Golden Rabbit Beer Releases Limited Edition "Nocturne d’Amor"
Nara craft brewery Golden Rabbit Beer has announced its 2026 Valentine’s Day / White Day limited beer, "Nocturne d’Amor." Made with chocolate and orange peel, it aims for a light bitterness that avoids leaning too sweet. The timing for online preorders and in-store sales has also been revealed.
Hop Bro】【Golden Rabbit Beer in Nara is releasing the Valentine’s / White Day limited "Nocturne d’Amor"! It’s definitely one of the season’s standout beers.
MugiWhoa! Just from the name, it sounds romantic! What kind of beer is it? Is it super sweet?
Hop BroIt uses chocolate and orange peel, but the key is that it does not go all-in on sweetness. It has a light drinkability, with a proper bit of bitterness left at the finish.
MugiBitterness left in the finish...!? What is that, something you drink with a blueprint!?
Hop BroHaha, I made it sound too much like brewing jargon. Basically, the cacao aroma comes in softly at first, then the orange outline and gentle bitterness linger afterward.
MugiOhhh! It sounds like a dessert beer, but maybe it would go really well with a meal too!
Hop BroExactly. Since it is not too sweet, it is the kind you can drink with food. That fits well with the brewery’s approach of making the most of Nara ingredients.
MugiSo when can I buy it!? I do not want to be late!
Hop BroOnline preorders start on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, with shipments going out sequentially. In-store and taproom sales are planned for around January 24, and there are also sets with a limited glass and with the regular beer. The preorder site is https://goldenrabbit.buyshop.jp.
MugiPerfect! I will preorder with the glass, drink it in-store too, and toast with Nocturne d’Amor!
Hop BroThat settles it. I want to check out the chocolate and orange aftertaste right now!
Golden Rabbit Beer, based in Nara, will release the seasonal limited product "Nocturne d’Amor." According to public information, the item is a 2026 Valentine’s Day / White Day limited release using chocolate and orange peel. It is designed so that the aroma of cacao is layered with a subtle citrus nuance, with flavors changing gently within a light, easy-drinking profile.
What stands out in the tasting description is the balance: rather than going all-in on sweetness, it leaves a bit of bitterness toward the finish. The outline of the orange peel and the gentle aftertaste derived from cacao overlap, making it seem like a beer that does not lean too far into dessert-beer territory and should pair well with food.
Sales will be conducted in two stages.
- Online preorders: accepted from Wednesday, January 21, 2026, with shipments sent out sequentially
- Sales format: set with a limited original glass / set with the regular beer
- In-store / taproom sales: scheduled for around January 24, 2026
- Preorder site: https://goldenrabbit.buyshop.jp
Golden Rabbit Beer is a brewery that also promotes itself on its official website as crafting beer that makes use of Nara ingredients. Through region-conscious brewing and ongoing communication including its taproom, it has been expanding its fan base. This limited release is likely to draw attention as a beer that balances the special feel of a seasonal event with drinkability.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop Bro】【Golden Rabbit Beer in Nara is releasing the Valentine’s / White Day limited "Nocturne d’Amor"! It’s definitely one of the season’s standout beers.
MugiWhoa! Just from the name, it sounds romantic! What kind of beer is it? Is it super sweet?
Hop BroIt uses chocolate and orange peel, but the key is that it does not go all-in on sweetness. It has a light drinkability, with a proper bit of bitterness left at the finish.
MugiBitterness left in the finish...!? What is that, something you drink with a blueprint!?
Hop BroHaha, I made it sound too much like brewing jargon. Basically, the cacao aroma comes in softly at first, then the orange outline and gentle bitterness linger afterward.
MugiOhhh! It sounds like a dessert beer, but maybe it would go really well with a meal too!
Hop BroExactly. Since it is not too sweet, it is the kind you can drink with food. That fits well with the brewery’s approach of making the most of Nara ingredients.
MugiSo when can I buy it!? I do not want to be late!
Hop BroOnline preorders start on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, with shipments going out sequentially. In-store and taproom sales are planned for around January 24, and there are also sets with a limited glass and with the regular beer. The preorder site is https://goldenrabbit.buyshop.jp.
MugiPerfect! I will preorder with the glass, drink it in-store too, and toast with Nocturne d’Amor!
Hop BroThat settles it. I want to check out the chocolate and orange aftertaste right now!
