AMAKUSA SONAR BEER to Begin Selling New Release at 3:00 p.m. on February 27; General Sales Start at 5:00 p.m.
The craft brewery AMAKUSA SONAR BEER in Amakusa, Kumamoto, announced that it will begin selling a new beer at 3:00 p.m. on February 27. In the post, it said trade sales start at 3:00 p.m. and general sales at 5:00 p.m. The hashtags include "#nativedancer", "#hazyipa", and "#ddh".
Hop BroBreaking news: AMAKUSA SONAR BEER in Kumamoto's Amakusa is releasing a new beer on February 27!
MugiWhoa! A new release!? What's it called?
Hop BroJudging from the hashtags, the name looks like "Native Dancer." The style is Hazy IPA, and it's a DDH beer where hops take center stage.
MugiWhat is that! DDH sounds like some kind of secret move!
Hop BroDDH stands for "Double Dry Hopped." It means adding a lot of hops after fermentation to bring the aroma way forward rather than the bitterness.
MugiOhhh! So it's the kind where the moment you bring the glass near your face, your nose turns into a festival ground!
Hop BroExactly. And this brewery cultivates Japan's westernmost hop field and brews with mineral-rich underground water, so the local character really comes through too.
MugiWow... that's such strong local character. Drinking in the scenery of Amakusa itself sounds amazing!
Hop BroAlso, keep the sales times in mind: 3:00 p.m. on February 27 for trade customers, and 5:00 p.m. for general sales. You might see it in stores before then.
MugiA two-hour gap! That's so exciting! I need to check both the retailer announcements and the official Instagram.
Hop BroYeah, availability differs by store, so tracking it matters. If you find it, grab it right away. If you like Hazy IPA, this one should hit the spot.
MugiI've decided! If I find Native Dancer, let's toast to it! I already want to drink it now!
AMAKUSA SONAR BEER, a brewery in Amakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture, announced new release information on Instagram on February 27. In the post text, it clearly states the following sales start times.
- Trade sales start: February 27, 3:00 p.m.
- General sales start: February 27, 5:00 p.m.
This post includes the hashtags `#nativedancer` `#hazyipa` `#ddh` `#hazy` `#ipa`, which are notable clues to the beer's name and style. At the very least, it indicates that this is a new release in the Hazy IPA vein, one that places hop presence front and center.
The brewery introduces itself on its official website as cultivating "Japan's westernmost hop field" and making beer unique to Amakusa using mineral-rich underground water. Its brewing approach, centered on ingredients and water from the local area, pairs well with aroma-driven styles, and anticipation is building over how that character will come through in this new release.
Because the sales start times differ between trade customers and the general public, it may appear first at bottle shops and restaurants. Stock availability varies by store, so if you're hoping to get some, it's safest to check retailer announcements along with the latest post on the official Instagram.
References:
- Instagram post (from February 27 at 3:00 p.m....)
- AMAKUSA SONAR BEER official site
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBreaking news: AMAKUSA SONAR BEER in Kumamoto's Amakusa is releasing a new beer on February 27!
MugiWhoa! A new release!? What's it called?
Hop BroJudging from the hashtags, the name looks like "Native Dancer." The style is Hazy IPA, and it's a DDH beer where hops take center stage.
MugiWhat is that! DDH sounds like some kind of secret move!
Hop BroDDH stands for "Double Dry Hopped." It means adding a lot of hops after fermentation to bring the aroma way forward rather than the bitterness.
MugiOhhh! So it's the kind where the moment you bring the glass near your face, your nose turns into a festival ground!
Hop BroExactly. And this brewery cultivates Japan's westernmost hop field and brews with mineral-rich underground water, so the local character really comes through too.
MugiWow... that's such strong local character. Drinking in the scenery of Amakusa itself sounds amazing!
Hop BroAlso, keep the sales times in mind: 3:00 p.m. on February 27 for trade customers, and 5:00 p.m. for general sales. You might see it in stores before then.
MugiA two-hour gap! That's so exciting! I need to check both the retailer announcements and the official Instagram.
Hop BroYeah, availability differs by store, so tracking it matters. If you find it, grab it right away. If you like Hazy IPA, this one should hit the spot.
MugiI've decided! If I find Native Dancer, let's toast to it! I already want to drink it now!
