Shimaguni Brewery Okinawa × LIVES CHOCOLATE to Release Limited "Cacao Porter"
An Instagram post at 11:19 p.m. on February 19, 2026 announced a collaboration between Shimaguni Brewery Okinawa and LIVES CHOCOLATE. The beer is the limited-brewed "Cacao Porter," alongside hop-aromatic chocolate. It is likely to attract attention as a meeting point between Okinawan craft beer and craft chocolate.
Hop BroBig news: Shimaguni Brewery Okinawa and LIVES CHOCOLATE are collaborating! A limited beer called "Cacao Porter" is coming out. It was announced in an Instagram post at 11:19 p.m. on February 19, and people are already talking about it.
MugiWhat?! Beer and chocolate collaborating!? That has to be delicious!
Hop BroAnd this isn’t just some sweet-style beer. It’s based on a Baltic Porter and infused with Tanzanian cacao nibs and husks.
MugiWhat are those! Cacao nibs? Husks? That suddenly sounds like a spell!
Hop BroTo put it simply, nibs are the fragrant core made by crushing cacao beans, and husks are the outer shells that carry the lingering aroma. So you get that chocolate-like depth, but the finish stays light and refreshing.
MugiOhhh! So it looks heavy, but it’s designed to go down smoothly. A beer with gap-moe vibes!
Hop BroAnd on top of that, they’re also releasing hop chocolate at the same time. They’re pairing Ecuadorian cacao with a white-wine-like aroma from Nelson Sauvin, so it’s clearly made with pairing in mind.
MugiChocolate that smells like white wine? My brain can’t keep up! It’s like a craft festival in your mouth!
Hop BroThe sale is limited in quantity, and the post also lists places like Rakuen Hyakkaten as retailers. It feels like a hands-on collaboration rooted in Uruma’s Shimaguni Brewery Okinawa and tied to local creators.
MugiI’ve decided! I want to eat hop chocolate while drinking Cacao Porter! Hop bro, let’s toast with that tonight!
A collaboration between Okinawa’s Shimaguni Brewery Okinawa and LIVES CHOCOLATE, which specializes in Bean to Bar chocolate, has been announced. According to the post, the centerpiece is the limited-edition beer "Cacao Porter".
This beer is based on Shimaguni Brewery’s Baltic Porter, finished by infusing it with cacao nibs and husks from Tanzania. It is said to be designed so that you can enjoy the aroma and richness of cacao while still having a light, refreshing drinking experience. As for where it will be sold, the post mentions outlets such as Rakuen Hyakkaten, and it will be available in limited quantities.
Also introduced at the same time was a hop chocolate that makes the most of the aroma of hops used in beer brewing. It combines the white-wine-like aroma derived from Nelson Sauvin with Ecuadorian cacao known for its bright fragrance, and is also being suggested as a pairing with craft beer.
As mentioned in the post, Shimaguni Brewery Okinawa is a brewery that makes craft beer in Uruma, Okinawa. This project, which combines its locally rooted brewing context with collaboration from creators in the prefecture, is not just a limited product; it is also an interesting example of cross-sector cooperation within Okinawa’s craft scene. This is the kind of story worth following as an in-store, experiential collaboration that can be enjoyed from both the beer side and the chocolate side.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBig news: Shimaguni Brewery Okinawa and LIVES CHOCOLATE are collaborating! A limited beer called "Cacao Porter" is coming out. It was announced in an Instagram post at 11:19 p.m. on February 19, and people are already talking about it.
MugiWhat?! Beer and chocolate collaborating!? That has to be delicious!
Hop BroAnd this isn’t just some sweet-style beer. It’s based on a Baltic Porter and infused with Tanzanian cacao nibs and husks.
MugiWhat are those! Cacao nibs? Husks? That suddenly sounds like a spell!
Hop BroTo put it simply, nibs are the fragrant core made by crushing cacao beans, and husks are the outer shells that carry the lingering aroma. So you get that chocolate-like depth, but the finish stays light and refreshing.
MugiOhhh! So it looks heavy, but it’s designed to go down smoothly. A beer with gap-moe vibes!
Hop BroAnd on top of that, they’re also releasing hop chocolate at the same time. They’re pairing Ecuadorian cacao with a white-wine-like aroma from Nelson Sauvin, so it’s clearly made with pairing in mind.
MugiChocolate that smells like white wine? My brain can’t keep up! It’s like a craft festival in your mouth!
Hop BroThe sale is limited in quantity, and the post also lists places like Rakuen Hyakkaten as retailers. It feels like a hands-on collaboration rooted in Uruma’s Shimaguni Brewery Okinawa and tied to local creators.
MugiI’ve decided! I want to eat hop chocolate while drinking Cacao Porter! Hop bro, let’s toast with that tonight!
