:00 p.m. that day. The post also includes the hashtags `#opacity`, `#mountainipa`, and `#熊本地震月命日`.
The post does not spell out detailed recipe notes or style specifications, but the timing and sales split are clearly stated. Given the brewery’s focus on hop growing and local character in Amakusa, more details about the beer itself will be worth watching for.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBig topic today: Amakusa Sonar Beer just announced a new release. Wholesale starts at 3:00 PM on August 28, and general sales open at 5:00 PM, so this one really gets people pacing.
MugiWait, 5:00 PM the same day for regular buyers? That's a post-work sprint special!
Hop BroAnd the hashtags are #opacity and #mountainipa. So the beer name looks like Opacity, and the style seems to be a Mountain IPA.
MugiHold on, Mountain IPA? What is that? Does it get twice as tasty if you drink it on a mountain?
Hop BroClose, but not quite. As a name, it suggests a sharp hop profile with a crisp, clean feel. The full recipe still isn't public, though.
MugiWow, and Amakusa already has Japan's westernmost hop field? That is ridiculously romantic for a brewery.
Hop BroThat's the fun part. They use 15 fresh hop varieties and switch between them depending on the beer. With the field right in front of the brewery, they can really lean into aroma.
MugiYou said that way too casually. Fresh hops compared to normal hops... what changes, exactly? Is this like produce aisle logic?
Hop BroBasically, it means hops used in a just-picked state before full drying. You get greener, juicier aromatics, and that freshness really pops in the brewery taproom.
MugiOkay, that already sounds dangerous. And this time the release time is clear, so it's actually easy to plan a proper beer ambush!
Hop BroExactly. When there are still mysteries, the next update becomes half the fun. I really want to know what kind of character Opacity is going to show.
MugiI'm completely in now. Just hearing that new IPA from Amakusa makes me thirsty. The second it hits 5:00 PM, we're going for a drink!
