THIS BREWING Simultaneously Releases a Raspberry Oak-Infused Sour and a Tonka-Scented Stout
Tokyo-based THIS BREWING announced the simultaneous release of two new beers in a post published at 16:18 on February 19, 2026. The lineup pairs an oak-infused take on its standard raspberry sour with the return of last year’s well-received cacao and tonka bean stout, making it a release that should appeal to both sour beer fans and dark beer fans.
Hop BroBreaking news: Tokyo’s THIS BREWING posted at 16:18 on February 19, 2026 and dropped two new beers at once! A lineup for both sour fans and dark-beer fans.
MugiWhat! Two beers at the same time!? I’m curious what they are!
Hop BroThe first is “this sour ale w/ raspberry & oak,” 6%. It’s a raspberry sour ale steeped with oak chips, adding a woody depth to the sweet-tart character.
MugiWait, what! “Steeped with oak chips” suddenly feels like a science class!
Hop BroIt’s a method where wood chips are soaked in beer to transfer aroma. It can add a barrel-aged nuance in a lighter way, so the beer feels fruity but also a bit more settled.
MugiOhhh! So it’s adding a more grown-up vibe to raspberry’s bright tang with a woody aroma!
Hop BroThe second is “this stout w/ cacao & tonka bean,” 6%. Sweet aromas from tonka bean and vanilla bean, plus the roasty character of cacao nibs and a bitter finish. And it’s the stout that was well received last year, now back again!
MugiA return release is huge! It’s like a dessert, but it finishes crisp and bitter. That’s a sneaky-good combination!
Hop BroTHIS BREWING’s philosophy of “THIS = now, here” really shows here. Being able to choose between a sour and a stout based on your mood is basically a happiness plan for tonight. I’m so thirsty I think my throat is the one toasting first.
MugiExactly! I’m going sour first, stout second! Hop bro, let’s go do some “now, here” right away!
THIS BREWING’s latest release is a lineup designed to let people enjoy two beers with very different personalities at the same time.
Release Overview
The post introduced the following two beers:
- this sour ale w/ raspberry & oak (alc. 6%)
- this stout w/ cacao & tonka bean (alc. 6%)
According to the caption, the sour ale infuses the brewery’s standard raspberry sour with oak chips, adding a subtle woody nuance. It is designed to deepen the raspberry-driven sweet-tart character while balancing fruitiness with a sense of calm.
The stout, meanwhile, is a beer that layers the sweet aroma of tonka bean and vanilla bean with the toasted character of cacao nibs and a bitter finish. The post also notes that this is the stout that was well received last year and has now returned, so it is likely welcome news for fans who had been waiting for its re-release.
Looking at the Two Beers in the Context of the Brewery
Based in Tokyo, THIS BREWING uses the slogan “THIS - now, here” on its official website and aims to brew beers that can only be enjoyed at that particular moment by changing recipes over time. Its approach is to stay close to everyday life while still delivering something a little special, and that attitude is reflected in these two beers as well.
A sour beer with light acidity and the shadows of wood from oak, and a stout with dessert-like aromatics and a firm roasted finish. By lining up two beers with very different directions at the same time, the release clearly presents options suited to the drinker’s mood and the occasion.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBreaking news: Tokyo’s THIS BREWING posted at 16:18 on February 19, 2026 and dropped two new beers at once! A lineup for both sour fans and dark-beer fans.
MugiWhat! Two beers at the same time!? I’m curious what they are!
Hop BroThe first is “this sour ale w/ raspberry & oak,” 6%. It’s a raspberry sour ale steeped with oak chips, adding a woody depth to the sweet-tart character.
MugiWait, what! “Steeped with oak chips” suddenly feels like a science class!
Hop BroIt’s a method where wood chips are soaked in beer to transfer aroma. It can add a barrel-aged nuance in a lighter way, so the beer feels fruity but also a bit more settled.
MugiOhhh! So it’s adding a more grown-up vibe to raspberry’s bright tang with a woody aroma!
Hop BroThe second is “this stout w/ cacao & tonka bean,” 6%. Sweet aromas from tonka bean and vanilla bean, plus the roasty character of cacao nibs and a bitter finish. And it’s the stout that was well received last year, now back again!
MugiA return release is huge! It’s like a dessert, but it finishes crisp and bitter. That’s a sneaky-good combination!
Hop BroTHIS BREWING’s philosophy of “THIS = now, here” really shows here. Being able to choose between a sour and a stout based on your mood is basically a happiness plan for tonight. I’m so thirsty I think my throat is the one toasting first.
MugiExactly! I’m going sour first, stout second! Hop bro, let’s go do some “now, here” right away!
