Amakusa Sonar Beer to Release 6-Month-Celled Lager “OLD STANDARD” on June 26
Amakusa Sonar Beer announced that sales of its new beer, OLD STANDARD 6 MONTHS CELLARED, will begin on June 26 at 3:00 p.m. for wholesale accounts, followed by general sales at 5:00 p.m. The beer is presented as a 6.0% traditional matured lager.
Hop BroBig news today: Amakusa Sonar Beer just released 'OLD STANDARD 6 MONTHS CELLARED,' a six-month lager from Kumamoto's Amakusa.
MugiWait, a beer aged half a year? That sounds like it has a résumé before I even open it!
Hop BroExactly. It was announced on June 26, with trade sales from 3:00 p.m. and general sales info from 5:00 p.m. And the brewery is Amakusa Sonar Beer, which is great at expressing local character.
MugiWhoa. But the label says Traditional Matured Lager. Why does that sound like a final exam question?
Hop BroIt basically means a lager matured the old-school way. After six months, the edges soften and it lands clean and full instead of sharp.
MugiSo the beer went to therapy and found balance? Also, Saaz and Cryo Citra sounds like a boss battle.
Hop BroThat's the fun part. Saaz brings elegant herbal notes, Cryo Citra can lean citrusy, and here they probably support a restrained flavor design instead of a loud aroma bomb.
MugiOkay, so not a fireworks beer, more of a slow "wow." And they grow 15 hop varieties right in front of the brewery? That's absurdly cool.
Hop BroExactly. They also use Amakusa nature and groundwater, so the place really shows up in the glass. This OLD STANDARD feels like a straight-up statement of lager craftsmanship.
MugiNow I want it with grilled fish, fried chicken, basically dinner in general. This is absolutely an I need this tonight beer.
Hop BroSame here. I'd already be chilling a glass, because that calm drinking experience sounds way too good to ignore.
Amakusa Sonar Beer announced the release of `OLD STANDARD 6 MONTHS CELLARED` on June 26. According to the Instagram post, wholesale accounts can start purchasing at 3:00 p.m., while general sales begin at 5:00 p.m. The beer is labeled as a `Traditional Matured Lager`, with an ABV of 6.0%, and it uses Saaz and Cryo Citra hops.
The key point in the announcement is the six-month maturation. Rather than leaning on a loud aromatic profile, the beer appears to be built around cleanliness, balance, and a rounded malt character that comes from time in tank. It reads as a lager designed for steady drinking, with a polished finish and fewer rough edges.
Amakusa Sonar Beer is based in Okiike, Gowa-machi, Amakusa City, Kumamoto. On its official website, the brewery says it grows hops right in front of the brewhouse, describing the site as Japan’s westernmost hop field and using 15 fresh hop varieties. It also emphasizes pesticide-free cultivation and the use of mineral-rich groundwater.
Seen in that context, `OLD STANDARD` feels like a beer that reflects the brewery’s core approach: careful raw material selection, a strong sense of place, and respect for time. For drinkers who appreciate well-made lagers and food-friendly beers, this is a noteworthy release from a brewery that continues to define its own identity in Amakusa.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBig news today: Amakusa Sonar Beer just released 'OLD STANDARD 6 MONTHS CELLARED,' a six-month lager from Kumamoto's Amakusa.
MugiWait, a beer aged half a year? That sounds like it has a résumé before I even open it!
Hop BroExactly. It was announced on June 26, with trade sales from 3:00 p.m. and general sales info from 5:00 p.m. And the brewery is Amakusa Sonar Beer, which is great at expressing local character.
MugiWhoa. But the label says Traditional Matured Lager. Why does that sound like a final exam question?
Hop BroIt basically means a lager matured the old-school way. After six months, the edges soften and it lands clean and full instead of sharp.
MugiSo the beer went to therapy and found balance? Also, Saaz and Cryo Citra sounds like a boss battle.
Hop BroThat's the fun part. Saaz brings elegant herbal notes, Cryo Citra can lean citrusy, and here they probably support a restrained flavor design instead of a loud aroma bomb.
MugiOkay, so not a fireworks beer, more of a slow "wow." And they grow 15 hop varieties right in front of the brewery? That's absurdly cool.
Hop BroExactly. They also use Amakusa nature and groundwater, so the place really shows up in the glass. This OLD STANDARD feels like a straight-up statement of lager craftsmanship.
MugiNow I want it with grilled fish, fried chicken, basically dinner in general. This is absolutely an I need this tonight beer.
Hop BroSame here. I'd already be chilling a glass, because that calm drinking experience sounds way too good to ignore.
