Teenage Brewing to release support beer 'Sonar Aid' on August 15
Teenage Brewing, based in Tokigawa, Saitama, will release Sonar Aid, a support beer for AMAKUSA SONAR BEER in Kumamoto, on August 15. The beer will direct donations from each sale toward rebuilding brewing operations and local relief work.
Hop BroI've got a genuinely heartwarming one today. Saitama's Teenage Brewing is releasing a support beer, "Sonar Aid," on August 15 to help AMAKUSA SONAR BEER in Amakusa, Kumamoto.
MugiWait, so you can drink and help at the same time? And the name Sonar Aid already sounds like it's rushing in to save the day!
Hop BroExactly. For every 350ml can sold, or every 350ml equivalent poured from a 15L keg, they donate 150 yen to support brewery recovery and local relief work.
MugiWhoa! But what even is a Juicy IPA? Is it basically grown-up fruit juice?
Hop BroJuicy in name, not actual juice. It's an IPA with tropical hop aroma and a soft, rounded mouthfeel, which is what makes it so inviting.
MugiThat sounds amazing! But it also says ABV 7.0%. Does that mean it's on the stronger side?
Hop BroABV just means alcohol by volume. At 7.0%, it's got real presence, and if you're not careful you'll get rosy cheeks fast before you finish your story.
MugiHa! Dangerous in a cute way. And I love that the label has both brewery logos on it. It really feels like everyone's in this together.
Hop BroThat's the point. You can get it through Teenage Brewing's online shop, and on August 15 at Ofuro Cafe Utatane, August 16 at BEERPUB KICK, and August 29 at Craft Beer Market Jimbocho, they'll have donation boxes and messages too.
MugiOh, so it's not just buying beer, you can join in on site too! That kind of growing support circle is my favorite kind of party energy.
Hop BroAnd Teenage Brewing already has a strong track record with IPA and sour styles, so this collab sets the bar high. On August 15, the idea that a toast becomes support makes it even harder to resist.
MugiThen it's settled! I want to raise a Sonar Aid and support them the delicious way, with full commitment.
Teenage Brewing, based in Tokigawa, Saitama, makes beers centered on IPA, sour ale, and sour IPA. The brewery will release Sonar Aid as a support beer for AMAKUSA SONAR BEER in Amakusa, Kumamoto, on August 15.
According to the Instagram post, 150 yen from each 350ml can sold, and from each 15L keg converted to 350ml units, will be donated to AMAKUSA SONAR BEER. The funds are meant to help restore brewing and business operations and support ongoing relief activity on the ground. The label uses both breweries' logos, turning the beer into a shared way for brewers, retailers, and drinkers to take part in the same cause.
Sonar Aid is a Juicy IPA with 7.0% ABV. It will be sold through Teenage Brewing's official online shop for regular customers and through its dedicated sales site for trade accounts. The post also says donation boxes and message boards will appear at selected venues, including Ofuro Cafe Utatane on August 15, BEERPUB KICK on August 16, and Craft Beer Market Jimbocho on August 29.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI've got a genuinely heartwarming one today. Saitama's Teenage Brewing is releasing a support beer, "Sonar Aid," on August 15 to help AMAKUSA SONAR BEER in Amakusa, Kumamoto.
MugiWait, so you can drink and help at the same time? And the name Sonar Aid already sounds like it's rushing in to save the day!
Hop BroExactly. For every 350ml can sold, or every 350ml equivalent poured from a 15L keg, they donate 150 yen to support brewery recovery and local relief work.
MugiWhoa! But what even is a Juicy IPA? Is it basically grown-up fruit juice?
Hop BroJuicy in name, not actual juice. It's an IPA with tropical hop aroma and a soft, rounded mouthfeel, which is what makes it so inviting.
MugiThat sounds amazing! But it also says ABV 7.0%. Does that mean it's on the stronger side?
Hop BroABV just means alcohol by volume. At 7.0%, it's got real presence, and if you're not careful you'll get rosy cheeks fast before you finish your story.
MugiHa! Dangerous in a cute way. And I love that the label has both brewery logos on it. It really feels like everyone's in this together.
Hop BroThat's the point. You can get it through Teenage Brewing's online shop, and on August 15 at Ofuro Cafe Utatane, August 16 at BEERPUB KICK, and August 29 at Craft Beer Market Jimbocho, they'll have donation boxes and messages too.
MugiOh, so it's not just buying beer, you can join in on site too! That kind of growing support circle is my favorite kind of party energy.
Hop BroAnd Teenage Brewing already has a strong track record with IPA and sour styles, so this collab sets the bar high. On August 15, the idea that a toast becomes support makes it even harder to resist.
MugiThen it's settled! I want to raise a Sonar Aid and support them the delicious way, with full commitment.
